Massachusetts-American Connection Corps Member

About the role

The American Connection Corps (ACC) is a service fellowship program aimed at helping communities build the digital connectivity necessary to expand opportunity and economic mobility, ranging from healthcare access to quality employment. We are currently building a general talent pool of dedicated individuals ready to start where they live.

Position Overview

The American Connection Corps is activating a talent pool of mission-driven individuals to serve in locally rooted organizations tackling critical community challenges across 30+ states. By joining our applicant pool, you'll be considered for placement opportunities that align with your skills, interests, and location preferences. As an ACC Member you will gain hands-on experience, receive on-the-job training, and explore career pathways while making a tangible impact in your community.

What ACC Members Do

• Work with a local host organization to support initiatives tailored to their unique vision, such as digital access (connecting residents to affordable internet and devices), broadband expansion (working with local governments to bring high-speed internet to underserved areas), and workforce development (helping community members navigate online job applications, build tech skills, and prepare for today's job market)
• Engage with local leaders and neighbors to identify opportunities for connection and collaboration
• Conduct research, outreach, and training to support community-driven projects
• Build critical talent pipelines by assisting in project management and partnership building

Example Placements

• Broadband & Digital Inclusion: Support city governments and regional initiatives to improve broadband infrastructure and conduct local outreach
• Financial Access & Economic Mobility: Promote digital financial literacy and support programs that expand socioeconomic opportunity
• Digital Navigation & Workforce Development: Provide digital skills training and AI readiness to improve internet adoption and workforce opportunities
• Community Development & Education: Conduct community asset mapping and support cradle-to-career initiatives to drive educational opportunities

Timeline

We are currently recruiting Members to serve from September 2026 - August 2027. Members will serve full-time (approximately 40 hours per week), completing 1700 hours of service over the course of the term.

Application Process

Submit Your Application: Complete the application on the next page to join our general talent pool
Host Site Review: Our host site organizations will review your application, and invite those moving forward to interview
Lead For America Interview: Finalist candidates will be invited to interview with the Lead For America team

Requirements

• Passion for community service and connecting your 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

Eligibility

• 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
• Have not 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 travel and trainings throughout the year

Note

This program is available to all. All program documents, including compliance history information, may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact us at ACCinfo@leadforamerica.org