2007-2009 Multicultural Fellowship Program

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The San Francisco Foundation is recruiting for the 2007-2009 Multicultural Fellowship Program. Designed as a two-year full-time program, the Multicultural Fellowship assists in the development of professionals in the nonprofit and public sectors. The Multicultural Fellowship Program provides professionals of color with challenging work experiences as a member of the Foundation's grantmaking program staff. There are also opportunities for community building in the Bay Area and to enhance the Fellows' professional development as future foundation, nonprofit, or public service leaders.

This year, the Fellowship Program is seeking one Fellow in each of the following program areas: Community Development, Community Health, and Environment. The fellowship positions will commence in July 2007.

The general qualifications for the Fellowship Program are: Self-directed individual and team player, demonstrated interest in nonprofit or public service, and volunteer and/or work experience in one of the Foundation's specific program areas. Strong oral and written communication skills, analytical skills, ease in producing high quality work in a high production environment, and computer and word processing skills, including Windows and Microsoft Word. Ability to multi-task is a must. Historically, Fellows have five to fifteen years of work experience.

Community Development Program Fellow Qualifications: Knowledge of community development and anti-poverty strategies with an understanding of community and economic security issues confronting low-income people. Background in workforce development, homeless assistance, or affordable housing desired.

Community Health Program Fellow Qualifications: Knowledge of key concepts and principles related to community health promotion and prevention efforts. Experience working on such issues as access to health care, health disparities, health promotion and education, and the health needs of underserved populations. Understanding of community needs assessment and trends in the delivery and funding of health services on the local level is important. Background in health policy is welcomed.

Environment Fellow Qualifications: Education and experience in the area of environmental advocacy, environmentally sustainable economies, environmental health and justice, land-use and smart growth and policy work. A background in bay area environmental justice issues and environmental sustainability is desired.

Background Information:

The San Francisco Foundation is organized into six program areas that have staff with specific subject matter expertise and experience with different kinds of organizations. The entire program staff brings rich perspectives from different kinds of community work to the Foundation - including grantmaking, comprehensive community initiatives, neighborhood projects, technical assistance in organizational development, and public policy work on a county, regional, or statewide level.

Compensation:

$42,000-$46,500 annually

Application Deadline:

Thursday, February 15, 2007 (applications via email must be received by 5:30 pm)

To Apply:

Applicants must submit a résumé, cover letter and responses to the Fellowship questions. Download the Fellowship Questions here. Please include your name at the top of each page with your answers. The questions should be completed in essay form, one page per question maximum. Please specify the program area to which you are applying and email to fellowship@sff.org or

Fellowship Coordinator, The San Francisco Foundation, 225 Bush Street, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94104.

Please note: Applicants will only be considered if all three application items are received by the deadline. Submission of this information does not guarantee an interview. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by March 30th.

If you have questions regarding the Fellowship Program or the recruitment process, please contact Jamillah Washington-Weaver at 415.733.8557 or fellowship@sff.org.