Program Associate: Community Outreach & Engagement (Global Health and Education)

Note: This is a full-time ACC AmeriCorps position with Global Health and Education Projects, Inc.

About the American Connection Corps:

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.

About Global Health and Education Projects, Inc.

Global Health and Education Projects, Inc. (GHEP) is a Maryland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health, education, environmental awareness, and community well-being. GHEP develops and supports community-centered programs that address social determinants of health, strengthen families, promote environmental stewardship, and expand access to practical health information and resources.

Position Overview

The Program Associate: Community Outreach and Engagement will provide operational, communications, research, and data support across all GHEP programs:

• Greater Prince George’s Diaper Bank

• Family Tree Adoption Program

• Health and Environmental Education Program

• Public Health 360

• International Journal of Maternal and Child Health and AIDS (IJMA)

• International Journal of Translational Medical Research and Public Health (IJTMRPH)

The Service Member will support program administration, digital communications, records management, journal promotion, stakeholder databases, performance monitoring, and impact reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support community outreach for the Family Tree Adoption Program by engaging residents in climate-change education, environmental stewardship, tree adoption, and tree-planting activities.
• Assist staff with developing and distributing outreach materials and expanding relationships with community organizations, schools, faith-based groups, and residents.
• Support planning, promotion, participant engagement, and implementation of GHEP’s Health and Environmental Education and Awareness Day.
• Support the Greater Prince George’s Diaper Bank through family outreach, community engagement, distribution events, referrals, and partner engagement.
• Assist GHEP’s marketing and communications activities through newsletters, email campaigns, social media, flyers, and community announcements.
• Support development and maintenance of outreach databases, contact lists, and prospective partner leads.
• Assist with collecting, organizing, and reporting program participation, outreach, and engagement data.
• Support at least 12 community outreach or service activities during the service term.
• Assist with establishing or strengthening relationships with at least 40 community organizations or prospective partners.
• Support outreach efforts designed to engage at least 500 residents, families, or community stakeholders across GHEP programs.
• Assist staff with producing at least 12 digital or email outreach campaigns and documenting engagement results.
• Contribute to quarterly summaries of outreach activities, participation, lessons learned, and program reach.

All functions and activities performed by the AmeriCorps Member are completed under the guidance, supervision, and direction of program and host site staff.

Learning & Development Opportunities

As an ACC Member, you will receive structured training and support throughout your service year, including: 

• A two-week-long virtual orientation with the national cohort to kick off the service year.
• A week-long, in-person national Winter Institute convening with your ACC cohort — travel, lodging, and a per diem stipend are fully covered.
• Twice-monthly virtual training on skills for service, including project management, asset-based community development, grant writing, and serving vulnerable populations, plus self-paced curricula with opportunities to earn badges and credentials.
• A structured community listening tour at the start of service to understand local needs, assets, and opportunities.
• Dedicated 1:1 support from a Lead For America Program Coordinator and twice-monthly peer pod meetings for networking and professional development.
• Access to a national network of ACC Members, alumni, and community partners.

• 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.

Eligibility:

• Be a U.S. Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident.
• Hold a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Be 18-24 years of age.
• Have not already served four (4) or more AmeriCorps State/National terms. 

Timeline:

We are currently recruiting Members to serve from September 8th, 2026 - August 13th, 2027. Members will serve full-time (approximately 40 hours per week), completing 1700 hours of service over the course of the term.

Application Process:

1. Submit Your Application: Complete the application on the next page to join our general talent pool.
2. Host Site Review: Our host site organization will review your application, and invite those moving forward to interview.
3. Lead For America Interview: Finalist candidates will be invited to interview with the Lead For America team.

Full-time ACC Members receive: 

• A $33,000 living stipend (dispersed bi-weekly over the course of the service term)
• A $7,395 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 during the year.

Non-Discrimination

This institution operates in accordance with Federal and AmeriCorps civil rights and non-discrimination requirements. This program is available to all. All program documents, including compliance history information, may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact us at ACCinfo@leadforamerica.org

Note: The ACC program does not offer part-time or remote member positions at this time.