Do you have event planning experience, a passion for social issues?

Are you organized, have graphic design and project management skills, detail-oriented, available to travel, and love an opportunity to meet Filipina women from all over the world? Do you write well, are interested in being editor of the e-Pahayagan newsletter, have social media and communications/marketing background, and want to be around awesome Filipina women?

The program is designed to provide entry-level professionals, recent graduates, returning to the workplace career women, and motivated individuals seeking to enhance their work experience and portfolios through involvement with the Filipina Women's Network (FWN). This is an opportunity for increased learning of the programs and initiatives to advocate the activities, careers, and status of Filipina women all over the world. The fellow will provide vital administrative support to FWN and its mission of becoming the top resource for leadership, professional and personal development for Filipina women worldwide.

Filipina Women's Network is recruiting fellows for the cycle year 2022-2024 (rolling cycle). Fellowships begin in 2022 with the Fellow's selection to demonstrate desired skill sets in the administrative support FWN’s programs especially the annual Filipina Leadership Global Summit in the fall.

Opportunities may include travel to FWN summit venues for the planning and execution of FWN’s Annual Filipina Leadership Global Summit. Previous summits have been held in Manila (2014), Cebu (2016), Toronto (2017), London (2018), Paris (2019), San Francisco (2021). Lisbon, Bangkok, Dubai, Mexico, Rome, and South Korea are potential venues for 2023 and beyond.

The fellow will provide vital managerial and administrative support to FWN and its organizational mission of becoming the top resource for leadership, professional and personal development for Filipina women worldwide.

Supporters of the FWN Fellowship Fund

Kristina Alvero
Leah Laxamana
Sonia Delen
Thelma Boac

Tenure:

A commitment of at least 12 months minimum required. High preference for applicants who reside in the San Francisco Bay Area. Remote applicants are strongly considered.

Time Commitment:

This is a full-time commitment and is ideal for someone who is able to devote 30-40 hours a week. Some evening and weekend hours are required at various times throughout the year in particular staffing the FWN events.

The Fellowship requires a minimum commitment of 12 months and may be renewed for another cycle. A six-month commitment may be considered.

Work schedule may be flexible, may work remotely if the fellow has broadband internet service and will be determined upon hiring.

Summary of Position:

This is a full-time position and is ideal for someone who has an interest in nonprofit work, has the ability to take initiative and complete project assignments independently and on time, is able to work remotely when necessary, ability to define problems, research, and collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions, ability to write simple announcements and/or press releases, business letters, meeting minutes and other correspondence, and the ability to maintain a high degree of privacy and confidentiality.

Excellent Mac OS computer and technology experience required including basic Microsoft business applications (PPT, Word, Excel). The user experience of social media, project management-related apps and online meeting applications, and non-profit fundraising software are important and desired.

The FWN Fellow will lead/assist with program management, event planning, logistics, and administration over the course of the year. The FWN Fellow will gain an increased understanding of the programs and initiatives underway to advance the activities, careers, and status of Filipina women around the globe. In addition, the fellow will provide vital administrative support to FWN and our mission of becoming the top resource for learning, professional/personal development, and leadership for Filipina women worldwide.

Benefits:

The FWN Fellow will have the opportunity to network and participate in special FWN programs and events, as well as attend a variety of events and career training sponsored by FWN partner organizations relating to women and Filipino culture issues.

In addition, FWN may provide the fellow with a quarterly stipend after a three-month probation period. A Mac laptop may be provided for use exclusively for FWN activities to facilitate the Fellow's effectiveness and compliance with confidentiality guidelines.

Duties may include:

• Managing the FWN office in San Francisco, if applicable.

• Executing support for FWN’s key programs and initiatives.

• Interact with high-level executives with partner organizations, allies, and FWN Members.

