Social Impact Fellow, Programs Track

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

Position Title: Social Impact Fellow, Programs Track
Reports To: Director of Programs
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 Programs Track will contribute to the design, delivery, and evaluation of CSA’s mission-aligned programs serving vulnerable populations. 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 individuals who want to work at the intersection of community empowerment, innovation, and impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day operations of CSA’s core programs across departments
• Conduct research to inform program design and community relevance
• Help draft materials such as participant guides, intake forms, and learning tools
• Contribute to data collection, program evaluation, and impact tracking
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless delivery of services
• Complete assigned learning modules and reflection tasks as part of the fellowship cycle

Qualifications:

• Interest in program development, community engagement, or nonprofit delivery
• Strong research, writing, and organizational skills
• Comfortable using digital collaboration tools in a remote environment
• Thoughtful, creative, and systems-minded
• Deep alignment with CSA’s mission to serve vulnerable communities

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:

• Build hands-on experience in nonprofit program design and implementation
• Learn how to deliver measurable impact in community-centered initiatives
• Receive mentorship, training, and career development support
• Contribute meaningfully to work that directly supports underserved populations
• Join a growing network of changemakers, alumni, and social innovators