TABLE Fellowship
About the Fellowship
The TABLE Fellowship is a paid, 8-month experiential fellowship for recent graduates and currently enrolled graduate students with an interest in entrepreneurship, nonprofit management, marketing, or community engagement. The name reflects what the role offers: a seat at the table, where Fellows help shape real programs, real partnerships, and real economic outcomes for Memphis business owners while gaining personal and professional development to help leverage future opportunities.
Fellows work directly alongside BCoM staff and community leaders, gaining hands-on experience in small business growth initiatives, member engagement, event management, and strategic partnerships. The fellowship prepares emerging leaders for careers in nonprofit management, economic development, community engagement, marketing and entrepreneurship support.
What You'll Do
Program Management & Entrepreneurship Support
- Assist with recruitment and application review
- Support participant communications
- Maintain program records and databases
- Support training sessions and workshops
- Coordinate mentor and coach engagement
- Track participant progress and outcomes
- Assist with grant documentation and reporting
Events & Member Engagement
Help plan and execute Chamber programs and events, including Quarterly Networking Mixers, the CEO to CEO Conversation Series, the annual Building Wealth in Our Community Symposium, educational workshops and webinars, and partner and community events.
- Event logistics coordination
- Registration management
- Event setup and breakdown
- Attendee engagement and hospitality
- Post-event reporting
Community Engagement
- Research community resources and funding opportunities
- Assist with partnership outreach
- Support stakeholder meetings
- Conduct member follow-up
- Gather participant feedback and impact stories
What You'll Gain
- Exposure to nonprofit operations, small business support services, and economic development strategy
- Networking opportunities with business leaders and city stakeholders
- Structured mentorship from BCoM staff
- Ownership of real-world projects and events, including the annual Symposium
- Portfolio-building experience for careers in nonprofit management, economic development, community engagement, marketing and entrepreneurship support
Who We're Looking For
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Located within the Memphis Metro Area
- Recent grad or currently enrolled graduate student
- Strong interest in entrepreneurship, nonprofit management, marketing, or community engagement
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Reliable transportation preferred
Preferred skills:
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Customer service experience
- Ability to manage multiple projects
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Experience with Canva and social media platforms preferred