Climate Communications and Marketing Fellow
Position Details
Position Information
About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position Climate Communications and Marketing Fellow
Position Number PN1175
FLSA Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week 35
Department VP for External Affairs
Campus Rose Hill
Work Arrangement Onsite
Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy .
Position Summary
Reporting to the Vice President for External Affairs, this fellowship offers a hands-on opportunity to support the development and launch of the first-of-its-kind Bronx Green Jobs Center ( BGJC ). The
Fellow represents the interests of Fordham’s students, faculty, and staff, and cultivates relationships with community stakeholders to organize and begin Marketing and Communications processes for opening the BGJC . If you are considering a career in Community engagement or
Communications/ Marketing, this fellowship will provide you with the opportunity to gain an understanding of community organizing, marketing/communications/strategy development,
and event planning.
Fellows must be members of a defined Priority Population and residents of New York’s 14th Congressional District.
This 15-month grant-funded position is made possible through the Climate Justice Fellowship Plus Program and is contingent upon continued grant funding from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority ( NYSERDA ).
Essential Functions
Assists in the creation and editing of marketing materials such as newsletters, blog posts, press releases, social media content, and presentations.
Helps manage social media accounts by scheduling posts and tracking performance.
Updates and maintains marketing databases, contact lists, and media kits.
Contributes creative ideas for improving communication strategies and audience engagement to communicate the work of the BGJC .
Assists with general operations and daily logistics of the BGJC .
Supports in the development and planning of public-facing events
Researches opportunities for Fordham to partner with community-based organizations, industry, and more.
Assists with general marketing and communications for the BGJC and the local community.
Participates in discussions, decisions, and projects – both individually and as part of a team.
Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.
Additional Functions
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in office administration, customer service, or related field.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with a diverse range of partners and participants.
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with a strong attention to detail and follow-through.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfort with scheduling or project management tools.
Willingness to work flexible hours (occasional evenings/weekends) to support program operations.
Commitment to the mission of climate justice, workforce equity, and community development in the Bronx and Queens.
Eligibility — Climate Justice Fellowship Plus Program
To be considered eligible for the Climate Justice Fellowship Plus Program as a Fellow assigned to this role, an individual must, at the time of program entry:
Eligible applicants include individuals who identify with one or more of the following:
Experience with community-based organizations and/or the Bronx/ NYC context.
Knowledge of green industries, sustainability, or workforce training programs.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
Minimum Starting Salary $30/Hour
Maximum Starting Salary $30/Hour
Qualifications
Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position? No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number A980P
Number of Vacancies 1
Start Date ASAP
Posting Date 11/12/2025
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Position Information
About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position Climate Communications and Marketing Fellow
Position Number PN1175
FLSA Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week 35
Department VP for External Affairs
Campus Rose Hill
Work Arrangement Onsite
Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy .
Position Summary
Reporting to the Vice President for External Affairs, this fellowship offers a hands-on opportunity to support the development and launch of the first-of-its-kind Bronx Green Jobs Center ( BGJC ). The
Fellow represents the interests of Fordham’s students, faculty, and staff, and cultivates relationships with community stakeholders to organize and begin Marketing and Communications processes for opening the BGJC . If you are considering a career in Community engagement or
Communications/ Marketing, this fellowship will provide you with the opportunity to gain an understanding of community organizing, marketing/communications/strategy development,
and event planning.
Fellows must be members of a defined Priority Population and residents of New York’s 14th Congressional District.
This 15-month grant-funded position is made possible through the Climate Justice Fellowship Plus Program and is contingent upon continued grant funding from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority ( NYSERDA ).
Essential Functions
Assists in the creation and editing of marketing materials such as newsletters, blog posts, press releases, social media content, and presentations.
Helps manage social media accounts by scheduling posts and tracking performance.
Updates and maintains marketing databases, contact lists, and media kits.
Contributes creative ideas for improving communication strategies and audience engagement to communicate the work of the BGJC .
Assists with general operations and daily logistics of the BGJC .
Supports in the development and planning of public-facing events
Researches opportunities for Fordham to partner with community-based organizations, industry, and more.
Assists with general marketing and communications for the BGJC and the local community.
Participates in discussions, decisions, and projects – both individually and as part of a team.
Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.
Additional Functions
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in office administration, customer service, or related field.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with a diverse range of partners and participants.
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with a strong attention to detail and follow-through.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfort with scheduling or project management tools.
Willingness to work flexible hours (occasional evenings/weekends) to support program operations.
Commitment to the mission of climate justice, workforce equity, and community development in the Bronx and Queens.
Eligibility — Climate Justice Fellowship Plus Program
To be considered eligible for the Climate Justice Fellowship Plus Program as a Fellow assigned to this role, an individual must, at the time of program entry:
- Be a resident of New York’s 14th Congressional District, which includes parts of the Bronx and Queens.
- Be a member of a Priority Population as defined by the Program (see below).
- Commit to working full-time in the Bronx and/or Queens for the duration of the 15-month Fellowship.
- Be a new hire (an individual with no prior paid or unpaid employment with the host employer, not a relative of existing staff or management, and possibly new to the climate justice or clean energy sector).
- Not be a relative of the owners, principals, hiring managers, or current employees of the employer.
- “Relative” includes relationships by blood, marriage, or legal action such as spouse, parent, child, sibling, in-laws, stepparents/stepchildren, domestic partners, or other close relations as defined by NYSERDA .
- Commit to the program’s goal of advancing climate justice and clean energy priorities for the Bronx and Queens.
- Not be enrolled in full-time coursework; part-time enrollment (6–8 hours/week) may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Eligible applicants include individuals who identify with one or more of the following:
- Displaced homemakers.
- Low-income individuals (income ≤ 60% of State Median or eligible for programs such as HEAP , TANF , or SNAP ).
- Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians.
- Individuals with disabilities (including recipients of SSDI ).
- Older individuals (55+).
- Previously incarcerated individuals.
- Individuals experiencing homelessness.
- Individuals who have aged out of foster care.
- English language learners, individuals with low literacy, or those facing substantial cultural barriers.
- Eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers.
- Individuals within two years of exhausting lifetime TANF eligibility.
- Single parents (including single pregnant persons).
- Long-term unemployed individuals (27+ consecutive weeks).
- 16–24-year-olds who have completed a recognized work preparedness training program (e.g., BOCES , YouthBuild, AmeriCorps).
- Incumbent or unemployed fossil fuel workers.
Experience with community-based organizations and/or the Bronx/ NYC context.
Knowledge of green industries, sustainability, or workforce training programs.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
Minimum Starting Salary $30/Hour
Maximum Starting Salary $30/Hour
Qualifications
Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position? No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number A980P
Number of Vacancies 1
Start Date ASAP
Posting Date 11/12/2025
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.