Racial Justice & Neighborhood Equity Fellowship

New Economy Project is pleased to invite applications to our Summer 2026 Racial Justice and Neighborhood Equity Fellowship. This is a paid opportunity, and applications are due by March 9, 2026.

DESCRIPTION:

New Economy Project offers an annual Racial Justice and Neighborhood Equity Fellowship open to undergraduate and graduate students. Fellows work with New Economy Project staff and partner organizations on timely campaigns that advance economic justice and community wealth building — through community land trusts, worker and financial co-ops, public banking, and other initiatives. Our 2026 Fellow will gain broad exposure to policy advocacy, coalition organizing, community education, research and mapping, and communications strategies.

The Fellowship is a full-time, 8-10 week program that pays $17 per hour to students who do not otherwise have access to internship funding. Priority will be given to NYC applicants. The Fellowship will involve a combination of remote and in-person work.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current enrollment as a graduate or undergraduate student
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing racial and economic justice
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

TO APPLY:

Please submit the following (as one PDF) by email to hiring@neweconomyproject.org: (1) your resume and (2) a cover letter detailing your experience and explaining why this fellowship would be meaningful to you. Please write “2026 Summer Fellowship Application” in the subject line. Applications are due by EOD on Monday, March 9, 2026.

New Economy Project is an Equal Opportunity employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.