The Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania, a Bonner Foundation graduate school partner, is currently looking for highly motivated individuals like yourselves who are interested in a Master of Public Administration beginning in Fall 2025. All Bonner members and alumni admitted to a Fels program are guaranteed a scholarship of at least $15,000.
Accepting Applications! The Momentum Institute is a semester-long program offering students the opportunity to address basic needs issues on college campuses. With an application deadline of September 13th, 2024, the program features workshops, networking, hands-on projects, and potential grant funding. Participants will gain valuable skills in tackling food insecurity, housing challenges, and other critical student needs while collaborating with peers and mentors. The program culminates in a capstone project, allowing students to make a tangible impact in their campus community.
Bringing Theory to Practice (BT2P) is seeking a full-time Program Administrator to join their team at Elon University. The position involves overseeing administrative, financial, and organizational duties for this national initiative that focuses on advancing undergraduate education. The ideal candidate will start in September and work closely with the Director to implement BT2P's mission and strategic priorities.
The Bonner Foundation is hosting the 2024 Fall Bonner Congress from October 11-13 at Loyola University Chicago's Retreat & Ecology Campus in Woodstock, Illinois. This student-focused gathering brings together approximately 150 Bonner student representatives from over 60 campuses, along with invited guests. The event offers networking opportunities, personal and program development, leadership training, and discussions on key Bonner Network initiatives. This year's conference will feature keynote speakers, workshops, a networking fair, and various activities to foster student leadership and idea exchange.
Are you the next host of Imagining America: Artists and Scholars in Public Life (IA)? Following founding years at the University of Michigan, a ten-year term at Syracuse University, and what will soon be ten years at the University of California, Davis, IA has begun the search for a new campus home in 2027.
Please begin the process by registering your interest to become the next host of IA.
Then visit the IA New Host Campus webpage for detailed information about the process, timeline, FAQs, and instructions for submitting a Letter of Interest (due January 15, 2025).
The Bonner Foundation is announcing a new partnership with CareerSpring, providing Bonner students with free access to CareerSpring's Career Platform. This platform is designed to support FGLI (First-Generation, Low-Income) students and graduates, offering: career resources and information, access to over 1,400 volunteer Advisors for 1:1 virtual sessions, a job board featuring hundreds of jobs and internships. Students are encouraged to explore these resources and connect with Eliane Abou-Assi for a platform demo or to arrange a virtual session during fall orientation.
Are you passionate about fostering diversity, belonging, and community engagement? Berry College is seeking an Assistant Director of Events and Communication for the Office of Diversity and Belonging. This role is responsible for organizing events that promote diversity, belonging, and community engagement. This includes managing communication strategies, mentoring student workers, and overseeing the Good Neighbor Center. A bachelor's degree in a related field and 3-5 years of experience are required, with a preference for a master's degree and experience in higher education or nonprofit organizations. Berry College is committed to diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices. Join Berry College in making a lasting impact both on campus and beyond.
DART is a network of congregation-based community organizations dedicated to driving systemic change at the local level. With affiliates in 31 cities nationwide, they focus on issues such as funding affordable housing, dismantling policies that criminalize poverty, and advocating for environmental justice. DART is currently seeking passionate individuals to join their teams as professional community organizers in various cities across Florida and Richmond, Virginia.
The New Jersey Coalition to End Homelessness (NJCEH) is seeking an AmeriCorps Program Manager to lead an innovative initiative aimed at transforming shelter culture across New Jersey. The NJCEH is a 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on eradicating homelessness through advocacy, education, and collaboration. The program will place 15 AmeriCorps members in shelters statewide to enhance services and support clients in obtaining and maintaining affordable housing. The Program Manager will design and manage the program, ensuring its effectiveness and compliance, while fostering relationships with host sites and supporting AmeriCorps members. This hybrid role requires strong project management skills, experience in grant reporting, and a passion for impactful social change, with travel expected throughout New Jersey and some nationwide.
Stetson University is hiring an Associate Director for Dialogue & Civic Action and a Graduate Assistant. The Associate Director role involves leading dialogue-based programs, administering social action trainings for students and high schoolers across Florida, and supervising a Graduate Assistant focused on student outreach. The position reports to the Director of Community Engagement and is located at Stetson University in DeLand, Florida. The salary is around $45-46k, depending on qualifications. The role is ideal for skilled listeners and facilitators with strong event planning abilities who believe in dialogue and youth-driven change. The priority application date is June 23, with a hoped-for start date in July 2024, but no later than August. Additionally, a Graduate Assistant position is available, ideal for recent Bonner graduates seeking a master's degree while engaging non-Bonner students in community work. Apply by June 23 by emailing Kevin Winchell.
