DORIS DUKE MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION

Creator Fellow

New Jersey, USA (On-site)

$30/hrPart time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Description

Position Details

Title: 

Creator Fellow

Location: 

Duke Farms, Hillsborough, N.J. (on-site)

Reports to:

Deputy Executive Director of Personnel and Programs

Key Dates: 

April-July 2026 (non-exempt, 20-25 hours/week)

How to Apply:

Please click here to submit your résumé and a Statement of Interest in ADP. The Statement of Interest should include:

 - Who you are and why you want to be a Creator Fellow.

 - Two or three examples of original content (links to existing
 posts/reels).

Application reviews will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

BACKGROUND

Duke Farms is a living lab where model strategies for nature restoration, wildlife conservation and clean energy transition are developed. Located on 2,700 acres in Hillsborough, New Jersey, the campus serves as a gathering place for global decision-makers and local neighbors to ignite change.

As a center of the Doris Duke Foundation (DDF), Duke Farms advances the foundation’s mission to build a more creative, equitable and sustainable future. We work across three areas: arts & culture, nature, and health & well-being. In addition to Duke Farms, DDF operates five national programs as well as Shangri La, a global center for transformation located in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. DDF’s activities are guided by the will of Doris Duke, who endowed the foundation with financial assets that currently total over $2 billion. (To learn more about the foundation, visit dorisduke.org.) 

POSITION

The Creator Fellowship at Duke Farms is a hands-on opportunity for emerging digital creators to shape how audiences experience restoration, climate action and land stewardship. As a Creator Fellow, you will partner closely with Duke Farms Programs & Partnerships team members and the DDF Influence & Marketing team to create original content that translates conservation science and restoration into accessible, culturally relevant narratives.

This pilot fellowship is part of our effort to expand our impact by connecting with new audiences through imaginative digital storytelling. We’re seeking a digitally fluent, culturally aware creator with a sharp point of view and a passion for social change.

YOUR IMPACT AT DDF

As a Creator Fellow, you will:

  • Produce Compelling Content That Brings Restoration to Life
  • Create original, high-quality short-form videos, visual stories and social-first content that highlights restoration projects, biodiversity, climate demonstration work and public programs at Duke Farms. 
  • Develop and execute one or more narrative-driven series (e.g., docu-style videos, visual essays) that reflect your unique creative lens and engage new audiences. 
  • Capture behind-the-scenes moments, including work by scientists, land stewards and educators, and highlighting our convenings and programs. 
  • Translate complex environmental topics into clear, compelling stories.
  • Increase Digital Reach and Engagement Across Platforms
  • Adapt content for multiple platforms including Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
  • Use audience behavior insights and analytics to refine storytelling approaches. 
  • Contribute to Strategic Campaigns and Ideation
  • Participate in campaign development and creative brainstorming.
  • Support key moments across the season including programs, convenings and special events such as Climate Week.
  •  Identify opportunities to cocreate with influencers, artists or other storytellers.
  • Perform other work, including special projects, as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

  • Real-world content experience with mission-driven environmental storytelling.
  • Mentorship from communications and program leaders.
  • Opportunities to shape how a mission-driven organization adapts to a rapidly changing world.
  • A platform to develop your voice as a creator and strengthen your portfolio with meaningful, place-based work.
  • Direct access to a large-scale restoration landscape and the experts who steward it.

WHAT YOU BRING

  • Demonstrated experience creating your own digital content from conception through capture, development, editing and publishing across widely used social and digital platforms.
  • Strong storytelling skills across social platforms, with a keen eye for visual elements. 
  • Proven ability to tell stories in an engaging way on social platforms. 
  • Video editing experience is required. 
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational abilities and communication skills.
  • Strong digital skills with experience in Zoom, Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, InDesign, Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro, and Photoshop.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills; a team player and self-starter who balances taking initiative and working across a distributed team. 
  • Experience with drone footage preferred.
  • Proven interest or background in climate, sustainability, land stewardship or environmental education a plus. 
  • Ability to work outside traditional business hours including weekends and evenings, as well as willingness to travel to events and meetings held off-site.
  • Ability to navigate the 2,700-plus-acre Duke Farms property and travel to other locations, both indoors and outdoors, in various weather conditions.
  • Ability to work in various outdoor conditions including but not limited to heat, cold, sun exposure and wet weather with potential exposure to environmental factors such as poison ivy, ticks and mosquitoes.
  • A valid driver’s license.

We recognize that not every candidate will meet every qualification listed. If you are passionate about our mission and believe you have the skills and experience to perform the essential functions of this role, we encourage you to apply.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • A pay rate of $30/hour.
  • A 15% employer contribution to your 401(k).
  • A values-driven culture rooted in integrity, excellence, collaboration, openness and imagination, and diversity, equity and inclusion.

The Doris Duke Foundation is committed to inclusive hiring and equal employment opportunity. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, orientations and communities to apply. Our recruiting and employment practices adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. We provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation in the job application process is needed, please contact us here.