Job Description

AS A NETWORK ENGAGEMENT FELLOW FOR GROUNDBREAKERS, YOUR DUTIES WOULD INCLUDE:

• Conducting needs assessments with local leaders to help inform the most relevant and impactful programming possible; 

• Supporting event planning and management for programming supporting the GroundBreakers Network; 

• Planning fundraising campaigns for such initiatives as supporting frontline racial equity leaders and increasing accessibility to community resources;

• Supporting the writing and editing process for the GroundBreakers newsletter sharing updates and resources with leaders globally;

• Engaging donors and community members in growing GroundBreakers’ impact;

• Collaborating with the GroundBreakers Media Team on promoting content and engaging the GroundBreakers network of local leaders.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity required.

• Prior experience in interviewing and writing is highly desired.

• Experience with graphic design tools including Canva highly desired.

• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills. 

• Strong critical thinking and analytic skills. 

• Dedication to contributing to a positive, inclusive, and supportive work environment and being a strong team player required.

• Candidates must be self-directed and able to work independently. 

Team Culture

GroundBreakers is a collaborative work environment that is currently fully remote due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are guided by our team values of respect; empathy; accountability; transparency; inclusivity critical thinking; and mutual exchange & support. 

GroundBreakers is an equal opportunity workplace.

We strongly encourage those with the following identities to apply: Black, Indigenous, People of Color, women and LGBTQIA+ candidates. GroundBreakers does not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, ethnicity, ability, or veteran status. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team where the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes.