The National Leadership Program: Fellowship in Leadership and Workforce Development
RespectAbility’s Leadership and Workforce Development Fellowship is designed for people who are interested in learning how to manage a fellowship program, including fellow recruitment, alumni management and engagement, and organizing guest speakers. Additionally, Leadership and Workforce Development Fellows will have the opportunity to work on projects and programs related to our workforce initiatives including entrepreneurship, independence to work, and building better futures. Our program is fully accessible for people with disabilities and offers full-time in-house job coaching, skills development, and networking opportunities.
Who We Want
The National Leadership Program is ideal for people who want to gain training administration and networking skills while making a positive difference for people with disabilities. We are looking for creative, results-driven individuals who want to achieve breakthrough results while getting hands-on experience. The Fellowship is ideal for college seniors and graduate students, as well as for people transitioning into the workforce for the first time or back into the workforce after a break.
Fellowship Duties
The Fellows will work closely with all members of the Leadership and Workforce Development team. The Fellows will work on tasks to advance the mission of the department including the recruitment of future fellows, making connections to state and federal workforce boards, and assisting with the marketing of the department’s efforts.
Projects will include enhancing the curriculum documents for Fellows, planning training and consulting events, and supporting RespectAbility’s workforce projects. Additionally, the Fellows will engage in work maintaining the alumni of the National Leadership Program to assure that we remain connected with the successes of our Fellowship alumni.
Each Fellow will receive many opportunities to learn new skills, network, and gain direct experiences. In addition to hands-on work experiences, all Fellows will participate in special presentations by guest speakers. Each Fellow will develop their own career plan and will work to advance the necessary skills to begin turning that plan into a reality.
Important Details for Applicants
- Excellent communication and organizational skills are strongly preferred, and Fellows should exhibit leadership skills to complete their own projects.
- Strong preference for college juniors and above.
- The Fellowship program lasts five months.
- Core hours include between 11 AM-5:30 PM ET.
- Fellows are asked to work a minimum of 15 hours per week while not exceeding 20 hours per week.
- Fellows will receive $17/hr.
- Your cover letter must explain why this Fellowship in particular is of interest to you and why you believe you have the skills, focus and independent drive to make a positive difference in your time with us at RespectAbility.
Expectations
- A commitment of 15-20 hours per week.
- Participation in staff meetings and 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
