CHF Mentorship Program Requirements

• Commit to a minimum of 4 hours per month (over six months) to support your mentorship relationship and your personal growth within the program
• Reside in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and be able to attend occasional after work virtual events
• Participate in at least six one-on-one mentorship meetings, three of which are expected to occur in-person
• Attend three program events: kick-off, midpoint, and completion

Mentors

Preferred criteria for mentor applicants:

• Passionate about serving in local government and how a local government career and have a positive community impact
• Have completed 3-10 years of work experience in local government; in certain cases we are happy to consider those who have recently transitioned out of local government but maintain a strong network within local government

Mentees

Preferred criteria for mentee applicants:

• Strongly motivated to work in local government as a way to positively impact your community
• Have completed a four-year undergraduate degree
• Have completed 0-5 years of work experience in local government; in certain cases we are happy to consider strong candidates who are actively trying to transition into local government
• Generally under the age of 30, though we may consider older applicants where their interests align with one of our mentors