STLF Programs Core (PRoCO) FelloWSHIP

is a
national youth leadership
nonprofit committed to
revealing leadership
through service,
relationships, and
action.
STLF
Programs Core
(PRoCO)
FelloWSHIP
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Are you looking for a unique,
experiential leadership opportunity?
Are you interested in facilitating
& organizing Pay It Forward Tours
for your job??
Thank you for taking the time to
look through this Application Guide
for STLF’s Programs Core (or ProCo
position as we call it) Fellowship!
This guide contains:
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Do you want to help STLF create
quality & sustainable programs?
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If you answered yes to these
questions, read on & consider applying!
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About our story & mission
Job description & responsibilities
Requirements & desired skills
Staff Culture information
Compensation & steps to apply
2003
Born in a Residence Hall.
four college freshmen asked
themselves bold questions:
“Wouldn’t it be awesome if… we could start something bigger
than ourselves? … we could change the perception of college
students? … we could change the world?”
From those questions, the Pay It Forward tour was born. Today, STLF has grown into a
501(c)(3) nonprofit with a Minneapolis-based office of full-time staff, coordinating a
national network of volunteer student leaders.
STLF empowers students by giving them opportunities to lead. We engage hundreds
of students in volunteer leadership each year, helping them develop tangible skills to
benefit their careers, personal lives, and communities.
Our innovative Core Model allows leaders to use their individual talents while working
as a team. At every level, we encourage teams of leaders to share responsibilities and
take on challenges that leverage their strengths.
Students often resort to
inaction because of:
We empower students to act for change
by offering:
Lack of self-esteem
Affirmations and a safe space to be themselves
Lack of community
A common experience, new friends, and the chance to share stories
Lack of ownership
Direct involvement and countering the misconception that people
need a title to lead
Lack of resources
Financial Aid and time set aside to learn and serve
Lack of exposure
The opportunity to travel and stretch outside comfort zones
Lack of experience
Firsthand involvement with social issues that are humanized
We believe leadership already exists within every young person.
Our aim is to provide a meaningful experience that helps that leadership emerge.
Visit stlf.net to learn more.
PROCO FELLOWSHIP
The ProCo Fellowship is a full-time, 11-month
(technically 48 weeks) staff position that requires
living in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area in Minnesota.
Employment will begin 9/1/16 and end 7/31/17.
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This role is primarily responsible for supporting and
advancing STLF’s programs, i.e. Pay It Forward Tours,
Leadership Camps, Celebration Cities, etc.
This includes, but is not limited to:
 Managing & executing programs
 Organizing, creating, planning, preparing,
& implementing all tasks needed for quality
& organized programs
 Training, supporting, & leading volunteers
 Recruiting participants & telling our impact
story to get others to join our mission
 Troubleshooting and problem-solving
 Staffing programs as needed—travel required
 Helping with expansion efforts to create more
opportunities for people to experience STLF
 All staff inputs: Helping with fundraising,
writing blogs, & other duties, as assigned
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Every week looks different for this role!
Examples of projects are: tabling at a high
school, preparing for a parent meeting,
meeting with new school partner, etc!
The STLF Fellowship program is comprehensive, holistic, and fast-paced! Fellows will be expected to
jump right into implementing STLF strategy, decision-making, and execution. This includes creation,
innovation, logistics, planning, public speaking, training, and preparation of STLF programs.
STLF requires its Fellows to:
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Work full-time, 9/1/16 – 7/31/17.
Commit to a 11-month leadership experience.
College degree or experience preferred. Must not be enrolled in full time classes during the
timeframe of the fellowship due to travel expectation and full time office hours.
Live accessible to the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Possess the ability to work in a project-based, collaborative setting.
Be a self-starter who takes initiative and delivers results.
Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Practice strong interpersonal and facilitation skills.
Posses and utilize personal equipment, including a laptop, cell phone, and car.
STLF Fellows will have the unique opportunity to:
 Participate in a multi-disciplinary approach to building leadership skills.
 Attend conferences, trainings, and/or networking events.
 Create and implement facilitations for staff and students.
 Benefit from intentional goal-setting, mentoring, and coaching.
