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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
In 2024, The Conservation Fund’s Parks with Purpose program will launch the inaugural cohort of the Urban Conservation and Community Fellowship Program. The UCC Fellowship Program is aimed at identifying high-potential individuals interested in working with community-based, nonprofit organizations. Each UCC Fellow will be placed with a nonprofit, community partner host organization and develop a twelve (12) month work plan in collaboration with the host, the Fund and the UCC Fellowship Advisory Council. The UCC Fellowship Program will provide full-time experience working at the community-scale assisting communities realize park, trail or other greenspace visions and related social, economic and environmental benefits.
The UCC Fellowship Program is designed to adapt to the needs of each community host organization to build their programmatic and operational. Current Parks with Purpose community-based projects include new neighborhood parks and nature preserves, improved park parks, greenspace amenities, trails and healthy food producing. Our projects often encompass job- or skills training, environmental learning programs, community-based stewardship training and linkages with affordable housing, health and mental health promotion using outdoor settings, childcare and youth learning, historically and culturally relevant art and other forms of community-development and quality of life improvement. Community partners need various types of expertise and capacity, such as public relations and marketing, communications, technology, community engagement, programming and event management, educational programming, grant writing and reporting, landscape design and hands-on volunteer project management. Fellows will have a variety of avenues to contribute to advancing equitable access to parks and nature, and equitable community development.
IN THIS ROLE, UCC FELLOWS WILL:
WHAT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WILL URBAN CONSERVATION AND COMMUNITY FELLOWS RECEIVE?
Urban Conservation and Community Fellows will share their ideas and experiences, forge new alliances, expand networks and support communities in planning and implementing Parks with Purpose projects.
Fellows will:
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
The Conservation Fund seeks applicants interested in building a career related to environmental conservation, community engagement, park planning and management, water conservation or GIS, or non-profit organizational management at the community scale. The UCC Fellowship Program is a good fit for high potential, emerging leaders committed to social justice and seeking to expand their management acumen.
Qualifications:
UCC FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM TIMELINE
Fellows must be available to fully participate in the kick-off convening and all in-person and virtual training workshops.
FELLOWSHIP DETAILS
The 12-month fellowship will provide fellows with ongoing support and opportunities for growth, including:
Locations and Host Organizations
The UCC Fellow will support community-engaged green infrastructure development through the Land Bank’s Clean & Green program, a community-based volunteer program supporting 65+ neighborhood groups in maintaining and beautifying otherwise vacant land within Genesee County. Groups are directly connected to the neighborhoods in which they work, and include neighborhood associations, block clubs, and faith-based organizations and many engage youth. The fellow would provide technical assistance, training, organizing, and fund raising to support these efforts and to assist other groups in developing green infrastructure, including native plants gardens, and pocket parks, and food gardens.
COMPENSATION + WORK EXPECTATIONS
Fellows will receive a salary as a full-time paid employee of the hosting organization in which they are placed. Fellows should anticipate working some evenings and weekends to participate in community meetings and programs as needed.
APPLICATION
Individuals from underserved communities and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
FAQ’S
QUESTIONS
For questions, concerns or issues with the application form, please contact the UCC Fellows Program Coordinator at ilyon@conservationfund.org.
About the Parks with Purpose Program
The Conservation Fund’s Parks with Purpose program focuses on some of our most vulnerable urban communities. Through equitable park development projects and a community-centered approach, we work with residents to transform and restore depressed, inner-city properties into vibrant new parks. Not only do these new greenspaces provide safe places for kids to play and neighbors to gather, but they also reduce stormwater flooding impacts, train and employ local residents, provide access to fresh, healthy foods, and create natural habitat in these highly urbanized neighborhoods. Most importantly, these parks are planned, developed and constructed by community residents. Please learn more about the Parks with Purpose program at www.conservationfund.org/our-work/parks-with-purpose.
About The Conservation Fund
The Conservation Fund protects the land that sustains us all. We are in the business of conservation, creating innovative solutions that drive nature-based action in all 50 states for climate protection, vibrant communities and sustainable economies. We apply effective strategies, efficient financing approaches, and enduring government, community and private partnerships to protect millions of acres of America’s natural land, cultural sites, recreation areas and working forests and farms. To learn more, visit www.conservationfund.org.
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