18 Oct 2021
Congressional Hunger Center Reviews
4.5
100% would recommend to a friend
85% positive business outlook
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9 reviews
4.0
9 June 2021
Great Organization, Varying Experiences Based on Host Org
Current employee, more than 1 year
Nairobi
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
- Helps you get your foot in the door for those that want to work on anti-hunger work abroad - The program mix of placements from research to program management to emergency hunger relief - Many opportunities for growth, both through your placement and CHC, but only if you take the initiative to seek them out - Great team at CHC to guide you and provide support. Emily and Layla are pillars of support during a time of transition, change, and growth - Administration with a genuine passion for this line of work, and interested in your success - Administration that genuinely cares about equity and anti-racist work - Amazing cohort of fellows--both personally and professionally. Our little cohort has groups for book club, workout buddies, finding jobs, etc. It's a great network, but also a great friend group of people in a similar stage of transition
Cons
- Your experience is largely shaped by your host organization, for better or worse. Some fellows had managers that gave them a less than stellar experience - The CHC trainings were a mess... That said, I think that issue will resolve itself once COVID ends and when they hire someone better suited for that role - The fellowship pays poorly. You'll be able to manage if you're frugal, but it's not ideal for a "mid-career" fellowship - You're considered a private contractor, so you need to sort out your own insurance, quarterly estimated taxes, housing, etc. - Slightly unorganized in terms of communications (Ex: Scheduling)
5.0
4 Jan 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
They provided a supportive environment.
Cons
The application process was intensive as it was over the course of several months.
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