ABOUT THE POSITION
The American Cities Fellow will support the American Cities Program in scaling effective community and economic development practices that advance racial and economic equity in cities. The Fellow will gain experience and insight into institutional and place-based philanthropy, cross-sector collaboration, community and economic development systems, policy and advocacy, and strategies to incorporate equity firmly in community and economic development practice.
The fellowship is a limited-term appointment of two-to-three years and is open to those who have completed a bachelor’s degree. We are most interested in candidates whose education, work or lived experience have brought them knowledge of urban systems, nonprofits, social justice, public policy, economic development or government, and who are committed to racial equity.
This position provides a career development opportunity for an emerging professional as well as added capacity to the American Cities Program.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the American Cities Program in scaling effective community and economic development practices that advance racial and economic equity in cities.
- Gain experience in institutional and place-based philanthropy, cross-sector collaboration, community and economic development systems, policy and advocacy, and equity-focused strategies within practice.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree is required for the fellowship.
- Knowledge or experience related to urban systems, nonprofits, social justice, public policy, economic development or government is preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to racial equity.