Cybersecurity and AI Readiness Member (Community Connections, Inc.) - ACC

Lead For America • Durango, CO

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time American Connection Corps (ACC) AmeriCorps service fellowship hosted by Community Connections, Inc. The Member provides capacity-building support for cybersecurity readiness and a new AI initiative, working under staff supervision and in coordination with operational staff, community organizations, the AI contractor, and the Center for Rural AI. The role researches organizational and stakeholder needs, develops educational and research materials, documents project activities and outcomes, and prepares recommendations for authorized staff review. Staff and organizational leaders retain responsibility for decisions, approvals, adoption, and implementation of policies and technology.

The Member supports organizational cyber hygiene assessments, cybersecurity education, risk assessment and resilience planning, data governance work, AI literacy, responsible AI exploration, community outreach, and program evaluation. Activities must follow approved procedures for privacy, consent, confidentiality, data handling, and AmeriCorps reporting. The position is a direct service and capacity-building role; it does not include independently managing programs, supervising staff or contractors, determining eligibility, leading fundraising or grant writing, or duplicating, displacing, or supplanting employees or contractors.

The service term runs from December 7, 2026, through August 13, 2027. Members serve approximately 40 hours per week and complete 1,200 service hours. Training and support include national and host-site training, a community listening tour, professional development, and peer networking.

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.
• Demonstrate 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

• Conduct organizational cyber hygiene assessments using staff-approved tools, checklists, and frameworks.
• Compile assessment findings on common cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities and share them with authorized staff and participating organizations.
• Research and compile cybersecurity resources, training materials, guidance documents, and data governance best practices.
• Assist authorized staff with researching, drafting, and documenting cybersecurity policies, procedures, and incident response protocols; staff retain approval, adoption, and enforcement authority.
• Collect and organize information supporting cybersecurity risk assessments and digital resilience planning.
• Support the SW Colorado Cares Data Governance Committee by helping coordinate meetings, researching community-informed practices, documenting discussions, and assisting organizations with drafting shared agreements.
• Track project activities, maintain records, and prepare outcome and impact reports in accordance with procedures and staff guidance.
• Collaborate with community stakeholders to identify cybersecurity needs and opportunities, and share findings with authorized staff.
• Support cyber incident preparedness, business continuity, operational resilience, and evaluation of cybersecurity training through research, resource development, and staff-directed planning.
• Research AI solutions, tools, trends, applications, and best practices relevant to community needs, and document implementation activities in coordination with project partners.
• Prepare educational materials that increase AI literacy and explain AI benefits, limitations, and risks for staff review and approved program use.
• Research potential responsible AI applications for community organizations and share findings with staff; organizational leaders retain adoption and implementation authority.
• Demonstrate safe and ethical AI use in line with staff-approved guidance and organizational procedures, including privacy, security, transparency, and responsible data practices.
• Create AI guides, tutorials, and other resources for staff review and community education activities.
• Collect stakeholder and participant feedback to inform AI readiness initiatives while following approved consent, privacy, and data-handling procedures.
• Research AI governance best practices and prepare draft practices, policies, and guidelines for authorized staff review and approval.
• Conduct outreach to engage underserved populations in AI education and digital skills development in coordination with program staff and community partners.
• Collect, compile, and document data to measure AI readiness outcomes and participant learning gains.
• Build relationships with community organizations, partners, and residents to identify digital resilience and technology education needs.
• Promote equitable access to technology, cybersecurity resources, and AI literacy through approved outreach, education, and resource-sharing activities.
• Maintain accurate program records and collect data for AmeriCorps performance measurement and reporting in accordance with program procedures, confidentiality requirements, and staff guidance.
• Participate in required AmeriCorps and host-organization training, professional development, and service activities.
• Support special projects included in the approved AmeriCorps program design that advance community digital resilience, cybersecurity awareness, and AI readiness.
• Represent the organization at assigned meetings, workshops, community events, and stakeholder engagements under appropriate staff guidance.
• Contribute tools, resources, and recommendations to strengthen organizational and community capacity for staff review and use in advancing approved program goals.

Benefits

• A $23,300 living stipend, dispersed bi-weekly over the service term.
• A $5,220 Segal Education Award through AmeriCorps, applicable to eligible education 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.
• Structured training and support, including national orientation, twice-monthly virtual training, self-paced curricula with opportunities to earn badges and credentials, a community listening tour, dedicated one-to-one support from a Lead For America Program Coordinator, peer pod meetings, and access to the ACC network.

What This Job Offers

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