Executive Office Fellow: Leadership & Strategy

Kindora; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the President Fellow at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is a unique 12- to 24‑month leadership fellowship designed for an emerging leader seeking firsthand experience at the intersection of philanthropy, civic leadership, public affairs, and executive strategy.

Working directly with the President and CEO and the Office of the President team, the Fellow will support high‑impact initiatives that advance the Foundation's mission to foster economic mobility through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in public policy, nonprofit management, government, consulting, communications, philanthropy, business, or a related field.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication; strong research and analytical skills.
• Organizational and project management skills; discretion handling confidential information.
• Passion for civic leadership, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, education, or public service.
• Experience supporting senior executives or cross‑sector partnerships preferred.
• Familiarity with Kansas City's civic, business, nonprofit or philanthropic landscape preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the President and CEO's engagement with community, civic, business, philanthropic, education, and government leaders.
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with strategic external stakeholders and community partners.
• Conduct stakeholder research and prepare briefing materials for meetings, events, and engagements.
• Represent the Office of the President at community meetings, convenings, and public events.
• Coordinate across Policy, Strategic Communications, and other Foundation teams for messaging alignment.
• Prepare briefing documents and background materials to support executive decision‑making.
• Coordinate follow-up on executive meetings and strategic priorities.
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives identified by the President and executive leadership.
• Develop project plans, monitor milestones, and ensure successful execution of initiatives.
• Gain broad exposure to executive leadership, philanthropy, strategy, and community engagement.

Skills

Communication skills

Public policy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

The Office of the President Fellow at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is a unique 12- to 24‑month leadership fellowship designed for an emerging leader seeking firsthand experience at the intersection of philanthropy, civic leadership, public affairs, and executive strategy.

Working directly with the President and CEO and the Office of the President team, the Fellow will support high‑impact initiatives that advance the Foundation's mission to foster economic mobility through