Executive Fellow, President’s Office — Civic Leadership

Kauffman Foundation; Kentucky; Sur place; USD 60 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Executive mentorship

Leadership development

Professional networking

Cross-sector exposure

Résumé du poste

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation invites applicants for the Office of the President (OOP) Fellow—an immersive 12-24 month leadership fellowship in Kansas City, MO. You will work directly with the President & CEO, supporting strategic initiatives, executive communications, and cross-functional collaboration across the Foundation.

Participants gain mentorship, broad exposure to philanthropy, entrepreneurship, education, and public affairs, and opportunities to develop leadership capabilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Three to five years of professional experience in public policy, nonprofit management, government, consulting, communications, philanthropy, business, or a related field.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential information.
• Passion for civic leadership, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, education, or public service.

Responsabilités

• Support the President and CEO's engagement with community, civic, business, philanthropic, education, and government leaders.
• Help cultivate and strengthen relationships with strategic external stakeholders and community partners.
• Conduct stakeholder research and prepare briefing materials for meetings, events, and community engagements.
• Represent the Office of the President at community meetings, convenings, and public events.
• Identify opportunities to deepen the Foundation's visibility, partnerships, and community engagement.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Office of the President by conducting research, preparing analyses, and developing recommendations.
• Collaborate with the Strategic Communications team to develop messaging, speeches, talking points, and communications supporting the President's external engagements.
• Coordinate across Policy, Strategic Communications, and other Foundation teams to ensure consistency and alignment in executive messaging and public engagement.
• Prepare briefing documents, issue summaries, and background materials to support executive decision-making.
• Coordinate follow-up on executive meetings and strategic priorities.
• Assist in managing cross-functional initiatives involving multiple Foundation teams.
• Lead and support strategic initiatives identified by the President and executive leadership.
• Conduct research, coordinate stakeholders, and develop recommendations on issues of strategic importance to the Foundation.
• Develop project plans, monitor milestones, and help ensure successful execution of cross-functional initiatives.
• Analyze information and synthesize findings into actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Support innovation efforts and emerging opportunities aligned with the Foundation's strategic priorities.

Connaissances

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Project management

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Description du poste

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation invites applicants for the Office of the President (OOP) Fellow—an immersive 12-24 month leadership fellowship in Kansas City, MO. You will work directly with the President & CEO, supporting strategic initiatives, executive communications, and cross-functional collaboration across the Foundation.

Participants gain mentorship, broad exposure to philanthropy, entrepreneurship, education, and public affairs, and opportunities to develop leadership capabilities