Opportunity: Apply by Nov. 12 for Part-Time Program Fellow Role with Sloan Foundation's Energy and Environment Program

The individual in this role will gain experience on a variety of energy and environmental issues, learn how philanthropies establish and implement program strategies, be centrally involved in facilitating grantmaking processes, and over time gain responsibility for producing specific work outputs. This experience could be valuable for numerous career trajectories within academia, non-profit organizations, government, or the private sector.
 
Because this part-time Program Fellow will retain a primary appointment elsewhere, and this individual will not be an employee of the Sloan Foundation. This role is designed to be part-time, remote, and temporary, working approximately 20 hours per week, and the role is expected to begin in early 2021. This role will last initially for one year, with the potential to extend the role for a second year. The individual does not need to be based in the New York City area. Applications will be considered on an ongoing, rolling basis and should be submitted by individuals no later than Thursday, November 12, 2020.
 
Financial support covering the relevant portion of the part-time Program Fellow's salary and benefits at their primary institution will be provided, commensurate with the individual's experience. Funding will be provided in the form of a contract with the individual's primary institution.
 
This role would be ideal for an early career scholar based at an independent research organization or an individual who is currently at a university and enrolled in a post-doctoral position, in the latter stages of a doctoral program, or in a Master's program. The ideal candidate for this part-time Program Fellow role will have familiarity with energy and environmental issues. Individuals could be in a training program (or in a similar role) based in the social sciences, economics, public policy, interdisciplinary studies, or related fields. While a PhD or equivalent experience is preferred, individuals with an understanding of policy-relevant research, an interest in program management, or who demonstrate other related skill sets are encouraged to apply.
 
The ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate excellent writing skills, be capable of expressing complex ideas in straightforward prose, and able to provide insightful and constructive feedback on documents produced by others. Given the virtual nature of this role, the ideal candidate is expected to be a self-starter and able to operate under fast-paced conditions, adept at getting up-to-speed on new topics quickly, comfortable with working independently in an efficient manner, and have a deep interest in exploring a wide range of topics. The individual will also need to demonstrate careful judgment while handling sensitive or confidential program information and demonstrate a high degree of integrity and humility in the service of the Foundation's grantees and overall mission.
 
Applications will be considered on an ongoing, rolling basis and should be submitted by individuals no later than Thursday, November 12, 2020. Application packets should include a cover letter, CV or resume, and a short (2-4 page) writing sample, and they should be submitted in a single PDF file to energy@sloan.org. Given the expected high volume of submissions, we will only be able to advance a small number of highly qualified applicants to the next round of consideration. 

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