Slow Fashion USA 2024 Fellowship Program 

Apply to become a passionate cohort of volunteer ambassadors who want to address the climate crisis through a love for fashion!!! You will have the opportunity to meet amazing like-minded individuals across the nation, build an upcoming national campaign, and help move important fashion legislation to where it needs to go!!

Join if you are ready to take on an intersectional approach to the issues found in the fashion industry. More than ever we need to take climate action by addressing the detrimental impact of fast fashion and embracing sustainable alternatives. Become a champion for change by applying to be part of this visionary Slow Fashion USA Fellowship cohort! 

Are you a Slow Fashionista Fellow? 

  • You are excited about educating yourself and others on sustainability-related topics

  • You are not afraid to admit when your knowledge is lacking and relish the opportunity to do some research

  • You are open to learn and grow by checking in monthly with a team of fellow ambassadors

What You’ll Gain: 

  • A chance to learn and work with amazing ambassadors across the nation working towards a slow fashion industry and national policy work, such as The Fashion Act 

  • The opportunity to have your content shared on a national scale, with the potential to be shared across our entire global movement 

  • The ability to learn about slow fashion on a global, national, and local level through an intersectional lens

  • A chance to develop your leadership, campaigning, and organizing skills in slow fashion and environmental work by helping build this national team from the ground up

  • A strong reference for future job applications and the opportunity to build your work portfolio for future job openings

What To Expect: 

  • A 3-5 hour commitment a week for either three or six months 

  • Monthly fellowship meetings via Google Meets to discuss projects, timelines, and slow fashion 

  • 1:1 mentorship and support from team leads and long-standing ambassadors 

  • Monthly SFUSA meetings in your respective team 

  • Communication from Slack, group chats, and global SFM Whatsapp group

Requirements: 

  • Must be comfortable working remotely and independently 

  • Proficient in Google Workspace: Meets, Calendar and Docs

  • Experience working with Canva is a plus, but not required

Fellowship Concentrations: 

Program Description 

This is a Track A (6-month commitment) or Track B (3-month commitment) fellowship, unpaid and fully remote open to all US residents.

Time Investment: 3-5 hours/week

Fellowship Timeline:

  • Applications open since April 10th, 2024

  • Applications Deadline: May 1st, interviews will be ongoing 

  • Program Start Date: May 20th, 2024

  • End Date of Track A Fellowship- October 21st, 2024

  • End Date of Track B Fellowship- July 22nd, 2024

Apply now!

This is an unpaid opportunity for a volunteer-led national team called Slow Fashion USA operating under Slow Fashion Movement, an NGO based in the Netherlands. 

Slow Fashion Movement’s mission is to educate and empower fashion consumers to make environmentally and socially conscious choices. Our vision is to help create a fashion ecosystem that protects the physical well-being of the planet and its people.