Education Justice Fellow Opportunity at Kentuckians For The Commonwealth|Salary $60k annually

Kentuckians For The Commonwealth (KFTC) is now accepting applications for the Education Justice Fellow position, a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about advancing equitable, anti-racist, and anti-colonial education initiatives in Kentucky. This fellowship is a one-year, full-time position designed for organizers, educators, and advocates committed to grassroots leadership and transformative social change.

About Kentuckians For The Commonwealth

KFTC is a statewide grassroots organization with thousands of members and multiple chapters throughout Kentucky. The organization is dedicated to racial, social, economic, and environmental justice, as well as fostering a healthy, honest democracy. Through innovative organizing strategies, KFTC empowers communities to address systemic inequalities and create lasting change.

The organization’s vision through 2031 focuses on creating a thriving, joyful, intergenerational, and multicultural society where people are free from oppression. KFTC’s audacious goal is to recruit, equip, and mobilize a network of 100,000 members across Kentucky to dismantle systemic racism and oppression, develop a robust democracy, and transform the state’s future.

Role Overview: Education Justice Fellow

The Education Justice Fellow will work under the supervision of KFTC’s Organizing Co-Director and closely collaborate with other team members to advance education justice campaigns. This position is remote but requires the fellow to be based in Kentucky and participate in frequent in-state travel, including occasional overnight trips, evenings, and weekends.

Key responsibilities include:

• Grassroots Organizing: Lead anti-racist, anti-colonial education campaigns across Kentucky.
• Leadership Development: Recruit, train, and support diverse community leaders to advocate for public education.
• Community Engagement: Organize workshops, webinars, and community meetings to mobilize members.
• Policy Advocacy: Support campaigns promoting fully-funded, equitable public education, including Kentucky Public School Strong.
• Strategic Collaboration: Build alliances with local, state, and national organizations working toward education justice.
• Fundraising Support: Contribute to grassroots and foundation fundraising efforts to sustain KFTC initiatives.

This fellowship offers an opportunity to develop innovative strategies that advance equitable education while fostering collective leadership and community empowerment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

KFTC seeks a fellow who brings a combination of experience, creativity, and a commitment to anti-racist, anti-colonial principles. Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

• Organizing Experience: At least three years of experience in grassroots campaigns, leadership development, or volunteer organizing.
• Anti-Racist and Anti-Colonial Commitment: Direct experience working in or with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) led movements.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to recruit, mentor, and mobilize volunteers and community members.
• Strong Communication: Excellent interpersonal, group facilitation, and listening skills.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to plan and execute complex campaigns with flexibility and collaboration.
• Self-Awareness: Commitment to personal growth, self-care, and collective well-being.
• Technological Competence: Comfort using databases, Slack, email, social media, and online engagement tools.

Additional desirable qualities include knowledge of Kentucky’s education justice landscape, familiarity with local and state political structures, and experience in media relations or spokesperson development.

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Compensation and Benefits

The Education Justice Fellow position offers a competitive annual salary of $60,000 and a comprehensive benefits package:

• Full family health, dental, and vision coverage
• 15 paid vacation days, 9 sick days, 3 personal days, 11 paid holidays
• 5 closure days at year-end, 40 days paid parental leave, 20 days family care leave
• Eligibility for a one-month paid sabbatical after five years
• Contributions to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) plan after three years
• Union representation through Workers United, an affiliate of SEIU

KFTC values work-life balance and prioritizes collective care, ensuring employees have access to resources that support their well-being.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

1. A resume detailing relevant experience
2. A cover letter highlighting alignment with KFTC’s mission and values
3. Contact information for three professional references

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority review beginning in May 2026. The fellowship is expected to start in July 2026, and the position remains open until filled.

Why Join KFTC

The Education Justice Fellow role at KFTC provides a rare opportunity for individuals dedicated to creating equitable and anti-racist education systems. Fellows will gain hands-on experience in grassroots organizing, leadership development, and policy advocacy while working with a team committed to collective liberation and community empowerment.

By joining KFTC, fellows become part of a statewide movement that actively shapes Kentucky’s future, ensures equitable access to education, and cultivates strong, diverse leadership rooted in social justice values.

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