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Hiring for the Fairmount Fellows Program is currently on hold. Please check back; this page will be updated as soon as positions become available.
Program Overview
The Fairmount Fellows Program is a full-time, two-year paid work experience for individuals motivated to help meet the needs of the nonprofit sector by working in a dynamic, client-driven consulting environment. Fellows (also referred to as Development Assistants) work closely with Fairmount’s experienced professionals and learn the basics of how nonprofit organizations work, public and private sector fundraising, program design, strategic planning, housing development, and more. During their two-years with Fairmount, Fellows develop & hone their skills in all facets of fundraising for nonprofits, including conducting funder research and strategy development, preparing, editing and submitting grant proposals; & conducting best practices research and interviews related to nonprofit planning studies. At the end of two years, Fellows will possess skills, knowledge & experience that positions them well to pursue a career in a range of fields & sectors, including nonprofits and public policy. Successful candidates possess: excellent writing, editing & organizational skills; strong analytical & communication skills; precise attention to detail & ability to multi-task; facility with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & web research; & a Bachelor’s degree in English, Urban Studies, Journalism/Communications, or another relevant field.
Application Deadlines
Applications are reviewed and interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis. Submit your application as soon as possible to: info@fairmountinc.com. The Fellows Program runs on a two-year timeframe, with a 2 year commitment expected.
Hiring Process
Fairmount reviews all applications and invites the most promising candidates to participate in an interview. Hiring decisions are based on your application, writing samples, interview and references.
Submitting Your Application
A complete application package includes:
Word Document Application
Resume
Two (2) Writing Samples
Please fill out the Word
document application and email it along with your resume
and writing samples you can do so by clicking here ,
filling out the application and emailing your complete
application package to info@fairmountinc.com. In the
subject-line of your email, please write “Fellows
Application”.
Questions
Direct any questions you have prior to or after submitting your application to info@fairmountinc.com. If, once you submit your application, you are no longer available or interested in pursuing a Fellows position, please let Fairmount know as soon as possible.to info@fairmountinc.com. If, once you submit your application, you are no longer available or interested in pursuing a Project Assistant position, please let Fairmount know as soon as possible.
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