We are looking for a few good organizers. Looking to possibly change careers? Looking to support the labor movement and public education? The NEA Organizing Fellowship Academy seeks to train member leaders in the skills of organizing and advocating for members. This experience is open to members of a local NEA affiliate and subject to approval by the State Affiliate & NEA. Elected leaders that apply for the program must resign from their governance position if they are selected to participate in the program.
Thank you for your interest in the NEA Organizing Fellowship Academy (NOFA). We are currently hard at work on an exciting redesign of the program and look forward to launching NOFA 2.0 in the fall of 2026, with the enhanced fellowship experience beginning in early 2027. This next iteration will build on the Academy’s strong foundation while offering new learning opportunities and supports for aspiring state affiliate staff. If you have any questions in the meantime, please reach out to your regional director for more information.
Northeast Region: Mark Simons ([email protected])
Southeast Region: Michelle Foisy ([email protected])
Midwest Region: Jason Brunner-Burns ([email protected])
Pacific Region(Interim): Mary Jane-Cobb ([email protected])
If you would like to be contacted when the application for 2026 – 2027 opens, please click this link and fill out your information. We will then contact you with additional information.
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