Now Hiring: Herrick Communications Fellow
Position Announcement
The Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation is seeking a creative, curious, and collaborative communicator to join our team as a Herrick Communications Fellow. This is a two-year fellowship with the potential to transition into a permanent position. You'll join a small, mission-driven team that serves as a steady partner and resource for the nonprofits, donors, and community members working to make a lasting impact in Emmet County. This is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about community storytelling and interested in launching or growing a career in philanthropy, nonprofits, and mission-driven work. You’ll gain meaningful hands-on experience while helping to share the voices and impact of the people and partners we serve.
The Herrick Communications Fellow will work closely with the Director of Communications and Donor Engagement to create and share compelling stories that highlight the Foundation's mission and the impact of our donors and nonprofit partners across multiple platforms, as well as assist with community and donor engagement events.
See link to complete job description below.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary: Regular, Full-time, Salaried, Exempt. $40,000 to $55,000, commensurate with experience.
Benefits include: Generous PTO and paid holidays, long-term/short-term disability insurance, health insurance and cafeteria plan, and a generous retirement plan.
How to Apply
To apply, email cover letter, resume, and application to [email protected]. Priority will be given to applications received by October 3, 2025. No phone calls please.
Resources
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Full Job Description
About the Fellowship
The Rural Philanthropy Fellows Cohort is comprised of 15 fellows: 12 Ralph C. Wilson, Jrs. Rural Philanthropy Fellows and 3 Herrick Foundation Philanthropy Fellows. Each two-year Fellowship offers a professional a unique opportunity to make meaningful contributions to either Michigan or New York philanthropy and the larger philanthropic community. Fellowship candidates could be an emerging or established leader who is passionate about entering the field of philanthropy and having an impact. Through grant support made by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation and the Herrick Foundation, the Fellows will support and be employed by the community foundations to support their rural-focused efforts.
How the Fellow Benefits as a Member of the Cohort
Beyond direct job experience, the Fellow will also benefit from being part of a larger cohort of Rural Philanthropy Fellows. The cohort will receive ongoing support from a group of philanthropic practice experts via the New York Funder Alliance (NYFA) for:
- Development of skills and knowledge, supported by the Fellowship Cohort learning opportunities and an individualized professional development budget.
- Tailored 1:1 networking support to explore potential career paths post-fellowship across the philanthropic sector and adjacent fields.
The Fellow will also benefit from attendance at local and national stakeholder meetings and conferences.
About the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation
The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation is a grantmaking organization dedicated primarily to sustained investment in the quality of life of the people of Southeast Michigan and Western New York. The two areas reflect the devotion of Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. to his hometown of Detroit and greater Buffalo, home of his beloved Buffalo Bills NFL team. Prior to his passing in 2014, Mr. Wilson provided that a significant share of his estate be used to continue a life-long generosity of spirit by funding the Foundation that bears his name. Based in Detroit, the Foundation began with a grantmaking capacity of $1.2 billion over a 20-year period, which expires January 8, 2035. This structure is consistent with Mr. Wilson’s desire for the Foundation’s impact to be immediate, substantial, measurable, and overseen by those who knew him best.
For more information about the foundation visit www.rcwjrf.org.
About the Herrick Foundation
Founded in 1949, the Herrick Foundation seeks to empower and support organizations that strengthen communities and help people flourish. Our work is focused on underserved and overlooked communities in Southeast Michigan and communities where engaged family and Board members live. The Herrick Foundation is an invitation-only grantmaker, funding anonymously in Housing, Lifelong Learning and Community Wellbeing.
For more information about the Herrick Foundation visit www.herrickfdn.org.