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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation · 9 hours ago

Gamage Democracy Fellowship

Williamsburg, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a prestigious educational institution dedicated to preserving and promoting democracy. The Gamage Democracy Fellowship is a one-year position that focuses on developing international democracy education programs and fostering civic engagement through collaboration with various stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement not for credit international democracy and civic engagement education programs for learned professionals who are in the space of law, technology, public policy in their respective countries by doing the following:

Researching best practices in democracy education and collaborating with experts from W&M and the Presidential Precinct to develop curriculum content

Designing, implementing, and coordinating logistics for in person or virtual workshops, seminars, or lecture series that bring together young professionals and experts to discuss democratic principles and practices. The Fellow is expected to facilitate discussions and exercises during the same

Collaborating with internal stakeholders to create educational materials and resources that showcase CW as a hub for democracy education

Evaluating the program’s effectiveness and making improvements for future iterations

Engage in direct civic activism and create positive change through innovative initiatives including organizing events or conferences that attract international professionals to CW, fostering dialogue on contemporary democratic challenges and solutions

Establish partnerships with international organizations and institutions to expand the reach and impact of CW’s democracy-focused initiatives

Represent the Gamage Democracy Fellowship in various forums and events, serving as an ambassador for the program's mission (i.e an annual international conference on democracy where they would network with other young professionals in the fields of civic engagement, law, public policy, and/or participate/moderate a panel discussion.)

Coordinate program development between the three partner institutions, ensuring alignment with their respective mission and goals

Assist in budget planning for educational programs and events they develop through the following:

Collaborating with financial staff at Colonial Williamsburg, the Presidential Precinct, and William & Mary to allocate resources for joint initiatives

Helping to identify potential funding sources or grants for program expansion

Ensuring that proposed programs and activities align with available resources

Qualification

Program developmentPublic policy experienceLeadership experienceEvent planningCommunication skillsAnalytical skillsPassion for democracyInterpersonal abilitiesProblem-solving skillsTeamwork

Required

Recent graduate of William & Mary with an outstanding academic record that includes demonstrated excellence in politics, government, and civic affairs

Strong leadership and program development skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Passion for promoting democracy and civic engagement

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency with event planning