Summer Opportunity Working with Youth Nonprofit

I’m the Executive Director at Future Leaders in Action, where we place fellows, individuals looking to enter the social sector, with youth nonprofits to develop a program over twelve weeks. The fellows gain substantial leadership and work experience while FLIA pays a living wage stipend. Most FLIA fellows secure a job within a month or less. 

Starting late-May we have one program in Chicago. With eight additional programs in Central Iowa and New York City, NY. More information about the opportunities can be found below. Applications are due on March 24th. 

We have nine open fellowship positions for this summer. Spend your summer working with a youth nonprofit and developing your leadership skills while earning a living wage. Work with nonprofits in Central Iowa, Chicago, IL, and New York City, NY. Before you finish your application, check out these articles to strengthen your application:

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Central Iowa Work with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa impacts youth by empowering them to discover and achieve their goals through meaningful mentoring relationships. Learn more about the Volunteer Recruitment Fellow opportunity.   Work with Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa provide a safe, supportive place for kids and teens to be after school and during the summer, with structured programs and caring staff role models in place to address the most difficult challenges facing our young people. Learn more about the Program Evaluation Fellow opportunity.   Work with Iowa Department of Human Rights The Iowa Department of Human Right’s (DHR) Mission: To ensure basic rights, freedoms and opportunities for all by empowering underrepresented Iowans and eliminating economic, social and cultural barriers. Learn more about the Juvenile Reentry Program Fellow opportunity. Work with Variety - the Children's Charity Variety - the Children's Charity is dedicated to improving the lives of children who are at-risk, underprivileged, critically ill or living with special needs. Learn more about the Mobility Program Fellow opportunity.   Work with Youth & Shelter Services (YSS) YSS provides prevention, treatment, and transition programming and services to children, youth and families in Iowa. Learn more about the Training Program Fellow opportunity.

Chicago, IL Work with Territory NFP Territory is young people building voice, vision and agency through the practice of design in our communities including urban design, public art and community planning. Learn more about the Design Studio Fellow opportunity. See description

New York City, NY  Work with Fiver Children's Foundation The Fiver Children’s Foundation is a comprehensive youth development organization that makes a 10-year commitment to children from underserved communities throughout New York City and central New York.  Learn more about the Character Education Fellow and the Literacy Program Fellow opportunities.   Work with Row New York Through the discipline of rowing and rigorous academic support, Row New York transforms the lives of New Yorkers, regardless of background or ability. Learn more about the Social Emotional Learning Program Fellow opportunities.