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

Lead For America•Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

The AI Adoption and Capacity-Building Support Member is a full-time American Connection Corps (ACC) AmeriCorps position hosted by 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, coordinate AI training and learning activities, and support rural economic development leaders in building practical AI skills. These efforts aim to help bridge the digital divide and strengthen economic development in small and rural communities. The service term runs from December 7, 2026, through August 13, 2027. Members serve approximately 40 hours per week and complete 1,200 hours during the term. ACC provides structured training and support, including national and virtual training, a community listening tour, program-coordinator support, and peer networking opportunities.

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 served fewer than four AmeriCorps State/National terms.
Have a 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

Document staff-developed or staff-approved AI workflows and processes in clear, step-by-step form; help document 24 workflows during the term.
Organize, maintain, and update an internal library of AI prompts, skill files, guides, and templates; help add 36 resources during the 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. This work is shared with the Thriverr 2.0 Network Launch Support Member on the resource-provider knowledge base.
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, and collecting responses to the AI in Rural EDOs survey, and compile responses for staff review and program evaluation.
Collect and compile service-related data, participant feedback, and activity summaries for staff review, program evaluation, and continuous improvement.
Assist staff in 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 activities, share observations, receive guidance, and keep service 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, applicable to 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 service year.
Fully funded ACC Winter Institute, including travel, lodging, and a per diem stipend.
Week-long virtual orientation with the national cohort.
Twice-monthly virtual training on service skills and self-paced curricula with opportunities to earn badges and credentials.
Dedicated one-to-one support from a Lead For America Program Coordinator and twice-monthly peer pod meetings.
Access to a national network of ACC Members, alumni, and community partners.