Nonprofit
2026 Fellowship
Details
Description
About the Position
Our fellow will be a key part of a small and mighty team. Our fellows directly engage with the organization’s leadership and staff and participate in a variety of activities, including client meetings, training sessions, webinars, research, writing, creative and design, and web-based projects designed to enhance their professional skills. They will gain hands-on experience by directly participating in the many diverse activities and client work.
Tasks for this project will include:
- Conduct research to support training and resource materials
- Develop training and resource materials through writing and creative design support
- Support in developing social media content
- Attend client intake meetings to support facilitation and offer recommendations for services.
- Provide training assistance be it as a trainer facilitator or technical assistance to answer questions from participants during training sessions and webinars.
- Support with tracking the status of client engagements.
- Assist with conducting data analysis for reporting purposes.
- Communicate with various clients and stakeholders on the status of service delivery.
- Share resources with clients as needed.
- Assist with coordination of rapid response inquiries.
Fellows may also be asked to assist with day to day operations and other organization tasks as necessary, such as intake meetings, training assistance, content creation, and other tasks.
Benefits
Eligibility: All undergraduate, master’s level, Ph.D., and J.D. students are eligible to apply. People are also eligible if they are a veteran or a recent college graduate within six months of graduation. Spanish language skills are a plus.
Location
Associated Location
How to Apply
Application process: In order to be considered for a fellowship with DSP, please combine the following items into a single .doc or .pdf file and email to jobs@democracysecurityproject.org.
Required materials include:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Writing sample of approximately two pages
Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of the organization will be considered applicants and receive responses from DSP. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
The Democracy Security Project (DSP) is committed to diversity among its staff, experts and volunteers and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to building and retaining a diverse team.
The DSP an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or disability, or any other legally protected basis. DSP is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process and on the job, as required by applicable law. The DSP will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
