Young Adult Fellowship
4K for Cancer
Job Description
POSITION TITLE:
4K for Cancer Fellow
REPORTS TO TITLE:
Program Manager, 4K for Cancer
LOCATION:
UCF Baltimore Office
STANDARD HOURS:
9 AM – 5 PM with occasional nights and weekends
START DATE:
September 1st, 2013
SUPERVISES:
NA
PURPOSE
The UCF will offer opportunities to recent college graduates interested in making a profound impact in the young
adult cancer fight and that also want to gain experience and training in the non-profit sector.
Founded and led by young adults affected by cancer, the UCF Young Adult Fellowship Program is an initiative
aimed at 1) empowering top recent college graduates to take active role in the young adult cancer fight through
service and support and 2) exposing recent college graduates to the skills and experience necessary to pursue a
career of service in the non-profit sector.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The UCF Fellowship Program will host Fellows for a year of service (10-month period) where he or she will be a
contributing member of the UCF team while also to receiving professional development training in several nonprofit core competency areas. Professional development topic areas covered over the 10 month service year will
include, but is not limited to: program development, program growth, fundraising, donor and advocate engagement,
event management, marketing, volunteer recruitment and management, budgeting, public speaking, social media,
program evaluation, branding and communications.
Fellows will have the opportunity to play a leadership role in growing the 4K for Cancer program while also
participating in a professional development days that prepare them for a career beyond the Fellowship Program.
Fellows will play an integral role working with the 4K for Cancer program staff in planning, developing and
executing the 4K for Cancer program. Fellows will also be considered for any open full-time employment position
available at UCF towards the end of their period of service.
POSITION/PROGRAM BENEFITS
 Full-time paid fellowship at UCF beginning at start date for a period of 10 months. Receive up to five
professional development training days throughout year of service
 Program development work in UCF’s Awareness Through Sport Initiatives
 Earn a monthly stipend of $1,500 ($15,000 over 10 months)
 Receive full-time staff benefits
 Receive a post-service education award of $4,500 to be used for student loans or tuition for post-graduate
education.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
 Able to multi-task
 Leadership skills
 Communication skills are critical
 Able to work both independently and on a team
 Understanding of mission and programs of organization
 Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
 Ability to travel as needed
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, SPECIAL SKILLS, CREDENTIALS OR LICENSES REQUIRED
High School Degree: Required
College Degree: Required
Driver’s license required
Must have own transportation