RespectAbility, in partnership with the Fox Family Foundation, is offering 5 paid Fellowships through RespectAbility’s National Leadership Program. This “earn while you learn” program is for people who are planning to work in careers including public policy, nonprofit management, civic engagement, faith inclusion, leadership or other areas that will create a better future for people with blindness, low vision and/or other disabilities. Fox Fellows will work with RespectAbility staff for nearly 6 months, followed by a project supervised jointly by RespectAbility and Fox Foundation staff members.
Fellows can choose one of seven specific tracks. Learn about each of them at the links below:
- Public Policy and Civic Engagement
- Entertainment and News Media
- Communications and PR
- Philanthropy/Development
- Leadership and Workforce Development
- Faith Inclusion and Belonging
- Operations/Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
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This Fellowship is virtual and fully accessible to people with disabilities. It offers full-time job coaching, skills development, networking opportunities, and assistive technology.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for people with a passion for making a difference, and who want to gain skills and contacts that will help them succeed. Fellows will receive $17 per hour. Strong candidates will have:
- A passion and history of advocating for the blindness or low vision community.
- A bachelor’s degree or related experience in political science, government, public policy, nonprofit management, advocacy, communications, or other related fields.
- A desire for a career in public policy, nonprofit management, civic engagement, or other areas that will create a better future for people with blindness, low vision and/or other disabilities.
Expectations
- A commitment of 20 hours per week.
- Participation in team meetings.
- Attendance in weekly speaker series.
- Work with the National Leadership Program Manager on advancing your career goals. This will include strengthening your resume, cover letter and building your professional network.
RespectAbility provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, RespectAbility complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
All Fellowship Opportunities
- Public Policy and Civic Engagement
- Entertainment and News Media
- Marketing and Communications
- Philanthropy/Development
- Leadership and Workforce Development
- Faith Inclusion and Belonging
- Operations/Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
- Fox Family Foundation Fellowship
