RAY Language Access Fellow

POSITION TITLE: RAY Language Access Fellow

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Organization-Wide

REPORTS TO: Director

STATUS: Regular, Full-Time

LOCATION: Allston-Brighton, MA

 

ABOUT THE DR. ROGER ARLINER YOUNG FELLOWSHIP

In an effort to make the conservation and clean energy fields more equitable and accessible, the Dr. Roger Arliner Young (RAY) Fellowship Program aims to increase and facilitate environmentally-related career pathways for emerging leaders. The RAY Fellowship Program is a paid fellowship designed to equip recent college graduates with the tools, experiences, support, and community they need to become leaders in the conservation and clean energy sectors—one that, in our visions of the future, fully represents, includes, and is led by the diverse communities, perspectives, and experiences of the United States.

 

ABOUT ALLSTON BRIGHTON HEALTH COLLABORATIVE

The Allston Brighton Health Collaborative (ABHC) is a neighborhood based public health nonprofit that convenes a network of organizations, advocates, elected officials, and residents. Together we work to improve the systems that impact health and wellbeing in Boston's Allston-Brighton neighborhoods. In addition to organizing convenings and events to strengthen Allston-Brighton’s nonprofit and volunteer network, we also host programs to improve food access, transportation & mobility conditions, and climate resilience in our neighborhood. Examples of our programs include the Brighton Farmers Market, which provides affordable, local food to people facing food insecurity; our Intro-to-Bluebikes group rides, which teach local residents how to use bikes as a form of public transportation; and our clean air project, “Breath Easy,” which mobilizes the neighborhood to collect and study local air quality data.

ABHC centers community members who are most in need, under-resourced, and under-served in its work to address and improve equitable access to transportation, food, community resources, and other public health needs as they arise. 

ABHC has a small internal team. We work with joy, generosity and humor. We recognize that the work of activating and uplifting community voices and priorities is emotional, heart based, challenging work. We encourage a four-day workweek schedule and daily flexibility to re-energize and support our mental wellness. We are based remotely but frequently meet in person to connect, create, and strategize together. We gain additional support from our Steering Committee and our fiscal sponsor, the Allston Brighton CDC.
 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Allston Brighton Health Collaborative (ABHC) works to strengthen connections between residents and the local organizations, partners, and public systems that support community well-being. We are deeply committed to advancing equity and ensuring that historically underserved residents and immigrant communities can fully access information, services, and opportunities.

Allston-Brighton is a vibrant, multilingual neighborhood. In addition to English, widely spoken languages include Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Chinese (Mandarin). Language access is central to ABHC’s mission of inclusive community engagement.

The Language Access Fellow is an early-career opportunity designed for a recent graduate who is passionate about community equity, immigrant engagement, and cross-cultural communication. The Fellow will collaborate closely with the Director and the full ABHC team — including Food Access, Transportation & Mobility, Grants & Partnerships, and Communications & Operations — to strengthen ABHC’s language access practices across all programs and initiatives.
 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Partner with ABHC Program Managers and community-based partner organizations to better understand the communication preferences, cultural context, and engagement needs of non-English-speaking residents in Allston-Brighton.
  • Lead and support community organizing campaigns related to air quality, environmental justice and
    public health. Collaborate with the Transportation and Mobility Manager to facilitate these efforts.
  • Collaborate with Program Managers to strengthen language access planning for events, initiatives, and public meetings in order to increase participation and meaningful engagement among multilingual community members.
  • Support the development of culturally responsive digital outreach campaigns in the target language(s) to advance ABHC initiatives. This includes designing flyers, infographics, social media videos, and written content tailored to specific communities.
  • Support and participate in in-person outreach efforts focused on non-English-speaking residents, helping to ensure messaging is accessible, welcoming, and culturally relevant.
  • Work closely with the Engagement Manager to develop integrated outreach campaigns, including designing parallel messaging and materials across language pairs to ensure consistency and accessibility.
  • Contribute to grant writing, reporting, and fundraising efforts by providing language access insights, community data, translated materials, and narrative support as needed.

