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

Lead For America • Renner, SD

8h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time American Connection Corps (ACC) AmeriCorps service position 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 role helps document AI workflows, build and maintain internal knowledge resources, support AI training and learning activities, and help rural economic development leaders develop practical AI skills. Through these activities, the Member contributes to efforts to bridge the digital divide and strengthen economic development in small and rural communities.

The Member serves approximately 40 hours per week and completes 1,200 service hours during the term, scheduled from December 7, 2026, through August 13, 2027. Service activities are performed under the direction of program and host-site staff and remain aligned with the approved AmeriCorps position description and organizational priorities.

ACC Members receive structured training and support, including a week-long virtual orientation, a week-long in-person national Winter Institute, twice-monthly virtual service-skills training, self-paced curricula with opportunities to earn badges and credentials, a community listening tour, individual support from a Lead For America Program Coordinator, twice-monthly peer pod meetings, and access to a national network of ACC Members, alumni, and community partners.

Requirements

• Passion for community service and connecting neighbors to digital tools, skills, and opportunities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Interest in gaining experience in community development or digital inclusion.
• 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 or more AmeriCorps State/National terms.

Responsibilities

• Assist with documenting staff-developed or staff-approved AI workflows and processes in clear, step-by-step form, and help organize, maintain, and update a library of AI prompts, skill files, guides, and templates. Targets include documenting 24 workflows and adding 36 library resources over the service term.
• Under staff direction, assist with testing and documenting AI-assisted processes during pilot activities.
• Help develop and maintain internal and external knowledge bases by gathering, organizing, and preparing content for staff and community audiences. Work on the resource-provider knowledge base is shared with the Thriverr 2.0 Network Launch Support Member.
• Support coordination and delivery of internal AI training and Dakota Resources’ 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 with preparing, distributing, collecting, and compiling responses to 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 for rural leaders.
• Participate in regular supervision meetings with the Site Supervisor and Dakota Resources’ internal AI lead to discuss service activities, share observations, receive guidance, and maintain alignment with the approved position description and organizational priorities.

Benefits

• A $23,300 living stipend, dispersed bi-weekly over the service term.
• A $5,220 Segal Education Award through AmeriCorps, applicable 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 the service year.
• Fully funded ACC Winter Institute, including travel, lodging, and a per diem stipend.
• Structured training and support, including virtual orientation, twice-monthly virtual training, self-paced curricula with badge and credential opportunities, a community listening tour, individual Program Coordinator support, twice-monthly peer pod meetings, and access to a national network.

What This Job Offers

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