Program Assistant Jobs

This is a full-time ACC AmeriCorps position with Village of Hope. 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 spend a year serving 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. Village of Hope is a nonprofit, non-denominational 501(c)(3) organization that provides a Transitional Living Program for women and children at risk of homelessness and financial instability. Our work is rooted in compassion, dignity, and the unwavering belief that hope—when nurtured—has the power to transform lives. We serve families across Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties who are navigating homelessness, domestic violence, and financial hardship. Through safe housing, compassionate support, and practical resources, we help women and their children move from crisis toward stability, well-being, and long-term independence. The AmeriCorps member will assist program staff with a variety of service activities that support the efficient and effective delivery of programs and services to program participants and community members. All activities performed by the AmeriCorps Member will occur under staff supervision and within the approved AmeriCorps position description and program scope. The Member serves in a direct service and capacity-building role and may not independently manage programs, supervise staff or contractors, determine eligibility, engage in fundraising or grant writing leadership, or perform duties that duplicate, displace, or supplant employees or contractors.