Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: PoderArte Fellowship CLASSIFICATION:

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Special Projects Exempt; ☐ Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Special Projects Department Full-time☐ Part-Time
DATE REVISED: 03/17/2023 APPROVED FOR USE:

COMPENSATION: $ 75,000 -
$80,000.00 D.O.E.

Are you an artist or cultural worker ready to partner with an innovative Foundation committed to unleashing the power of Latinos? Do you want to be on the cutting edge of a new model for philanthropy—one that invests boldly in art and culture as a tool for social change? Are you looking to be both creative and strategic? Then consider this opportunity the right one for you!

ABOUT ELF:
The Education & Leadership Foundation (ELF) is a community-based organization that provides education, immigration, and various special project programs and services to the Central Valley’s underserved, disadvantaged, and/or low-income families. ELF’s organizational mission is to empower underrepresented communities through immigration services, equitable educational opportunities, and social justice. Our long-term vision is to become an inspiring model of service to the community through advocacy, social justice, innovation, and sustainability locally and globally.

ELF was funded by seven volunteers who wanted to support undocumented students to finish school in 2007.We have experienced exponential growth since that time, and today we are an agency led by a BIPOC Board of
Directors and leadership with lived experience and personal connections to our work.

ABOUT PARTNERSHIP WITH LATINO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Education and Leadership Foundation has partnered with the Latino Community Foundation (LCF) to develop and implement the PoderArte Fellowship. LCF exists to unleash the civic and economic power of Latinos in
California. LCF fulfills its mission by building a movement of civically engaged philanthropic leaders, investing in grassroots Latino-led organizations, and increasing the political participation of Latinos in California. LCF is at a pivotal stage in its growth and is actively expanding its programs across the state.

LCF hosts the largest network of Latino philanthropists in the nation. The groundbreaking Latino Nonprofit
Accelerator, another key program, is a year-long fundraising and marketing incubator gaining national attention for its transformational impact in the nonprofit sector. LCF leads from a unique intersection of corporate, grassroots, and philanthropic power and unites cross-sector leaders to advance the California Latino Agenda, a policy and advocacy platform that ensures equitable opportunities for all Latino families in California. In 2023, LCF launched
PoderArte to invest in artists and cultural workers advancing social justice as part of its historic Latino Power Fund.

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POSITION SUMMARY:
PoderArte is made possible thanks to a grant from the California Arts Council to implement the California Creative
Corps pilot program; a media, outreach, and engagement campaign designed to increase: (1) public health awareness messages to stop the spread of COVID-19; (2) public awareness related to water and energy conservation, climate mitigation, and emergency preparedness, relief, and recovery; (3) civic engagement, including election participation; and (4) social justice and community engagement.

The PoderArte Fellowship is the first of its kind for LCF. The selected fellow will have a hybrid role where they will be able to focus 60% of their time on a narrative change art project of their choosing and the rest of their time supporting LCF to invest $2 million in arts and culture across California. The fellow will gain insight into the power of philanthropy to advance social change.

LCF seeks a creative, dynamic, and passionate leader to help us lead our grantmaking and narrative change efforts.
The Fellow will 1) create an inspiring art project that advances a new story or changes an existing narrative about youth, working-class families, and/or immigrants; 2) obtain first-hand experience working for a grantmaking institution advocating for solutions that have a tangible, enduring impact; and 3) consistent with LCF’s values of change, not charity, the Fellow will be part of an ongoing effort to accelerate people power.

The Fellow will report to the LCF’s Director of Community Organizing. The Fellow will be employed by Education and Leadership Foundation over 12 months and grow their network of mentors. The fellowship might be extended for up to 3 months, depending on Fellow’s availability and start date.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performance Area 1: Narrative Change Artist Project (60%)
Develop and create a narrative change multimedia project that is progressive, just, and rooted in values of equity.
Design a multimedia art project, timeline, and work plan that will tackle one or more social justice issues that advance the goals of PoderArte. The fellow will present their vision and gain approval from LCF team members to execute the project. This could include: o Researching social justice issues and the impact Californians living in the lowest quarter percentile of the California Healthy Places Index (ex. healthcare access, climate change, economic security, immigration, entrepreneurship, housing, and home ownership, etc.); o Review best practices of narrative change efforts to inform their project.
● Execute art and culture projects leveraging LCF’s infrastructure, network, and communications capacity.
● Provide regular updates on the project and share ongoing outcomes to be amplified by LCF.
● Exhibit final project in the summer of 2024 during LCF PoderArte Pop-Up Exhibit and Festival.
● Support LCF in planning and curating the Festival.

Performance Area 2: PoderArte Program Support (40%)
● Support the Director of Community Organizing to implement the grantmaking work plan that invests $2 million in grants to nonprofit organizations, artists, and cultural workers.
● Review grant applications, support the grantmaking team to determine eligibility, compile data, and identify applicant patterns and trends.
● Participate in and provide logistical support for art-related virtual convenings/webinars with partners and selected funded organizations.
● Participate in the application review committee and help select grant recipients.
● Support the communications team to draft content related to the PoderArte Initiative and narrative change goals of the Latino Power Fund.

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● Produce content featuring PoderArte-funded partners, including writing blog posts, short format videos, photography, and digital visuals.

● Engage in opportunities to support the overall impact of LCF work.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

Education
● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands-on experience in the art and humanities or related fields.

Experience
● Background in arts, civic engagement, organizing, and advocating for social justice issues demonstrated by volunteer, internship, and/or other work experience.
● Existing multimedia artistic portfolio with two or more completed projects. Content creation experience is highly desired.

Skills
● Ability to communicate well with multigenerational and diverse audiences using artistic and creative backgrounds to tell stories. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
● The ability to prioritize, communicate needs, and lead with a solutions-oriented mindset is essential.

Experience with project management is preferred.
● Bilingual in Spanish (written, oral) is preferred but not necessary.
● Ready to contribute to a positive work culture. Ability to think creatively, be resourceful, and work well with others. A good sense of humor is a plus.
● Intermediate to advanced software skills with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher). Experience working with case management systems and employee portals.

Additional Duties:
1. Confidentiality/Privacy compliance - Treats all client, member, and employee information as sensitive and confidential. Responsible for maintaining compliance with all HIPAA regulations and requirements where applicable.

2. Compliance - Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
3. Quality Improvement - Participate in quality improvement activities and contribute towards the overall performance improvement of the department and organization.
4. Safety - All employees will participate in the ELF safety program.
5. Travel – The position may require some day and overnight travel, primarily short distance.
6. Work Schedule – the position may participate in evening and/or weekend activities as required by the department and organization.
7. Reliable means of transportation

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Environmental Conditions:
Work generally takes place within an office environment. Air quality is good with general adequate lighting at desks/workstations. Noise conditions are moderate and limited to self and others on telephone calls and general interactions with coworkers and the public.

Physical Requirements:
● Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds and push up to 50 pounds (on wheels).
● Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in person and speak clearly to communicate information to patients and staff.

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● Must be able to read memos, computer screens, personnel forms, and clinical and administrative documents.
● Must have high manual dexterity.
● Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist/turn
ELF & LCF are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. Employment with us is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position, without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, age, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital or military status. We strongly encourage people of diverse backgrounds to apply.
Trans-identified, gender non-confirming, and non-binary candidates are encouraged to apply. We also provide reasonable accommodations based on a case-by-case basis.

To Apply: Please send a copy of your resume, cover letter, and work samples with your submission to HR@education-leadership.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fresno, CA 93728

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