Workforce Partnerships Fellow (Coalfield Development), ACC Member

Lead For America•Huntington, WV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Workforce Partnerships Fellow is a full-time American Connection Corps (ACC) AmeriCorps service position with Coalfield Development Corporation. Under staff supervision, the member supports organizational capacity-building and program replication initiatives in West Virginia and Central Appalachia. The fellow works 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 role also helps connect WRAPS Partners and trainees with service and resource partners, in alignment with the approved AmeriCorps State and National grant and its performance measures. ACC is a service fellowship program of Lead For America focused on helping communities build digital connectivity and expand access to opportunity and economic mobility. Members serve with locally rooted organizations, gain hands-on experience and in-demand skills, and explore career pathways while contributing to their communities. The service term runs from December 7, 2026, through August 13, 2027. Members serve approximately 40 hours per week and complete 1,200 hours of service during the term. The program does not offer part-time or remote member positions.

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.
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 not already served four or more AmeriCorps State/National terms.

Responsibilities

Manage data input into Coalfield's data management system under staff supervision, following established data-entry procedures and confidentiality requirements.
Meet with WRAPS Partner training participants to gather intake data using approved intake procedures and forms.
Assist with program exit and follow-up data collection to support participant outcome tracking and program evaluation.
Assist WRAPS Partners with recruitment for trainings and outreach for workforce readiness programming.
Help training participants facing barriers to employment or workforce participation 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 partner relationships through prompt and 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 technology or software needed for 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 service year.
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.