Digital Navigator (Through the Trees) - ACC Member

Lead For America • Brevard, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Digital Navigator is a full-time American Connection Corps (ACC) AmeriCorps member serving with Through the Trees in western North Carolina. The member supports staff-led initiatives to bridge the digital divide by assisting with approved service activities, including device refurbishment and distribution, digital literacy sessions, community outreach, and efforts to identify and coordinate in-kind device donations. The member also helps educate the community about Through the Trees’ mission using staff-approved information and materials. All activities are performed under the guidance, supervision, and direction of program and host-site staff.

Members serve approximately 40 hours per week and complete 1,200 service hours during the term, December 7, 2026, through August 13, 2027. The service experience includes structured training and support, a community listening tour, national and peer networking, and professional development opportunities. Full-time members receive a living stipend, an AmeriCorps Segal Education Award, healthcare coverage if applicable, access to childcare benefits, student loan forbearance, and a funded Winter Institute.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident.
• Have 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.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in gaining experience in community development or digital inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Assist with staff-led outreach efforts in regional communities to raise awareness about digital equity programs and resources.
• Support staff-led efforts to identify and coordinate in-kind device donations, including related community outreach under staff direction and supervision.
• Assist staff with the device refurbishment program and learn technical aspects through hands-on service activities.
• Assist staff with one-on-one and group digital literacy training sessions.
• Collect service-related data and compile summaries of program progress, challenges, and successes for staff review.
• Support approved device distribution and other staff-led service activities.
• Educate the community about the organization’s mission using staff-approved information and materials.

Benefits

• $23,300 living stipend, dispersed bi-weekly over the service term.
• $5,220 AmeriCorps Segal Education Award, 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 ACC 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