Rural Career Connections Fellow

Lead For America; Oak Creek (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Education Award

Healthcare coverage

Fully-funded training

National network

Job summary

Lead For America is seeking an RPC Fellow to join the Rural Partners Corps, serving full-time in the United States. Fellows live in or near rural communities and work 40 hours per week December through August to expand cradle-to-career opportunities for students.

The role emphasizes building local partnerships, asset mapping, employer engagement, and resource development, under staff guidance. Fellows gain structured training, national networking, and hands-on experience in community development.

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.

Responsibilities

• Support regional workforce development and cradle-to-career initiatives.
• Assist with partnership building, outreach, and resource development.
• Help maintain program documentation, and coordinate learning activities with schools and employers.
• Support the planning and execution of family-facing events and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Community engagement

Project coordination

Partnership development

Public speaking

Organizational capacity building

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Lead For America is seeking an RPC Fellow to join the Rural Partners Corps, serving full-time in the United States. Fellows live in or near rural communities and work 40 hours per week December through August to expand cradle-to-career opportunities for students.

The role emphasizes building local partnerships, asset mapping, employer engagement, and resource development, under staff guidance. Fellows gain structured training, national networking, and hands-on experience in community development.