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Two-Year Fellows Program – Virginia Housing

March 21, 2023

Two-Year Fellows Program – Virginia Housing

Firm Name
Virginia Housing
Firm Location
Richmond, Virginia
Firm Website
https://www.virginiahousing.com/about/fellows-program

Description

We’re looking for the next generation of leaders in the Affordable Housing industry! If helping your fellow Virginians attain quality, affordable housing is your passion, we invite you to apply for acceptance in the Virginia Housing Fellows Program.

What is the Fellows Program?
The Fellows Program is not an internship, but rather a full-time, salaried role at Virginia Housing. If accepted, you’ll spend the next two years working alongside creative problem solvers and innovators at one of the nation’s most successful state housing authorities. You’ll gain hands-on experience working on real projects, and developing industry knowledge, leadership and analytical skills.

Who Should Apply?
We’re looking for emerging leaders: people who are innovative, visionary, analytical, lifelong learners — and excited about our affordable housing mission. They may have a wide range of skills, education and backgrounds, but all will share our deep commitment to supporting affordable housing. Virginia Housing is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Further, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.

How Will This Help Your Career?
As a Fellow, you’ll work in a collaborative environment with experienced Virginia Housing associates and business partners, with opportunities to learn and grow in different aspects of the industry.

Year One – You’ll work with an Associate Chief, divisional leadership, advisory councils and business partners as you learn about policy and project work, and the internal workings of Virginia Housing.
Year Two – You’ll work with external business partners on capacity building and research assignments, gaining exposure to more industry professionals and organizations, enhancing your network and skills.
At the end of your two-year fellowship, you’ll receive job placement assistance with Virginia Housing’s affordable housing industry partners.

Requirements:

  • Applicants must have the ability to legally work in the U.S. for an indefinite period of time.
  • A resume is required for consideration.
  • Applicants must submit an essay along with their application on one of these topics: “What affordable housing means to you” or “How you believe affordable housing impacts communities”. The essay should be 2 pages, double spaced using 12 point Arial font.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Community Planning & Development, Policy, Legal,
  • Business Administration, Communication, or a similar area of study or equivalent work experience in a business environment.
  • Preferred software skills include Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and web-based video conferencing (Zoom, WebEx, Microsoft Teams, etc.).

The Virginia Housing Fellows Mission Statement
The Virginia Housing Fellows Program fosters the environment to prepare our Fellows to be leaders in affordable housing by providing resources, knowledge, skills, and experience.

The Virginia Housing Fellows Vision Statement
The Virginia Housing Fellows Program serves as the management and leadership succession planning pipeline for Virginia’s affordable housing industry by leveraging and elevating the talents of future leaders committed to helping Virginians attain quality affordable housing.

APPLY ONLINE: https://www.virginiahousing.com/about/fellows-program

Job Details

Job Type
 Temporary
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  03/31/2023
Start Date
  06/05/2023

Contact Information

Contact Name
Susan Dewey

Job Category:
Fellowship, Housing
Job Sector:
Private

Community Revitalization Fellows

January 23, 2023

Community Revitalization Fellows

Firm Name
The Development Finance Initiative at the UNC School of Government
Firm Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Firm Website
https://dfi.sog.unc.edu/fellows-program

Description

DFI partners with local governments in North Carolina to attract private investment for transformative projects by providing specialized real estate development and finance expertise. DFI offers graduate students paid summer internships in real estate and community development to support our work across North Carolina communities. DFI partners with local governments on projects including master-planned developments, urban infill redevelopment, downtown revitalization, neighborhood redevelopment, and affordable housing development. Examples of projects include:

•Evaluation of the adaptive reuse potential of a historic Main St hotel in a small western NC town

•Master development of a new urbanist town center in a small town next to a major metro area

•Pre-development for mixed-income housing in a tourism-based urban community

•Development of a revitalization strategy for a distressed neighborhood in a rural community

Under the guidance and supervision of staff, graduate student interns will assist with real-estate pre-development tasks, including, touring local projects and collecting field work data; meeting project stakeholders; conducting market research; designing and implementing processes to solicit and incorporate community feedback on development plans; developing models to test financial feasibility; researching industry best practices; writing blog posts; and preparing presentations.

