about the job
The School for Moral Ambition (SMA) attracts and mobilizes exceptional talent to address the world’s most pressing challenges. We need our brightest minds to make pandemics history, end factory farming, fight the tobacco industry, safeguard our democracies — and these are just a few examples. Please read our founding principles for a better insight into our mission and guiding values.
about the role
Our Tax Fairness Fellowship identifies individuals with transferable skills from sectors such as finance, law, consulting, marketing & communication and public relations, and equips them to excel in high-impact roles in the fight for tax fairness.
Over the course of the fellowship, 12 fellows will advance innovative policies, build coalitions, and champion solutions. Building on our inaugural fellowships in the European Union, the Tax Fairness Fellowship leverages the ambition and expertise of committed individuals to tackle one of the most urgent issues of our time: growing inequality and a flawed tax system that allows billionaires to pay a lower effective tax rate than middle class and working-class citizens.
As the Program Manager for the Tax Fairness Fellowship, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving the 6 months full-time exclusive fellowship program. During the program, fellows are trained and placed within influential organisations in order to maximise their impact potential. Your role will involve end-to-end management of the fellowship program, from conceptualization to execution, ensuring it aligns with SMA's vision and goals.
Key responsibilities
- Program Development and Management: Design and plan the Tax Fairness Fellowship program. This includes setting program objectives, developing curriculum, and establishing success metrics.
- Fellow Recruitment and Selection: Oversee the recruitment process for fellows, ensuring a diverse and exceptionally talented pool of applicants. This involves marketing the program, screening applications, conducting interviews, and selecting candidates.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with internal teams, external (placement) partners, and mentors to create a supportive and enriching environment for fellows. This includes coordinating with experts for guest lectures, workshops, and mentorship sessions.
- Event and Workshop Coordination: Organize and facilitate events and workshops that are integral to the fellowship experience. This includes logistics planning, content creation, and ensuring participant engagement.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Regularly assess the effectiveness of the fellowship programs through feedback collection and performance metrics. Implement improvements based on these evaluations.
- Community Building: Foster a strong sense of community among fellows, alumni, and the broader SMA network. This includes organizing networking events, maintaining communication channels, and encouraging collaboration.
- Resource Development: Create and curate resources, such as career planning templates and guidance materials, to support fellows in their journey.
What We’re looking for
- Commitment to moral ambition and tax fairness.
- Proven (>5 year) strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Experience in program development, educational initiatives, or fellowship management is highly desirable.
- Experience in the world of policy change and advocacy is highly desirable
- Understanding of (wealth) taxation policy and economics is desirable
- Creative strategic abilities and a proactive approach to challenges.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive organization. We welcome applicants of all races, religions, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, national origins, disabilities, and other diverse backgrounds. Even if you do not meet all of the requirements above, we still encourage you to apply. At The School for Moral Ambition, we value talent and a can-do attitude above traditional credentials.
What we offer
- Net monthly salary of 8k-10k USD for US-based citizens, commensurate with experience, and adapted for local purchasing power
- 24/7 accessible offices in SoHo, New York and the Zuidas, Amsterdam
- A team that genuinely cares about each other and is exceptionally passionate about improving the world.
Application process
- Application form: Please fill out the form by March 21, 2025.
- 1st Round Interview : Shortlisted candidates are invited to a 30-minute interview with our US Director.
- Case Study, compensated: Further shortlisted candidates will be invited to respond to a case study prompt necessitating roughly 2 hours of work ($100 hourly).
- 2nd Round Interview, compensated: A 45 minute interview with our Global Executive Director / Head of Fellowships & US Board Chairman to defend the case study.
- Final details sorted out: Formulating an offer, adjusting based on needs, planning for start date on April 10th, 2025 or sooner.