Miles-Mulcahy Gender Equality Fellow

Summary

For over a century, Save the Children has placed the rights of children at the forefront of our agenda. Our commitment to gender equality and social justice is deeply rooted in the legacy of Eglantyne Jebb: a suffragist, human rights activist, and Save the Children’s founder.

Our vision is that the world we pass on to the next generation is one in which gender inequality, racism, ableism, homophobia, xenophobia, and other forms of oppression don’t limit a child’s life path and choices; a world where gender-based violence is not tolerated; and a world where all children are valued, loved, and have access to equal opportunities in life.

What You’ll be Doing (Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Impact)

The Miles-Mulcahy Fellow will join the Save the Children, U.S. Gender Equality & Social Justice (GESJ) team and will work alongside the GESJ Advisor. The Fellow will develop self-paced learning modules on GESJ topics to complement the Gender Equality Certificate Program (GECP). The GECP is a one-year program for Save the Children staff to develop skills and knowledge to advance gender equality through everything Save the Children does.  The development of complementary learning modules will include:

• Reviewing existing GECP learning materials, including videos/recordings, readings, homework assignments, and reflection activities;
• Researching and collecting additional learning materials on GESJ topics such as sexual and reproductive health and rights, LGBTQI+ justice, racial justice, disability justice, positive masculinities, etc.;
• Curating self-paced learning modules on priority topics identified by the team in collaboration with the Fellow; and
• Supporting the GESJ Advisor and GECP facilitators in updating program materials with the latest thinking and research on program topics.
• Further, the Fellow will support GESJ team to advance their 2025-2027 gender equality strategy

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled or have graduated from a master’s degree program in international development, gender studies, social science, communication or related field.
• Strong interest in and understanding of gender equality, social justice and child rights issues.
• Excellent research, writing and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and online research tools.
• Prior experience teaching and/or developing learning materials on topics relating to gender equality and social justice.
• Eligible to work in the U.S.

What’s In It for You

• Structured learning and development program
• Meaningful work under the direct supervision of an experienced Save the Children staff member
• Highly collaborative and innovative teams
• Networking program with managers across the organization
• Flexible schedule
• A family-friendly work environment
• The knowledge that the work you are supporting is changing the lives of children all around the world

Classification:             Paid Fellow

Part-time:                    Up to 24 hours per week

Program Dates:          January 27, 2025 – April 18, 2025

Pay rate:                      $17/hour

About Save the Children

Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share.

Our work for children and their families requires that we commit—at every opportunity—to work together to identify and dismantle persistent systemic and structural racism, inequality, and any other forms of discrimination in this country and beyond.  As an anti-racist organization, Save the Children will not tolerate discrimination in any form—in our employment practices, amongst our staff, in our leadership or toward the people we serve. We stand in solidarity with all people to fight for equal rights, justice, inclusion, and belonging.

Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse.

Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all.