Qualifications: Graduate students in planning, business, public administration and/or related disciplines such as public health,social work, geography, landscape architecture, or architecture are encouraged to apply. Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in acquiring practical experience in real estate development and finance, community development, affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, and downtown revitalization. Fellows will use GIS and Excel;prior experience (course work or professional experience) in these subject areas is helpful but not required.

Compensation& Expectations:$11,600 stipend and GSHIP for 40 hours/week, May 15th–August 11th, with 5 days paid vacation + UNC Holidays.Travel, including occasional overnight trips, may be required.Hiring Process: Submit your application materials online at https://dfi.sog.unc.edu/fellows-programby Friday, February 3rd.Interviews will occur throughout February; final hiring decisions expected by March 1st. Please direct any questions to Sarah Odioviaodio@sog.unc.edu. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Details

Job Type
 Internship
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  02/03/2023
Position Details: View complete job listing

Contact Information

Contact Name
Sarah Odio
Contact Email
odio@sog.unc.edu

Job Category:
Community Development, Fellowship, GIS, Real Estate
Job Sector:
Public

Climate Corps Fellow Summer 2023

October 28, 2022

Climate Corps Fellow Summer 2023

Firm Name
Environmental Defense Fund, Climate Corps
Firm Location
Flexible/Negotiable
Firm Website
https://www.edf.org

Description

Climate Corps is the go-to graduate fellowship program for a career in sustainability. Fellows work with companies and public institutions like NYC Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice, AirBNB, Allbirds, CAVA and Goldman Sachs to identify emissions reduction opportunities in their operations and supply chains. Projects may focus on:

Climate Commitments: Conduct analysis and build strategies for emissions reductions in operations and supply chains.
Renewables and Energy Efficiency: Identify opportunities for renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Zero Emission Vehicles: Build roadmaps for the electrification of fleets.
Food & Ag: Reduce food waste and determine emission reduction opportunities in animal agriculture.

To be a successful applicant, you must…
Be enrolled in a graduate certificate or degree program at the time of your application. Graduate students from a variety of fields are needed, including engineering, business, sustainability, environmental management, public policy, and more
Be excited about solving environmental challenges.
Be eligible to work in the United States during the summer of 2023.

Depending on available projects, to thrive as a fellow you might also have…
Financial analysis skills, including project valuation.
Proficiency in quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis.
Familiarity with greenhouse gas emissions accounting and reporting frameworks (e.g., CDP, GHG Protocol, The Climate Registry)
Project management and leadership skills, including demonstrated success aligning and collaborating across teams.
Presentation skills, including comfort presenting to stakeholders at all levels of an organization.

Don’t have all the skills above?
We provide training prior to the fellowship as well continuing education through the summer and your career, including professional development, online resources and opportunities to connect with and learn from our network. If you’re excited about this program but your past experience doesn’t align with every listed skill, we encourage you to apply anyway as not every project will require every one. We recognize that our individual and collective futures depend on the contributions of people from all backgrounds and identities – both visible and invisible- to create lasting environmental solutions.
Application deadline: The application deadline is November 29, 2022 11:59 pm PT and the final application deadline is January 10, 2023 11:59 pm PT.
Compensation: $1,400 per week for 10-12 weeks, plus one week’s salary for participation in Fellow Training in late May.
Location: Fellowships are mix of remote, hybrid, and on-site opportunities across the U.S.
Questions? Visit our website or email edfclimatecorps.apply@edf.org.

Job Details

Job Type
 Internship
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  01/10/2023

Contact Information

Contact Name
Hayley Leonard
Contact Email
edfclimatecorps.apply@edf.org

The contact is a Carolina Planning alum.

Job Category:
Fellowship
Job Sector:
Other

LEADERSHIP FELLOW PROGRAM

September 16, 2022

LEADERSHIP FELLOW PROGRAM

Firm Name
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
Firm Location
New York, NY
Firm Website
https://www.jointheportauthority.com/jobs/10542670-2023-leadership-fellow-program

Description

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s Leadership Fellows Program is a distinguished program for graduate students who expect to receive their degree in Fall 2022 or Spring 2023. The Leadership Fellows Program is a two-year rotational program that offers on-the-job experience in four different business functions. Leadership Fellows have an opportunity to explore many different areas such as operations, finance, transportation, sustainability, etc. The Leadership Fellows Program is designed to build a strong foundation of business acumen, adaptability, and knowledge of the Port Authority as a whole.

