Public Policy Fellow: Shape Philanthropy & Policy

Philanthropy New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Office in Manhattan

Job summary

Philanthropy New York, the regional association of grantmakers, invites applications for its Public Policy Fellowship. This two-year, full-time program seeks early-career professionals or recent graduates with strong writing, research, and policy analysis skills to work on government relations and issue-based programs.

Fellows will produce guides, support diverse policy activities, and collaborate with mentors while gaining exposure to national and international grantmaking concerns within the

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in public policy, government, social work or related field, or recent graduate.
• Excellent writing skills are required.
• Experience with public policy research and presenting information succinctly is preferred.
• Interest in philanthropy and nonprofit sectors.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and to working in Manhattan.

Responsibilities

• Research and write issue guides for government and philanthropic audiences.
• Produce content for PhilanthropyNewYork.org, New York PhilanthroPost and PhilTV.
• Lead or support government relations and outreach to federal, state, and city leaders.
• Coordinate with mentors and fellow staff on policy initiatives.
• Support the work of the Public Policy Committee.
• Help prepare materials for and attend Foundations on the Hill.
• Meet quarterly with mentors to discuss objectives and progress.
• Identify and deliver a specific project within the two-year fellowship.

Skills

Excellent writing

Public policy research

Policy presentation

Education

Masters/PhD in public policy/government/social work

Job description

Philanthropy New York, the regional association of grantmakers, invites applications for its Public Policy Fellowship. This two-year, full-time program seeks early-career professionals or recent graduates with strong writing, research, and policy analysis skills to work on government relations and issue-based programs.

Fellows will produce guides, support diverse policy activities, and collaborate with mentors while gaining exposure to national and international grantmaking concerns within the