(Volunteer) Program Director, Social Impact Fellowship

Program Director, Social Impact Fellowship - Center for Societal Aspiration

Position Title: Program Director, Social Impact Fellowship

Reports To: Chief Programs Officer (CPO)

Classification: Volunteer, Program Leadership

Location: Remote / Virtual

Organization Description:

The Center for Societal Aspiration (CSA) is a startup nonprofit organization developing integrated programs supporting individuals and communities - from trauma recovery to entrepreneurship - alongside bold research in social science and technology that improves societal well-being.

CSA operates innovative, lean programs, including:

• CSA Social Impact Fellowship
• CSA Aspiration Studios
• CSA Human Development & Applied Practice
• CSA Social Enterprise Incubator
• CSA Society & Technology Research Lab

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the vision, structure, and growth of the CSA Social Impact Fellowship program.
• Design and teach the curriculum and weekly learning/experience cycles.
• Recruit, onboard, and supervise fellows across multiple focus areas (e.g., marketing, programs, finance, HR, etc.).
• Coordinate with mentors, speakers, and internal departments to enrich the fellowship experience.
• Ensure fellows are equipped with real-world, equity-driven social impact training.
• Track fellow progress, manage feedback loops, and maintain alumni engagement pathways.
• Build external relationships with universities, social impact leaders, and potential program partners.
• Represent the fellowship publicly and help raise its visibility as a leading development opportunity for aspiring changemakers.

Qualifications:

• Experience in program design, youth development, education, or fellowship/volunteer program management.
• Strong communication, planning, and team leadership skills.
• Passion for cultivating early-career leaders in the social impact space.
• Ability to manage a diverse team in a virtual, fast-paced environment.
• Alignment with CSA’s mission, values, and equity-driven approach to systemic change.

Commitment:

• Estimated commitment: 6-8 hours per week (virtual, flexible).
• Attend weekly program coordination meetings and monthly CSA leadership meetings.

Why Join CSA:

• Lead a transformational experience for the next generation of social impact leaders.
• Shape a program that blends learning, mentorship, and real-world experience.
• Join a collaborative team building an ambitious, equity-focused nonprofit from the ground up.
• Make a tangible difference in young professionals’ lives - all from a flexible, remote leadership role.