Leadership Fellows are presented with a variety of developmental opportunities that range from one-on-one coaching to structured mentoring and various targeted training programs. After successful completion of the program, Leadership Fellows will be considered for key positions in areas such as policy analysis, finance, capital programs, operations, planning, or related business functions.

Compensation and Benefits:

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive salary, an outstanding benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

How to Apply:

Follow the link under “Firm Website” to apply.

The deadline to apply is Sunday, October 30 at 11:59pm EST.

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  10/30/2022
Start Date
  07/11/2023

Contact Information

Contact Name
Libby Szuflita
Contact Email
eszuflita@panynj.gov

The contact is a Carolina Planning alum.

Job Category:
Fellowship, Real Estate, Transportation
Job Sector:
Public

Fall Intern / Fellow (Multiple Roles Available)

August 11, 2022

Fall Intern / Fellow (Multiple Roles Available)

Firm Name
Southern Urbanism
Firm Location
Durham, NC
Firm Website
https://www.linkedin.com/company/southern-urbanism

Description

We are hiring four distinct roles for our Fall Fellowship Program. The application deadline is August 26 at 5pm EST.

Applicants may submit their cover letter and resume via LinkedIn at this link: https://lnkd.in/e_GWeQTh

or

via the GoAnywhere platform, at links below.

-Mencken Research Fellow on Urban Development https://goanywhere.unc.edu/hub/unc/job/detail/southern-urbanism-mencken-research-fellow-on-urban-development-p7fi9n

-Nonprofit Operations Fellow
https://goanywhere.unc.edu/hub/unc/job/detail/southern-urbanism-nonprofit-operations-fellow-a1rqk

-Flintlock LAB Fellow on Race and Zoning
https://goanywhere.unc.edu/hub/unc/job/detail/southern-urbanism-flintlock-lab-fellow-on-race-and-zoning-chn7th

-New Urban Media Podcast Production Fellow
https://goanywhere.unc.edu/hub/unc/job/detail/southern-urbanism-new-urban-media-podcast-production-fellow-umbejp

To succeed in any of these role, you’ll have:

-An interest and passion in cities, especially those in the American South

-Practical design or development skills not required, but greatly preferred. Design skills may include architectural software or design software, such as SketchUp, AutoCAD, Photoshop, or similar.

Southern Urbanism is a mission-based 501c3 organization committed to people who build Southern cities. Our mission is to bring practical expertise back to the discourse, to inform community leaders and policymakers, and amplify the unique perspectives of front-line new industry professionals in urban development. The nonprofit works with practitioners to enable the creation of better cities throughout the South.

Job Details

Job Type
 Internship
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  08/27/2022
Start Date
  09/06/2022

Contact Information

Contact Name
Brian Vaughn
Contact Email
brianv.dth@gmail.com
Contact Phone
(386) 871-1523

The contact is a Carolina Planning alum.

Job Category:
Community Development, Fellowship, Housing, Internship, Land Use, Real Estate
Job Sector:
Non Profit

Consultant Fellow

February 14, 2022

Consultant Fellow

Firm Name
The Empowered Block
Firm Location
New York, NY
Firm Website
https://www.empoweredblock.com/

Description

About The Empowered Block:

The Empowered Block is a community development consultancy, driving equitable and inclusive community development. We offer advising services on affordable housing, economic development, community engagement, racial equity, and program evaluation. We also provide coaching to students and emerging professionals pursuing careers in community development.

Our Philosophy:

We are building a movement for innovation in community development. And we foster a workplace in which we can do the same on our team. By joining our team, you will receive mentorship and support as you build your community development career.

Responsibilities:

This is a paid fellowship. As a consultant fellow, you will be a critical team member supporting the mission of our organization. Below are a few of the responsibilities we expect for a consultant fellow:

-Support contracted community development projects, with urban planning and policy technical skills and expertise.
-Interact with clients and team to schedule calls, provide updates on project status, and request information.
-Create engaging social media content with messages relevant to our Empowered Block community.
-Assist with event or meeting planning, including deck drafting and logistics.
-Track progress of assigned projects in our client management system.

