This week’s listing has the following categories:

• Small Business Loan Program [NEW]
• Fellowship Opportunity [NEW]
• Internship Opportunity [NEW]
• Job Opportunities [NEW]
• Resume Bank
• Federal Employees Lawsuit Announcement
• Scholarships, Internships and Fellowships
• Writing Workshop
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Grant Opportunity
• Research Funding Opportunity
• Important Deadlines

SMALL BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAM
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• The Small Business Administration (SBA) just launched a new loan product called America ’s Recovery Capital (ARC) Loan Program.
  • This program is designed to give temporary financial relief to viable small businesses suffering immediate financial hardship.
  • To view the procedures guide, go to www.sba.gov.

FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
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• The Op-Ed Project is having a Public Voices Fellowship on Reproductive Justice.
  • This year-long Fellowship will convene a cohort of twenty leaders and change-makers working for reproductive justice, with a focus on leaders with backgrounds that have been historically underrepresented in the mainstream media. The Fellowship cohort will receive extraordinary support, leadership skills, and knowledge to ensure their ideas shape not only their fields but also national discourse.
  • The cohort will meet for four convenings during the year, to experience The OpEd Project’s internationally recognized curriculum, as well as one seminar on reproductive justice hosted by the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice. Fellows will be assigned to work with dedicated journalist coaches throughout the year. In addition, fellows will have opportunities to join monthly virtual events with public thinkers and will receive weekly customized email support. Upon completion of the Fellowship, they will have access to a powerful network of peers, as well as to The OpEd Project’s national network of high-level journalist mentors.
  • Anyone can apply and the deadline is March 20, 2025.
  • Learn more here: https://www.theopedproject.org/pvf-reproductive-justice  

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
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• The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) has two internship opportunities available, Legal and Regulatory Intern and Global Regulatory Database Intern.
  • To apply please click the link below.
    • https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3080643/Personal-Care-Products-Council/Intern-Legal-Regulatory-Affairs-Office-of-the-General-Counsel
    • https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3059286/Personal-Care-Products-Council/Global-Regulatory-Database-Internship

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
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• The Research Institute on Social Equity (RISE) at the Center for Public Policy (CPP) in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs is searching for a Senior Research Associate with a strong background and interest in public policy and equity to work closely with the Director, Senior Research Associates, research team and clients.
  • The Senior Research Associate will support and advance equity-focused research projects working closely with the Director. This role involves conceptualizing studies, establishing research goals, designing and executing studies, managing data processing and analysis, and implementing research methodologies to address public policy equity issues.
  • The Senior Research Associate will be responsible for upholding rigorous research standings, conducting literature reviews, contributing to grant proposal development, and drafting research papers and presentations for conferences.
  • This position requires strong research skills, with duties carried out in alignment with strategic goals of the institute.
  • Learn more here: https://vcu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/3/home/requisition/6768?c=vcu

• Initiate Justice is seeking two dynamic and passionate changemakers to join their team— Policy Associate and Policy Director.
  • Policy Associate
    • The Policy Associate will support our efforts to research, develop, advocate for, and implement statewide legislation, reporting to the Policy Director.
    • Must have experience tracking and analyzing legislation, lobbying the CA state legislature, and conducting research around California’s criminal-legal landscape. 
    • This is a full-time, hourly position with a preference for candidates in Sacramento or Los Angeles
    • Salary range: $35 – $38 per hour (DOE)
    • Apply here: TinyURL.com/IJPolicyAssociate
  • Policy Director
    • The Policy Director will lead our statewide policy work, serving as the primary strategist and subject matter expert for advocacy campaigns and ensuring efforts are directly informed by people most impacted by incarceration. 
    • Must have strong working knowledge of California’s legislative process; a deep understanding of the ways in which law and policy shape our society; and substantial experience developing legislation, leading campaigns and managing teams. 
    • This is a full-time, exempt position with a preference for candidates in Sacramento or Los Angeles. 
    • Salary range: $95,000 – $105,000 annually (DOE)
    • Apply here: TinyUrl.com/IJPolicyDirector