 

ADDITIONAL FELLOWSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to the responsibilities at the host institution outlined above, RAY Fellows will spend, on average, 2-4 hours per week (5-10% of work time) on the following:

  • Actively communicating and building community with their RAY Fellow cohort and previous RAY Fellows. 
  • Meeting regularly with mentors both inside and outside the host institution. 
  • Attending monthly professional development webinars, training, and other opportunities to build knowledge and skills as scheduled.
  • Developing a Personal Leadership Plan (PLP) in their 2nd year with the support of supervisor(s), mentors, RAY program staff, and their RAY Fellow cohort. The PLP will serve as a tool for self-reflection, planning, and assessing progress towards professional, personal, and leadership goals.
  • Preparing and leading an hour-long end-of-fellowship webinar highlighting their Fellowship experience.

RAY Fellows will also attend:

  • A 3-day Orientation Retreat in late Summer/Fall 2026.
  • A 3-day Mid-Fellowship Leadership Retreat in Fall 2027.

 

APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY

Eligible RAY Fellow applicants will:

  • Come from a background underrepresented in conservation and clean energy and demonstrate a commitment to the shared values of the importance of promoting fairness, acknowledging various perspectives, and fostering a welcoming environment.
  • Be no more than 3 years out of college and have a Bachelor's Degree by July 2026 (we are not considering individuals with graduate degrees at this time).
  • Have not had a full-time job in conservation or clean energy.
  • Have the ability to work in the United States and commit to the entire fellowship.

 

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

  • Bilingual in one of the languages represented in Allston-Brighton (Spanish or Portuguese strongly preferred).
  • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills in English and in one of the priority languages.
  • Strong interest in food access, transportation and mobility, climate resilience, and neighborhood-level systems change.
  • Interest in civic engagement, community organizing, and advancing equitable access to local decision-making processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team-based, community-centered work environment.
  • Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and grow professionally within a mission-driven organization.
  • Experience or demonstrated skills in graphic design, visual arts, and/or video editing, with the ability to create engaging digital and print materials.

 

TERM / LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT

This is a two-year, full-time fellowship (one year with a one year renewal) starting on or after July 15, 2026.

 

COMPENSATION

The Fellowship is compensated and sponsored by ABCDC and hosted by the Allston Brighton Health Collaborative. ABCDC offers a competitive benefits package as well as training and professional development opportunities. The salary range for this position is $48,000 – $65,000 annually, with final compensation determined based on experience, skills, and relevant qualifications.

In addition to salary, ABHC offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:

  • Employer-sponsored health insurance
  • Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)
  • Hybrid work schedule with flexibility for remote and in-person collaboration
  • Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
  • Supportive, mission-driven team environment

ABHC is committed to salary transparency as a core component of advancing equity in hiring and workplace practices. Additional details regarding the full benefits package will be shared during the interview process.

 

HOW TO APPLY/APPLICATION

To apply for the RAY Fellowship Program, applicants must:

  1. Complete the online application survey on the RAY Fellowship Program website: www.rayfellowship.org/apply 
  2. Follow the instructions on the linked application webpage to submit a resume or curriculum vitae, one essay response, one visioning response, and one short answer response. 

Applications must be submitted to the RAY Fellowship Program no later than March 27, 2026. Transcripts and additional writing samples are not required. 

If you have questions please see our FAQ page, and any further questions about the application process can be submitted to ray@elpnet.org.

 

ABHC is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. ABHC organizational policies, practices, and decisions regarding employment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, volunteerism, internships and other terms and conditions of employment or voluntary service shall not be based on a person’s race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, mental or physical disability, ancestry, military discharge status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, source of income, parental status, housing status, or other protected status, in accordance with applicable law. 

ABHC is continually seeking to diversify its staff, particularly to broaden opportunities for individuals from groups that are historically excluded in the sciences and in environmental advocacy.