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

Lead For America • Durango, CO

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About The Position

This is a full-time American Connection Corps (ACC) AmeriCorps service position with Community Connections, Inc. The Member provides capacity-building support for the organization’s cybersecurity readiness and new AI initiative, working with operational staff, community organizations, and an AI contractor. The role includes gathering information about organizational and stakeholder needs, researching safe and appropriate technology solutions for disability services, preparing research-based recommendations for staff review, and supporting collaboration across the region. All work takes place under staff supervision and within the approved AmeriCorps position description and program scope. The Member does not independently manage programs, supervise staff or contractors, determine eligibility, lead fundraising or grant writing, or perform duties that duplicate, displace, or supplant employees or contractors.

In cybersecurity readiness, the Member supports staff-directed cyber hygiene assessments, research and documentation of risks, resources, policies, and preparedness practices, and the work of the SW Colorado Cares Data Governance Committee. In AI readiness and digital literacy, the Member researches AI tools and practices, develops educational materials for staff review and approved community activities, gathers feedback, supports outreach and implementation documentation, and helps prepare governance recommendations for authorized staff review. Across both areas, the Member builds community relationships, promotes equitable access to technology education and resources, maintains records, and helps measure and report outcomes.

ACC provides structured training and support during the service year, including a virtual national orientation, an in-person Winter Institute with travel, lodging, and per diem covered, twice-monthly virtual training, self-paced learning, a community listening tour, individual support from a Lead For America Program Coordinator, peer meetings, and access to a national network. Members serve approximately 40 hours per week and complete 1,200 service hours during the term, December 7, 2026 through August 13, 2027.

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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident.
• Must hold a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be at least 17 years old by the start of service.
• Must not have already served four or more AmeriCorps State/National terms.
• Must be able to serve full-time, approximately 40 hours per week, and complete 1,200 service hours during the term.

Responsibilities

• Conduct organizational cyber hygiene assessments using staff-approved tools, checklists, and frameworks.
• Compile assessment findings and share identified cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities with authorized staff and participating organizations.
• Research and compile cybersecurity resources, training materials, and guidance for staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Research, draft, and document cybersecurity policies, procedures, and incident response protocols for authorized staff; staff retain approval, adoption, and enforcement authority.
• Collect and organize information to support 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; committee members and authorized staff retain decision-making and approval authority.
• Research data governance best practices to inform committee work.
• Track project activities, maintain records, and prepare reports on outcomes and impact 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, and operational resilience through research, resource development, and staff-directed planning.
• Help evaluate cybersecurity training effectiveness and document findings and recommendations for staff review.
• Support the AI project team by researching, preparing educational materials, gathering user feedback, and documenting implementation activities with Community Connections, the host site, and the Center for Rural AI; authorized staff retain responsibility for AI system selection, approval, and deployment.
• Develop AI literacy resources about the benefits, limitations, and risks of AI for staff review and approved program activities.
• Research potential AI applications and share findings with staff to help community organizations explore responsible integration; organizational leaders retain adoption and implementation authority.
• Research emerging AI tools, trends, and practices relevant to community needs.
• Demonstrate safe and ethical AI use, including privacy, security, transparency, and responsible data practices, following staff-approved guidance and organizational procedures.
• Create guides, tutorials, and resources to improve access to AI knowledge and skills for staff review and community education activities.
• Collect participant and stakeholder feedback for continuous improvement of AI readiness initiatives, following approved consent, privacy, and data-handling procedures.
• Research best practices and prepare drafts to support organizational AI governance practices, policies, and guidelines for authorized staff review and approval.
• Conduct outreach to engage underserved populations in AI education and digital skills development with program staff and community partners.
• Collect, compile, and document program data to help measure and report AI readiness outcomes and participant learning gains.
• Build relationships with community organizations, partners, and residents to identify digital resilience and technology education needs in coordination with program staff.
• 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 training, professional development, and service activities required by AmeriCorps and the host organization.
• Support special projects included in the approved AmeriCorps program design that advance community digital resilience, cybersecurity awareness, and AI readiness.
• Represent the organization professionally at assigned meetings, workshops, community events, and stakeholder engagements, under appropriate staff guidance.
• Contribute tools, resources, and recommendations for staff review and use in advancing approved program goals.

Benefits

• $23,300 living stipend, dispersed bi-weekly during the service term.
• $5,220 Segal Education Award through AmeriCorps, applicable to education-related expenses after the program, including qualifying student loan repayment.
• 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, a community listening tour, dedicated program coordinator support, peer 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