Full-Time Fellow
Job Description
Job Overview
Character Lab is seeking applications from early career individuals, with no more than 3 years of professional experience, to join our team for a year-long fellowship program. We especially encourage applicants who identify as members of historically underrepresented racial, ethnic, gender, age, ability, cultural and/or religious groups to apply for this position. We actively seek individuals who can offer broader perspectives to our organizational thinking and culture, and this fellowship is one of several ways we are working to bring more diverse voices to our organization.
As a Fellow, you will receive an introduction to all aspects of Character Lab by supporting various departments, and have opportunities to discover what field of work aligns with your interests while rapidly developing new skills.
During this fellowship, you will report to the lead of the User Experience team, Tara Taylor, and will work closely with the lead of the the fellowship program, Shelby Billups. Both will act as mentors throughout the program. You will receive their support as you contribute to various projects across Character Lab departments and in your subsequent job search or placement into a new role at Character Lab at the conclusion of the fellowship.
The ideal candidate is an adaptable, critical thinker who takes initiative in everything they do. They are able to successfully manage multiple projects at once, exhibit strong time management, work collaboratively with others, and demonstrate highly effective communication to thrive within our small and dynamic team. Candidates with backgrounds in any field of study and work are encouraged to apply.
About Character Lab
Founded in 2013 by two educators (Dave Levin and Dominic Randolph) and one scientist (Angela Duckworth), Character Lab is a nonprofit dedicated to advancing scientific insights that help kids thrive. Character Lab helps researchers and schools facilitate research to generate scientific insights about the success and well-being of kids. Character Lab supports the translation of those scientific insights through its Playbooks and Tips of the Week, as well as press releases, media kits, and op-ed support and placement. By facilitating and translating research with young people, Character Lab seeks to create greater knowledge about the conditions that lead to social, emotional, academic, and physical well-being for young people throughout the country and share those findings with the adults that support them. To learn more, go to www.characterlab.org.
Our culture is both challenging (we’re never done improving) and supportive (one of our core values is excessive generosity). We are a small, distributed team that maintains high standards for productivity and a strong team culture. Learn more about our values, vision, and history in our Culture Book.
Job Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities and projects will be dependent on Character Lab’s priorities, and over time, your individual interests. You will be responsible for:
- Being flexible and willing to support any department at Character Lab
- Engaging in and driving your professional development throughout the fellowship with the support of your manager and the fellowship program lead
You will support the work of various departments and quarterly projects within Character Lab to help achieve our goals and accomplish our mission of advancing scientific insights to help kids thrive. This will give you the opportunity to learn more about what types of work are most energizing to you.
A high-level summary of each department’s function within Character Lab is described below:
- School Partnerships
- Manage all school partnership operational functions
- Recruit and retain a nationally representative sample of schools and district partners
- Research Partnerships
- Manage and increase the quality of all research facilitation operations
- Recruit and retain both high-impact and under-represented research partners
- Revenue Operations
- Implement a scalable and predictable revenue strategy
- Drive and lead all aspects of sales and marketing operations
- Strategic Partnerships
- Identify and cultivate prospective strategic partners
- Work internally and in collaboration with partner organizations to operationalize and manage partnership models
- User Experience
- Foster adoption of user-centered practices including user research, ideation, and prototyping
- Develop and improve digital products for all users
- Finance and Operations
- Manage organizational finances and ensure compliance and sustainability
- Support operations functions (technology, facilities, HR, etc.)
Job Requirements
Character Lab understands that job requirements sometimes exclude historically marginalized groups from applying to jobs for which they are qualified. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the specific requirements listed below, we encourage you to apply.
We expect ideal candidates will have experience equivalent to a bachelors degree or similar training and no more than 3 years of relevant professional experience. We welcome candidates who have gained this experience in nontraditional pathways.
Additional job requirements:
- Demonstrated track record of achievement
- Strong passion for our organization’s mission and culture
- Highly effective communication, collaboration, presentation, and writing skills
- Exceptional critical and creative thinking skills
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Fierce work ethic and sense of purpose, with the ability to work well as part of a dynamic start-up
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
- Prolonged and irregular hours of duty, as necessary.
- Comfortable traveling at least quarterly to attend Character Lab retreats and some optional travel for professional development opportunities.
Application Process
Character Lab is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages a diverse pool of candidates to apply. We accept applications on a rolling basis. Please submit an updated resume.
The proposed start date for this role is July 10, 2023.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive salary is commensurate with an individual’s experience and skills. The annual salary range for this position is $55,000-$65,000. All full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% covered for employees)
- Short and long-term disability, workers compensation, and life insurance
- 10 holidays plus a year-end break
- 18 PTO days per year with tenure bonuses
- 403(b) plan with company-funded matching
- Remote office stipend with gym, office internet, and cell phone reimbursement
- 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave, 8 weeks fully paid parental leave, and company funded dependent care FSA for tenured employees
- Professional development reimbursement (e.g. conferences, webinars, books)
How to Apply
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