Note: This is a full-time ACC AmeriCorps position with Coalfield Development Corporation
About the American Connection Corps:
The American Connection Corps (ACC), an AmeriCorps program of Lead For America (LFA), is a service fellowship program aimed at helping communities build the digital connectivity necessary to expand opportunity and economic mobility, ranging from healthcare access to quality employment.
ACC Members serve with locally-rooted organizations, helping address the digital divide and strengthen access to opportunity. Through their service, they gain hands-on experience, build in-demand skills, and explore career pathways while making a tangible impact in their communities.
About Coalfield Development Corporation
Coalfield Development Corporation empowers the people who have been cast aside to transform the places that have been left behind in order to generate lasting prosperity for our region. Our Vision is to build resilient rural communities with socially and financially thriving economies which create the community conditions for all kinds of people to unlock their full potential, power, and purpose.
Position Overview
The ACC member, under staff supervision, will support the organization's capacity building and program replication initiatives in West Virginia and Central Appalachia. The ACC member will work directly with Coalfield Development's Workforce Readiness & Professional Success (WRAPS) Partners to support the establishment and review of organizational capacity milestones and provide guidance and support for WRAPS Partner training initiatives following Coalfield's model. The member will support connections between WRAPS Partners and their Trainees and support service/resource partners like WIOA, SNAP E&T, Jobs and Hope, REACH, CORE, etc. These activities will be conducted under staff supervision and in alignment with the approved AmeriCorps State and National grant and its performance measures.
Key Responsibilities
The ACC Member will:
- Manage data input into Coalfield's data management system under staff supervision, following established data-entry procedures and confidentiality requirements.
- Meet with WRAPS Partner training participants to gather intake data using approved intake procedures and forms.
- Assist with program exit and follow-up data collection to support participant outcome tracking and program evaluation.
- Assist WRAPS Partners with recruitment for trainings to support outreach and participation in workforce readiness programming.
- Assist with resource navigation for any training participants who are facing barriers to employment and workforce participation by helping participants identify and connect with appropriate community resources and support services.
- Coordinate with resource partners for training opportunities to support access to workforce development resources and strengthen partner coordination.
- Connect local employers to hiring opportunities through WRAPS Partner trainings to support regional workforce connections and employer engagement.
- Maintain good relationships with partners with prompt and efficient communication under staff guidance and in accordance with established communication practices.
- Maintain files in Coalfield's SharePoint ecosystem in accordance with established file-management, data-security, and confidentiality procedures.
- Demonstrate proficiency in using email, Microsoft Office, and other technology/software needed to perform assigned service activities.
Learning & Development Opportunities
As an ACC Member, you will receive structured training and support throughout your service year, including:
- A week-long virtual orientation with the national cohort to kick off the service year.
- A week-long, in-person national Winter Institute convening with your ACC cohort — travel, lodging, and a per diem stipend are fully covered.
- Twice-monthly virtual training on skills for service, including project management, asset-based community development, grant writing, and serving vulnerable populations, plus self-paced curricula with opportunities to earn badges and credentials.
- A structured community listening tour at the start of service to understand local needs, assets, and opportunities.
- Dedicated 1:1 support from a Lead For America Program Coordinator and twice-monthly peer pod meetings for networking and professional development.
- Access to a national network of ACC Members, alumni, and community partners.
Requirements
- Passion for community service and connecting your neighbors to the digital tools, skills, and opportunities they need to thrive.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Interest in gaining experience in community development or digital inclusion.
Eligibility:
- Be a U.S. Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident.
- Hold a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Be 17 years of age or older by the start of service.
- Have not already served four (4) or more AmeriCorps State/National terms.
Timeline:
We are currently recruiting Members to serve from December 7th, 2026 - August 13th, 2027. Members will serve full-time (approximately 40 hours per week), completing 1200 hours of service over the course of the term.
Application Process:
- Submit Your Application: Complete the application on the next page to join our general talent pool.
- Host Site Review: Our host site organization will review your application, and invite those moving forward to interview.
- Lead For America Interview: Finalist candidates will be invited to interview with the Lead For America team.
Benefits
Full-time ACC Members receive:
- A $23,300 living stipend (disbursed bi-weekly over the course of the service term)
- A $5,220 Segal Education Award through AmeriCorps, which can be applied to education-related expenses after the program concludes (including repayment of qualifying student loans).
- Healthcare coverage (if applicable).
- Access to childcare benefits.
- Student loan forbearance during your year of service.
- Fully-funded ACC Winter Institute
Non-Discrimination
This institution operates in accordance with Federal and AmeriCorps civil rights and non-discrimination requirements. This program is available to all. All program documents, including compliance history information, may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact us at [email protected]
Note: The ACC program does not offer part-time or remote member positions at this time.