Spruce Root is committed to recruiting team members who are passionate about the work we do, and we are excited to co-tailor a Fellowship work plan that aligns our organization’s mission and current needs with an individual’s unique skills, interests, and career aspirations. The Community Development Fellow will be part of the action across many of Spruce Root’s programs, and together with their manager, they will have the ability to explore the areas of our work that are of interest to them, including small business development, workforce and career development, the Sustainable Southeast Partnership, community planning and facilitation, and/or day-to-day administration and operations. 

The Fellow’s responsibilities may include the development and design of marketing materials and short-form storytelling pieces including the development of media posts and short stories, flyers, videos, photos, and tutorials; supporting the small business development and lending programs by conducting needs assessments, market research, survey development, or support in the piloting of new programs; providing logistical support for planning events, retreats, or conferences; or supporting fundraising efforts through grant writing or narrative reporting.

In line with Spruce Root and the Alaska Fellows Program’s missions, being in community is an integral part of this opportunity. The Fellow will engage fully as a member of the Fellowship community, the Spruce Root team, and the greater Southeast Alaskan community. This hybrid position is based in Sitka, Alaska, with the opportunity to work in person at the Spruce Root Sitka office, as well as remotely in Sitka. The position may require occasional travel throughout Southeast Alaska.

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