Values Partnerships Summer Fellowship

Summer 2026 (June 3 – September 4, 2026)

Applications open Tuesday, March 10, 2026 and close Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. Apply HERE.

About Values Partnerships

Built For The New Majority

Values Partnerships (VPI) helps the most successful brands and organizations in the country understand, empower, and activate culture’s new majority: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and multicultural communities.

Celebrating more than 10 years in business, Values is one of the country’s leading marketing, social impact, communications and insights agencies. We develop cultural marketing campaigns, strategic partnerships, and creative engagement strategies that help organizations connect authentically with diverse audiences.

Our work sits at the intersection of culture, creativity, and impact. We partner with companies, nonprofits, entertainment studios, and institutions to:

• Build trust with communities

• Launch meaningful campaigns

• Develop culturally informed marketing strategies

• Produce events, partnerships, and storytelling that drive engagement and impact

The Summer Fellowship

Why Join Values Partnerships?
The Values Partnerships Summer Fellowship is a selective opportunity for emerging leaders interested in working at the intersection of culture, marketing, and social impact.

Fellows work closely with our team of strategists and creatives supporting real projects across corporate, nonprofit, entertainment, and advocacy clients, gaining exposure to how major cultural campaigns, partnerships, and community initiatives are developed.

Responsibilities may include:

• Drafting and editing client deliverables

• Supporting outreach and client engagement

• Assisting in the planning and execution of events and marketing campaigns

• Conducting research on cultural trends, community partners, and strategic opportunities

• Supporting social media, digital storytelling, and content development

• Attending team and client meetings to gain exposure to high-level strategic work

Focus Areas

We’re looking for Fellows with passion and curiosity in one or more of these areas:

1. Social Impact Consulting: Support campaigns and partnerships designed to create meaningful change in communities. Fellows may assist with community engagement, advocacy partnerships, and initiatives focused on issues such as equity, economic opportunity, and cultural representation.

2. Marketing & Cultural Strategy: Help brands and organizations connect authentically with the New Majority through culturally informed marketing campaigns, audience engagement strategies, and creative partnerships.

3. Events and Experiential: Support events that drive cultural resonance and social impact—from community gatherings to brand activations. Fellows will get exposure to all parts of the event planning process.

4. Faith-Based Communities: Engage with faith leaders and communities through strategic campaigns that build trust and spark change. Fellows interested in the intersection of faith, culture, and social impact may find this a strong fit.

5. Creative and Digital Strategy: Contribute to social-first storytelling that brings values-driven narratives to life. Fellows may help with writing, visual content development, and social media planning and execution.

What Fellows Gain

The Values Partnerships Fellowship is designed to give emerging leaders hands-on experience working at the intersection of culture, marketing, and social impact.

Fellows gain:

• Real Campaign Experience: Contribute to real projects supporting major brands, organizations, and cultural initiatives.

• Exposure to Cultural Marketing and Social Impact Strategy: Learn how organizations engage diverse audiences through marketing, partnerships, and community engagement.

• Professional Development: Strengthen skills in strategic thinking, research, writing, communications, and project management.

• Mentorship and Collaboration: Work alongside strategists and creative professionals with experience across marketing, media, advocacy, and entertainment.

• Insight Into Purpose-Driven Work: Gain an understanding of how brands, institutions, and creators partner with communities to drive cultural and social impact.

Qualifications

While many of our Fellows have traditionally been undergraduate or graduate students, we are expanding the fellowship to include individuals interested in Values Partnerships’ work regardless of school affiliation.

We welcome applicants who are curious about working at the intersection of culture, marketing, and social impact, including:

• Undergraduate or graduate students

• Recent graduates

• Career pivoters interested in transitioning into cultural strategy, marketing, or social impact work

• Emerging professionals seeking hands-on experience in community engagement, creative campaigns, and cultural marketing

Applicants should also:

• Be available for the full fellowship period (June 3 – September 4, 2026)

• Have interest or experience in marketing, social impact, strategy, communications, events, advocacy, or digital storytelling

• Be based in the United States (Eastern Time Zone preferred)

Fellowship Details

• 4 days/week, 5 hours/day during traditional working hours (EST)

• $20/hour

Fellows must have access to:

• A computer

• Reliable internet

• A mobile phone or landline

Application Process

To Apply
Applicants should submit the following materials via the application link provided HERE. 

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Writing Sample

Writing Sample Prompt

Please respond to the following prompt in 300 words or less:

Describe a recent cultural moment, campaign, or piece of media that successfully connected with Gen Z, multicultural audiences, or “the New Majority.” What made it effective, and what can other brands or organizations learn from it?

Responses should demonstrate your ability to analyze culture, marketing, and audience engagement.

Applications will be reviewed throughout April, with interviews beginning in late April and continuing into early May.

Final decisions will be communicated by May 12, 2026 unless otherwise communicated.

Key Dates

Applications Open: March 10, 2026

Application Deadline: April 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET

Interview Period: Late April – Early May 2026

Decision Notifications: May 12, 2026

Program Dates: June 3 – September 4, 2026

Questions

For questions, please contact: Kelsei Wharton at kelsei@valuespartnerships.com and Alex Blanc at alex@valuespartnerships. Learn more about our work at www.wearevalues.com.