Community Impact Fellow (Strategic Twin-Counties Education Partnership) - RPC

Lead For America • Rocky Mount, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Impact Fellow is a full-time Rural Partners Corps (RPC) AmeriCorps position hosted by Strategic Twin-Counties Education Partnership (STEP). Working alongside STEP staff and community partners, the Fellow will help advance the Local Education Attainment Collaborative by strengthening community engagement, expanding participation in its three working groups, and supporting collaborative efforts to improve educational and workforce outcomes. The Fellow will also support STEP’s broader strategic initiatives by identifying ways to strengthen partnerships, improve organizational systems, document outcomes, and expand the reach and sustainability of its work. The role provides opportunities to build relationships across education, business, and community sectors while contributing to long-term progress in the Twin Counties.

All functions and activities performed by the AmeriCorps Fellow are completed under the guidance, supervision, and direction of program and host site staff. Fellows receive structured training and support during the service year, including orientation, a national Winter Institute, twice-monthly virtual training, a community listening tour, individual support from a Lead For America Program Coordinator, peer pod meetings, and access to a national network of fellows, alumni, and community partners.

The service term is scheduled for December 7, 2026, through August 13, 2027. Fellows serve approximately 40 hours per week and complete 1,200 service hours over the term. Full-time RPC Fellows receive a $23,300 living stipend, 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 Winter Institute.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident.
• Hold a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Be at least 17 years of age by the start of service.
• Have not already served four or more 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

• Assist with planning, preparing for, and co-facilitating community team meetings, including following up on goals, priorities, and action items.
• Support the growth and engagement of three working groups focused on literacy, FAFSA completion, and career preparation aligned with regional labor market needs.
• Identify and engage potential partners, resources, and stakeholders to expand collaboration across education, business, workforce, and community organizations.
• Coordinate outreach and partnership activities with STEP staff; refer organizational commitments and decisions to authorized staff.
• Provide capacity-building support for STEP’s broader strategic priorities, including career awareness, career exploration, career preparedness, and work-based learning.
• Assist in evaluating existing data collection and tracking processes and recommend improvements to strengthen efficiency, consistency, and usefulness; share recommendations with STEP staff for review.
• Help collect, organize, and analyze information to track progress, identify trends, document successes, and demonstrate the impact of STEP’s initiatives.
• Follow STEP’s applicable confidentiality and data-handling procedures when accessing, recording, and sharing information.
• Research community needs, best practices, potential funding and partnership opportunities, and strategies to expand the reach and sustainability of STEP’s work; provide findings and recommendations to STEP staff for consideration.

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 year of service.
• Fully funded 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