Summer '25 Fellowship
Values Spring Fellowship Opportunity
Summer 2025 (June 2nd-August 29th)
Applications are open Wednesday, April 9th and
close Monday, April 28th, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST
About Values Partnerships
Values Partnerships (VPI) is the country’s largest Black-owned social impact agency. We develop creative engagement campaigns for diverse sectors and audiences, provide strategic advice on complex issues, and market and produce films and television programs with meaning and value.
We help a range of companies, organizations, and brands tackle tough challenges related to race and culture; form trust-based partnerships with community leaders; and launch campaigns that create meaningful impact.
Why Join Values Partnerships?
As a Values Fellow, you will serve as vital support to a dynamic team of strategists working across corporate, nonprofit, entertainment, faith-based, and advocacy clients. Fellows gain hands-on experience contributing to real-time projects, from ideation to execution.
You’ll be trusted with a blend of substantive and administrative responsibilities, including:
Drafting and editing client deliverables
Supporting outreach and client engagement
Assisting in the planning and execution of events and campaigns
Attending team and client meetings to gain exposure to high-level strategic work\
Focus Area
We are looking for Fellows who can contribute to our diverse client and partner portfolio in the following key areas of interest and expertise:
General Business Consulting: Work on strategies that help clients solve problems, seize opportunities, and build toward impact. Bring your creativity and analytical skills to the table as you shape ideas that move communities forward.
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. If you care about the intersection of faith, justice, and innovation, this area may be 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.
Qualifications
Current undergraduate or graduate student or recent graduate returning to school full-time
Available for the full duration of the fellowship: June 2nd–August 29th, 2025
Interest or experience in: business consulting, events, marketing, social media, creative strategy, advocacy, or community-based work
Based in the United States (Eastern Time Zone preferred)
Additional Details
4 days/week, 5 hours/day at $20/hour
Fellows must have access to:
A computer
Reliable internet
A mobile phone or landline
To Apply
Submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample via the application link provided HERE. References may be requested after the initial interview.
Finalists will participate in a video interview with members of the Values Partnerships team. Applicants can expect to hear back within a week of applying.
Applications Open: Monday, April 7th, 2025
Deadline to Apply: Monday, April 28th, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET
Program Dates: Monday, June 2nd, 2025 – Friday, August 29th, 2025
For questions, please contact Kelsei Wharton at kelsei@valuespartnerships.com and Alex Blanc at alex@valuespartnerships.
Application Deadline: April 28th, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST.