FWN Fellowship Program
The program is designed to provide students, recent graduates and motivated individuals seeking career development through involvement with the Filipina Women's Network (FWN) as well as an opportunity for increased learning of the programs and initiatives to advance the activities, professional careers and status of Filipina women in the United States. The Fellowship Program lasts from six months to one year. The FWN Board will screen interested applicants to determine academic or personal interest in Filipino culture and issues, relevant experience and career development goals.
Currently, the Filipina Women's Network is looking to fill one fellowship position in 2011.
About the Filipina Women's Network
The Filipina Women's Network is a private, non-profit organization founded and operated to raise funding and awareness of the activities, careers and status of women of Philippine ancestry living in the United States. FWN is committed to fostering the socioeconomic, political and educational advancement of Filipina women through cultural heritage events, career initiatives and professional development programs. FWN strives to -
- enhance public perceptions of Filipina women's capacities to lead
- change biases against Filipina women's leadership abilities and
- build the Filipina American community's pipeline of qualified leaders, to increase the odds that some will rise to the president position in all sectors
The FWN achieves these goals through public education forums that heighten Filipina women's visibility, surveys on Filipina women's issues, leadership and career development programs for Filipina women, and influencing popular culture.
NEW Position opening – FWN Fellow 2011
Tenure:
March 2011 to March 2012*
*Commitment of 6 months required. Preference for fellow who is available for the full year fellowship.
Time Commitment:
One day a week, including participation at the FWN monthly member meetings, board meetings (three times a year) and other events as needed. Fellows are expected to work eight hours a week. Work schedule (one day a week or flex hours) to be determined upon hiring.
Summary of Position:
The FWN Fellow will assist with meeting management, event planning, logistics and administration over the course of 2011. The FWN Fellow will gain an increased understanding of the programs and initiatives underway to advance the activities, careers and status of Filipina women in the United States.
Benefits:
The FWN Fellow will have the opportunity to participate in FWN programs and events, as well as attend a variety of events sponsored by FWN partner organizations relating to women and Filipino culture issues. The FWN Fellow will also have mentoring or job shadowing opportunities with business and community leaders.
Duties may include:
- Preparing materials for monthly member Salo Salo meetings, annual Filipina Leadership Summit, bi-annual 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the United States Awards, annual V-Day FWN Anti-Violence Campaign, Filipina Women Who Could Be President Fellowship, FWN board meetings and other special events.
- Take board meeting minutes and other committee meetings.
- Researching and identifying potential partnership and sponsorship opportunities for FWN.
- Updating FWN website, member directory, online documents and general organization
- Maintaining FWN member retention and expanding FWN members prospect list
- Participation in the organizing and planning of initiatives and events for FWN
- Providing assistance with marketing and communications of FWN projects
- Providing other logistical, research or outreach support
Stipend:
The FWN will provide the fellow with a monthly stipend paid out on a quarterly basis after submission of a summary of work. Fellows do not qualify for any benefits, nor will the FWN deduct any taxes from fellow’s stipend. It is the Fellow’s responsibility to determine their tax obligations and file income tax reports as required.
Eligibility:
Applicants for the fellowship must be eligible to work in the United States. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in the Filipina culture and women’s issues. Previous experience with project management, event planning, fundraising and/or logistics is considered an asset. Experience with MS Word, Excel, website, database and newsletter programs a plus.
How to apply:
Please review the FWN's website to have a clear understanding of the organization's goals, programs and activities. Go to www.FilipinaWomensNetwork.org.
Send a cover letter and resume indicating your interest in the fellowship and your availability in 2011 via e-mail to filipina@ffwn.org. Applicants may be contacted for an interview. Deadline to apply is February 25, 2011.
