Rural Education Impact Fellow (AmeriCorps)

Lead For America; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living stipend

Segal Education Award

Healthcare

Childcare benefits

Student loan forbearance

Winter Institute

Job summary

Lead For America seeks a motivated RPC Fellow to advance the Local Education Attainment Collaborative with STEP. You will engage communities, expand participation in working groups, and help strengthen partnerships across education, business, and community sectors.

The role emphasizes data collection, outcome documentation, and sustainable impact while serving full-time for a 1200-hour term. The position provides a living stipend, Segal Education Award, healthcare, childcare benefits,

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be 17 years of age or older by start of service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and co-facilitating community team meetings and track action items.
• Support engagement of the three working groups: literacy, FAFSA completion, and career preparation.
• Identify and engage potential partners and coordinate outreach with STEP staff.
• Provide capacity-building support for STEP's strategic priorities.
• Review data collection processes and suggest improvements for efficiency and consistency.
• Document outcomes, collect and analyze information to track progress and impact.
• Research opportunities for growth and potential funding or partnerships.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lead For America seeks a motivated RPC Fellow to advance the Local Education Attainment Collaborative with STEP. You will engage communities, expand participation in working groups, and help strengthen partnerships across education, business, and community sectors.

The role emphasizes data collection, outcome documentation, and sustainable impact while serving full-time for a 1200-hour term. The position provides a living stipend, Segal Education Award, healthcare, childcare benefits,