Social Connection Fellow – GILC Implementation 

Position Description: 

Fellow will work directly for the Foundation for the Social Connection (F4SC) but in direct support of the Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection (GILC). The Fellow will support GILC’s CEO on various strategic and operational objectives to further the mission and vision of the organization.  Fellows must enjoy working in a small but growing office that is results-focused. The ideal candidate will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, strong written and verbal communication, executive presence with global leaders from across 20 nations and multi-national organizations like the World Health Organization, excellent administrative and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities. Working knowledge of social, mental, and physical well-being is required.  

Hours: 

Flexible (during normal operating hours) depending on the applicant’s student enrollment status, with a commitment of 25-30 hours per week; applicants can work remotely and/or in our DC office. We are looking to onboard a Fellow ASAP, preferably before October 1, 2024.   

Responsibilities: 

Fellows will work on behalf of Foundation for Social Connection leadership in support of GILC, its CEO, and its mission, vision and body of work in various capacities. Responsibilities could include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Developing strategies, tracking tools, and work plans related to the GILC strategic plan as articulated by the Board of Directors and CEO.  

• Support operational excellence and the development of outward facing educational and activation efforts (e.g. speaker series, stakeholder convenings, news letters, etc). 

• Building out organization collateral (i.e. information documents, slide decks, graphics) in conjunction with the CEO and other staffing as directed by the CEO. 

• Supporting the drafting of memoranda, briefs, fact sheets, blog articles, weekly updates and background papers on issues relating to Social Isolation and Loneliness. 

• Performing information gathering, policy/practice/advocacy research, and data entry and analysis.  

• Attending relevant meetings and events and subsequently briefing the CEO and team. 

• Assisting staff with planning, coordination and execution of GILCs programs and initiatives, including Steering Committee, Policy & Advocacy Committee, Practice Committee, Partnership & Network Committee, and International Scientific Board.  

• Ensure the flow of communications across the GILC community is regular and perceived to be helpful; 

• Research, identify and develop relations with potential members and partners with a view to enhancing global representativeness. 

• Updating Foundation for Social Connection’s Executive Director and team with information on the ongoings of GILC and where F4SC and the F4SC Action Network can align, support, and engage.  

Fellows would be expected to contribute substantially to our communications strategy across our Social Isolation and Loneliness body of work.  

Required Qualifications: 

Applicants must have or be currently enrolled in a master’s degree program. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Graduate students in business, public policy, public health, healthcare management, social work, or similar social sciences 

• Interest in working on health policy and strategy projects, especially those focused on vulnerable populations 

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple ongoing projects 

• Detail oriented 

• Comfortable speaking in public 

• Excellent organization and communication skills 

Compensation: 

Fellows should expect competitive compensation commensurate with experience and level of coursework. Actively enrolled students can expect school credit, if relevant, in addition or in lieu of financial compensation. 

Further, the small size of our office provides many opportunities to work directly with high-level staff, develop relationships, and network in Washington, D.C. and globally (virtually) with important stakeholders. Our office is committed to helping our fellows develop their interests and further their careers. 

How to Apply: 

Application requirements 

• Resume and cover letter 

• Work example – paper or presentation 

Application submission instructions 

Submit application materials to Paul Cann (paullewiscann@gmail.com).