Community and Program Associate (Innovative Initiatives) - ACC Member

About the role

The American Connection Corps (ACC), an AmeriCorps program of Lead For America (LFA), supports communities in building digital connectivity to expand opportunity and economic mobility. ACC Members serve with locally-rooted organizations, addressing the digital divide and strengthening access to opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute outreach materials (flyers, social media content, newsletters)
• Identify and connect with community partners, local organizations, faith communities, and neighborhood groups
• Track outreach contacts and compile engagement data summaries
• Support the planning and implementation of community engagement events
• Compile post-event feedback and attendance summaries
• Maintain and update a database of community partners, stakeholders, and referral contacts
• Communicate with partner organizations by preparing meeting agendas, documenting meeting notes, and preparing follow-up summaries
• Identify new stakeholders and community assets advancing organizational goals
• Conduct an initial community listening tour to gather input from diverse community members
• Administer and distribute community surveys or feedback forms
• Share observations and emerging community themes with program staff
• Support the distribution of resource information and help community members navigate available resources
• Update and maintain resource materials under staff direction

Requirements

• Passion for community service and connecting neighbors to digital tools, skills, and opportunities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• At least 17 years old by the start of service
• No more than four previous AmeriCorps State/National terms

Benefits

• $33,000 living stipend
• $7,395 Segal Education Award
• Healthcare coverage
• Childcare benefits
• Student loan forbearance during service
• Fully-funded ACC Winter Institute

Pay

$33,000 living stipend, dispersed bi-weekly

Schedule

Full-time (approximately 40 hours per week), serving from September 8th, 2026 - August 13th, 2027

Application Process

Submit your application on the next page to join our general talent pool. Host sites will review applications and invite finalists to interview. Finalists will then be interviewed by the Lead For America team.

Note

This program does not offer part-time or remote member positions at this time.