The Johnson Family Foundation has launched the Johnson Justice Fellowship program to help build a pipeline for rising social justice leaders.
Donor Name: Johnson Family Foundation
State: New York
City: New York City
Type of Grant: Fellowship
Deadline: 03/31/2023
Grant Duration: 2 years
Details:
The Johnson Justice Fellowship is a full-time two-year fellowship, based in New York City, for people interested in leading careers in the service of the public good. They’re delighted to partner with Riders Alliance, Center for Popular Democracy and New American Leaders to launch this fellowship.
The purpose of this fellowship is to invest in rising leaders in New York City and to support their careers in public service. Their vision is to cultivate a network of experts, elected officials, and activists who will drive policy change and help improve government so that it better serves the public in New York State.
This is a two-year fellowship that will begin September 2023 and run through August 2025, in person. The program will have three distinct but connected tracks – one fellow in each track – (1) grassroots, (2) policy and advocacy, and (3) electoral.
Qualifications
The foundation are looking for three individuals (one fellow in each track) who are good relationship builders, who are flexible and who are adaptive. Each fellow will create a project that supports the organization where you will work, and they expect that the project will evolve as you learn from your colleagues on the ground. They are looking for someone who has a strong social justice and equity lens and is comfortable having courageous conversations. Having the ability to work independently, manage their time effectively, and see projects through to completion is critical to success in this role. Lastly, we are looking for someone with at least three years of experience working in the social justice sector or graduate level experience.
All applicants should have a deep understanding of the diverse communities, issues, and opportunities that make up the current social and political landscape in New York City.
For more information, visit Johnson Justice Fellowship.
