About the Global Health Corps Fellowship:
Global Health Corps (GHC) is a leadership development organization focused on building the next generation of diverse, disruptive global health leaders. Founded in 2009, we competitively recruit talented professionals (ages 21-30) from a range of sectors and backgrounds and place them in high-impact roles within partner organizations — including Clinton Health Access Initiative, Partners in Health, Planned Parenthood Global, and Government Ministries in Zambia, Rwanda, and Uganda — working on the front lines of health equity in Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the US, and Zambia.
GHC is seeking fellows from a wide range of backgrounds, geographies, and expertise. Through a one-year paid fellowship program, fellows provide the expertise and leadership potential needed to fill capacity gaps in global health.
About Placement Organization
The Boys & Girls Club of Newark (BGCN) seeks to provide a world-class Club experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.
BGCN’s team of dedicated youth development specialists, along with our volunteers, are focused on helping young people—especially those children considered at-risk—by providing a wide range of programs and services through after school and summer camp experiences.
BGCN is a not-for-profit organization celebrating nearly 80 years of service in Newark, NJ.
Position Overview
The Social Innovation Manager for Nutrition and Sustainability will be based in Newark. BGCN seeks a highly motivated, eager professional with a can-do attitude; this is a unique opportunity to support an innovative approach to economic development in Newark.
The Social Innovation Manager: Nutrition and Sustainability will be responsible for crafting a business development plan centered on food security in Newark. The Social Innovation Manager will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Transformation Officer and key BGCN staff persons to: examine potential business opportunities that will further develop BGCN’s nutrition and culinary program; develop a plan that will create a sustainable business opportunity that will positively impact food security in the community; and, develop BGCN’s strategy to help build a program and integrate it within the organization’s ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Identify community needs as it relates to food security
- Oversee BGCN’s current kitchen space and develop a sophisticated strategy that will enhance the organization’s current program
- Craft a business plan for a social enterprise tailored to the food security needs of the community
- Assist in project development to identify, attract, and retain new partnerships
- Research and generate new funding opportunities to support the execution of the business enterprise.
Required Skills and Experience
- A degree in finance, economics, marketing, international business or management with an interest in building a social enterprise that will leave lasting results
- At least 2-3 years of professional experience in the non-profit, corporate, or government sectors
- Can take a big picture concept and work independently to cultivate opportunity
- Proven computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft software (including MS Word, Excel), email programs and databases
- Resourceful, flexible and works with a sense of urgency in pursuing projects
- Proven verbal and written communication skills
- Team builder and player
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Pursuing or holds an MBA or MS in business, economics, marketing and sales, or finance
- Professional working proficiency English and Spanish
- Strong analytical, business judgment and problem-solving skills
- Business savvy
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of, and passion for, social entrepreneurship and impact investing
- Solid professional trajectory and eager to work with a community based organization
Fellowship Logistics
During the fellowship year, all fellows are provided with:
- A pre-tax living stipend of $1100/month
- Housing and utilities
- Health insurance
- A professional development grant of $600
- An award of $1500 upon successful completion of the fellowship year
- Travel costs covered to and from placement site, training and retreats
Living and Working in the United States: Fellows are provided with housing and utilities during the fellowship year. Housing arrangements vary based on location within the country. Fellows placed at Boys & Girls Club of Newark will live with other fellows in a furnished apartment in Newark, New Jersey, an urban center outside New York City.To apply to this position click here: http://ghcorps.com/fellows/apply-to-be-a-fellow/application/
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