JC Woodley Memorial Fellowship for Storytelling in Environmental Justice
JC Woodley Memorial Fellowship for Storytelling in Environmental Justice
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Job Title: JC Woodley Memorial Fellowship for Storytelling in Environmental Justice (Documentary)
Reports to: Advancement Outreach & Recruitment Manager Kimala Luna
Organization: Dogwood Alliance
Location: Western North Carolina.
Position Type: Fulltime Hourly Internship
Start date of Fellowship: June 4 2025 End date of Fellowship: August 27 2025.
About Dogwood Alliance:
For over 25 years Dogwood Alliance has fought threats to Southern US forests and frontline communities. We promote forest protection as the best solution to climate change. We partner with communities to develop economic solutions that work with and for our forests.
For more information visit our website: .
Position Summary:
Are you interested in making a difference in the world of climate and social justice Consider joining Dogwood Alliance this summer as our Documentary Fellow. The JC Woodley Fellowship will give you valuable environmental justice movement experience.
As a Documentary Fellow you will:
1) produce a video documentary related to an environmental justice issue
2) design and execute an environmental justice lesson plan for children ages 612. They are participants of the Horizons program in Asheville NC. You will be a mentor to students in the Black Student Union (Asheville).
3) deepen your understanding of the environmental justice movement in the Southern US
Key Responsibilities:
Create a curriculum focused on teaching environmental justice. The curriculum is for children ages 612 in the Horizons program.
- Establish curriculum for class
- Receive input and feedback from supervisors before presenting the material
- Lead the class
Create a short video documentary.
- Document time during the internship
- Tell a compelling story about environmental justice and industrial logging in the South
- Complete a short video a few weeks before the end of the term
- Present the video to Dogwood Alliance staff
Learn about environmental justice issues.
- Attend regular Zoom meetings with Dogwood Alliance staff to learn about different programs
Must have:
- Available to work 35 hours per week beginning on June 4 2025.
- Some experience with shooting and editing video (through film phone or other mediums)
- Experience or interest in teaching curriculum development education
- Understanding or interest in Environmental Justice
- Ability to communicate needs and ask for help
- Passion for community and social justice
In the past our Fellows have come from diverse backgrounds across the US South. We welcome and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to the fellowship. Black Indigenous and other people of color youths and elders those who have experienced incarceration migration etc. Your background and experiences enrich our team. Our Fellowship program welcomes you to apply and grow with us.
Travel & Location:
We are recruiting candidates who live near Western North Carolina within 50 miles of Arden NC. They must have the ability to be onsite due to the nature of the Horizons program and collaborate with STM Multimedia.
Compensation and Benefits:
This fellowship opportunity is a 12week fixedlength project. It is fulltime (35 hours per week). Fellows will receive a living wage of $20.00 per hour for their work. Because this is a temporary internship position it does not qualify for any benefits. We offer a flexible work schedule as well as holidays off.
Application Process & Deadline:
Kimala Luna our Advancement Outreach & Recruitment Manager will lead the hiring.
Application Process & Deadline:
The application process will be led by Kimala Luna our Advancement Outreach & Recruitment Manager.
- Application Review (Done on a rolling basis) All interested applicants are encouraged to submit a resume some examples of content or videos that theyve created and are proud of as well as answering two application questions.
- Introduction Call (Done a rolling basis) Selected candidates will be invited for an introductory call with the hiring manager to discuss the role and their interest further.
- Final Round Interview (May 26June 3) Shortlisted candidates will participate in the final round of interviews allowing for a deeper evaluation of their suitability for the position.
Final Offer (May 26June 3) Offers will be extended to selected candidates.
Start Date (June 4 2025) The chosen candidate begins their journey with Dogwood Alliance.
Start date of Fellowship: June 4 2025 End date of Fellowship: August 27 2025.
How to Apply:
Our application requirements are:
1) submission of a resume
2) answers to these two questions: What is your understanding of environmental justice What calls you to this work
3) provide examples of any content or videos youve made in the past. Share something youre proud of!
Interested candidates: please apply on our BambooHR site. Do you need any accommodations or have questions Please email Balpreet Director of People & Culture at .
EEOC Statement:
At Dogwood Alliance were committed to equity justice and inclusivity. We follow EEOC guidelines. We offer equal employment opportunities to everyone regardless of their background. We dont tolerate discrimination or harassment. We treat everyone fairly in all aspects of employment. Read our full statement here.
Employment Type
Grant
