JQ International nurtures leadership as a core value of serving and engaging the LGBT Jewish and Ally community. The Queen Esther Fellowship (Qef) recognizes that the intersection of the LGBT & Jewish community is a hot bed for talented and passionate leadership seeking the skills and means to affect change. Leadership development and the Qef Fellowship is an opportunity to strengthen and provide for the future of the Jewish people.

FELLOWSHIP OVERVIEW

JQ Qef Fellows have the opportunity to develop a variety of skills including marketing, fund raising, programming and community action through a free fellowship program. Fellows are provided the tools, training, mentoring and opportunity to take on an ‘Action’ project within the JQ community. All JQ Qef Fellows are mentored in social justice, community engagement and project development. The purpose of the JQ Qef Fellowship is to groom LGBTQ Jews and allies to be fearless leaders in all areas of their lives while
giving back to their community.

FELLOWSHIP DIRECTOR

Gamal Palmer, draws from over 10 years of experience in social impact and social justice initiatives. Palmer works directly with fellows providing training, guidance and mentorship. As the son of a civil rights activists Palmer was exposed to organizing and mobilizing communities to be in action towards making change. In 2006, Palmer codesigned and led Yale University’s ‘Arts In Action Theater and Public Health in Swaziland and South Africa’. It was during his time working for Yale, where he earned his MFA, that Palmer made the decision to dedicate his life and passion towards inspiring others to actualize their dreams for transforming the world to a place of peace. Palmer identifies as an African-American, non-heterosexual Jewish social impact entrepreneur and who brings a wide variety of experience, insight and dedication to the JQ community.

FELLOWSHIP DETAILS:

• 6 Month Program (which includes 4 coaching sessions a month by phone or in person)
• Participate in the strategic planning of 3 JQ programs
• Develop and produce an original JQ fundraising event during the last quarter of fellowship (All proceeds benefit JQ)
• Design and lead a community ‘Action’ project which affects change in the community
• Strengthen JQ community partnership and network

Timeline:

Month 4
• Identify/confirm original fundraising event
• Continue implementing action project
• Community partner scheduled to participate in a JQI program

Month 5
• Mid-way through JQI event planning
• Community ‘Action’ project launched

Month 6
• Original Fundraising event is complete
• 3 events have been partially planned and co-hosted by you
• Community partner relationship is renewed
• Fellowship Evaluation is complete

APPLICATION:

Applications are due March 5th and should include name, preferred contact information. CLICK HERE to download an application.  Email application to Fellowship {at} JQInternational.org