Visiting Fellow, Writers Room

Drexel University•Philadelphia, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Writers Room is offering a visiting fellow position for scholars, artists, or practitioners who are committed to developing inclusive, intergenerational, co-creative places that foster connection and community, which is foundational to our community and work in Second Story Collective. The visiting fellow serves as Writers Room collaborators and are deeply engaged in our programming, research, and community building. Writers Room provides a platform to support, amplify, and celebrate the work of visiting fellows. WR facilitates professional development through opportunities to co-create programs with our community, engage with a committed network of partners, and pursue external funding. This is a grant-funded position to support the fellows’ contributions to our programming, research, and community building; employment is contingent upon the continued availability of those funds.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of experience facilitating learning experiences, programs and/or workshops
A combination of education and experience sufficient to guide learning and mentor learners
Ability to interact professionally and work well with people of all backgrounds and abilities

Nice To Haves

Highly collaborative and open to work with varied teams
Motivated with a sense of passion for the humanities and arts-centered social change
Integrity, confidence, enthusiasm, initiative, and the capacity to inspire cooperation
Computer skills including Microsoft Suite, Outlook, and project management software

Responsibilities

Co-create and assist in the facilitation of intergenerational programming and workshops to engage and build community through cultural experiences in connection with creative reflection and expression
Build relationships as a part of the community
Contribute to Writers Rooms creative or scholarly publications
Attend Writers Room programs and events, when available
Other duties as assigned