Fellowship Coordinator, Science & Humanities
JOB DETAILS
Actively Recruiting : Yes
Position title : Fellowship Coordinator, Science & Humanities
Type of Position : Staff (Full-Time)
Town, City, Park, etc : Washington, DC
State / Territory : District of Columbia
As the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation generates private support and builds strategic partnerships to protect and enhance America’s national parks for present and future generations.
Chartered by Congress in 1967, the National Park Foundation is rooted in a legacy that began more than a century ago, when private citizens from all walks of life took action to establish and protect our national parks. Today, the National Park Foundation carries on that tradition as the only national charitable nonprofit whose mission is to directly support the National Park Service.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The National Park Foundation (NPF) is seeking one qualified candidate to serve in the role of Fellowship Coordinator to deliver grants administration and program support for a range of activities including NPF’s Science Fellowship Program and the National Park Service (NPS) Mellon Humanities Fellowship Program. Specifically, the Fellowship Coordinator will support the success of post-doctoral Fellows who are conducting advanced scientific and humanities research in parks. Tasks include creating grant agreements, grant management, budget analysis, tracking spending, processing payments, guiding communications, helping to build collaborations and facilitating national program implementation.
While this role provides support for grant and program management, it also offers a unique opportunity for a seasoned or emerging professional with curiosity about how post-doctoral fellowship programs help to expand capacity of national parks to deliver more relevant and inclusive science and history content. Ideal candidates will proudly bring the intersectionality of their race, gender, language, culture and personal affinities, and are eager to help connect underrepresented communities to science, history and culture in national parks.
The National Park Foundation seeks to recruit and hire people who are multi-lingual, racially and ethnically diverse, and/or identify as LGBTQ+ or any non-dominant identities. We believe diverse work environments fuel more inclusive approaches to grant making, public engagement and park stewardship. Join us and help build the change.
To Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter describing why you are a good fit for this position, as well as contact information for three professional references. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered. Qualified applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview.
Accepting applications for a limited period until December 15, 2023.
JOB DUTIES
The Fellowship Coordinator’s key role will be supporting post-doctoral science and humanities fellowship project teams, working with NPF, NPS, consultants, project advisors and other project team members to support program success.
Specifically, the Fellowship Coordinator supports NPF Senior Program Director and the Connecting Audiences team in a range of tasks including:
- Activity & event planning, scheduling, cost research & budgeting, marketing, and communication; helps organize virtual & in-person meetings, compile and edit report information, monitor & update program logistics & schedule, maintain financial records, help guide activity communications. Requires proactive approach, time management & commitment to problem-solving.
- Draft contracts and grant agreements, monitor and track spending. Requires attention to detail, meticulous follow-through, anticipation of needs and awareness of a complex financial landscape.
- Database management. Experience with Fluxx or other grant management software a plus.
- Communication coordination for large, matrixed teams of national park staff, consultants and advisors. Supports planning of social media communication. Help to ensure full 508-compliant accessibility for all communication.
- Administrative support to the Senior Program Director and Connecting Audiences team. Prioritize activities requiring immediate response, maintain weekly to-do lists, monitor daily activities to advance program.
- Team building and relationship support through communications with Fellows, NPS staff, and program stake holders.
- Anticipation of next steps to advance workflow, solve problems and communicate effectively. Affinity for working in teams, pairs or independently. Success in this role is predicated on ability to proactively resolve issues.
- Passion for science & humanities; belief that post-doctoral Fellows strengthen capacity of national parks to address challenging problems and expand core values of inclusivity, belonging and diversity.