AI Adoption and Capacity-Building Support Member (Dakota Resources) - ACC Member
About The Position
This is a full-time ACC AmeriCorps position with Dakota Resources, Inc. 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 spend a year serving 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. Dakota Resources, Inc.'s mission is to connect capital and leadership capacity to empower rural communities. The AmeriCorps Member will support capacity-building efforts for Dakota Resources' adoption of AI across its work with rural communities. The Member will assist staff with documenting AI workflows and building internal knowledge bases, support the coordination of AI training and the AI in Rural EDOs survey and learning series, and participate in efforts that help rural economic development leaders build practical AI skills. Through these supportive efforts, the Member will help bridge the digital divide and strengthen economic development across small and rural communities.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Assist staff with documenting staff-developed or staff-approved AI workflows and processes in clear, step-by-step form, and help organize, maintain, and update an internal library of AI prompts, skill files, guides, and templates.
- 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 under staff direction.
- Support staff in coordinating and delivering internal AI training and Dakota Resources' AI in Rural EDOs learning series, including virtual sessions, an in-person gathering, and a cohort course, by preparing materials, assisting participants, and capturing notes and feedback.
- Assist staff with preparing, distributing, collecting, and compiling responses for Dakota Resources' AI in Rural EDOs survey for staff review and program evaluation purposes.
- 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 service activities, share observations, receive guidance, and ensure service activities remain aligned with the approved AmeriCorps position description and organizational priorities.
Benefits
- A $33,000 living stipend (dispersed bi-weekly over the course of the service term)
- A $7,395 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 druing the year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
