Future Leader Fellowship
The Umoja Future Leaders Fellowship is a paid, semester-long leadership and teaching experience for college students and emerging adults who want to make a real impact in schools and communities.
We are selecting 10 Future Leaders to fill roles across multiple school sites
Why It Matters?
Young people today need leaders who can not only teach, but truly listen. They need adults who understand creativity,community, identity, healing, and emotional wellness. As a Future Leaders Fellow, you become a steady presence—a mentor who sees potential in students even when they don’t see it in themselves. You help build classrooms where youth feel safe, respected, and inspired. You become part of the solution, part of their growth story, and part of a community working to elevate the futures of young people across the region.
Paid Leadership Experience
Umoja believes in investing in the people who invest in our youth. Fellows are paid $25 per hour, with earnings capped at $500 per month, and payments are issued monthly based on approved hours. This fellowship allows you to gain practical classroom and leadership experience while being compensated for your time and contributions. It’s meaningful work with meaningful pay.
What you gain
Fellows leave this program with real professional skills in facilitation, communication, classroom management, conflict resolution, youth engagement, and leadership. You also gain emotional intelligence, confidence, clarity, and a resume-building experience that stands out across every field—from education and social work to business, the arts, counseling, and beyond. Monthly leadership coaching supports your personal growth, helping you understand who you are as a leader and how to step more fully into that role.
Fellows learn how to:
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Support youth in classroom settings.
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Facilitate creative and leadership-based activities.
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Build relationships rooted in trust and emotional intelligence.
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Lead restorative conversations and youth-centered spaces.
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Grow as coaches, mentors, and future educators.
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Who We Are Hiring:
Student Teachers
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Help deliver Umoja curriculum, support writing and leadership activities, and assist with group facilitation.
Mentors
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Build trust with youth, co-lead small groups, and support emotional wellness and belonging.
Leadership Coaches
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Guide students through visioning, goal-setting, and personal development. Support youth engagement and classroom climate.
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Each role includes training, support, and hands-on experience.
The fellowship is built with college schedules in mind. Fellows select two weekly time slots that work best for their class schedule and attend one monthly coaching call with the Umoja team. Morning, midday, and afternoon sessions are available at most High School and other partner sites, offering flexibility and consistency. This structure ensures that fellows can manage school, work, and leadership development without feeling overwhelmed.
Your Montly Commitments
Ready to Apply?
The application takes just 5–10 minutes, and selected applicants will move on to a shadowing session followed by a short reflection. After that, candidates receive an acceptance decision within 48–72 hours. If you’re ready to learn, grow, lead, and make a lasting impact, this fellowship is for you.