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Note: This is a full-time ACC AmeriCorps position with Berkshire Regional Planning Commission 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 Berkshire Regional Planning Commission Berkshire Regional Planning Commission is the official region-wide planning agency in Berkshire County providing comprehensive planning services to municipalities which include land use, transportation, community and economic development, housing, public health, and environmental planning. BRPC promotes regional collaboration among communities and works to increase coordination between all levels of government. Position Overview BRPC seeks an AmeriCorps Member for a full-time position starting in September 2026 to support critical digital accessibility and digital skill needs across Berkshire County. The role involves three distinct service areas: Supporting BRPC's Economic Development Program to teach digital skills to low-income and older adults at two housing authorities through classes and one-on-one digital navigation support. Supporting BRPC's Public Health Program to understand the digital and community support needs of older adults, people in active use or early recovery from substance use disorder, and lower-income adults, including those experiencing homelessness. Supporting BRPC's Human Resources Administrator by assisting staff with reviewing and improving reports and plans created by the agency that are currently online to help support ADA digital accessibility. This is an AmeriCorps State/National service position, and Members will engage in community service activities designed to strengthen community capacity and support older adults throughout Berkshire County. Key Responsibilities The ACC Member will: Economic Development Participate in a five-week online training to become certified in the American Association of Retired Persons' (AARP) Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) curriculum. Deliver approved OATS curriculum to housing authority residents through presentations, hands-on workshops, and one-on-one digital navigation support to help participants use their existing devices (e.g., phones and computers) and become proficient with new iPads awarded through a state grant. Support staff communications with housing authority directors and resident coordinators by sharing participant progress, documenting observations, and communicating implementation challenges under staff direction. Document successes, challenges, and lessons learned for staff review and inclusion in required grant reporting and sustainability planning efforts. Assist staff with researching potential grant opportunities and sustainability resources that housing authorities may pursue following completion of the grant. Public Health Conduct a series of stakeholder interviews with staff from libraries, councils on aging, recovery centers, and similar organizations to better understand community digital skill, technology, and support needs. Prepare a summary and analysis of stakeholder feedback regarding the digital and community support needs of priority populations. Support staff with coordinating and implementing on-site digital navigation hours based on identified community needs and program priorities. Assist staff with adapting or developing population-specific digital literacy guides, presentations, and educational materials based