Strategic Communications Fellow (Part-Time, Paid)

ABOUT BROOKLYN ORG

Brooklyn Org is a champion for Brooklyn. We celebrate Brooklyn’s brilliance and resilience, its incomparable culture and uncompromising grit – and we demand more for our communities.

Over our 15-year history, we have reimagined the role of philanthropy and provided immeasurable support to communities and nonprofit partners that are leading transformational change for Brooklyn. With a new model for community philanthropy, we are bringing together Brooklynites, Brooklyn backers, businesses, and broader believers in equity and justice to make Brooklyn a beacon for the world.

We are a platform for galvanizing giving. We are here to ensure that ideas are met with resources, challenges are met with solutions, and inequity is met with justice.

THE POSITION

Designed to introduce community members to the field of philanthropy through hands-on experience, the Strategic Communications Fellow reports to the Director of Communications and the Chief of Staff and is responsible for supporting BKO’s digital communications, public events, and telling the story of our communities and the nonprofits that serve them:

• • Write “Stories of Impact” articles about BKO grantees to be published at brooklyn.org and featured in newsletters and social media
  • Attend grantee site visits to record stories, interviews, and video footage for BKO social channels and newsletters
  • Support the planning and production of BKO public events, including expert panels, film screenings, author talks, and more
  • Support the hosting of 2026 BKO Listening Tours, including recruiting participants, attending, capturing photos and video, and post-event storytelling and communications

In addition, they will participate in programs with other fellows and staff members at BKO that are designed to deepen their overall understanding of philanthropy and the nonprofit sector, build connections with local leaders, and explore career pathways.

The Fellow will report to the BKO office in Downtown Brooklyn for 16 hours weekly between February and June.

REQUIREMENTS

Preference for candidates residing in New York City with deep connections to Brooklyn. They must be currently enrolled in a graduate program during the fellowship.

COMPENSATION

The Strategic Communications Fellow will earn $30 per hour.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter and resume within one PDF via email to press@brooklyn.org. Please write “Strategic Communications Fellow Application” in the Subject Line of your email and mention where you found this job posting. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered.