John Blundell Fellowship
The John Blundell Fellowship is a full-time job opportunity for recent college graduates interested in advancing freedom and pursuing a career in public policy, academia, journalism, philanthropy, or public service. The fellow spends one year with us working as an entry-level program assistant, exploring options for future employment or graduate study, and completing a special project.
Job Description
Monitor JWPF-supported programs, collecting outcome data, and maintaining databases/spreadsheets to evaluate effectiveness. Evaluation includes web research, attendance at events, and some limited travel.
Assist staff members in preparation for JWPF’s Board of Directors meetings and brief board members about ongoing or prospective grants.
Complete a special project (of the Fellow’s choosing) designed to build the program, administrative, or development capacity of one or more grant recipients.
Plan and lead the annual Raleigh Children’s Business Fair event in North Hills.
Assist JWPF program officers in soliciting, researching, and evaluating grant proposals.
Work with current and prospective grantees to ensure compliance with donor intent, foundation procedures, and legal requirements.
Desired Qualifications
A four-year undergraduate degree by May 2022. We will consider applicants with higher academic degrees.
Available to work full time (M-F, regular business hours, and occasional before/after-hours events) in person in Raleigh for one calendar year.
Able to work independently, be adaptable, exhibit high professional and personal integrity, display a sense of discretion, and have strong written and oral communication skills.
Salary &
Application
Process
The John Blundell Fellowship is a full-time salaried role based in our Raleigh, North Carolina office. Benefits include health, dental, paid leave, and a SIMPLE IRA.
Applications will be accepted online until we fill the position. To read more about the salary, benefits, and what you’ll need to submit when you apply, read the full job description PDF.
About John Blundell
John Blundell (1952-2014) spent his career in the freedom movement as a highly regarded policy analyst, institution leader, and historian. Blundell led the Institute of Economic Affairs in London, served as president of the Charles G. Koch and Claude R. Lambe Foundations, and president of the Institute for Humane Studies and Atlas Network.
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Now Hiring.
Past Fellows
Kayla Nguyen, 2015-2016 Fellow (University of Dallas)
Blake Brewer, 2017-2018 Fellow (Catawba College)
Will Rierson, 2018-19 Fellow (UNC-Chapel Hill)
Branson Inscore, 2019-2020 Fellow (UNC-Chapel Hill)
Anna Martina, 2020-2021 Fellow (NC State University)
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