About Open Discourse Coalition
Founded in 2020 by a group of concerned alumni, Open Discourse Coalition is an independent, 501(c)3 nonprofit that promotes a variety of intellectual viewpoints at Bucknell University and beyond.

Open Discourse Coalition helps students and faculty express and hear a diverse set of opinions and ideas in a respectful setting without fear of retribution. We do this by providing a physical space where students and professors can create a tolerant community dedicated to intellectual diversity through the advancement of individual rights, civil liberties, democracy, and free enterprise.

ODC’s Postgraduate Leadership Fellowship honors Bill Gruver’s legacy of mentorship and leadership through a career spanning from the deck of a nuclear submarine to the boardroom to the classroom, and defined by a lifelong commitment to developing generations of student leaders.

About the Role
The Leadership Fellowship is a 1-year, full-time position designed for a recent graduate seeking meaningful, hands-on experience in leadership and nonprofit management. The start date is flexible, with a preference for May.

This role is designed as a hands-on, immersive experience in nonprofit leadership, combining program execution, student engagement, and organizational development. The Fellow will serve as a central team member within ODC, working closely with leadership to drive student programming, strengthen campus presence, and support the organization’s growth.

The Leadership Fellow will work from ODC’s office in Lewisburg, PA. Occasional evening and weekend availability will be required to support ODC events and activities.

Core Responsibilities
Student Leadership & Community Building

  • Build relationships with student leaders and a wide range of campus organizations, including political groups, athletic teams, religious organizations, and other student communities
  • Drive student turnout and engagement at events by connecting with student leaders and fostering personal relationships
  • Connect with and support Leadership Seminar applicants and participants
  • Foster a strong, values-driven ODC student community focused on diversity of intellectual viewpoints and open, civil discourse

Programming & Events

  • Support the planning and execution of ODC events and programming, including speaker events, workshops, and the Leadership Seminar
  • Assist in running events, including logistics and on-the-ground coordination
  • Engage with attendees, especially first-time participants, to strengthen retention

Operations & Organizational Development

  • Assist in running day-to-day office operations
  • Support initiatives such as the Senior Giving Drive
  • Contribute to improving internal systems and organizational efficiency

Growth & External Engagement

  • Build relationships with local community members, alumni, and supporters
  • Support fundraising and donor engagement efforts

Content & Communications

  • Assist with the ODC podcast
  • Contribute to storytelling and community-building efforts across social media platforms

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (completed by start date)
  • 0–3 years of relevant experience (internships, campus leadership, or early professional experience)
  • Alignment with and interest in ODC’s mission of promoting intellectual diversity and open discourse
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative and operate independently with limited oversight
  • Strong interpersonal skills and comfort building relationships with a wide range of individuals
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on execution
  • Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends for events
  • Interest in pursuing a career in nonprofit leadership long-term

How to Apply
To apply, qualified individuals should submit the following application materials in one PDF document:

  • Cover letter including:
    • An introductory paragraph(s) describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to ODC’s mission and how you came to those beliefs.
    • Salary requirements
  • Resume

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.

Questions can be directed to Stephanie Keaveney, Senior Manager of Outreach at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: [email protected].

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

Talent Market is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting liberty by helping free-market nonprofits identify talent for critical roles. We provide consulting and recruiting services at no cost to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation.