The mission of OSI (Open Space Institute) is to partner with conservation organizations in the Northeast to create networks of protected lands that are most likely to preserve plant and animal diversity in a changing climate.
The Conservation Diversity Fellowship by the Open Space Institute is designed for recent college graduates with a drive towards equity and a career in conservation. Starting in 2016, this program offers a comprehensive one-year, full-time, paid fellowship that immerses the participant in OSI’s diverse conservation efforts. With a competitive starting annual salary of $60,000 (prorated), complete with a comprehensive benefits package, sick leave, and PTO, fellows work out of OSI's New York City office. The fellowship is structured around rotational projects tailored to the fellow’s education and career ambition, covering areas such as conservation real estate transactions, access to urban and state parks, conservation science, administration of grants for environmental initiatives, and fundamental non-profit management practices. This initiative underscores OSI’s commitment to broadening participation in conservation and fostering a new generation of environmental leaders.