Qualifications:

-Current graduate student studying public policy, urban planning, or a related field.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
-Strong project management and organizational skills.
-1-3 years of experience in community development

Application: https://lnkd.in/dzVza4_m

Job Details

Job Type
 Internship
Paid Y/N
  Paid

Contact Information

Contact Name
Raquel Vazquez

Job Category:
Community Development, Economic Development, Fellowship, Housing, Internship
Job Sector:
Private

Climate Corps Fellow – Summer 2022

October 13, 2021

Climate Corps Fellow – Summer 2022

Firm Name
Environmental Defense Fund
Firm Location
United States
Firm Website
https://www.edf.org

Description

Climate Corps Fellow
Environmental Defense Fund
Multiple locations, including New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; and other U.S. cities and towns. Remote and hybrid options available.
Job Type: 8-12 week summer fellowship
Jump-Start Your Sustainability Career
Climate Corps is the go-to graduate fellowship program for a career in sustainability. Fellows join a network of over a thousand Climate Corps alumni and other energy and sustainability professionals, working to advance climate solutions in leading organizations around the world.
Our program selects candidates from a variety of disciplines to work for a summer with companies and public institutions to identify opportunities to reduce emissions in their operations and supply chains and meet climate commitments. Fellows will gain access to an interactive training as well continuing education, including professional development opportunities, online resources and opportunities to connect with and learn from the network.
Since 2008, Climate Corps has placed over 1,200 fellows in host organizations including City of Seattle, Etsy, Google, Mayo Clinic and Carlyle Group. A list of 2022 host organizations will be available to candidates during the interview process. Fellows are matched with host organizations based on their location, industry and project type preferences. See the full list of past organizations on our website.
Projects to Match Your Unique Skills and Career Goals
Working under the guidance of a host supervisor and EDF engagement manager, fellows uncover emissions reduction opportunities and develop climate solutions for their host organization. Projects culminate in a written report and series of recommendations to the host organization. Projects may focus on:
• Climate Commitments: Work on cross-cutting strategies to reduce emissions including Net Zero, Science Based Targets, greenhouse gas accounting, and municipal climate planning.
• Renewables and Energy Efficiency: Develop targeted strategies to implement on-site and off-site renewable energy and scale energy efficiency.
• Supply Chain Sustainability: Quantify and baseline Scope 3 emissions and develop recommendations to engage suppliers on sustainability efforts.
• Zero Emission Vehicles: Build roadmaps to electrify medium and heavy-duty fleets.
New for 2022:
• Food Waste Reduction: In partnership with ReFED, a limited number of fellows will work within companies to advance strategic food waste reduction initiatives and accelerate implementation of high-impact solutions.
Required Qualifications
• At the time of application, enrolled in a graduate certificate or degree program studying engineering, business, sustainability, environmental management, public policy or other relevant subjects.
• At least 2 years of work experience.
• Self-starter with project management and leadership experience, including demonstrated success aligning and collaborating across teams.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• A passion for solving environmental challenges.
• Eligible to work in the United States during the summer of 2022.
Depending on available projects, additional skills may be useful:
• Strong financial and quantitative skills, including project valuation.
• Demonstrated experience working on energy efficiency, clean energy, vehicle electrification, food waste or sustainability projects.
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Familiarity with greenhouse gas emissions accounting and reporting frameworks (e.g., CDP, GHG Protocol, The
Climate Registry).
As Climate Corps aims to strengthen the next generation of climate leaders to accelerate the transition to a clean energy
future for all, we recognize that our individual and collective futures depend on the contributions of people from all
backgrounds and identities – both visible and invisible- to create lasting environmental solutions. The Climate Corps
program is proud that our fellows represent a diverse population of individuals and believes this diversity makes our
program stronger.
All Climate Corps fellows are required to participate in the week-long Fellow Training from May 23-27, hosted virtually on
Zoom.
Compensation
$1,250 per week for 8-12 weeks, plus one week’s salary for participation in Fellow Training.
Application Deadline
Please visit our website to complete your 2022 fellow application. For early consideration and the best opportunity to be
matched with one of your preferred host organizations, please apply by November 30, 2021 11:59 pm PT. The final
application deadline is January 11, 2022 11:59 pm PT. For more information about the timeline and program, please visit
the Climate Corps website. Environmental Defense Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Details

