The Urban Leaders Fellowship

This week's Mission Moment is centered in gratitude. As we take time to rest, reflect, spend time with family and friends, The Urban Leaders Fellowship wants to express our gratitude for all of the remarkable elected officials, Board of Directors, alumni, regional partners, donors, funders, and staff that make the work possible across the country. The Urban Leaders Fellowship wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! Take time to express gratitude for all of the little things, people, relationships, health, opportunities, friendships in your life at the moment. In fact - take time to celebrate "the moments" each day. #WeAreULF #ThankFUL #Gratitude #PeopleAlways #GrowTransformLead

This week's Monday Mission Moment is one of many examples of the professional and personal development that takes place in The Urban Leaders Fellowship summer program. NOLA 2024 alum. Amber Hatch is a seasoned researcher, analyst, and former K-12 educator from Gainesville, Florida. During her summer fellowship, Amber tracked supporters of previous education bills in the Luisana House and Senate for Democrats for Education Reform and worked alongside New Orleans Parish School Board member, Ethan Ashley, helping to codify and provide new central services for New Orleans' decentralized schools. In reflecting on the ULF experience, post-fellowship, Amber stated that ULF provided the opportunity to, "Learn by doing and finding the confidence to know what I am talking about along the way." Amber is one of nearly 1,000 alumni leaders who've not only learned in the policy and community action spaces, but also gained confidence to find the change they seek in the world. Now is the time to find what change YOU SEEK and JOIN #TeamULF for 2025! To learn more about our mission, values, and leadership development program visit - https://lnkd.in/gkN2mCwg. We CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR FROM YOU! #WeAreULF #MissionMoment #TeamNOLA #AmberHatch #GrowTransformLead

🔛 NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY ALERT 🔽 Third Plateau is hiring for a number of positions. Please see below: A Director-level position to serve as the Program Director for a newly launched network that facilitates low-to-no cost crisis support for individuals and organizations doing lawful work to support our democratic institutions and uphold the rule of law, or whose work is otherwise important to a healthy democracy. Top candidates will have experience leading complex projects, ideally during start-up phase, as well as advanced stakeholder management skills and ability to handle high-pressure situations.  For priority consideration apply by Nov 15, 2024 - https://lnkd.in/gvCzGwny A Senior Associate-level position to serve as Case Manager for a newly launched network that facilitates low-to-no cost crisis support for individuals and organizations doing lawful work to support our democratic institutions and uphold the rule of law, or whose work is otherwise important to a healthy democracy. Top candidates will be detail-oriented self-starters who have experience providing assistance to individuals or organizations in crisis. Apply here - https://lnkd.in/g5jnSEQm A Director-level position to serve in a senior position with the Democracy Communications Collaborative (DCC). The DCC is a coordination, research, and grantmaking organization that empowers pro-democracy forces across the ideological spectrum to build durable public support for American democracy through strategic communications. Top candidates will have experience organizing a diverse coalition to collective action, demonstrate strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills, and possess a bias towards action and problem-solving. To apply visit- https://lnkd.in/gw5zUmfy An Associate-level position to support the grantmaking and fundraising functions of multiple Third Plateau-run projects in the democracy field. Top candidates will have excellent writing and organizational skills, interest in working on the health of American democracy, and experience in philanthropy, development, or related fields. To apply visit - https://lnkd.in/gQp4MYWm

This week's Monday Mission Moment is one of many examples of the embodiment of finding the Change You Seek and driving The Urban Leaders Fellowship's mission of Inspiring More Equitable Communities is the recently re-elected DC City Councilmember Brooke Pinto. Councilmember Brooke Pinto has been an ULF Washington DC Official since 2022. Councimember Pinto is an energetic, courageous community leader and advocate that consistently puts the needs of Ward 2 residents first and foremost in everything that she does. She has served as a tax attorney and advocated for DC statehood on the hill. While she has championed and led integral work on many issues, we are proud of her continued leadership and service. Want to join Councilmember Brooke Pinto and other incredible local and state leaders driving forth change? Then APPLY to ULF! To learn more about our mission, values, and leadership development program visit - https://lnkd.in/gkN2mCwg. We CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR FROM YOU! #WeAreULF #MissionMoment #TeamDC #BrookePinto #GrowTransformLead

Happy Election Tuesday! The Urban Leaders Fellowship has begun recruiting for its 15th cohort of fellows. There is still time and space to join our FIRST official 2025 virtual Early Applicant webinar for The Urban Leaders Fellowship on THIS Thursday, November 7 from 6-7 pm Central/5-6 pm Mountain/7-8 pm Eastern/4-5 pm Pacific time. Come spend an hour and learn about the history of ULF, our application process, the relaunching of our Nashville regions, and the incredible experiences of alumni leaders, Landon Wolf, Tulsa 2024 alum, Dr. José Riera, Ph.D., Nashville 2021 alum, and Afreen Rashid, Denver 2024 alum. To sign up for the webinar - please email info@urbanleadersfellowship.org by 10 am on Thursday, November 7th! To learn more and start your application visit - https://lnkd.in/gkN2mCwg WE CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!! #WeAreULF #EarlyApplicants #Searchingfor2025 #GrowTransformLead

