Community Engagement Specialist (Rebuilding Together Howard County) - ACC Member

Lead For America • Columbia, MD

9d • $33,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Rebuilding Together Howard County's mission is Repairing Homes, Revitalizing Communities, and Rebuilding Lives in Howard County, Maryland. As a local affiliate of the national Rebuilding Together network, we mobilize skilled contractors and volunteers to provide critical home repairs for low-income residents at no cost to them. In FY26, we completed 355+ repairs for 179 residents, helping our most vulnerable neighbors remain safely in their homes. We believe that home stability is foundational to individual well-being and community strength, and that everyone deserves a safe and secure place to call home. Our work is made possible by a network of more than 2,000 volunteers, public and private partners, and dedicated community supporters across Howard County.

The Member will support the staff-led expansion of volunteer engagement initiatives at Rebuilding Together Howard County, contributing to our capacity to connect our community of 2,000+ volunteers to meaningful service opportunities year-round. Under the direction of the host site supervisor, the Member will assist staff with the design and content development of a digital volunteer portal, support volunteer outreach and communication efforts, and help identify pathways for deeper volunteer involvement with the organization's mission. A small portion of the Member's time (approximately 5-10%) will be dedicated to assisting homeowner applicants who face digital barriers with navigating our online intake process, ensuring that the residents who need us most can reach us. By supporting and strengthening our volunteer pipeline, the Member will contribute to our capacity to complete more home repairs for low-income residents of Howard County, Maryland.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident.
• Hold a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Be 18 - 24 years of age.
• 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 with research, content development, and user feedback collection to support the development of a digital volunteer engagement portal; compile information and provide input to staff for review and approval.
• Assist staff with drafting and distributing volunteer communications, including newsletters, email updates, and social media content, using staff-approved messaging, to help keep volunteers informed about service opportunities and organizational activities.
• Help collect and compile information on volunteer interests, skills, and availability; assist staff with identifying opportunities for skill-based and recurring volunteer service.
• Provide basic technology assistance to homeowner applicants experiencing digital barriers while navigating the organization's online intake process, under staff supervision (approximately 5–10% of service time).
• Assist staff with the planning, preparation, and implementation of volunteer appreciation events, volunteer orientation sessions, and community engagement activities as assigned.
• Collect and compile service-related data on volunteer engagement activities and participation; maintain records and provide summaries to staff to support program evaluation and reporting.
• Attend local nonprofit network meetings, Howard County Chamber events, and other community gatherings as directed by the host site supervisor to provide information about volunteer opportunities and connect interested individuals with staff and volunteer resources.

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.

What This Job Offers

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