Workforce Development Educator (Huntington Children’s Museum) - ACC Member

Lead For America • Huntington, WV

8h • $23,300 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time ACC AmeriCorps position with the Huntington Children’s Museum. The American Connection Corps (ACC), an AmeriCorps program of Lead For America (LFA), is a service fellowship program aimed at helping communities build the digital connectivity necessary to expand opportunity and economic mobility, ranging from healthcare access to quality employment. ACC Members serve with locally-rooted organizations, helping address the digital divide and strengthen access to opportunity. Through their service, they gain hands-on experience, build in-demand skills, and explore career pathways while making a tangible impact in their communities. The Huntington Children’s Museum originated from a teacher's dream to create a vibrant space where play shapes the future. Fueled by grassroots efforts, the museum became a reality, featuring carefully crafted, kid-tested exhibits where worries are not wasted on potentially breakable items or noise, messes are appreciated, and learning is a byproduct of play. The museum cultivates hopes, fosters connection, sparks curiosity, and celebrates the wonders of childhood. The Member will support the staff-led implementation efforts to expand STEAM learning opportunities for youth, aid workforce development efforts, and build community. The Member will support and assist staff with activities that expand workforce development efforts among children ages 2 to 10 including; community outreach, assisting with stakeholder engagement, and aiding programming.

Requirements

• Passion for community service and connecting your neighbors to the digital tools, skills, and opportunities they need to thrive.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Interest in gaining experience in community development or digital inclusion.
• Be a U.S. Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident.
• Hold a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Be 17 years of age or older by the start of service.
• Have not already served four (4) or more AmeriCorps State/National terms.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with stakeholder engagement efforts, including educational institutions, nonprofits, and businesses, to support the development of programming to support early career exposure among youth.
• Support engagement with businesses, nonprofits, and community members to recruit volunteers to support programming under staff direction and supervision.
• Assist staff with the coordination and staff-led implementation of workforce development initiatives and approved programming.
• Collect service-related data and compile summaries that highlight program progress, challenges, and successes for staff review and program evaluation.
• Under staff direction, share approved project updates and program information through social media and newsletters.
• All service activities will be performed under the guidance, supervision, and direction of program and host site staff and will be consistent with the Member’s approved service assignment.

Benefits

• A $23,300 living stipend (dispersed bi-weekly over the course of the service term)
• A $5,220 Segal Education Award through AmeriCorps, which can be applied to education-related expenses after the program concludes (including repayment of qualifying student loans).
• Healthcare coverage (if applicable).
• Access to childcare benefits.
• Student loan forbearance during your year of service.
• Fully-funded ACC Winter Institute druing the year.

What This Job Offers

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