 Be a part of STLF’s staff history and our movement
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STLF recruits talent that reflects the culture, mission, and values of the organization. Below
are the competencies and desired skills ProCo staff members will be expected to adhere to and
will be coached on.
Competencies—Required
 Delivering results
 Initiative/Adaptability
 Teamwork/Collaboration
 Cultural fit
 Attention to detail
 Ability to ask questions
 Organized
 Hungry to learn
Competencies—preferred
 Delegation experience
 Deadline/delivering results oriented work style
Desired Skills:
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Relationship management skills
Facilitation and presentation experience
Process-oriented; crushes goals
Experience working within a Core
Customer service experience
Communication skills
Responsibility to complete projects
Resilience during busy times
Comfort in problem-solving situations
The number and type of STLF leadership
experiences will be considered
STLF attracts people that are interested in adventure. We are an environment for people
excited to learn about the current process, and even more excited to revolutionize it!
STLF is committed to people, strategy, and action that reflect our mission and align with our
values.
For STLFers, our values represent an energy, provide a context for decision-making, and unite
us as we do our best to make a positive impact on our world. Below are STLF’s Staff Values—
sharing more about the leadership and energy required of each staff member— informing the
qualities that can lead to the success of our staff, and ultimately STLF as a whole.
Trust—To believe in STLF; to trust in youth leadership; to have confidence that people will carry out
STLF work to the best of their abilities; to trust the program will be effective.
Resourcefulness / Initiative—To be excited to figure things out; to be self-starters that take action;
to possess personal initiative and the ability to work in a project-based environment; to make it happen;
to get stuff done.
Core / Family / Team—To live the Core Model; to have the ability to work independently and as part
of a tea; to commit to authentic relationship-building.
Openness / Willingness—To learn; to engage; to participate; to contribute; to solve; to communicate.
Continuous Learning—To commit to growing in personal leadership; to learn from all situation; to practice PMA (Positive Mental Attitude); to reflect, share, and take action.
Accountability—To be accountable to your word; to follow through on projects and tasks; to ask for
help; to honestly share with others; to hold responsibility to outcomes of your work.
Creativity—To be creative and continually think of new ways to improve STLF; to challenge norms; to
have sound decision-making by looking at all angles, to create solutions; to see what is possible.
Support— To trust each other; to guide when needed; to celebrate ownership, success, and mistakes.
At STLF, we are a staff family. We aim to recruit talent that reflects the culture, mission, and
values of the organization. We believe in our students, the work we do, and the people we work
alongside. Our culture is one of learning, friendship, honesty, fun, and hard work.
As a staff, we strive to support, challenge, grow, and celebrate with each other. Our staff
retreats are at cabins, and our training days usually end with bowling or laser tag. We have a
loft in our office, encourage folks to sit/stand where they feel comfortable to work, and
understand that some of the best strategy discussions happens around a box of pizza. So fun!
We care about our staff culture and we are looking for a new teammate who will too!
Wednesday, May 25
by midnight to
[email protected]
For applicants who move forward to the interview stage,
we will discuss the below items to ensure understanding
and comfort.
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Answer the 2 prompts:
“Tell us about yourself and
what inspires you to apply
for this role.”
2 minute maximum
Any form works fine (youtube
link, sending a file, etc.)
No, we are not looking for Oscar
award winning performances or
editing skills. We are looking for
a culture fit and to learn
more about you!
Please contact HR at STLF!
Amanda “Cash” Cashman
at 612-666-0546
or [email protected]
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Salary: $21,840
Professional Development funds: $200
Personal Development funds: $200
$200 one time technology stipend
(use of personal laptop)
$50 monthly stipend for personal phone use
Up to $500 relocation to Minneapolis/St. Paul
metro, if needed
Mileage reimbursement
Parking at the STLF office ($600 value)
25 paid days off (vacation, health, holiday)
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To apply, please submit the following
documents to [email protected] with the
subject line “PROCO FELLOW” by May 25:
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Complete the application form with
priorities exercise & short answers
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Submit a resume (no references yet)
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Video Cover letter (video link)
Upon an invitation to the next round,
you will be notified about further steps!
All Fellows will be placed by mid-June
at the latest.
Thanks for your interest! Yeah buddy :)