Fellow, President’s Office

About the Foundation

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation has been making grants since 1967 to help people live measurably better lives. The foundation concentrates its resources on activities in education, the environment, global development and population, performing arts, and philanthropy, and makes grants to support disadvantaged communities in the San Francisco Bay Area. The foundation’s assets are nearly $9 billion, with annual awards of grants and gifts totaling over $400 million. A 13-member board of directors provides overall direction for the foundation. For more information about the Hewlett Foundation, please visit www.hewlett.org.

About the Special Projects Program

The foundation has two time-limited grantmaking efforts run out of the Office of the President; the Cyber Initiative and Madison Initiative. The goal of the Cyber Initiative is to cultivate a field that develops thoughtful, multidisciplinary solutions to complex cyber challenges and catalyzes better policy outcomes. Its grantmaking focuses on a range of internet, cybersecurity, and tech policy issues, with grants made to an array of universities, think tanks, advocacy groups, and other civil society organizations. Additional information about the Cyber Initiative is available here; a list of recent Cyber Initiative grants is available here.

The foundation also reserves funding each year to support Special Projects that do not necessarily align with the foundation’s primary strategies, but further its general philanthropic mission. These grants serve a number of discrete purposes, such as encouraging collaboration among programs or with other foundations and supporting community interests. Funds are also available for discrete, one-time grants to ideas that align with the foundation’s interests but fall outside its other programs.

About the Position

Purpose

The Hewlett Fellowship provides an opportunity to inform and enrich an individual’s understanding of both nonprofit work and philanthropy by engaging in all phases of grantmaking in areas of interest to the foundation. The Fellow will be assigned to the President’s Office and play a key role within both Special Projects and the Cyber Initiative.

In Special Projects, the Fellow will help with grants made at the direction of the foundation President. The Fellow will also work across the Cyber Initiative, including responsibilities related to grantmaking, strategy development, evaluation and monitoring, convening, and collaboration with partners. The Fellow will report to the Cyber Initiative Program Officer and collaborate with other members of the team, including a Program Associate, with the goal of maintaining the high quality of the foundation’s work.

Qualifications

-- An undergraduate or advanced degree as appropriate in public policy, public affairs, business, computer science, engineering, or related disciplines (preferred).
-- Intention to pursue further studies or formal training that will enhance her/his skills in fields related to Special Projects and the Cyber Initiative.
-- Demonstrated interest and work experience in areas relevant to the Cyber Initiative.
-- Excellent research and critical thinking skills and ability to conceptualize, think creatively, and thoughtfully approach assigned projects.
-- Poise and comfort representing the foundation externally and engaging a diverse array of partner organizations.
-- Demonstrated capability to process and present complex information (both quantitative and qualitative) in a compelling manner both orally and in writing.
-- Excellent organizational skills and ability to pay attention to details, along with a demonstrated track record of consistently meeting deadlines.
-- Independent initiative, a sense of humor, and a collegial spirit in sharing ideas and receiving feedback. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
-- Personal integrity, excellent judgment and flexibility.
Proficiency with technology tools and applications including MS Office.
-- Willingness and interest in work travel to conduct site visits and participate in relevant conferences and meetings.
Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to spend extended hours at a computer. 

How to Apply

Please send a resume and cover letter explaining how your skills fit this position to the attention of Human Resources, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.

Email:  employment@hewlett.org (Subject Line: [Your Name] – Fellow, President’s Office)
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse pool of candidates in this search.

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