Chi Family Fellowship

Chi Family Fellowship Program

Endowed by the Chi Family fund
Youngsuk “YS” Chi & Sung Kim

About the Program

The Chi Family Fellowship Program aims to cultivate the next generation of nonprofit and social sector leaders. The Fellowship is a 3-month, paid summer position during which you will work with the Capacity Building Team to learn deeply about community issues, build organizational management and leadership skills, and gain the tools to become a civic or community leader. This program is geared towards undergraduate students or recent graduates with limited work experience.

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Location

New York City & New Jersey
(Hybrid)

Commitment

40 hrs. per week

Compensation

$20/hr

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Fellowship Structure

Week 1

Onboarding & Orientation

During the first week, you will develop your understanding of the nonprofit sector and the needs of the Korean American community. This includes opportunities to explore enclaves of our community that are impacted by KACF’s work. You will also be equipped with skills and tools to excel in any workplace, ranging from strategies to “manage up” to foundational consulting tools.

Weeks 2 - 10

Placement

Matched with a KACF grantee partner, you will be immersed in the day-to-day work of the organization while designing and leading a project that supports its growth and development goals.

Week 11

Final Presentation

You will deliver a final presentation to be shared with KACF staff, family, and friends. The presentation will include highlights of their organization, projects they worked on, and learnings about the sector and themselves.

Eligibility

Requirements

Enrolled in an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university and recent graduates
Proficiency in speaking, listening, and reading Korean
Must be willing to engage in hybrid work based out of New York/New Jersey area
Understanding of the Korean American culture and community and/or an interest in learning

Preferred Qualifications

Strong interpersonal and communication skills that spans across both cultures and across first- and second-generation Korean Americans
Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to think and act both strategically and tactically in developing and implementing projects.
Self starter and able to work independently as needed.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including an ability to articulate and present ideas effectively

Our Hiring Process

Deadline to Apply: Applicants will be required to submit a completed application form and resume by February 25, 2025 at 5:00 pm.

First Round Interview: Following application submission, those selected to move forward in the process will be invited to a first round Zoom interview by February 28, 2025. These interviews will be a space for applicants to discuss their motivations for applying and goals for their time as a fellow.

Final Round Interview: Invitations to final round interviews will be sent out by March 14, 2025.

Offer: Following the final interviews with KACF leadership, offer letters will be sent out by March 28th, 2025.

Sohee Wreen

2024 Chi Family Fellow

“Being a Chi Fellow has shown me the importance of working for the needs and concerns of Korean American, Asian American, and immigrant communities through community action, advocacy, and civic engagement. I’ve learned about policies, legislation, and issues that impact our community on a local, state, and federal level. Through the Fellowship, I’ve come to understand how necessary Korean American leaders and nonprofits are to strengthen and support the community.”

HeeJae An

KACF Capacity Building Fellow 2022-23

“One of the draws of this fellowship is that you get to see work in the nonprofit sector through the lens of the foundation, grantee partner, and a consultant. This multifaceted experience allows for a deeper understanding and appreciation of the nonprofit ecosystem which is critical for creating a thoughtful and informed nonprofit professional. I loved learning about how people thought about their work, their future at the organization, and how they wanted to grow. Then taking this information and thinking about how to best utilize both their professional skills and their personal goals for the betterment of the organization gave me energy.”

Monica Lee

KACF Capacity Building Fellow 2019-20

“I think for many immigrant parents and grandparents, the dream is for us to get out of the community and move on to better things and places. Through KACF, I realized that there was something for me to do in the community that I grew up in, so that it becomes a better place for all of us to live. I went into nonprofit communications because I saw that it was important for our community and our stories to be seen and heard.”