Digital Navigator, American Connection Corps (AmeriCorps Member), (Gloucester, MA)
Posted May 15, 2026
Job Description:
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.
The ACC Member will serve as a Digital Navigator at Sawyer Free Library in Gloucester, MA, working toward a more equitable and inclusive community by supporting Gloucester residents to improve Internet adoption, use of computing devices and digital literacy.
Position Duties:
The Digital Navigator will gain valuable hands-on service experience under the guidance of Library staff through the following activities:
- Conducting outreach in the community
- Supporting the delivery and assessment of digital skills training
- Facilitating device access and tech troubleshooting
- Mentoring High School Digital Tutor Interns
Qualifications:
Eligibility Requirements
- 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 term.
Hours & Compensation:
This position is located in Gloucester, MA at the Sawyer Free Library. It is in-person and full-time starting September 2026 – August 2027.
40 hours/week | 1,700 hours of service
Member Benefits:
Every full-time ACC Member receives:
- Stipend: $33,000 living allowance dispersed biweekly over the course of the service term.
- Education Award: $7,395 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of the program.
- Support: Access to a national network of Members, community partners, alumni, and 1:1 support.
- Student loan forbearance and childcare support for eligible members.
- Healthcare coverage: Medical, dental, and vision coverage (if applicable).
- Fully-funded training throughout the year.
How To Apply:
Submit your application here by May 31, 2026.
They will review applications and invite candidates moving forward to interview. Finalist candidates interview with the Lead For America team.
For the complete Digital Navigator Position Description, visit this link.