Housing and Redevelopment Support Specialist (Tuscola County EDC), RPC Fellow

Lead For America • Caro, MI

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Housing and Redevelopment Support Specialist is a full-time Rural Partners Corps AmeriCorps fellow serving with the Tuscola County Economic Development Corporation (EDC). The role supports the EDC’s efforts to preserve housing and advance redevelopment opportunities, including assistance with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) housing projects under existing third-party administration contracts and with Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and tax increment financing activities. Service is intended to strengthen access to housing resources, project information, and partnerships that support community investment and economic mobility.

The fellow performs activities under staff guidance and in alignment with the approved AmeriCorps State and National grant and its performance measures. The position supplements, rather than displaces, paid employees or existing volunteers and must comply with AmeriCorps requirements, including restrictions on prohibited activities.

The service term runs from December 7, 2026, through August 13, 2027. Fellows serve approximately 40 hours per week and complete 1,200 service hours. Training and development include a virtual national orientation, an in-person Winter Institute with travel, lodging, and per diem covered, twice-monthly virtual skills training, self-paced curricula, 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.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. 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.
• Live in or near the rural community served.
• Demonstrate a meaningful connection to the community and understanding of its strengths, priorities, and relationships.
• Show commitment to serving the community where the candidate lives.
• Have strong relationship-building, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Be self-directed and able to organize work and move projects forward with initiative and independence.
• Be able to work across nonprofit, government, education, business, and community sectors.
• Bring humility and curiosity, with willingness to learn from community members and local leaders.
• Align with the host site’s mission, values, culture, and priorities.
• Be ready to meet Lead For America, AmeriCorps, and service fellowship expectations.

Nice To Haves

• Transferable skills in project management, community engagement, youth development, workforce development, partnership development, communications, or organizational capacity building.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with housing applications, supporting documentation, applicant communication, and project tracking within TEDC’s contracted third-party administration services; refer eligibility questions, decisions, approvals, and other determinations to authorized staff.
• Assist with redevelopment research, application materials, Brownfield Redevelopment Authority meeting preparation, and project follow-up under staff direction.
• Support project records, financial and reimbursement documentation, reporting materials, and closeout information; prepare and organize documentation for staff review without independently approving expenditures, reimbursements, or official reports.
• Assist with communication among residents, municipalities, developers, consultants, contractors, and other project partners under staff guidance and within assigned responsibilities.
• Help improve application guidance, tracking tools, and information resources for housing and redevelopment services, and share proposed improvements with staff for review and implementation.

Benefits

• $23,300 living allowance dispersed biweekly over the service term.
• $5,220 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful program completion.
• Access to a national network of fellows, community partners, and alumni, plus one-on-one support.
• Student loan forbearance and childcare support for eligible fellows.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, if applicable.
• Fully funded training throughout the year, including covered travel, lodging, and per diem for the national Winter Institute.
• Hands-on experience, in-demand skills, and career exploration in community development and digital inclusion.

What This Job Offers

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