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Social Impact Fellow, Executive Track

Center for Societal Aspiration
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CSA Social Impact Fellowship, Executive Track — Center for Societal Aspiration

Position Title: Social Impact Fellow, Executive Track
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Classification: Internship (Unpaid, Fellowship)
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

 

Position Summary:

The CSA Social Impact Fellowship is a competitive, high-impact internship experience for students and early-career professionals seeking to build real-world skills in social impact, leadership, and nonprofit strategy.

Fellows in the Executive Track work directly with CSA’s CEO and leadership team on special projects, organizational strategy, and cross-department coordination. Interns rotate through a unique rhythm of 1 week of learning followed by 1 week of experience, continuing this cycle throughout the program. This model allows Fellows to build skills and immediately apply them in a real-world, mission-driven context.

This is a hands-on, virtual internship designed for ambitious, thoughtful individuals passionate about innovation in the social sector.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with strategic planning, research, and organization-wide initiatives
  • Support CEO communications, presentations, and cross-team memos
  • Contribute to impact reporting, board briefings, and grant narratives
  • Coordinate projects across departments (Programs, HR, Marketing, etc.)
  • Participate in high-level conversations around growth, funding, and partnerships
  • Complete assigned learning modules and reflection tasks as part of the fellowship cycle

 

Qualifications:

  • Strong interest in nonprofit leadership, social entrepreneurship, or executive strategy
  • Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills
  • Comfortable with independent work, research, and taking initiative
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and think critically
  • Deep alignment with CSA’s mission and values

 

Commitment:

  • Estimated commitment: 6–8 hours per week (virtual, flexible)
  • 1-week learning / 1-week experience cycle throughout the term
  • Participation in weekly virtual check-ins and project updates

 

Why Join CSA:

  • Gain direct exposure to executive leadership in a mission-driven nonprofit
  • Work on strategy, operations, and innovation at the organizational level
  • Receive mentorship, training, and career development support
  • Build a standout portfolio of work that demonstrates leadership potential
  • Join a growing network of changemakers, alumni, and social innovators