Dream Tank Fellowship Program

Research & Policy Fellow

Position Type: Educational Fellowship

Schedule: 8-11 hours/week, hybrid (1-2 days at Boulder Launchpad and/or remote)

Duration: Fall 2025 semester (renewable)

Compensation: Volunteer-based with course credit facilitation; pathways to stipends based on funding success

About This Role

Transform data into actionable insights that amplify our collective impact. You'll track policy outcomes, research regenerative systems, and produce reports that demonstrate how youth-led initiatives are advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s).

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyze Dream Tank's policy impact across plastic bans, youth entrepreneurship, and conservation initiatives

  • Research best practices in regenerative systems and youth-led civic innovation

  • Track metrics related to SDG advancement through our programs

  • Support creation of white papers, policy proposals, and annual impact reports

  • Develop case studies showcasing successful, youth-led systems change projects

  • Maintain databases of policy research and impact measurement tools

  • Collaborate with academic partners on research publication opportunities

What You'll Gain

  • Experience in policy research and impact measurement methodologies

  • Skills in data analysis and report writing for diverse audiences

  • Mentorship from our Leadership team with access to policy network connections

  • Understanding of how grassroots initiatives influence systemic change

  • Portfolio of research that demonstrates real-world policy impact

Ideal Candidate

  • Strong research and analytical writing skills

  • Interest in policy development and systems change measurement

  • Experience with data analysis tools and report creation

  • Understanding of sustainability frameworks and youth development principles

  • Ability to translate complex research into accessible communications