• Travel to areas with CEO and other board members where FWN members are represented

• Prepare materials for member meetings, Filipina Women Leadership DISRUPT Series book readings, FWN MeetUps, annual Filipina Leadership Global Summit, Most Influential Filipina Women in the World Awards, FEMtorMatch, Pistahan Festival & Parade, V-Day FWN Anti-Violence Campaign, Filipina Women Who Could Be President Fellowship, FWN board and committee meetings and other special events. Currently, most of the meetings are online.

• Serve as FWN's first-point contact and representative at events by handling registration and greeting guests

• Take board meeting minutes and other committee meetings.

• Research and identify potential partnership and sponsorship opportunities for FWN.

• Update FWN website and social media handles, member directory, online documents, general organization

• Design and produce FWN’s online newsletter ePahayagan, FWN Magazine, and V-Diaries: Anti-Violence Resource Guide as well as marketing materials

• Maintain FWN member retention and expand FWN members prospect list

• Participate in the organizing and planning of initiatives and events for FWN

• Provide assistance with marketing and communications of FWN projects

• Provide other logistical, research, or outreach support, as needed.

• Additional duties as needed.

Stipend:

The FWN provides the fellow with a stipend paid out on a quarterly basis after submission of a summary of work and a three-month probation period. Fellows do not qualify for any benefits, nor will the FWN deduct any taxes from the Fellow’s stipend/grant. It is the Fellow’s responsibility to determine their tax obligations and file tax reports as required.

Eligibility:

Applicants for the fellowship must be eligible to work in the United States except for remote fellowships. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in Filipina culture and women’s issues. Previous strong experience with the following skill sets: project management, graphic design, event planning, communications, marketing, research, statistics, fundraising, and/or logistics are considered assets. Experience with social media, public relations, writing, website, database, and newsletter programs is a plus.

Excellent Mac OS computer and technology experience required including basic Microsoft business applications (PPT, Word, Excel). User experience of social media and online technology apps including meeting applications and non-profit fundraising software very important.

How to apply:

Please review the FWN’s website to have a clear understanding of the organization’s goals, programs, and activities. Go to www.filipinawomensnetwork.org/about-fwn/.

Send via email a cover letter, a 2-page resume, and 2 writing samples indicating your interest in the fellowship and your availability in 2022-2024. E-mail to the attention of Marily Mondejar, FWN CEO, subject line “I want to be an FWN Fellow” at filipina@ffwn.org.

On your cover letter, please answer the following:

1. Why are you the best fit for this position?

2. How does the FWN Vision, Mission, Strategic Directions, and Priorities complement your career or personal goals?

3. How do your skill sets and experience qualify you for this position?

4. How does the Fellow Opportunity complement your career goals?

5. Availability in 2022-20224for potential travel

6. Ability to work remotely

This opportunity will close when a Fellow is selected before the deadline or will continue to post until qualified Fellows are accepted.

About the Filipina Women’s Network

The Foundation for Filipina Women’s Network (FWN) is the organization for career women of Philippine ancestry. Our passion is to help Filipina women achieve previously unimaginable levels of performance in the public and private sectors. We accomplish this through FFWN’s five strategic directions and by nurturing the growth and influence of our members’ businesses and careers, breaking barriers that make it difficult or impossible to succeed.

With members in 34 countries, FWN provides INFLUENCE. KNOWLEDGE. ACCESS.

FWN convenes programs and activities that enhance public perceptions of Filipina women's capacities to lead and to build the Filipina community's pipeline of qualified leaders, to increase the odds that many Filipina women will rise to the president position in the private and public sectors worldwide. 

FWN’s mission: A Filipina woman leader in every sector of the economy.

OUR PRIORITY ISSUES:

• Influence Filipina popular culture

• Eliminate all forms of violence and discrimination against Filipina women and girls

• Help appoint and elect Filipina women to positions of leadership

• Economic independence in housing, wages, and pay equity for equal work

• Access to public services in education, immigration, health care, child care, senior services, housing, and transportation

• Reproductive freedom

OUR STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS: