Fall 2026 Fellowship
Why Join Values Partnerships?
The Values Partnerships Fall 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.
Focus Areas
We’re looking for Fellows with passion and curiosity in one or more of these areas:
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.
Marketing & Cultural Strategy: Help brands and organizations connect authentically with the New Majority through culturally informed marketing campaigns, audience engagement strategies, and creative partnerships.
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.
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.
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.
While many of our Fellows have traditionally been undergraduate or graduate students, we have expanded 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 (September 9 – December 18, 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)
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
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:
What is one cultural trend or shift that you believe brand marketers and communicators are overlooking right now? How should brands or organizations respond to it?
Responses should demonstrate your ability to analyze culture, marketing, and audience engagement.
Applications will be reviewed in early August, with interviews beginning in mid August.
Final decisions will be communicated by September 1, 2026 unless otherwise communicated.
Key Dates
Applications Open: July 21, 2026
Application Deadline: August 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET
Interview Period: Mid August
Decision Notifications: Early September
Program Dates: September 9th – December 18, 2026
Questions
For questions, please contact: Chadwick Smith at chadwick@valuespartnerships.com and Alex Blanc at alex@valuespartnerships. Learn more about our work at www.wearevalues.com.
