JOB TITLE: Multicultural Fellowship Program – Community Development Fellow
DEADLINE: Due May 17, 2010
SALARY: $46-$50,000/year
Background:
The San Francisco Foundation has five Program areas, and the staff in each Program area have specific experience in that particular subject and with a variety of organizations in that field. As a group, the Program staff bring rich perspectives to the Foundation, including grantmaking, comprehensive community initiatives, neighborhood projects, technical assistance in organizational development, and public policy work on county, regional, statewide, and national levels.
Qualifications:
* Self-directed, team-oriented, and leadership qualities.
* Demonstrated interest in fundraising, donor development, and nonprofit or public service.
* Volunteer and/or work experience in a specific Program area as specified below.
* Eagerness to learn about the philanthropic sector.
* Ability to interact effectively with diverse audiences from varying socio-economic backgrounds.
* Strong oral and written communication skills and analytical skills.
* Ease in producing high quality work in a high-production, multiple-project environment.
* Strong computer/software skills, including Windows and Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge a plus.
* A Master’s degree in a relevant area or equivalent research and analysis experience preferred.
* A minimum of five years of related work experience is required, in addition to these specific qualifications:
Community Development Program Fellow Qualifications: Knowledge of the history and evolution of community development. Work experience in the one of the following areas is necessary: affordable housing, community economic development, community organizing, and policy advocacy. Understanding of workforce development, energy efficiency, and land use/transportation issues is desirable.
Compensation:
$46,000-$50,000 annually
Application Deadline:
Monday, May 17, 2010. Emailed applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. PST. Mailed applications must be postmarked by the deadline date.
How to apply:
Applicants must submit the following three items:
1. Cover letter
2. Résumé
3. Responses to the Fellowship Application questions. Download the questions here.
You may email your application to fellowship@sff.org OR mail it to:
Multicultural Fellowship Program
The San Francisco Foundation
225 Bush Street, Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94104
Please submit your application only via one method; do not email and mail your application. Every application received will be acknowledged within two business days. Please note, all three application items must be received by the deadline to be considered for an interview. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by June 11, 2010.
Special Information Sessions:
The San Francisco Foundation is holding a Fellowship information session at our office, at 225 Bush Street, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94104.
Monday, May 3, 2010
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The information session is an opportunity to meet our current Fellows, Community Development Program Officer, Fellowship Coordinator, and other staff, while acquiring additional information about the Fellowship Program. No RSVP required.
Questions:
If you have questions regarding the Fellowship Program or the recruitment process, please contact Jamillah Washington-Weaver at 415.733.8557 or fellowship@sff.org.
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