Job Type
 Internship
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  01/11/2022
Position Details: View complete job listing

Contact Information

Contact Name
Climate Corps
Contact Email
edfclimatecorps.apply@edf.org
Contact Phone
(617) 406-1845

Job Category:
Community Development, Environmental Planning, Fellowship, GIS, Other, Transportation
Job Sector:
Other

Lead For North Carolina Fellowship

March 25, 2021

Lead For North Carolina Fellowship

Firm Name
Lead For North Carolina, led by the UNC School of Government
Firm Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Firm Website
https://lfnc.sog.unc.edu/

Description

Lead For North Carolina, led by the UNC School of Government, works to ensure that our state’s most dynamic and diverse leaders are working on our communities’ toughest challenges. Our core program is a paid Fellowship for outstanding civic leaders ages 21-30 to work on the toughest challenges facing local governments across North Carolina, particularly in Fellows’ hometowns and communities struggling to attract and retain talent.
Link to Download Handout or watch this brief video to learn more about the fellowship.
All Lead For North Carolina Fellows receive up to three weeks of graduate-level public administration training from the UNC School of Government and receive three hours of graduate credit upon completion of the program. Lead For North Carolina is a state affiliate of Lead For America, which currently includes 100+ Fellows across the country.
Apply Today: Apply here by the April 15th deadline to learn more and join the Lead for America 2021 Fellowship cohort. RSVP here to talk to a Lead for America representative. To see a list of placement sites across the state, click here.

Job Details

Job Type
 Fellowship
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  4/15/2021
Position Details: View complete job listing

Job Category:
Community Development, Fellowship
Job Sector:

NC Science and Technology Policy Fellowship

March 17, 2021

NC Science and Technology Policy Fellowship

Firm Name
North Carolina Sea Grant
Firm Location
N.C. Dept of Natural & Cultural Resources Office of the Secretary (Raleigh)
Firm Website
https://ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/funding-opps/fellowships/nc-stem-policy-fellowship/

Description

North Carolina Sea Grant is accepting applications for the 2021-22 NC STEM Policy Fellowship. Graduate students trained at North Carolina institutions of higher education will be placed into high-level state government offices focusing on policy topics related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics, often known collectively as STEM.

Sea Grant oversaw a pilot program in 2020-21. Funds provided through Sea Grant and a generous matching grant from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund allow for new fellows to begin Aug. 1, 2021.

The fellowships are full-time positions at 40 hours per week working for one year with the host offices.

“The North Carolina fellows gain valuable experience and professional development opportunities while working in host offices engaged in STEM policy and policymaking processes,” explains Susan White, North Carolina Sea Grant’s executive director.

The 2020-21 host offices have been: N.C. Department of Environmental Quality State Energy Office and  N.C. Department of Commerce Office of Science, Technology and Innovation. A new host office in 2021-22 will be the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Office of the Secretary.

Host offices also benefit from access to impartial, science-savvy fellows to help them make critical decisions. We have seen the success already with our first two fellows,” she adds.

“I was hoping to find a job somewhere that combines a broad range of topics and projects with direct outcomes and impacts in local communities, work similar to what this office does,” comments James Withrow, a graduate of NC State University and placed in OSTI.

Danielle Costantini, also a graduate of NC State University and placed in the State Energy Office, notes, “This position is allowing me to apply my knowledge in science policy and natural resources to real-world challenges.”

The 12-month fellowship includes a competitive stipend, reimbursement for health insurance costs, and associated travel and training opportunities during the year. Total value of the fellowship is $54,500. For details, go online to: ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/fellowships.

North Carolina’s program is modeled after successful national-level fellowships — the National Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship and the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences Science and Technology Policy Fellowship — as well as the California Council on Science and Technology’s Science Fellows Program.

In addition, professional and network development opportunities for fellows are expanding in partnership with Sigma Xi, the international honor society of science and engineering. Some sessions may be provided in Summer 2021.

“We value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization and the communities we serve. Through this state-based science and technology policy fellowship we strive to provide an educational and employment opportunity for current and recent graduate students of all backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives,” White adds.

