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Salary range: $23,300 living stipend plus $5,220 Segal Education Award
Community Engagement Member - Job Summary
Serve as a Community Engagement Member responsible for supporting outreach, maintaining resident and community databases, and engaging residents to address community needs under the supervision of the Executive Director.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain database of residents to track needs and progress for outreach and referrals
- Support and coordinate the Block Captain Clean and Green volunteer program
- Maintain and update homeowner candidate and business databases to support outreach and neighborhood revitalization
- Conduct or assist with site surveys documenting housing conditions following privacy and safety guidelines
- Represent the organization at community events and engage with Block Captains
- Provide community-facing service and support community-wide outreach activities under staff supervision
- Perform duties consistent with AmeriCorps State and National program guidelines without duplicating paid staff work
Requirements
- Passion for community service and connecting neighbors to digital tools and opportunities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Interest in community development or digital inclusion
- Must be U.S. Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident
- Hold a high school diploma or GED equivalent
- Be 17 years of age or older at start of service
- Have not served four or more AmeriCorps State/National terms
Education
High school diploma or GED equivalent
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About Lead For America
siteLead For America operates the American Connection Corps, an AmeriCorps program focused on expanding digital connectivity to improve community opportunity and economic mobility.
What Our Employees Say
- Lead For America provides fellows with meaningful leadership opportunities in their own communities, allowing them to make a tangible impact at the local level. (lead4america.org)
- The organization offers a robust professional development curriculum with mentorship from experienced civic leaders. (lead4america.org)
- Fellows join a national network of changemakers, enabling valuable connections with other emerging leaders across the country. (lead4america.org)
Challenges You Might Face
- Fellowship positions are temporary (typically two years), which may result in less job security compared to permanent roles. (lead4america.org)
- Some locations may have limited resources or support systems, challenging fellows to adapt and operate in areas with fewer amenities. (lead4america.org)
- Compensation for fellowship roles may be lower than equivalent positions in private sector organizations. (www.lead4america.org)