Digital Equity Fellow – AmeriCorps (Full-Time)

Lead For America; Brevard (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Segal Education Award

Healthcare coverage

Childcare benefits

Student loan forbearance

Fully-funded Winter Institute

Job summary

Lead For America's American Connection Corps (ACC) is a full-time AmeriCorps program hosted with Through the Trees in Western North Carolina. Members support digital equity efforts, including device refurbishment, distribution, and digital literacy sessions, while gaining hands-on experience and serving communities.

Members receive a $23,300 living stipend paid bi-weekly and a $5,220 Segal Education Award after completion.

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 (4) or more AmeriCorps State/National terms.

Responsibilities

• Community Outreach: Assist with staff-led outreach efforts to raise awareness about digital equity programs and resources.
• Device Refurbishment: Assist staff with the device refurbishment program and learn technical aspects through hands-on service activities.
• Digital Literacy: Assist staff with digital literacy training sessions, both one-on-one and group.
• Data Collection and Reporting: Collect service-related data and compile summaries for staff review.

Skills

Community outreach

Strong communication

Teamwork and independence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lead For America's American Connection Corps (ACC) is a full-time AmeriCorps program hosted with Through the Trees in Western North Carolina. Members support digital equity efforts, including device refurbishment, distribution, and digital literacy sessions, while gaining hands-on experience and serving communities.

Members receive a $23,300 living stipend paid bi-weekly and a $5,220 Segal Education Award after completion.