What are the responsibilities and job description for the FELLOWSHIP position at National Psoriasis Foundation?
Employment Classification:
Full-Time
Department:
Executive
FLSA Classification:
Exempt
Reports To:
President & CEO
Summary:
The Administrative Fellowship is a two-year professional development program designed to provide broad exposure to nonprofit leadership, governance, finance, compliance, fundraising, and organizational operations. In addition to responsibilities within the Executive Office, the fellow will participate in cross-functional projects, receive mentorship from senior leaders, attend selected leadership and Board meetings, and complete strategic assignments aligned with organizational priorities. Development goals and fellowship progress will be reviewed periodically with the President & CEO.
Under the direction of the President & CEO, the Administrative Fellow, Executive Office & Governance supports the effectiveness of the Executive Office by coordinating complex schedules and priority meetings, preparing briefing materials, tracking decisions and action items, and facilitating timely communication with Board members, donors, senior leaders, and external partners. Through cross-functional assignments, mentorship, and exposure to organizational decision-making, the fellow will develop the knowledge and skills needed for future nonprofit leadership roles. This role is a full-time hybrid position with approximately 2-3 days per week in our Alexandria, Virginia office.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The individual in this position is expected to engage in the following work-related activities.
Executive Office Support
- Manage the President & CEO’s complex calendar, prioritize meeting requests, and resolve scheduling conflicts
- Meet regularly with the President & CEO and CFO to review priorities, emerging issues, and required follow-up
- Prepare agendas, background materials, briefings, and pre-reads for priority meetings.
- Coordinate executive travel, accommodations, itineraries, and expense reporting
- Track decisions, commitments, and action items arising from executive meetings
Governance and Board Support
- Serve as a central administrative contact for Board and committee meetings
- Coordinate annual meeting calendars, scheduling, agendas, materials, attendance records, travel, and logistics
- Prepare, finalize, and distribute Board and committee materials and draft meeting minutes
- Maintain the Board portal and official governance records, including approved policies and meeting minutes
- Coordinate Board correspondence and follow-up in collaboration with executive leadership
Compliance and Organizational Administration