Metro Atlanta Community Fellow

ESP•Marietta, GA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The ESP Metro Atlanta Community Fellow is an early-career leadership and learning position designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience across multiple areas of nonprofit management while contributing directly to the growth and success of ESP Metro Atlanta. This is a high-exposure, high-learning role. The Fellow will work alongside program, development, marketing, and organizational leadership to support the planning, execution, evaluation, and improvement of ESP's programs and initiatives. Rather than being assigned to one specific program, the Fellow will have the opportunity to experience the full picture of nonprofit work—from working directly with members and their families to analyzing program data, supporting events, building community relationships, assisting with fundraising and marketing efforts and helping turn new ideas into action. The ideal candidate is a curious, people-centered, highly organized "Learn-It-All" who wants to develop a career in the nonprofit sector and is energized by a fast-moving environment where no two days look exactly the same. This role is designed to be both a contributor and a learner. The Fellow will receive intentional mentorship, regular feedback, professional development opportunities and increasing responsibility throughout the fellowship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, internship, volunteer, or professional experience.
Demonstrated interest in nonprofit, community, education, disability services, social impact, or a related field.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Ability to travel throughout the Metro Atlanta community.
Previous nonprofit experience is helpful but not required. We are more interested in your curiosity, character, work ethic and willingness to learn than in having a perfectly linear resume.
Ability to lift and carry at least 20 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, bend and participate in active program environments for extended periods.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Ability to travel to multiple program and community locations.

Nice To Haves

Previous nonprofit experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Support ESP's Programs & Community Experiences
Learn & Apply Program Evaluation and Data
Support Marketing, Storytelling & Communications
Support Development & Fundraising
Build Community Relationships
Support the planning, preparation, execution and evaluation of ESP Metro Atlanta programs, including programs within ESP's Experience, Purpose, and Support areas.
Work alongside Program Coordinators and other team members to ensure programs are organized, welcoming, inclusive and successful.
Assist with program logistics including scheduling, supplies, communication, staffing, volunteer coordination, set-up and breakdown.
Work directly with ESP members and families to help create meaningful and joyful experiences.
Observe programs and identify opportunities to improve participant and family experiences.
Assist with launching and implementing new programs and initiatives.
Jump into programs and events wherever support is needed—bringing a "whatever it takes" attitude.
Help develop systems, processes and resources that make ESP programs and operations more efficient.
Collect and organize program participation, engagement, satisfaction and outcome data.
Assist with analyzing data to understand program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
Work with ESP leadership to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and community metrics.
Help evaluate programs against established goals and objectives.
Assist in developing reports, presentations, case studies, and other materials that communicate ESP's impact.
Help turn data and stories into meaningful insights that can inform future programming and organizational decisions.
Assist with marketing and communications initiatives that increase awareness of ESP and its programs.
Help collect stories, photos, testimonials and other content that demonstrate ESP's impact.
Assist with newsletters, social media content, program communications, flyers and other marketing materials.
Help ensure families, volunteers, partners and community members receive timely and accurate information.
Support event promotion and community outreach efforts.
Assist the development team with fundraising initiatives, donor communications, events and stewardship activities.
Support the planning and execution of fundraising events and community engagement opportunities.
Assist with donor research, data entry, reporting and prospect identification.
Help gather program stories, statistics and impact information used in grant proposals, donor communications and fundraising materials.
Gain exposure to the various ways nonprofits build relationships and generate sustainable support.
Develop positive relationships with ESP families, volunteers, community partners, schools, businesses and other stakeholders.
Represent ESP with professionalism, warmth and enthusiasm at community events and programs.
Assist with volunteer engagement and coordination.
Help identify opportunities for ESP to build new relationships and deepen existing partnerships.
Serve as a welcoming and knowledgeable ambassador for ESP in the Metro Atlanta community.