Position Overview

The Chesapeake Fellow, Civic Engagement will work closely with the Program Director, Civic Engagement, and other members of staff to advance the Foundation’s Civic Engagement Program. Primary tasks range from exploring prospective grantee organizations to the review, analysis, and presentation of funding requests. Additionally, the Fellow will actively engage with stakeholders and funding partners, in consultation with the Program Director, Civic Engagement, to manage, shape, and continually update the Civic Engagement grants portfolio so it advances the Foundation’s mission of restoring the Chesapeake Bay’s water quality and the communities that rely on it.

Opportunities  

• Expand personal knowledge of the Chesapeake Bay and reflect on visions for the future of the Bay, and how the Foundation can be transformative with our resources
• Become familiar with the Foundation’s approach to grantmaking and partnerships by working closely with program staff and external partners
• Consider new and existing challenges to achieving program goals, sometimes outside of a stated area of expertise, bringing new perspectives to the Foundation’s work in the Chesapeake
• Receive coaching and mentorship by Foundation staff who are leaders in their respective fields
• Develop Fellows’ professional and support network with peers through cohort experiences
• Receive leadership development and transition support to assist Fellows in identifying their next professional opportunity
• Research, identify and pursue major water quality improving opportunities across the grantmaking landscape

Applicant Attributes

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., environmental sciences, policy, environmental leadership) preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential to success in this position
• Meticulous attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Excellent computer literacy, especially with Mac OS, iOS devices, Microsoft Office Suite, Acrobat, and various cloud-based applications
• An enthusiastic adopter of new technology and innovative tools
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Personally motivated to support the Foundation’s mission and goals; creative, able to generate and respond to innovative approaches to addressing an issue; inspires others to work toward achieving team goals
• Specific interest in youth engagement/empowerment
• Flexibility to work in both team settings and independently
• Demonstrates maturity, flexibility, and sound judgment and decision-making
• Capacity to bring in new insights and apply them on the job
• Self-starter with ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines

Work Location and Duration

This position is non-exempt, full-time (40 hours/week) with a 1-2 year duration. The office is in Annapolis, MD. A hybrid work environment with some remote accommodations may be arranged.

Salary

$42,000 per year, hourly position

Benefits

The Campbell Foundation offers exceptional benefits including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement plan, paid leave, and exercise fee reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.