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Carleton-exclusive opportunities for eight graduating seniors in the nonprofit sector.

The Weitz Fellows Program will provide one-year jobs for eight Carleton 2021 grads at eight nonprofit organizations in Omaha and Lincoln, NE.  Positions are paid, include benefits and funding for professional development, and will provide exposure to all aspects of the organization.  This is an unmatched opportunity for anyone interested in beginning a career in arts management, non-profit management, or social change.

ARTS & MUSIC

• Film Streams (Current Fellow: Kenneth Laster ’20, Major: Cinema and Media Studies, Minor: Woman's and Gender Studies)
  Nonprofit arts organization dedicated to enhancing the cultural environment of the Omaha-Council Bluffs area through the presentation and discussion of film as an art form.  Organization oversees two wonderful and distinct cinemas: the Ruth Sokolof Theater, and the historic Dundee Theater.
• Opera Omaha (Current Fellow: Erica Helgerud '20, Major: English, Minor: German)
  Opera Omaha is internationally known for its productions of eight world premieres and four American premieres of classical masterpieces, and is highly regarded regionally for an extensive education and outreach program that annually reaches thousands from elementary school through adulthood.  Fellow will work with all areas of arts management, with rotations in marketing, fundraising, production, and community engagement.  Fellow will also gain exposure to rehearsal and mounting of a new opera production.
• The Union for Contemporary Art (New site)
  The Union for Contemporary Art strengthens the cultural and social landscape of our community by using the arts as a vehicle to inspire positive social change. The organization was founded on the belief that the arts can be a vehicle for social justice and greater civic engagement; we strive to utilize the arts as a bridge to connect our diverse community in innovative and meaningful ways. Fellow will be immersed in all aspects of our organization including development, operations, programming, grantmaking, and community outreach and partnerships. Fellow will also work on an impactful individual project while with us.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION

• Latino Center of the Midlands (New site)
  Latino Center of the Midlands hopes to enhance the lives of the Heartland Latino Community by supporting the education and development of our youth and adults; promoting comprehensive engagement of our families in all facets of their lives; and by fostering leadership through a variety of services and activities.
• University of Nebraska, Omaha Service Learning Academy (Current Fellow: Madeline Hagar ’20, Major: Environmental Studies, Minor: Public Policy)
  The Service Learning Academy is an office within University that supports university faculty and students, P-12 teachers and students, and community partners in the development and implementation of quality service learning courses and projects. Work will involve collaborating with partners and projects, assisting with program administration and management, as well as analyzing data on impact.

LAW & POLICY

• Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest (Current Fellow: Mika Takamori ’20, Major: Studio Art, Minor: History)
  Nebraska Appleseed is an advocacy organization working for justice and opportunity in Nebraska via legal, policy, and civic engagement work.  They focus on economic justice, healthcare access, child welfare, immigrants and communities.  Fellows will participate in creating active legislation alongside a staff of attorneys, policy specialists, and community organizers.
• Nebraska Civic Engagement Table (New site)
  The Nebraska Civic Engagement Table works with nonprofits to increase voting and build an engaged Nebraska.

WOMEN'S RIGHTS

• Women’s Fund of Omaha (Current Fellow: Alexa Curtis ’20, Major: Psychology, Minor: History)
  Women’s Fund of Omaha focuses on research, grants, and advocacy around issues facing women and girls in their communities.  They provide grant funding to service providers, advocate for policy change, and influence dynamic change within the community.  Fellow will assist with research, policy development, communications, and donor and volunteer relations.  Research areas include: economic conditions, domestic violence, and challenges facing girls.