Program Design & Impact Fellow, ABEC

Overview

Job Title : Program Design & Impact Fellow, ABEC

Department : Philanthropy Group

Reports To : Senior Director, Asian Business Empowerment Council

FLSA Classification : Non-exempt

FTE : 15-20 hours per week

Supervises : None

Hybrid Schedule (subject to change) : In person 1-2 days per week, usually Tuesdays and / or Thursdays. (Optional for more days in office as desired.) The rest of the week may work remotely.

Position Budgeted : $40.00 per hour to $50.00 per hour

Position Summary : The Asian Business Empowerment Council’s (ABEC) is an initiative of the Asian Community Fund at the Boston Foundation. The Fellow will work closely with ABEC’s team to help scale business support programs, improve delivery systems, and track program outcomes. The position will work 15-20 hours per week. This is a 9-month fellowship, from December 2025 through August 2026 (36 - 39 weeks).

Responsibilities

• Program Design & Delivery (approx. 40%)

Provide 2-3 hours per week of light-touch business support to Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) entrepreneurs, including referrals, follow-ups, and preparation for capital access or procurement opportunities;

Develop and maintain tracking tools to monitor participation, referrals, and business milestones across ABEC programs;

Develop and maintain internal documentation (Standard Operating Procedures, templates, and workflows) to ensure ABEC programs and processes are clear, replicable, and sustainable;

Individuals assigned to this position may perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Preparation, Knowledge, Previous Experience :

Skills, Abilities, Competencies :

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

About the Asian Business Empowerment Council

The Asian Business Empowerment Council (ABEC) is hub and champion for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) businesses across Massachusetts. We support AAPI businesses by tackling challenges, expanding opportunities, and leading efforts to build a strong ecosystem where they have the resources and support needed to thrive.

The content is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It is not intended to constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents, who are or become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act or applicable state law, must be able to perform the essential functions of the job (including those listed above) either with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation, if any, will be determined by management in consultation with the employee on a case-by-case basis.

This job description is intended to be general and may be revised from time to time. At management’s discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time.

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