Rockefeller Foundation–Acumen Food Systems Fellowship
Professional Fellowships @Fellowships posted 2 months agoJob Description
The Rockefeller Foundation–Acumen Food Systems Fellowship is a one-year, part-time leadership development program designed to cultivate a community of food systems builders committed to creating more equitable, nourishing, and regenerative food systems. Offered through Acumen Academy, the program introduces moral leadership concepts to a globally diverse cohort of approximately 20 individuals who are actively working to transform food systems.
Role Description:
Fellows engage in a blend of immersive seminars, workshops, and self-directed leadership experiments, both in-person and virtual, over the course of the fellowship year. The program aims to enhance fellows’ capacity to innovate and drive systemic change within food systems by practicing essential systems leadership skills.
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Application Cycle: Annually.
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What You’ll Need:
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Minimum of five years of professional experience in food systems.
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Current leadership role in an initiative or organization committed to food systems work.
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Conversational proficiency in English.
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Ability to commit to the fellowship’s time requirements while maintaining current employment.
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Preferred or Required Qualifications:
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Demonstrated commitment to creating equitable, nourishing, and regenerative food systems.
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Experience in roles such as social entrepreneur, social intrapreneur, organizational builder, public sector leader, or bridge builder within the food systems space.
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Benefits and Perks:
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All program-related costs are covered by the fellowship.
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Access to a global network of social innovators through Acumen’s community.
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Development of leadership skills grounded in moral imagination and systems thinking.
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Opportunity to drive meaningful change in food systems at personal, organizational, and systemic levels.
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Where and How You Can Apply:
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Applications are submitted online through the Acumen Academy website. The selection process includes an initial application, completion of assignments, and participation in a selection conference.
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