Eligibility for the 2021-22 NC STEM Policy Fellowship:

  • Applicants must receive a graduate degree no later than Dec. 31, 2021, and no earlier than July 31, 2020.
  • The master’s or doctoral degree in a STEM or related discipline must be earned through one of North Carolina’s accredited, public or private institutes of higher education.
  • Students are eligible regardless of nationality. Domestic and international students may apply.
  • Applicants must have an interest in state and national policy decisions on STEM topics.

Deadline: Completed applications are due by 5 p.m. on March 23, 2021.

Apply through the eSeaGrant portal, go.ncsu.edu/ncesg. Requirements include a resume, career goal statement, letters of recommendation, and transcripts.

The NC STEM Policy Fellowship program, including its funders and host offices, is committed to championing diversity, equity, and inclusion by proactively recruiting, retaining, and preparing a diverse workforce; and engaging and serving communities that are representative of the populations where this program operates.

For more information on the fellowship, or if you represent a state office interested in hosting future NC STEM policy fellows, contact Sara Mirabilio: semirabi@ncsu.edu, or 252-475-5488.

Job Details

Job Type
 Fellowship
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  3/23/2021

Contact Information

Contact Name
Sara Mirabilio
Contact Email
semirabi@ncsu.edu
Contact Phone
252-475-5488.

Job Category:
Environmental Planning, Fellowship
Job Sector:
Research Institutes

NORTHSIDE RESIDENTIAL FELLOWSHIP

March 17, 2021

NORTHSIDE RESIDENTIAL FELLOWSHIP

Firm Name
UNC Partnerships in Aging
Firm Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Firm Website
https://partnershipsinaging.unc.edu/event/northside-residential-fellowship-accepting-applications/

Description

The Northside Residential Fellowship, or NRF, is a year-long fellowship with a focus on aging, housing, and racial justice. This housing and learning opportunity is open to graduate students who are interested in volunteering, reflecting, and getting to know elders in their surrounding community!

PiAP and the Marian Cheek Jackson Center invite you to join the Northside Neighborhood through this immersive experience. The Northside Residential Fellowship is from August 2021-May 2022.

Read the NRF Program Overview to learn more. Those who are interested can apply here and contact ryan_lavalley@med.unc.edu with any questions.

Two openings, preference will be given to people who apply by May 31st.

Background: Northside is a historically Black neighborhood in Chapel Hill whose residents live and die by the mandate to “love thy neighbor as thyself.” However, in
recent years, Northside has experienced “studentification” marked by a shift from a predominance of single-family owned homes to a predominance of rental properties shared by college students. This process has disrupted the sense of community in Northside. Residents express seeing a changing neighborhood that is not “for them,” so social integration and community engagement are threatened.

Solution: The Jackson Center and community partners have enacted strategic efforts to balance the market, to educate student tenants, to retain multi-generational
families, and to attract new homeowners intent on living close, connected, and proud, that have been successful. Implementing an intentional living-learning household is
another strategy to preserve this vibrant neighborhood.

Purpose: The Northside Residential Fellowship Program seeks to bridge Northside residents and UNC graduate students together in a reciprocal relationship. Research demonstrates the important role neighborhood plays in the health and well-being of individuals. Therefore, we want to create a space for graduate students to become active members of the Northside community and re-establish a multi-generational neighborhood where all residents feel supported.

Program Specifics:
Student Criteria

  • Graduate/Professional student
  • Interests in diversity, sustainable communities, health equity, and aging
  • Comfortable interacting with diverse groups and desire to live in a diverse community
  • Commitment to cultural competency/humility
  • A desire to live in the neighborhood for personal gain and also community gain

Engagement Practices

  • BE WITH neighbors (Stopping by the porch, playing with the youth outside, acts of kindness)
  • Participation in community events sponsored by the Jackson Center and other Northside organizations (Block parties, cookouts, holiday gatherings)
  • Service pledge with a Northside organization
  • Weekly shared household meal
  • Neighbor engagement (Cooking, games, walking, fellowship, transportation)
  • Organized neighbor meet-ups (Host has opportunity to share talents/passions with neighbors)

Job Details

Job Type
 Fellowship
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  Preference will be given to people who apply by May 31st.
Start Date
  August 2021-May 2022

Contact Information

Contact Name
Ryan Lavalley
Contact Email
ryan_lavalley@med.unc.edu

Job Category:
Community Development, Fellowship, Housing
Job Sector:
Research Institutes