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.

Community Engagement is a new program within the Foundation, so the ideal candidate is comfortable operating in uncharted territory where the path forward is not fully defined. Additionally, the candidate is good at taking direction and following current procedures, but also curious and willing to make suggestions for improvement. They are not afraid to ask for help or clarification, and can also integrate feedback, even at a rapid pace.

There are tools in place that will help this candidate be successful, including:

• A collection of well-developed systems to manage the operations of the Foundation
• Regular and frequent meetings with the Program Directors and other team members
• A thorough onboarding/training process
• A first-six-months, and then annual, employee review
• Professional development and mentoring opportunities

As you consider if this role is right for you, keep in mind that the Foundation is happy to consider candidates who may not meet all the listed requirements, as well as candidates who are at various stages of their career. We are most interested in candidates whose values align with the Foundation, who have a deep interest in learning about philanthropy, and who have diverse backgrounds that would contribute meaningfully to the Community Engagement Program’s work.