Equity Fellow - Collaborative Leadership Support

Healthy Places by Design (HPbD) (healthyplacesbydesign.org) advances community-led action and proven, place-based strategies to ensure health and wellbeing for all. We partner with philanthropies, nonprofits, government, and other organizations to engage local leaders and residents in designing transformative strategies that drive policy, systems, and environmental changes, building healthier and more equitable communities across the United States. Operating remotely, HPbD provides tailored services including technical assistance, strategic consulting, collaborative learning, training, and tools to support community coalitions and leaders in driving systems-level community-health change. We also build the capacity of organizations who support community leaders. Drawing on our experience with hundreds of partnerships in 42 states since 2002, we help strengthen community assets and foster a lasting culture of equity and social connectedness.

Healthy Places by Design is a fiscally sponsored organization of TSNE (tsne.org), which has a mission of creating a more just and democratic society.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Equity Fellow to assist in researching and curating equity-focused content for our programs. The initial scope of work will primarily focus on supporting our Collaboration Lab^TM curriculum and other collaborative leadership efforts, by exploring existing collaboration resources, and contributing to the development of materials that elevate inclusive, equity-centered practices. In addition to working on Collaboration Lab^TM, the fellow may be assigned to other projects within HPbD, based on organizational needs. There is also the potential for the fellowship to be extended beyond the initial term for continued work on additional projects.

The ideal candidate will have experience in public health, collaborative leadership, and a clear understanding of the structural inequities that lead to poor health, with the ability to work independently while contributing to team goals. The fellow will have the opportunity to work on high-impact projects that contribute to systemic change and build inclusive leadership in community settings.

Essential Functions

Research & Content Organization and Development

• Research, evaluate, and recommend a diverse range of equity-focused resources for HPbD programs, including Collaboration Lab^TM.
• Synthesize potential resources to support the development of educational materials, ensuring resources reflect diverse perspectives and contribute to equity-focused outcomes.
• Develop, organize, and maintain a content management structure on HPbD’s SharePoint platform, ensuring that all materials, both current and potential, are up-to-date, accessible, and reflective of the latest equity-focused research and practices.
• Engage with stakeholders to gather insights and feedback on program resources and equity-focused content and contribute to integrating these insights into HPbD initiatives​.

Program Support

• Assist in the enhancement of HPbD programs by collaborating with staff, community leaders, and partners to integrate new research and resources.
• Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of training modules, workshops, and educational content for Collaboration Lab^TM and other equity-focused projects.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Assist in reviewing existing literature, research papers and resources for data, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data related to collaborative leadership, and other HPbD projects, as needed.
• Support the preparation of reports, presentations, and dashboards that communicate insights to internal teams and stakeholders.

We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.

• Lived experience working within or alongside underrepresented or underserved communities is strongly valued, particularly in applying equity-focused approaches to collaborative leadership and community initiatives.
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., public health, social work, community development, or related disciplines) preferred and at least two years of professional experience, including work centered on equity, social justice, or collaborative leadership with diverse communities.
• Demonstrated experience applying an equity-focused lens to community leadership, collaboration efforts, or program development, with a deep understanding of how systemic inequities affect collaborative leadership dynamics and community health.
• Strong commitment to fostering social justice, diversity, and inclusion within community leadership contexts, with experience supporting or leading initiatives that prioritize equity and collaboration across diverse populations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise reports, briefs, and presentations.
• Self-starter with excellent organizational and time-management skills, capable of balancing multiple priorities​.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with digital collaboration tools like SharePoint.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including relationship building, problem solving, and resolving conflicts.
• Ability to think creatively and work independently in a virtual work environment.
• Passion for and personal commitment to our mission and values of equity, community, collaboration, and integrity.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those for this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Work is performed in an office environment and in close proximity to other workers.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to:

• Ability to sit and/or for extended periods of time in front of a computer screen is an essential aspect of the position;
• There may be a need to lift and/or move materials or equipment;
• Talk, hear and see in the normal range with or without correction.
• Job is not subject to significant occupational or environmental hazards;
• Likelihood of personal injury would be relatively slight;
• Ability to travel within the United States, as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

Location: Staff work remotely from personal home office or adequate working space within the US.

Schedule: Part-time, up to 15 hours a week withing HPbD’s core business hours of 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Outside of this timeframe, the fellow might be able to establish a work schedule in agreement with their supervisor.

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $21 - $25/hr.

Benefits: This position is not eligible for benefits.

TSNE/HPbD strives to achieve excellence through a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that embraces all of our individual and collective differences. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Middle Eastern and North African, Bilingual and/or Bicultural candidates, and LGBTQ2SIA+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We value and honor the unique talents, learning styles, and lived experiences of each individual that enrich and strengthen our workplace culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

All employment conditions are based on an individual’s performance and job qualifications. TSNE/HPbD prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, creed, color, religion, native language, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, race-based hairstyles, or any other protected characteristic stated by federal and state law. Regardless of any class’ protection under the law or lack thereof, TSNE/HPbD celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse team of employees. It is represented in our workplace culture, and it is who we are.

TSNE/HPbD's EEO statement extends to volunteers, interns, contractors, vendors, and clients.