Rural Economic Development Fellow

Lead For America; Boyne City (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Education Award

Healthcare coverage

Fully-funded training

Job summary

Lead For America's Rural Partners Corps Fellowship, in partnership with the Northern Lakes Economic Alliance (NLEA), is a full-time AmeriCorps position based in Northern Lower Michigan. Fellows serve about 40 hours per week from December through August, focusing on economic development research and strategic planning.

The role supports research into the region's manufacturing sector, assists with the 2028–2031 strategic plan, stakeholder engagement, and regional capacity building.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• U.S. Citizenship, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident status required.
• 17 years of age or older by start of service.

Responsibilities

• Economic Impact Research & Case Study Development: research Boyne City Industrial Park and prepare a case study for regional planning.
• Regional Manufacturing Data Analysis: collect and summarize regional manufacturing data for planning grants.
• Strategic Planning & Process Support: assist in designing and executing the 2028–2031 Strategic Plan and stakeholder engagement.
• Regional Economic Capacity Building: support broader economic development initiatives and coordinate with community organizations.

Skills

Project management

Community engagement

Youth development

Workforce development

Partnership development

Communications

Organizational capacity building

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lead For America's Rural Partners Corps Fellowship, in partnership with the Northern Lakes Economic Alliance (NLEA), is a full-time AmeriCorps position based in Northern Lower Michigan. Fellows serve about 40 hours per week from December through August, focusing on economic development research and strategic planning.

The role supports research into the region's manufacturing sector, assists with the 2028–2031 strategic plan, stakeholder engagement, and regional capacity building.