Jacobson Community Engagement Fellowship

The Jacobson Community Engagement Fellowship is a unique opportunity for a Union College student interested in supporting local educational initiatives and coordinating volunteer efforts for their peers. Jacobson Fellows are assigned a public school host site or sites in Schenectady and are responsible for coordinating the relationship between the site and Union College including, but not limited to:

  • Planning programming and initiatives that enrich the experience of K-12 and adult education students and their families
  • Recruiting and coordinating college student volunteers to support events and activities within the school system
  • Tutoring and guiding K-12 and adult education students in 1-on-1 and group sessions

Candidates for this position should expect to:

  • Manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Contribute as part of a diverse team as well as on their own
  • Work approximately 5 hours per week during the academic year including time at Union College and at local schools
  • Manage their own transportation via a personal vehicle or public transportation

This position is awarded to 2 Union College students each academic year. Jacobson Fellows receive a $500 stipend for each term they serve in the position (not to be awarded to students when studying outside of Schenectady). In addition to the stipend of up to $1500 per academic year, Fellows have access to a budget up to $300 annually for programming supplies. Fellows who serve successfully in this role can be renewed in their position for up to 4 years. 

Applications for the Jacobson Community Engagement Fellowship are due via UEngage by the last Friday in April and should include three components:

  • A personal statement of 200-300 words describing the candidate’s reason for interest in the position
  • The candidate’s current resume
  • Contact information for a professional or academic reference who can attest to the candidate's skills and attributes

Select candidates will be invited to interview for the position. Questions can be directed to staff at the 
Kenney Center for Community Engagement at Outreach, volunteer@union.edu, 518-388-6174.