Executive Fellow

Engineers Without Borders USA•Denver, CO

29d•$20•Hybrid

About The Position

The Executive Fellow position is an opportunity for recent graduates with EWB-USA volunteer experience to delve deep into the workings of a non-profit organization. As an Executive Fellow, you will be uniquely positioned at the intersection of EWB-USA’s leadership, volunteers, departmental staff, and all corners of EWB-USA’s network. You will spend a year working closely with EWB-USA’s Board of Directors and Leadership Team, tuning your ear to the mechanism of non-profit organizational leadership and key functions of non-profit work. EWB-USA’s key function areas include program delivery, fundraising & communications, operations, and finance and accounting. The Executive Fellow is a unique position and opportunity to work directly with the CEO. While the role is heavy on administration, the Executive Fellow benefits by working closely with leadership, and participating in non-profit operations. Specific goals for this position include: Inspire an emerging leader interested in humanitarian engineering and provide them with direct experience within the operations of EWB-USA Provide logistic and organizational assistance to the Board of Directors and Leadership Team of EWB-USA Contribute a volunteer perspective to the strategic and operational initiatives of EWB-USA Make a unique and value-adding contribution to building EWB-USA through either a significant project in one area or opportunities to participate in multiple smaller projects and key function areas.

Requirements

Recently graduated from university and holds a bachelor’s degree
Strong passion for the mission, work, and future direction of EWB-USA
Past EWB-USA volunteer leadership experience
Must be based in and have the authorization to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Excellent self-motivation, desire to learn about EWB-USA and non-profit operations, and ambition to grow yourself and to make the organization better
Strong time and task management skills
Proficient with Google Drive
Excels at and enjoys teamwork
Ability to work independently (position is hybrid/remote)

Responsibilities

Organize and facilitate the work of the EWB-USA Board of Directors including board meetings, board committee support, orientation, recruitment, and assessment.
Completes a variety of administrative duties for the CEO including submitting expense reports, assisting with planning efforts for CEO travel, general scheduling support, and other tasks as assigned by the CEO
Under the guidance of the CEO, develop and implement an individual project that will contribute to building and improving EWB-USA. This project will overlap with the Executive Fellow’s interest/passion and organizational needs or improvements that the leadership is eager to implement.