Job Title:  Community Leader Fellowship | Scholarships & Fundraising Fellow

Reports to: Director of Student Leadership & Equity and Staff Supervisor 

Status:  Part-Time, Temporary  

Location: Remote (MN) with periodic travel to the Twin Cities  

Salary and Hours: $16.50 per hour, 15 hours per week 

Deadline: Sunday, December 8th, 2024

 

Position Summary: 

Students United is seeking a fellow to join our team as part of the Community Leader Fellowship (CLF) Cohort!

In addition to participation in the cohort, the fundraising fellow will assist in specific fundraising and community events as well as supporting facilitation of scholarship applications and approvals.

The fellow will learn alongside a cohort of other Minnesota State university students and grow their personal and professional knowledge and skills in this collaborative and student-centered fellowship.  
 

Position Responsibilities:  

• Attend an onboarding meeting, weekly cohort meetings, and end of year retreat 

• Engage in the curriculum and discussions of the cohort, including sometimes difficult topics like advocacy, social justice, identity, workplace skills, etc.  

• Participate in a cohort team events, projects, and meetings 

• Assist in small tasks assigned by the team being shadowed, such as authoring emails, drafting documents, taking minutes, etc. 

• Giving feedback on a semiregular basis to the program coordinator 

• Aiding in deciding the direction of the work and growth the cohort wants for itself  

• All other duties as assigned  

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Scholarship & Fundraising Fellow Responsibilities include: 

• Assisting with our Scholarship program, including the management of databases, the organization of applications, and ensuring timely communication with scholarship recipients

• Learning and working with the Development and PR team on fundraising initiatives at Students United, such as silent auctions, in-kind donations, and annual giving campaigns

• All other duties as assigned

 

Minimum Qualifications and/or Experience: 

• Enrolled student at one of Minnesota’s 7 State Universities for the full 2022-2023 academic year 

• Interest in nonprofits and organizational management  

• Career interests related to at least one of the following: 

  • Finance or Operations 

  • Public Relations, Communications, or Social Media Management  

  • Legislative Research or Advocacy  

  • Minnesota State University Level Advocacy 

  • Meeting or Event Planning 

  • Development/Fundraising or Scholarship Outreach 

  • Student Advocacy or Development  

• Some experience with Office 365 

• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with varied audiences through varied mediums 

• Interest in bettering your community and the world around you  

• Desire to grow and learn  

• Strong organizational skills and ability to self-manage multiple tasks  

• Curiosity and growth mindset 

• Ability to meet deadlines  

• Alignment with Students United's mission, vision, values   

• Commitment to growth in equity, inclusion, and accessibility values  
   

Preferred Qualifications and/or Experience: 

• Some previous experience in any of the following: 

• Finance or Operation 

• Public Relations, Communications, or Social Media Management 

• Legislative Research or Advocacy 

• Minnesota State University Level Advocacy 

• Meeting or Event Planning 

• Development/Fundraising or Scholarship Outreach 

• Student Advocacy or Development

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**Please note that while we are looking for students with some previous experience in one of the above fields, you are encouraged to apply even if your previous work experiences doesn't align with any of the above fields. This is a position for students to learn and grow, and is open to all to apply! 

    

About Us: 

Led by Minnesota State university students, Students United is the inclusive voice for all future, current, and former students. We actively work to represent and support Minnesota State university students and advocate at a local, system, state, and federal level for higher education policies that make a positive impact for our students and communities.  

We offer a flexible work environment, two weeks paid sick leave, paid holidays and breaks, and are invested in the professional development of our student employees.  

 

Students United is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion or creed, citizenship, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and/or family status, age, public assistance status, or veteran status. A criminal background is not an automatic disqualifier for employment at Students United. We encourage people from historically-excluded identities and communities to apply, even if you do not meet every qualification. We welcome inquiries into our work culture. 

 

The deadline to apply is Sunday, December 8th, 2024.

Please contact the Director of Student Leadership & Equity (mbartlettchase@studentsunited.org) with questions.