• Melville Charitable Trust is hiring a Senior Director of Programs.
  • The Senior Director of Programs at the Melville Charitable Trust will play a critical leadership role in advancing the Trust’s efforts to end homelessness and promote housing justice. Reporting to the Executive Vice President, the Senior Director will shape and guide key initiatives, manage a growing portfolio of housing justice grants, and lead the evaluation of the Trust’s investments while fostering strategic partnerships across the field. In this role, they will develop innovative models to strengthen housing stability and address systemic racial inequities.
  • They will identify emerging opportunities, drive collaboration, and implement strategies to increase the protection, preservation, and production of affordable housing for those most disproportionately impacted by homelessness and housing instability. Their strategic work will focus on tackling the root causes of homelessness to enhance the Trust’s reach and effectiveness in creating lasting, equitable change.
  • The ideal candidate will be a thought leader with deep expertise in housing justice, a strong network in the housing field, and a commitment to ensuring historically marginalized communities have access to safe, stable, and affordable housing.
  • This role is remote.
  • Competitive salary in the range of $180,000 to $200,000, commensurate with experience.
    • Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and generous paid time off.
    • Professional development opportunities.
  • The search for the Senior Director of Programs is being conducted by A-Team Consultants, a recruitment firm specializing in nonprofit leadership placements, which will oversee the process to identify candidates whose experience aligns with the Melville Charitable Trust’s mission and strategic goals.
    • To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter to jobs@ateamdc.com with “Senior Director of Programs (MSPD3)” in the subject line. 
  • See full job description here: Senior Director of Programs, Melville Charitable Trust
• Vote.org is hiring a Director of Fundraising.
  • We seek a dedicated Director of Fundraising to drive our efforts in securing financial support for voter participation initiatives. This role is crucial in ensuring the promotion of free and fair elections. Vote.org partners nationally to execute on-the-ground efforts, including voter education, registration, and mobilization.
  • This is a remote position with travel up to 50%. The ideal candidate is passionate about democracy, has a strong background in non-profit fundraising, and excels at building donor relationships. They should be results-driven, strategic, and committed to expanding voter participation.
  • This role reports to the Chief Executive Officer
  • Learn more here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4170149256/

• National Education Association (NEA) is looking for a Senior Director for the Center for Communications.
  • The Senior Director of Communications at the NEA leads high-impact integrated communications strategies to support NEA’s mission and strategic priorities, with an emphasis on member engagement, organizational growth, and brand elevation.
  • This position oversees a team of 50+ communications professionals across digital engagement, media relations, editorial content, creative services, and business operations, ensuring that all communications initiatives align with NEA’s objectives.
  • A successful candidate will need to build collaborative relationships across the NEA enterprise. The Senior Director will work collaboratively with NEA’s governance, provide strategic support to state and local affiliates, and contribute to the NEA’s strategic planning and influence.
  • The NEA is conducting this search in partnership with Grossman Solutions.
  • Candidates can apply on the NEA website or at https://grossmansolutions.applytojob.com/apply/  
• The National Partnership for Women & Families is seeking a Senior Director of Experts and Booking to join our fun and friendly communications team.
  • Our team helps to bring voice to the issues the National Partnership works on, with the belief that media is an extremely powerful tool for improving the lives of women and families.
  • The Senior Director of Experts and Booking works with the Vice President of Marketing and Communications to deploy our president, surrogates and experts of the National Partnership across national and regional media outlets. The Senior Director will be responsible for overseeing all relationships with media bookers, crafting booking memos, gathering talking points, creating protocol and developing strategies to increase the visibility of the National Partnership’s president and staff experts and fellows.
  • This role is responsible for helping to elevate the profile of our president who is the first Black woman to run this 50-year-old organization. The Senior Director will also be responsible for helping to media train staff for tv and radio interviews.
  • The Senior Director of Experts and Booking is based in Washington, DC and reports to the Vice President of Marketing and Communications.
  • Learn more here: https://nationalpartnership.org/about-us/join-our-team/senior-director-of-experts-and-booking/