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MNEA Organizing Academy

How to Apply MNEA seeks current members who are passionate about our union and reliable with their work to become an Organizing Fellow. This is an opportunity to “earn while you learn” to be an effective organizer. Fellows will learn effective strategies to engage existing and potential members in deeper involvement with the union. Some activities might include 1-to-1 conversations, small-group meetings, phone calls, and attendance at local association events.

Fellows will be paid a stipend of up to $2,000 to complete training, attend Summer Leadership (June 12-14 in Jefferson City), and participate in expected field activities, which are estimated to take an average of 5 hours per week through August 31, 2026. Mileage will be reimbursed at the board-approved rate. Expenses and mileage to attend Summer Leadership will be covered.

To apply:

Review Qualities of a Good Organizer
Review Expectations of an MNEA Organizing Fellow
Complete Application (below)

Applications will be accepted until April 10, 2026.

For more information, contact the MNEA Organizing Team at organizing.academy@mnea.org.

MNEA Organizing Academy

Organizing Fellow Application

Deadline: April 10, 2026

Thank you for your interest in being an Organizing Fellow and growing MNEA’s capacity to build power and to affect change. This form MUST be completed and submitted by the end of the day, Friday, April 10, 2026.

Each application will be scored using an objective rubric, as well as feedback from local leaders and MNEA staff.

Participant Information

Name

First

Last

Suffix

Email Address

Mailing Address

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Cell/Home Phone Number

Race or Ethnicity

Check all that apply.

American Indian/Alaska Native

Asian

Black/African American

Hispanic

Middle Eastern or North African

Multiracial

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Other Race or Ethnicity

Unknown

White/Caucasian

Date of Birth

Work Experience

How many total years have you worked in a school in any position? (does not need to be consecutive year of service)

Aspiring Educator

1-5 years

6-10 years

11-20 years

20+ years

Retired

Member Experience

How many total years have you held a position as a member of Missouri NEA? (includes serving as a delegate, on a local or state committee, local chair, association/building rep, local officer, board member, etc.)

Aspiring Educator

1-5 years

6-10 years

11-20 years

20+ years

Retired

School District/Local Association

Enter other…

Building/ Worksite

If Retired, please indicate which district you worked in the most years.
If Aspiring Educator, please indicate your college or university.

Work Position

(teacher, nurse, counselor, paraprofessional, bus driver, etc.)

Local Union Position

What position, if any, do you currently hold in your local?

Organizing Fellows may not hold a fellowship and an elected leadership position within their local union at the same time. If selected as an Organizing Fellow, the elected leadership position must be relinquished.