1 - BIPOC Leadership - Training Fellowship (Remote)

BIPOC Fellowship

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY

The goal of the BIPOC Fellowship is to diversify and strengthen the environmental non-profit sector in  Canada. As such, it is available to senior managers who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Colour and wish to be better supported and increase their leadership role in the environmental non-profit sector. The fellow will receive networking opportunities and funds to support them in pursuing additional training. Fellows have used the BIPOC Fellowship to attend workshops, cultural training, and events to support them in their roles.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Creative, energetic, flexible, motivated, detail-oriented professional
• At least three years of experience in the environmental sector
• Identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Colour
• Occupy a senior role at an environmental non-profit (eg; Director, Deputy Director, Co-director)*
• Your organization is small-medium sized with a maximum revenue of $500k

* We understand that this requirement can reduce the accessibility of this fellowship. We are also open to individuals who work at a significant leadership capacity and whose work clearly connects to the environment/sustainability. Please express this in your Cover Letter.

COMPENSATION

The organizations of the selected fellows will be awarded $10,000/year for a period of 2 years.

TERM

Ongoing Intake

APPLICATION PROCESS

Submit your resume and a cover letter considering the following questions:

1. Why is diversifying the environmental sector important to you?

2. How would the fellowship be beneficial to you?

Please let us know if you need accommodations for different needs or abilities during the application process so that we can ensure the process is inclusive for you.