Digital Equity Community Outreach Coordinator (Tech Foundry) - ACC Member

About the role

The American Connection Corps (ACC), an AmeriCorps program of Lead For America (LFA), is a service fellowship program aimed at helping communities build the digital connectivity necessary to expand opportunity and economic mobility. Tech Foundry, a partner of ACC, helps people transform their lives through innovative workforce development that combines digital literacy, technical training, work experience, higher education access, industry certifications, coaching, and support.

Responsibilities

• Research potential partners and communities to reach out to in designated regions (Hampshire, Franklin and Hamden counties).
• With the Director of Community Impact, develop project plan and outreach/engagement goals.
• Attend tabling and community events.
• Help organize and facilitate pop-up workshops in desired regions listed above.
• Oversee the distribution of marketing materials (print and electronic) related to Tech Hub support and training services, as well as pathways through workforce training programs and college courses.
• Communicate with potential partners (email, follow-up phone calls, arranging/participating in visits).
• Additional projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Passion for community service and connecting neighbors to the digital tools, skills, and opportunities they need to thrive.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Interest in gaining experience in community development or digital inclusion.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident.
• Hold a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Be 17 years of age or older by the start of service.
• Not have already served four (4) or more AmeriCorps State/National terms.

Benefits

• A $33,000 living stipend (dispersed bi-weekly over the course of the service term).
• A $7,395 Segal Education Award through AmeriCorps, which can be applied to education-related expenses after the program concludes (including repayment of qualifying student loans).
• Healthcare coverage (if applicable).
• Access to childcare benefits.
• Student loan forbearance during your year of service.
• Fully-funded ACC Winter Institute during the year.

Schedule

Full-time (approximately 40 hours per week), completing 1700 hours of service over the course of the term.

Pay

$33,000 living stipend (dispersed bi-weekly over the course of the service term)