Team Openings

Teacher Fellowships

CivicLex is seeking up to 3 paid fellows to assist with our K12 civic education programming. These fellows will be instrumental in reaching Fayette County students with our workshops and resources. The successful candidate will collaborate with schools and community organizations to create an engaging and inclusive civic education experience. You do NOT have to be a certified teacher to apply!

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through June 23rd. Please email your resume and a cover letter to Stephanie Mobley at stephanie@civiclex.org.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Teaching

  • After being trained on the content, teach our existing local government and city budget workshop in FCPS high school classrooms

  • Support Community Partnerships

    • Assisting with our community events like Civics Expo and Civics Day

  • Additional Support

    • Working with students while they create their Civic Engagement Projects

    • Connecting teachers or students with community leaders

    • Assisting with our Teacher Externship program

The ideal person for this position is someone who:

  • Enjoys creating opportunities for students to actively engage in their community

  • Has a passion for civic education and it’s role in strengthening communities

  • Has strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders

Compensation and details:

  • Location: Lexington, Kentucky

  • Commitment: Approximately 30 hours/semester during the 25/26 academic school year

  • Pay: $20/hour

  • Reports to: Director of Civic Education, CivicLex

  • Candidate must reside in Lexington/Fayette County

Materials needed for application:

  • 1-2 page resume formatted as a PDF (any additional pages will be disregarded)

  • A cover letter addressing why you are a good candidate for this fellowship

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through June 23rd. Please email your resume and a cover letter to Stephanie Mobley at stephanie@civiclex.org.

CivicLex is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We envision a Lexington in which all residents are able to meaningfully participate in the decisions that shape where they live.