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Paid Fellowship Opportunity
We have (5x) opportunities for a 12-month Paid Fellowship starting June 1st. The fellowship is designed for neurodivergent individuals with some background in technology (especially from ages 18–35)
This fellowship is part of NTEN’s - Open Source for Social Impact Program
What are we going to do?
The five fellows, along with technology and social impact leaders will build a single open source technology that will support nonprofits in the Portland Metro Area and Oregon. Our goal is to develop a solution that helps drive operational efficiency and effectiveness inside the social sector. We’ll work through the full-software development lifecycle, while learning how to take a raw concept and turn it into a viable solution that generates impact for the communities our nonprofits serve.
Company
NTEN is a nonprofit organization creating a world where missions and movements are successful through the skillful and equitable use of technology. We build transformative power by connecting people who are putting technology to work for social change. We strengthen their individual and collective capacity for doing good by offering expert trainings, researching effective approaches, and providing places where relationships can flourish. We relentlessly advocate for the redesign of the systems and structures that maintain inequity.
Role Description
This is a full-time through NTEN is a remote role based in Portland Metro Area. While you will work remotely, we will meet up for events and other work related activities. The fellowship is for 12 months from June 1st 2025.
Who should apply?
This innovative program is designed for neurodivergent individuals (especially those ages 18–35) who are passionate about technology and eager to gain training as full-stack developers.
Applicants should:
- Have some software development experience. Whether you’re self-taught, have dabbled in personal projects, or gained skills on the job, we value your background—even if you haven’t been a professional software engineer. Familiarity with HTML and CSS is helpful, but we also welcome those interested in product management, DevOps, or UX design.
- Be an early-career tech job seeker. This program is tailored for individuals taking early steps into technology careers.
- Commit to full-time participation. Applicants must be willing to commit 40 hours per week to the program.
- Agree to state reporting requirements. The fellowship is funded through a State of Oregon workforce development grant that includes some demographic data reporting. We respect your privacy and will only request this information after you’ve been accepted into the fellowship.
Benefits
Through a combination of recruitment events, educational sessions, online courses, community engagement, and a paid apprenticeship, participants will build real-world skills while contributing to open-source projects for Portland community nonprofits. All program components are provided at no cost, and successful apprentices will receive a wage of $17 per hour along with necessary equipment and support.
Timeline
Fellowships begin in June 2025 and run for 12 months. Here’s a brief overview of the key dates:
Application process:
- Applications close: May 1, 2025
- Applicant interviews: May 3 - 9, 2025
Finalists will be selected by NTEN and invited to interview. All interview questions will be provided in advance and accessibility supports are available to ensure comfort and confidence for all participating.
Fellowship kickoff: June 2-4, 2025 Orientation week to connect, welcome you, and set the tone for the Fellowship year.
Fellowship year:
Agile development sprints: Regular two-week cycles with monthly demos and weekly mentorship check-ins.
Support and leadership development: We’re here to help every step of the way, from hands-on learning to real-world project work.
Regular training: Fellows will participate in live training and workshops as well as self-paced training modules. By the end of the fellowship, all fellows will have achieved an Open Source in Nonprofits Professional Certificate.
Question: osf@nten.org