The University of Richmond is now accepting applications for a new Associate Director of Student Engagement and the Bonner Scholars Program in the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement! Through their primary role of directing the Bonner Scholars Program and select student-led initiatives, the ideal candidate will be a dynamic and experienced educator who is able to cultivate student leadership, co-create high-impact educational programming, design civic engagement curricula that align with the CCE’s learning outcomes and values, conduct comprehensive student advising, develop strategic cross-campus partnerships, and foster a culture of collaboration among student and staff colleagues.
Priority review will be given to applications received by Sunday, June 9.
Brown University’s Swearer Center invites applicants for the Manager for Community-Engaged Learning.
The Manager for Community-Engaged Learning provides focused management of Swearer Center programs, co-curricular initiatives, community partnerships, and other campus activities related to student learning. The position is responsible for an assigned portfolio of fellowships, programs, initiatives, community partner relationships and/or cohorts of students (with the Bonner Community Fellowship as the primary focus). The position designs and implements programming and systems to support student learning and advising, and plans and facilitates related recruitment, events, and workshops. The Manager advises and mentors undergraduate students through one-on-one sessions and group seminar sessions; facilitates program evaluation and student tracking in collaboration with colleagues across the Center; and represents the Center at student-, faculty-, and community-facing events. The position may include responsibility for new efforts that are developed by the Swearer Center.
GivingTuesday is seeking a Program Intern for its US + Canada Hub to support projects that expand the community leader network and enhance GivingTuesday 2024's reach. The intern will research and plan a new activation, support the Spark youth engagement program, and develop marketing materials. Ideal candidates should understand the social impact sector, be collaborative and organized, and have project management skills. This remote position is part-time (15 hours/week) from June to August, with an $18 hourly pay. Apply by emailing your CV and cover letter to intern@givingtuesday.org with the subject line "Program Intern, US/CA Hub."
Campus Compact announced the launch of The Allstate Foundation Youth Action Board, funded by The Allstate Foundation and hosted by Campus Compact. This board will consist of 30 youth members (ages 18-22) serving staggered one- to two-year terms. Members will lead youth-driven service projects, organize national youth engagement events, advise on pressing issues, and enhance student civic leadership. The Youth Action Board aims to empower young people to serve and improve communities nationwide. Managed by Campus Compact’s Student Engagement Team, this initiative is now accepting applications. Students will be able to apply for The Allstate Foundation Youth Action Board and will receive leadership training, a $4,000 stipend per year, and opportunities to travel and present at national conferences. The inaugural term runs from August 1, 2024, to August 1, 2025. Applications are open through May 31, 2024.
The Congressional Hunger Center has launched the End Hunger Challenge for Volunteers, featuring new resources on food insecurity in the U.S. The challenge spans 5 days and includes daily action steps, but can be completed at one's own pace. Participants who complete the challenge will receive a certificate for 5 hours of service.
Located in Greeneville, TN, Tusculum University’s Center for Civic Advancement invites applicants to serve as the Bonner Leader Program: Graduate Assistant/Bonner Coordinator. The Coordinator is responsible for working with the Bonner Leader Program, a service and leadership-oriented program. The GA position will also be an assistant to the Director and Assistant Director of the CCA with various duties and assignments. The Coordinator also supports various civic engagement and community service activities on campus and in the community.
This is an in-person, on-campus position. Applicants must be accepted into a TU Masters Program: MBA, MAOT, MASA. Tuition is covered by Tusculum University (books and additional fees not included) and a stipend is provided for the duration of the position.
United Planet knows that Bonner Scholars and Leaders never stop giving back. Theresa Higgs, United Planet Advisory Board Member, and Bonner Scholar, University of Richmond, ’96-‘99, is the living role model. In honor of the contributions that Theresa has made to United Planet, United Planet offers Bonner Scholars and Leaders five special scholarships for our Quest Volunteer Programs. In addition, Bonner Scholars always receive 5% off our Short-Term and Virtual Quest Programs year-round. (This cannot be combined with a scholarship).
These United Planet – Bonner International Scholarships encourage Bonner Scholars and Leaders to think, feel, and act globally so that they may embrace challenges and opportunities which transcend borders in a spirit of global community.
The Future Talks, an initiative by The Future Founders Co., offers a 3-month podcast internship program. Open to individuals aged 18-25 worldwide, the program aims to develop sustainability skills and promote global storytelling. Interns must commit 6 hours weekly for 12 weeks. The program includes sessions, live labs, and self-work focused on creating content on environmental and social causes.
