Environment Program Fellow- Menlo Park, CA

Organization: Hewlett Foundation Fellowship

Position Title: Environment Program Fellow

Location: Menlo Park, CA

Description

A Hewlett Foundation Fellowship allows an individual to enrich his or her understanding of philanthropy and of specific subject matter by engaging in all phases of grantmaking in the Foundation’s areas of interest. Over a two-year term, Fellows are assigned to one of the Foundation’s four programs or to its Effective Philanthropy Group, which supports strategic grantmaking, giving them the opportunity to learn from staff across the organization and from each other. Fellows work closely with a program/group’s staff to help implement its projects and ongoing grantmaking activities. They may be assigned either to work on a particular initiative or to provide their team with broader support, monitoring activities to ensure alignment with the program/group’s strategic plan and collaborating with team members to maintain the high quality of their work.

Within the Environment Program, the Fellow will support various projects, including research-related activities with individual program officers, communications work that spans the Program’s grantmaking, and other cross-cutting activities such as helping to gather and monitor data to ensure strategic targets are met. Depending on the nature of the assignment, the Fellow may engage with NGO staff, other funders, and staff in other Foundation programs. The Fellow may also act as a liaison with a counterpart Fellow in the Global Development and Population Program to explore linkages between the two programs’ objectives and grantmaking activities. The Fellow will report (at least initially) to the Environment Program Director.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate or advanced degree in public policy (environment-focused), public affairs, business, evaluation, or environmental studies or sciences (preferred).
• Intention to pursue further studies/formal training or professional experience that will enhance her/his skills in environmental protection.
• Work experience in the environmental field.
• Excellent research and critical thinking skills and ability to conceptualize, think creatively, and thoughtfully approach assigned projects; strong quantitative skills and orientation.
• Demonstrated capability to analyze and present complex information in a compelling manner, both orally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills, with a demonstrated track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously and consistently meeting deadlines.
• Independent initiative, a sense of humor, and a collegial spirit in sharing ideas and receiving feedback.
• Personal integrity, excellent judgment, and flexibility.
• Proficiency with technology tools and applications, including MS Office.

How to Apply

Please email a resume and cover letter explaining how your skills fit this position to the Human Resources Department at [email protected]  (Subject Line: [Your Name] – Fellow, Environment Program).