Community Resource Advocate (AmeriCorps)

Lead For America; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Childcare benefits

Student loan forbearance

Fully-funded ACC Winter Institute

Segal Education Award

Job summary

Lead For America, in Milwaukee, is seeking AmeriCorps ACC Members to support staff-led operations, outreach, client engagement, and workforce development. The year-long service provides hands-on experience addressing digital inclusion and community access to resources, guided by program staff.

You will work closely with local organizations, participate in trainings, and contribute to data collection and program activities while upholding AmeriCorps priorities and service expectations.

Qualifications

• 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 AmeriCorps State/National terms.

Responsibilities

• Support clients by providing program information, connecting them with appropriate staff and services, and assisting with service-related activities under staff supervision.
• Support staff with planning, implementing, and participating in community outreach events and public engagement activities.
• Support case managers by coordinating client visits, collecting information, and connecting clients to community resources under staff direction.
• Assist with scheduling classes, communicating with participants, supporting attendance tracking, and keeping participants engaged in workforce and community resource programs.
• Collect and compile service-related data, attendance, participant feedback, and activity summaries for staff review.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Community development

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lead For America, in Milwaukee, is seeking AmeriCorps ACC Members to support staff-led operations, outreach, client engagement, and workforce development. The year-long service provides hands-on experience addressing digital inclusion and community access to resources, guided by program staff.

You will work closely with local organizations, participate in trainings, and contribute to data collection and program activities while upholding AmeriCorps priorities and service expectations.