William Randolph Hearst Fellow
The Aspen InstituteAbout the role
ABOUT US
The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners.
PHILANTHROPY AND SOCIAL INNOVATION
The Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI) offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship to one student three times annually. The fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with PSI either remotely or in the Washington, DC office of the Aspen Institute. Through this fellowship, PSI seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues and challenges affecting philanthropy, social enterprise, nonprofit organizations, and other actors in the social sector. Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience.
The Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation seeks to inform and maximize the impact of grantmaking foundations, nonprofit organizations, social enterprises, and public-private partnerships through leadership development initiatives, convenings, and communications so that each can contribute to the good society at home and abroad.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
The Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI) in Washington, DC offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship: Encouraging Tomorrow’s Diverse Nonprofit Leaders to one student three times annually (either in the fall, spring, or summer). The fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with PSI either remotely or in the Washington, DC office of the Aspen Institute. Through this fellowship, PSI seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues and challenges affecting philanthropy, social enterprise, nonprofit organizations, and other actors in the social sector. Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience.
The Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation seeks to inform and maximize the impact of grantmaking foundations, nonprofit organizations, social enterprises, and public-private partnerships through leadership development initiatives, convenings, and communications so that each can contribute to the good society at home and abroad.
This role is remote and will report directly to the Philanthropy and Social Innovation Leadership. Fall and Winter/Spring fellows will work approximately 15-20 hours per week with an hourly pay range of $18 - $19/hr.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Through the duration of the Hearst Fellowship, you will undertake research, writing, logistical, and administrative support for PSI’s leadership initiatives, public programs, and convenings. Please note this is a working fellowship, not a fellowship to support independent research.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO THRIVE
- Candidates for this fellowship are highly motivated graduate or undergraduate students.
- Candidates must be enrolled at an institution of higher education for the semester for which they will be applying.
- Summer candidates must show proof of enrollment for the upcoming fall semester.
- Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. If hired, a Form 1-9, Employment Eligibility Verifica
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