Fellow, Community Engagement, Chesapeake

The Fellow, Community Engagement will work closely with Kenneth Turner, Program Director, Community Engagement, Chesapeake and other members of staff to advance the Foundation’s Community Engagement Program, which was created in 2024. Primary tasks range from exploring prospective grantee organizations to the review, analysis, and presentation of funding requests. The Fellow will actively engage with community stakeholders (e.g., nonprofit leaders, community residents, teachers) and funding partners, in consultation with the Program Director, Community Engagement, to manage, shape, and continually update the Community Engagement grants portfolio. The Fellow will help advance the Foundation’s mission of creating more equitable and livable communities by working with partners in the Chesapeake to address systemic inequities and immediate needs.

The successful candidate has a passion for supporting community needs and nonprofit organizations on issues including but not limited to workforce development, education, immigration, community health, and community justice. The candidate should be able to demonstrate this passion and interest through past experiences (i.e., relevant volunteer experience, professional experience, lived experience).

The Campbell Foundation Fellowship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in private philanthropy as a grant maker, while helping to create new community programs throughout the Chesapeake region in Pennsylvania and Maryland. The Fellow will participate in grant and partnership discussions with the Program Director, Community Engagement to build a solid understanding of the portfolio and the grantmaking process. The Fellow will also have a chance to develop new professional skills and experiences by leading workstreams, partnerships, and pilot programs.

This is a one-to-two-year position.