Apply for the Catalyst Now Learning Initiatives Fellowship 2026 - a six-month remote role supporting the Community Building and Learning team at Catalyst Now (formerly Catalyst 2030), a global movement connecting 7,300+ social innovators across 150+ countries.
The Fellow coordinates Catalyst Now’s systems learning work - especially the Learning Series and Fundraising Masterclasses - and supports the Academic Hubs. Eligible fellows may receive a $750 USD monthly stipend if they are not eligible for other grants or scholarships. Start date: early September 2026. Apply by 31 August 2026 (reviewed on a rolling basis - apply early).
Quick Facts - Catalyst Now Learning Initiatives Fellowship 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Catalyst Now (formerly Catalyst 2030) |
| Role | Learning Initiatives Fellow |
| Duration | 6 months, full-time (40 hours/week); part-time may be possible for the right candidate |
| Location | Remote - about 5 hours overlap with CE(S)T required |
| Start date | Early September 2026 |
| Stipend | $750 USD per month if you are not eligible for other grants or scholarships |
| Application time | About 10 minutes |
| Deadline | 31 August 2026 (rolling review - may close earlier) |
| Official apply | Catalyst Now Careers - Application Form |
What You Will Do
The Fellow plans, coordinates, delivers, and follows up on learning sessions so facilitators have what they need, participants get timely communication, and engagement data is recorded accurately.
- Coordinate end-to-end delivery of the Learning Series and Fundraising Masterclasses
- Provide coordination support to the Academic Hubs
- Maintain timelines, checklists, shared calendars, and activity plans
- Support facilitator onboarding, briefing calls, and session logistics
- Send invitations, reminders, joining information, and follow-up messages
- Track attendance, collect feedback, and support communications (including session recordings)
- Work with the Community Building and Learning team and the Communications team
Who Should Apply
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in programme coordination, project management, communications, education, international development, social innovation, or a related field
- Experience coordinating virtual or in-person learning sessions, events, webinars, or community programmes
- Experience communicating with participants, facilitators, and internal stakeholders
- Strong organisation and the ability to manage several deadlines at once
- Experience collecting, organising, and reporting participant or programme data
- Confidence with online collaboration, communication, and event-delivery tools
Preferred: Zoom (or similar), Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Forms), mailing lists/mail merge, basic engagement data, shared calendars and project trackers.
You must be able to work remotely with about five hours of overlap with Central European (Summer) Time.
What Catalyst Now Offers
- Six-month internship/fellowship contract (preference for full-time)
- On-the-job training in an international NGO
- Hands-on experience in community engagement and global network coordination
- A small, international, dedicated team
- Work with social entrepreneurs and innovators in a global network of almost 4,000 organisations
- Scope to coordinate personal projects and suggest improvements
- $750 USD monthly stipend if you are not eligible for other grants or scholarships
Catalyst Now actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion and considers candidates irrespective of age, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, disability, gender, or gender identity.
How to Apply
- Read the Learning Initiatives Fellow vacancy on the Catalyst Now careers page.
- Complete the official application form (about 10 minutes).
- Submit as soon as possible - applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the role may be filled before 31 August 2026.
Official Links
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FAQs - Catalyst Now Learning Initiatives Fellowship 2026
What is the application deadline?
31 August 2026. Apply early - rolling review means the role may be filled sooner.
Is there a stipend?
Yes - $750 USD per month if you are not eligible for other grants or scholarships.
Is it remote?
Yes. You can work from most regions if you can maintain about five hours of overlap with CE(S)T.
When does it start?
Early September 2026, for six months.
Is it full-time?
Preference is full-time (40 hours/week). Some part-time options may be available for the right candidate.
Where do I apply?
On the official careers page: https://catalystnow.net/careers/
