FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
The program is designed to provide students, recent graduates and motivated individuals seeking career development with an opportunity for involvement with the Friends of the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women (Friends) and as well as an opportunity for increased understanding of the policies and initiatives underway to advance the status of women in San Francisco. The Fellowship Program lasts from six months to one year. The Friends Board will screen interested applicants to determine academic or personal interest in the issues, relevant experience and career development goals.
Currently, the Friends are looking to fill one fellowship position in 2011.
About the Friends of the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women
Founded in 1976, the Friends of the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women (Friends) is a private, non-profit organization founded and operated to raise awareness of and funding for the San Francisco Commission and Department on the Status of Women. The mission of the San Francisco Commission and Department on the Status of Women (Commission and Department) is to ensure equal treatment of women and girls in San Francisco and foster their socioeconomic, political and educational advancement through policies, legislation and programs especially for women and girls in need. The Friends raise funds for activities not funded by the City and support Commission and Department events and initiatives. Together, both work to increase public awareness of issues affecting the lives of women and girls.
NEW Position opening – Friends Fellow 2011
Tenure:
March 2011 to March 2012*
*Commitment of 6 months required. Preference for fellow who is available for the full year fellowship.
Time Commitment
One day a week, including participation at the Friends Board meetings every 2nd Wednesday of each month. Fellows are expected to work eight hours a week. Work schedule (one day a week or flex hours) to be determined upon hiring.
Summary of Position
The Friends Fellow will assist the Friends with Board management, event organization, logistics and planning over the course of 2011. The Friends Fellow will gain an increased understanding of the policies and initiatives underway to advance the status of women in San Francisco.
Benefits
The Friends Fellow will have the opportunity to participate in Friends, Commission and Department events, as well as attend a variety of events in the Bay Area relating to women’s issues. The Friends Fellow will also have mentoring or job shadowing opportunities with business and community leaders.
Duties may include
- Preparing materials for monthly Friends Board meetings and taking minutes
- Researching and identifying potential grant opportunities for the Friends
- Updating Friends website, online documents and general organization
- Maintaining and expanding Friends membership list
- Organizing and planning of initiatives and events for the Friends, including annual awards fundraiser in October 2011
- Providing assistance with marketing and communications of Friends projects
- Providing other logistical, research or outreach support
Stipend
The Friends will provide the fellow with a monthly stipend paid out on a quarterly basis after submission of a summary of work. Fellows do not qualify for any benefits, nor will the Friends deduct any taxes from fellow’s stipend. It is the Fellow’s responsibility to determine their tax obligations and file income tax reports as required.
Eligibility
Applicants for the fellowship must be eligible to work in the United States. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in women’s issues. Previous experience with project management, event planning, fundraising and/or logistics is considered an asset. Experience with MS Word, Excel, website, database and newsletter programs a plus.
How to apply
Send a cover letter and resume indicating your interest in the fellowship and your availability in 2011 via e-mail to women@friendscosw.org. Applicants may be contacted for an interview. Deadline to apply is February 18, 2011.
