Program 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.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Designed to introduce community members to the field of philanthropy through hands-on experience, the Program Fellow reports to the Director of Programs and is responsible and is responsible for supporting the foundation’s grantmaking activities. Fellows will do research, analysis, and administrative functions to support our community-centered grantmaking, which include:

• Support the development of grant application materials, reports, and communications with grantees and community partners
• Collect, organize, and analyze data to evaluate program outcomes and impact
• Provide general administrative support to program staff
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional learning opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

The Fellow will report to the BKO office located in Downtown Brooklyn for 16 hours weekly between January and June. This is a part-time, non-exempt position.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference for candidates residing in New York City with deep connections to Brooklyn.
• Enrolled in a graduate program during the fellowship.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Brooklyn Org is an equal opportunity employer. The Organization does not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The Program Fellow will earn $30 per hour.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter and resume within one PDF via email to programs@brooklyn.org. Please write “Program 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.