AI Adoption and Capacity-Building Support Member (Dakota Resources), ACC Member

Lead For America • Mapleton Township, SD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The AI Adoption and Capacity-Building Support Member is a full-time American Connection Corps AmeriCorps position serving with Dakota Resources, Inc. Under the guidance, supervision, and direction of Dakota Resources staff, the Member supports the organization’s adoption of AI across its work with rural communities. The Member helps document AI workflows, maintain internal knowledge resources, support training and learning activities, and assist rural economic development leaders in developing practical AI skills. These activities are intended to help bridge the digital divide and strengthen economic development in small and rural communities.

Members receive structured training and support throughout the service year, including a virtual national orientation, an in-person national Winter Institute, twice-monthly virtual training, self-paced learning, a community listening tour, individual support from a Lead For America Program Coordinator, peer pod meetings, and access to a national network of members, alumni, and community partners. The service term is December 7, 2026, through August 13, 2027, for approximately 40 hours per week and 1,200 total service hours.

Full-time Members receive a $23,300 living stipend paid bi-weekly, a $5,220 Segal Education Award, healthcare coverage if applicable, access to childcare benefits, student loan forbearance during the service year, and a fully funded ACC Winter Institute. The program does not offer part-time or remote Member positions.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident.
• Hold a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Be at least 17 years old by the start of service.
• Have not already served four or more AmeriCorps State/National terms.
• Demonstrate passion for community service and connecting neighbors to digital tools, skills, and opportunities.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Have an interest in gaining experience in community development or digital inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with documenting staff-developed or staff-approved AI workflows and processes in clear, step-by-step form; help document 24 workflows over the term.
• Help organize, maintain, and update an internal library of AI prompts, skill files, guides, and templates, with a target of adding 36 resources over the term.
• Under staff direction, assist with testing and documenting AI-assisted processes during pilot activities.
• Assist staff with developing and maintaining internal and external knowledge bases by gathering, organizing, and preparing content for staff and community audiences. This work is shared with the Thriverr 2.0 Network Launch Support Member on the resource-provider knowledge base.
• Support staff in coordinating and delivering internal AI training and the AI in Rural EDOs learning series, including virtual sessions, an in-person gathering, and a cohort course; prepare materials, assist participants, and capture notes and feedback.
• Assist staff with preparing, distributing, collecting, and compiling responses for the AI in Rural EDOs survey for staff review and program evaluation.
• Collect and compile service-related data, participant feedback, and activity summaries related to approved AI learning and capacity-building activities for staff review, program evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Assist staff with organizing virtual and in-person AI learning sessions, meetings, and resource-sharing events that connect rural leaders with AI education and learning opportunities.
• Participate in regular supervision meetings with the Site Supervisor and Dakota Resources’ internal AI lead to discuss activities, share observations, receive guidance, and keep service activities aligned with the approved position description and organizational priorities.
• Complete all functions and activities under the guidance, supervision, and direction of program and host-site staff.

Benefits

• $23,300 living stipend, dispersed bi-weekly over the service term.
• $5,220 Segal Education Award through AmeriCorps, usable for education-related expenses after the program, including repayment of qualifying student loans.
• Healthcare coverage, if applicable.
• Access to childcare benefits.
• Student loan forbearance during the year of service.
• Fully funded ACC Winter Institute, including travel, lodging, and a per diem stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED