Graduate Fellow

ADL (Anti-Defamation League); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

ADL Philadelphia is seeking two dynamic Graduate Fellows for a one-year appointment (27 hours/week, 46 weeks) with potential renewal. The role focuses on Holocaust and digital literacy education, community leadership development, and digital narrative media, with hands-on curriculum co-facilitation and opportunities to present work within ADL.

Ideal candidates are graduate students in education, communications, Holocaust studies, or Jewish studies who are committed to preventing antisemitism and

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a graduate student at an accredited university in the ADL Philadelphia region.
• Academic background or demonstrated interest in education, communications, Holocaust/antisemitism, or Jewish studies.
• Desire to build a career as an educator, researcher, or community leader in a non-profit setting.

Responsibilities

• Co-architect Voices Rising across five program pillars: conference co-sponsorship, K-12 digital literacy education, senior leader community of practice, digital narrative media, and young professional leadership development.
• Develop real-time solutions to combat antisemitism and hate in Pennsylvania.
• Engage with ADL subject matter experts and participate in curriculum co-facilitation and community leader convenings.
• Produce professional digital content and present work at internal forums within ADL.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Creativity & initiative

Problem solving

Adaptability

Multitasking

Mission-driven

Education

Graduate student status

Education/Communications/Holocaust/Jewish studies interest

Job description

Graduate Fellow

Job Locations: US-PA-Philadelphia

ID: 2026-2973

Category: Field Operations - East Division/ Regional Operations

Type: Intern (Paid)

Overview

POSITION TITLE: Philadelphia Graduate Fellowship (27 Hours/46 weeks, potential for renewal)

REPORTS TO:

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA

Grade/Class: Grade D, Non-Exempt, Non-Union

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.” Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias, using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism, countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: ADL Philadelphia's Regional office is looking for two dynamic Graduate Fellows to join us for a one-year appointment, with the potential option to renew for up to three total years. Reappointments will occur on an annual basis. The ideal candidate will be a current graduate student with experience in education, communications, antisemitism/holocaust education, or Jewish studies, along with an interest in community engagement and digital content creation. This fellowship provides the opportunity for graduate scholars to gain practical experience in Holocaust and digital literacy education, community leadership development, and digital narrative media production, all as part of Pennsylvania's comprehensive initiative to combat antisemitism and hate.

Responsibilities

• Serve as co-architect of Voices Rising working across five program pillars: conference co-sponsorship, K-12 digital literacy education, senior leader community of practice, digital narrative media, and young professional leadership development
• Support the development of real-time solutions to combat antisemitism and hate in Pennsylvania;
• Engage with ADL subject matter experts at all levels and become familiar with the varied work we do to "stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment to all"
• Hands-on experience with curriculum co-facilitation, community leader convenings, and professional digital content production, with the opportunity to present your work at internal forums within ADL.

This job description provides a general overview of the role and its key responsibilities. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and ADL reserves the right to assign additional tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills
• Collaborative team player
• Creative and innovative; takes initiative
• Results-oriented, a problem solver (versus a problem identifier)
• Excels in dynamic environments that require adaptability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously across a multi-year initiative
• Energeted by ADL's mission and work

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled as a graduate student at an accredited university or college within the ADL Philadelphia region's area of responsibility;
• Academic background or demonstrated interest in education, communications, Holocaust/antisemitism, or Jewish studies, or a related field
• Desire to build a career as an educator, researcher, or community leader with a passion for non-profit and community-based work

Work Environment:

• ADL is a hybrid environment; this role will require 3 days/week in the office.
• The fellowship is 27 hours per week with an expectation of working 46 weeks.

Compensation:

• This position has a hourly rate of $27.00. This rate is reflective of a position based in (Philadelphia, PA). Please note that actual salaries are commensurate with experience and reflect the budget for a given position, and since ADL has a location-based compensation structure, there may be a different range for candidates in other locations. For an overview of our total rewards package, please visit https://www.adl.org/about/careers.

ADL aims to create a working environment where every employee can thrive professionally. Our mission-driven work is best accomplished in an environment that supports belonging. ADL values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages people of all races, religions, nationalities, genders, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply. ADL is an equal opportunity employer.

Recruitment, hiring, promotions and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment shall be maintained in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or military status, or in violation of any applicable Federal, state or local laws.

ADL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation to support the interview process, please contact the People & Culture department at [e-mail].

ADL will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable State, Local, and Federal laws.

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job, nor is it to be interpreted as a contract for employment.