Future Leader Fellowship
The Umoja Future Leaders Fellowship is a paid, semester-long leadership and teaching experience for college students and emerging artist who want to make a real impact in schools and communities.
We are selecting 5-19 Future Leaders to fill roles across multiple school sites
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 They Gain
Fellows leave with real professional skills: facilitation, communication, classroom management, conflict resolution, youth engagement, leadership. You also gain emotional intelligence, confidence, clarity, and a resume-building experience that stands out across education, social work, business, the arts, counseling, and beyond. Monthly leadership coaching supports your growth, helping you understand who you are as a leader and how to step 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
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.
2025-26 Fellows
 Sumaya Abukar Moorhead, Mn Concordia College Fellow at Davies & Discovery Middle School |  LexXavier Francis Fargo, ND Fellow at Fargo North & Dakota Alternative |  Shurki Mohamed Moorhead, MN Concordia College Fellow at Ben Franklin Middle School |
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 Stuart James Fargo, ND Fellow at Carl Ben Middle School |  Rhonda Jo Gilbert-Evans Moorhead, MN Fellow At Fargo North & Dakota Alternative Highschool |  Veera Khalil Moorhead, MN Minnesota State University Moorhead Fellow at Fargo South & Moorhead Area Public Schools |
 Genesia Weekes Moorhead, MN Concordia College Fellow at Moorhead Area Public Schools |
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.
OUR FELLOWS' EXPERIENCES - Staurt L
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 Monthly 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.
OUR FELLOWS' EXPERIENCES - LexXavier