The Urban Leaders Fellowship is excited to not only continue our #MyStory campaign, launching of the 2025 recruitment cycle, but the return of #MissionMoments Mondays featuring the critical work of our esteemed alumni, elected officials, board members, donors, partners, and funders. This week's incredible feature also in honor of a very historic presidential election, is Jenn Jeffers, Denver 2013 alum. Jenn continues to boldly embody the ULF's mission of building community -centered change through effective partnership, equitable policy, and a network of change agents. Jenn Jeffers, is a powerhouse K-12 educator, facilitator, writer, content leader is taking another huge professional step! Jenn Jeffers is excited to announce her transition into full-time work with UbicaTours, her organization offering transformative group learning experiences across Latin America. Since her time as a Teach For America corps member, Jenn has been passionate about providing impactful travel opportunities for students. Now, through UbicaTours, she is expanding her work to include leadership retreats, student and adult group tours, and staff retreats. Jenn invites any ULF alumni interested in travel or learning more about these offerings to connect with her! Jenn is one powerful example of nearly 1,000 ULF alumni that continue to find the change they seek in serving others. If you want to learn more about Jenn, please visit her profile at - https://lnkd.in/gRihNrXQ To learn more about ULF and recommend to others in your network, please visit - https://lnkd.in/gkN2mCwg Applications are NOW open for the 2025 cohort in all 10 ULF regions - Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, KCMO, Indy, Nashville, NOLA, Oakland, Tulsa, and Washington, DC. #WeAreULF #MissionMomentsMonday #JennJeffers #UbicaTours #TEAMDenver

The Urban Leaders Fellowship is BACK - AND - ACCEPTING applications for our 2025 summer fellowship program! The Urban Leaders Fellowship is a paid summer fellowship that recruits the best and brightest for an intensive, seven-week experience in ten premier cities: Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Indianapolis, Kansas City, MO, Nashville, New Orleans, Oakland, Tulsa, and Washington D.C. During the fellowship, our fellows spend half of their time researching and writing critical policy proposals for a partner elected official, supporting the elected official’s development of high-quality legislation.  To impact lasting change, smart policy is not enough, our fellows spend the other half of their time working with an innovative partner organization, from non-profits to tech startups, committed to social justice & community impact. Developing future leaders is at the heart of ULF.  Throughout the fellowship, we will work with you to identify the right career path, connect you with leaders in the field, and most importantly explore the change you SEEK in your community, profession, and personal journey! If you or a talented leader, you know is interested in ULF - apply today! To learn more about ULF review our 2025 2OP that's included in this post. To apply just visit - https://lnkd.in/ekyRMCD8. WE CANNOT WAIT TO HEAR FROM YOU! #WeAreULF #WeGrowWeTransformWeLead #Searchingfor2025

🔛 NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY ALERT 🔽 SEIU Healthcare Michigan is hiring a Field Coordinator! About the organization: SEIU Healthcare Michigan is the largest healthcare workers union in the state, representing over 16,000 workers across the industry. We work to build a strong, vibrant, multi-racial, multi-generational labor movement that centers worker power as the vehicle to create good union jobs and healthy communities for all who call Michigan home. Location: Detroit, MI metro area Travel: At least once/week in the state. This position will also travel to conferences several times/year and travel within the state to support union efforts as needed.  Supervised by: Nursing Home Division Director Supervises: 5-7 organizers Salary and Benefits:  Salary: $90,000.  Benefits: SEIU staff receive excellent benefits, including comprehensive health coverage (major medical, dental, and vision) for employees and eligible dependents. Additional perks include generous holiday policies and a pension plan. About the position: The role of the Field Coordinator will be to provide leadership, direction and development to staff and members, and coordinate large pieces of the internal organizing department in the Nursing Home Division. Under the direction of the Nursing Home Division Director and Officers, the Coordinator will lead and develop a team of internal organizers to conduct participatory and powerful campaigns to negotiate and win collective bargaining agreements and organize effective workplace member leader structures to welcome new employees, defend contracts, and communicate to all members. The Field Coordinator will bargain multiple complex collective bargaining agreements and develop others to lead contract campaigns. To apply visit -

🔛 NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY ALERT 🔽 Attention all early to midcareer The Urban Leaders Fellowship alumni! The CAFE Group is thrilled to announce an open position within their dynamic team! The CAFE Group, founded by philanthropists Liz and Don Thompson, is a one-of-a-kind nonprofit dedicated to investing in leaders of color, recognizing the value of their knowledge, experience, and connection to the communities they serve. Through tailored offerings, including mentorship, networking, and seven-figure catalytic funding, The CAFE Group is reshaping how philanthropy interacts with and invests in Black and other leaders of color to ensure everyone can thrive. Currently, they're seeking to fill the following role: Impact Associate  Hybrid, Chicago IL (3 day in office) $55-65,000 The Impact Associate will play a key role in program operations, event coordination, and data management efforts. We're looking for a detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Apply Here: https://lnkd.in/dxcEckCi 

New Politics Leadership Academy invite ULF alumni to consider the path from service to politics through Answering the Call. Applications are open now for this free, flexible course developed by Harvard and MIT leadership experts to center core values on the political journey. If you or someone you know have a service background like military, Peace Corps, Americorps, nonprofit, healthcare, or education, and want to do one more thing for democracy, Answering the Call might be right for you. To apply visit - https://lnkd.in/edw4Y_wr To nominate go here - https://lnkd.in/g4VK24Kf To speak to the Director of Servant Leader Recruitment, Isha Lee grab time here - https://lnkd.in/gjQ6MMxV