Founded in 2006, Atlas Corps is a network of nonprofit leaders and organizations functioning in different regions of the world. This network works to support innovation, collaboration, and solutions for various issues and challenges being faced by the global society in 21st century. Atlas Corps aims to develop leaders and strengthening organizations through an overseas fellowship of skilled nonprofit professionals.
Atlas Corps is currently inviting proposals from organizations in the US to Host Nonprofit Leaders from Overseas. Atlas Corps seeks organizations located in the United States to host nonprofit leaders from overseas in a 12 to 18 month professional fellowship. All Fellows have 2 to 10 years of experience, bachelors or graduate degrees, and are fluent in English. Host Organizations provide a cost share that supports 70% of the overall Fellowship expenses. Atlas Corps handles all logistics including travel, J-1 visa, health care, living stipend, and orientation.
Potential Satellite Host Organizations: Organizations located in USA (not including in New York or Washington, DC).
Atlas Corps Satellite Host Organizations (SHO) are dynamic entities that serve domestic and/or international populations and focus on issues from hunger relief to education to the environment. Since welcoming the first Atlas Corps Class in 2006, more than 50 organizations have hosted Atlas Corps Fellows. The SHO will work directly with Atlas Corps staff located at headquarters to prepare and implement the Fellowship. Primary responsibilities of the SHO include, though not limited to:
- Interview vetted candidates and select top choice by established deadlines.
- Contribute a cost share to Atlas Corps each quarter during fellowship, beginning 30-45 days prior to Fellow start date. Host Org is not responsible for taxes, health insurance, visa, or additional compensation.
- Provide a workstation (desk, phone, computer); office orientation; meaningful work opportunities; and a work plan for the Fellow.
- Assist with housing arrangements for Fellow (Fellow pays own housing) that is economically feasible on Fellow’s living stipend; safe; convenient to office and/or public transportation; and fully/partially furnished.
- Recruit a “local ambassador” for each Fellow who is a local individual (not an employee of the organization) committed to be a connection to the local community.
Potential Hub Host Organizations: Organizations located in New York or Washington, DC – Atlas Corps “staffed” cities.
Atlas Corps Hub Host Organizations (HHO) are dynamic entities that serve domestic and international populations and focus on issues from hunger relief to education to the environment. These organizations focus on a variety of initiatives and have utilized Fellows as an innovative and cost-effective means to build their capacity, diversify the perspective of their staff, and to extend the international outreach of their work. The HHO will work directly with Atlas Corps staff located at headquarters to prepare and implement the Fellowship. Primary responsibilities of the HHO include, though not limited to:
- Interview vetted candidates and select top choice by established deadlines.
- Contribute a cost share to Atlas Corps each quarter during fellowship, beginning 30-45 days prior to Fellow start date.
- Provide a workstation (desk, phone, computer); office orientation; meaningful work opportunities; and a work plan.
Last date for submitting the proposals is October 15, 2011.
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