EL Pomar Foundation 2026 Fellow

El Pomar Foundation 2026 Fellow

Position : Fellow

Reports To : Vice President of Leadership and Fellowship Program Officer

Job Classification : Full-time, non-exempt 40 hours per week, occasional overtime

Compensation : $23.50 / hour ($48,880 annually)

Start Date : July 20, 2026

About The Foundation :

Founded in 1937 with a mission to enhance, encourage, and promote the current and future well-being of the people of Colorado, El Pomar Foundation is one of the largest private foundations in the state, contributing over $25 million annually in grants and programs to support Colorado nonprofits. Employees at El Pomar are part of a culture that seeks to help empower communities and individuals to make meaningful collective impact. We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence; we work to lift each other up and make a difference in the lives of our grantees, their communities, and the sector.

About The Fellowship :

Giving future leaders an opportunity to grow and learn how to lead is critical to the long-term success of organizations in Colorado. In 1991, we created our Fellowship program for recent college graduates and early career professionals to support the pipeline of leaders in our state. During the 22-month program, Fellows work full-time for the Foundation supporting the programing and grant making work of El Pomar along with participating in a comprehensive professional development curriculum.

The Fellowship serves as a dynamic environment where emerging professionals gain hands-on experience, test their skills, and grow through real-world challenges. Fellows obtain invaluable learning opportunities and networking through direct exposure to Colorado's philanthropic and nonprofit arenas, targeted professional development, peer management, program oversight, and connection with an engaged network of more than 300 Fellowship alumni. It's a combination of building the next generation of Colorado's leaders and accelerating their career trajectories.

1st Year Fellows begin their journey by focusing on mastering the core duties and responsibilities essential to the role. In their 2nd year, Fellows take on expanded responsibilities that include supporting onboarding efforts, contributing to team collaboration, and serving as experienced resources for incoming 1st Year Fellows and Interns. These opportunities allow 2nd Year Fellows to deepen their professional development and leadership skills. All Fellows are supported by Foundation staff, the Fellowship Program Manager, and report to the Vice President of Leadership and the Fellowship Program Officer.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities :

• Assist in El Pomar's programs and perform tasks including, but not limited to : marketing and communications; event planning and coordination; project management; meeting facilitation; assistance with budget development and monitoring; writing reports and grant summaries; and participating in strategic planning and program evaluation
• Serve as a point of contact and support staff for at least one of El Pomar's 11 Regional Partnership Councils, which are responsible for the strategic distribution of $250,000 in annual discretionary grants
• Conduct research, schedule, facilitate, and prepare materials and minutes for Council meetings
• Build relationships with nonprofit organizations along with community and business leaders through outreach, speaker series, externships, and site visits
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with grantees, council members, staff, and other stakeholders
• Review and analyze grant applications, write grant summaries, present grant requests, and provide recommendations to the Board of Trustees under the supervision of Foundation staff and the Grants Office
• Represent El Pomar Foundation at community events and programs throughout Colorado
• Other administrative duties assigned based on the Foundation's needs

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities :

Qualifications And Physical Demands :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

A successful candidate must :

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hiring is subject to employment pre-screening (background check).

To Apply :

Applications will open on November 3, 2025 and closes on January 8, 2026. Please contact recruiting@elpomar.org if you have any questions.

Benefits : Paid Time Off :

403(b) :

Medical, Dental, Vision and Accident Insurance :

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) :

Childcare Benefit :

Continued Education / Tuition Reimbursement :