Health & Nature Fellowship

The Health & Nature Fellowship is a 3-year position guiding the implementation and expansion of a city-wide green schoolyards program to improve the well-being of children and families in the Atlanta, Georgia metropolitan region. The Fellow will work to deepen relationships and partnerships throughout the city and region around a common goal of ensuring equitable access to nature for all of its benefits. This is a part-time, paid fellowship.

An ideal candidate will have existing relationships and a working understanding of non-profit, public and governance structures in the Atlanta Metropolitan area, the ability to work in politically sensitive environments, and is comfortable navigating professional sectors at varying levels of leadership. 

SCOPE OF WORK 

1. Support Atlanta Public Schools in their participation of the 2021-2023 Green Schoolyards cohort:

    

• Act as on-the-ground liaison to move green schoolyard partnerships forward, formalizing cross-sector partnerships, policies and funding (e.g with city and county departments, school districts, park districts, health departments, non-profits, universities, water agencies, community organizations, out of school time providers, etc.), aligning visions and goals to develop long-term programs focused on developing and supporting green schoolyards for equitable access and community use.

   

  Coordinate and advance the creation and implementation of Atlanta’s Green Schoolyards Action Plan(s).

   

  Help coordinate in-person site visits with C&NN staff and funders, when safely possible.

   

  Summarize teams’ progress for grant and organization reports.

   

Work with the C&NN Green Schoolyards team to:

• Host a pre-Conference one-day green schoolyard tour and green schoolyards network meeting in May 2022.

   

  Advance an Atlanta-based “big idea” to be announced at the C&NN International Conference, May 9-11, 2022. Working with local partners in Atlanta, along with the Arthur M. Blank Foundation, advance a “big idea” around district-wide green schoolyards to create equitable nature access across Atlanta.

   

  Develop and lead all-cohort trainings (online and in-person).

   

  Actively participate in the Green Schoolyards Learning Network.

   

  Develop, implement and utilize standardized tracking tools and other resources.

   

  Develop and support partnerships to advance the green schoolyards movement

   

  Advocate for, raise awareness of, and represent the green schoolyards movement in professional settings.

   

DELIVERABLES

At the May 2022 C&NN Inside Out Leadership Summit in Atlanta, the fellow will share the scope of the project and opportunities to engage in the widespread implementation of green schoolyards throughout the Atlanta Metropolitan area.

As a capstone project, the fellow will create a resource and deliver a presentation to report on the challenges, opportunities, and potential structures for widespread implementation of green schoolyards throughout the Atlanta Metropolitan area.

QUALIFICATIONS

A successful candidate will have the following skills, education and experience:

• 6 or more years relevant professional experience and academic studies

   

  Knowledge of non-profit and government structures

   

  Understanding of urban planning, community development and engagement

   

  Ability to examine systems and advance solutions to further equitable access

   

  Project management skills to ensure collaborative movement on initiatives

   

  Public speaking, meeting facilitation and professional writing skills 

   

  Able to work autonomously within a collaborative, virtual team environment

   

  Proficiency in cloud based platforms (must have own computer, phone, internet)

   

COMPENSATION & OTHER 

Compensation:    $50,000 per year

Status:         Paid Fellowship (part-time)

Reports to:        Director of Green Schoolyards for Healthy Communities

Start Date:        April 15, 2021

Additionally, C&NN will provide the Fellow:

• Onboarding and introduction to local partners

   

  Regular supervisor and team meetings

   

  Facilitated placement in local organization(s)

   

  Cost reimbursement for out-of-state travel

   

APPLICATION  

Submit resume to jobs@childrenandnature.org with “Health & Nature Fellowship” as Subject.  In your email, briefly introduce yourself and share your vision for the impact of the fellowship.   Attach your resume.  An additional cover letter is not required. 

We appreciate that diverse backgrounds, experiences, and styles contribute to greater impact and innovation. Talented and professional individuals who can relate to the challenges faced by diverse and underserved communities are encouraged to apply for open positions.