About the role#
The Community Impact Fellow serves as a full-time AmeriCorps member with the Strategic Twin-Counties Education Partnership (STEP). This role focuses on building local capacity to improve educational and workforce outcomes for youth in the Twin Counties area. You will work directly with STEP staff and community partners to strengthen relationships between schools, colleges, employers, and community organizations.
What you'll do#
- Assist with planning, preparing for, and co-facilitating community team meetings.
- Support the growth and engagement of working groups focused on literacy, FAFSA completion, and career preparation.
- Identify and engage potential partners, resources, and stakeholders to expand local collaboration.
- Provide capacity-building support for strategic priorities like career awareness and work-based learning.
- Evaluate existing data collection and tracking processes to recommend improvements.
- Collect, organize, and analyze information to track progress and document the impact of initiatives.
- Research community needs, best practices, and potential funding opportunities.
What you'll need#
- Passion for community service.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Interest in gaining experience in community development or digital inclusion.
- U.S. Citizenship, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident status.
- A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- You must be at least 17 years old by the start of service.
- You must not have served four or more AmeriCorps State/National terms.
Location & details#
- Location: Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
- Modality: This is an on-site, full-time position.
- Term: Service runs from Winter 2027 through Summer 2027.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About Lead For America
Lead For America is a national service organization based in Wichita, Kansas. Founded in 2018, the nonprofit focuses on local public service and civic engagement. It operates across 44 states and has created over 500 fellowships. The organization supports programs like the American Connection Corps to improve community economic and social outcomes.
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