Workforce Partnerships Fellow (Coalfield Development), ACC Member

Lead For America•Huntington, WV

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Workforce Partnerships Fellow is a full-time American Connection Corps (ACC) AmeriCorps member serving with Coalfield Development Corporation. Under staff supervision, the member supports organizational capacity building and program replication initiatives in West Virginia and Central Appalachia. The role works directly with Coalfield Development’s Workforce Readiness & Professional Success (WRAPS) Partners to establish and review organizational capacity milestones and support partner training initiatives based on Coalfield’s model. The member also helps connect WRAPS Partners and trainees with resource and service partners, in alignment with the approved AmeriCorps State and National grant and its performance measures. The service fellowship focuses on workforce readiness, participant support, partner coordination, and data collection. Members receive structured training and support during the service year, including orientation, professional development, peer networking, and guidance from a Lead For America Program Coordinator. The position serves from December 7, 2026, through August 13, 2027, for approximately 40 hours per week and 1,200 total service hours.

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.

Nice To Haves

Interest in gaining experience in community development or digital inclusion.

Responsibilities

Manage data entry in Coalfield’s data management system under staff supervision, following established procedures and confidentiality requirements.
Meet with WRAPS Partner training participants to gather intake data using approved procedures and forms.
Assist with program exit and follow-up data collection to track participant outcomes and support program evaluation.
Assist WRAPS Partners with recruitment for trainings and workforce readiness programming.
Help training participants facing employment or participation barriers identify and connect with appropriate community resources and support services.
Coordinate with resource partners on training opportunities to improve access to workforce development resources and strengthen partner coordination.
Connect local employers to hiring opportunities through WRAPS Partner trainings.
Maintain positive partner relationships through prompt, efficient communication under staff guidance and established practices.
Maintain files in Coalfield’s SharePoint ecosystem according to file-management, data-security, and confidentiality procedures.
Use email, Microsoft Office, and other required technology or software to perform assigned service activities.

Benefits

A $23,300 living stipend, disbursed bi-weekly over the service term.
A $5,220 Segal Education Award through AmeriCorps, 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.
A week-long virtual orientation with the national cohort.
Twice-monthly virtual skills training and self-paced curricula with opportunities to earn badges and credentials.
A structured community listening tour at the start of service.
Dedicated one-to-one support from a Lead For America Program Coordinator and twice-monthly peer pod meetings.
Access to a national network of ACC Members, alumni, and community partners.