The Chesapeake Fellowship Program

The Campbell Foundation launched its Chesapeake Fellowship Program in the Fall of 2018. The primary objectives of the Chesapeake Fellowship Program are to:

• Support the Foundation’s ability to solve complex problems by welcoming diverse talents, perspectives, and experiences
• Develop Fellows to become future non-profit leaders by enhancing their capabilities and skills, building their professional network, and expanding their knowledge of conservation activities in the Chesapeake region

The Fellowship position is a full-time, 1-2 year, paid opportunity to gain professional hands-on experience in the field of environmental grantmaking.

We are not currently hiring for the Fellowship Program. The application period for the Fellow, Watershed Advocacy position ended on Monday, March 07, 2022.

Position Overview

The Chesapeake Fellow, Watershed Advocacy will work closely with the Program Director, Watershed Advocacy, and other members of staff to advance the Foundation’s Watershed Advocacy Program. Primary tasks range from exploring prospective grantee organizations to the review, analysis, and presentation of funding requests. Additionally, the Fellow will actively engage with stakeholders and funding partners, in consultation with the Program Director, Watershed Advocacy, to manage, shape, and continually update the Watershed Advocacy grants portfolio so it advances the Foundation’s mission of restoring the Chesapeake Bay’s water quality and the communities that rely on it.

Opportunities  

• Expand personal knowledge of the Chesapeake Bay and reflect on visions for the future of the Bay, and how the Foundation can be transformative with our resources
• Become familiar with the Foundation’s approach to grantmaking and partnerships by working closely with program staff and external partners
• Consider new and existing challenges to achieving program goals, sometimes outside of a stated area of expertise, bringing new perspectives to the Foundation’s work in the Chesapeake
• Receive coaching and mentorship by Foundation staff who are leaders in their respective fields
• Develop Fellows’ professional and support network with peers through cohort experiences
• Receive leadership development and transition support to assist Fellows in identifying their next professional opportunity
• Research, identify and pursue major water quality improving opportunities across the grantmaking landscape

Applicant Attributes

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., environmental sciences, policy, environmental leadership) preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential to success in this position
• Meticulous attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Excellent computer literacy, especially with Mac OS, iOS devices, Microsoft Office Suite, Acrobat, and various cloud-based applications
• An enthusiastic adopter of new technology and innovative tools
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Personally motivated to support the Foundation’s mission and goals; creative, able to generate and respond to innovative approaches to addressing an issue; inspires others to work toward achieving team goals
• Specific interest in youth engagement/empowerment
• Flexibility to work in both team settings and independently
• Demonstrates maturity, flexibility, and sound judgment and decision-making
• Capacity to bring in new insights and apply them on the job
• Self-starter with ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines

Work Location and Duration

This position is non-exempt, full-time (40 hours/week) with a 1-2 year duration. The office is in Annapolis, MD. A hybrid work environment with some remote accommodations may be arranged.

Salary

$42,000 per year, hourly position

Benefits

The Campbell Foundation offers exceptional benefits including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement plan, paid leave, and exercise fee reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

What happens when a Fellow leaves the Foundation?

To realize the objectives of the Fellowship program, it will be important that Fellows’ transition successfully out of the Foundation to roles of influence in the environmental field. Thus, the Fellowship is not intended to be an entry point to other roles within the Foundation.  It is our hope that Fellows will leverage the learning and networks they have built during their tenure to move into roles that they are uniquely qualified for because of their Fellowship experience.

Katrina Golladay
Fellow, Civic Engagement (2019-2021)

Katrina joined in March of 2019 as the Foundation’s first Chesapeake Fellow under the Civic Engagement program. Katrina’s typical day as a Fellow included researching, meeting and engaging with grantees/stakeholders, expanding her working knowledge of the Chesapeake Bay, developing her professional network, assisting in revisions to the Foundation’s strategic plan, and refining her oral/written presentation skills.

With financial assistance from the Foundation, Katrina became a Master Watershed Steward through the Anne Arundel Watershed Stewards Academy and earned a Level 1 Chesapeake Landscape Professional certification through the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council.

After two years as Fellow, Civic Engagement, Katrina accepted an offer to pursue a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture at the University of Washington and hopes to continue her education and work experience in urban and ecological design and stormwater management.

Prior to joining the Foundation, Katrina worked for the Maryland Department of the Environment as a Technical Assistant under the Water and Science Administration. While pursuing her undergraduate degrees she worked as a sustainability intern and research assistant.

Born and raised in Maryland, just a short drive from the Chesapeake Bay and several of its tributaries, Katrina has spent countless hours on the Bay’s waters doing everything from collecting samples to spending time with family and friends. Through her travel and educational experiences she has developed a passion for understanding social and environmental justice, as well as the interconnectedness of the two. In 2018, Katrina graduated from St. Mary’s College of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies; she was the first in her family to earn an undergraduate degree.

In her free time, Katrina enjoys playing soccer, running, reading, spending time with her loved ones, and exploring her new surroundings in Seattle, WA.

Elias Franzen
Watershed Advocacy Fellow, Chesapeake (2022-2024)

Elias joined The Campbell Foundation in September of 2022 as the Chesapeake Office’s Watershed Advocacy Fellow.

Before joining the Foundation, Elias worked on various environmental topics in the non-profit sector. These experiences include drinking water policy analysis, clean energy advocacy, and mapping air pollution as it relates to environmental justice. He graduated in the spring of 2022 with a BA from Carleton College, where he studied Environmental Studies and History. While at Carleton, his senior thesis in History examined water pollution, public health, and community action in 19th-century Boston.

Born and raised outside of Boston, Elias is glad to be back on the Eastern Seaboard following a stint in Minnesota for school. Growing up, he enjoyed spending time outdoors in the New England landscape. He continues to enjoy the outdoors, exploring the Chesapeake region and spending his free time hiking and biking.