About the role#
The Highland Rural Partners Corps Fellow serves as a full-time AmeriCorps member with the Blue Grass Resource Center in Monterey, Virginia. This position supports local capacity building and economic opportunity initiatives, specifically focusing on the Highland Inn Revitalization Project and youth development programs.
What you'll do#
- Support the Executive Director in developing systems to collect and organize information on community service activities.
- Assist staff in planning and establishing a youth hospitality training program.
- Research potential funding resources for approved community-serving programs.
- Organize community convenings and stakeholder meetings to foster cross-sector engagement.
- Collect data to assist staff with decision-making processes.
- Build collaborative relationships with local schools, community organizations, and higher education institutions.
- Draft newsletter content and social media materials for outreach initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Passion for community service.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Interest in community development or digital inclusion.
- U.S. citizenship, national status, or lawful permanent residency.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Minimum age of 17 years at the start of service.
- Must not have served four or more AmeriCorps State/National terms.
Location & details#
- Location: Monterey, Virginia.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: December 7, 2026, to August 13, 2027.
- Commitment: Full-time (approximately 40 hours per week).
- Compensation: Includes a $23,300 living stipend, a $5,220 Segal Education Award, healthcare coverage, childcare benefits, and student loan forbearance.
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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