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Digital Navigator (AmeriCorps Member)

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission
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Are you looking for a community-focused role where you can expand your professional skills? Work with BRPC as an AmeriCorps member to expand digital access, support local residents, and improve the accessibility of public information. Be a force for good in your community while gaining hands-on experience, professional training, and connections that support the next step in your career or education.

BRPC seeks an AmeriCorps member for a full-time position starting in September/October 2026 to support critical digital accessibility and skill needs across Berkshire County.

This role involves three distinct focus areas:

  • Supporting BRPC’s Economic Development Program by teaching digital skills, in group class and 1:1 format, to low-income and older adults at two housing authorities in Berkshire County.
  • Supporting BRPC’s Public Health Program by gathering information about the digital skill and accessibility needs of older adults, people in active use/early recovery from substance use disorder, lower-income adults, and those experiencing homelessness.
  • Assisting with evaluating and remediating BRPC’s digital materials, including plans and reports, in accordance with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) digital accessibility requirements.

Eligibility Requirements

To serve in AmeriCorps you must:

  • Be 17 years of age or older (no upper age restriction)
  • Be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident
  • Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Pass a National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC) that includes: an FBI fingerprint check, a National Sex Offender Registry check, and state-specific criminal history checks for both the State of Service and State of Residence.
  • Not hold other full-time employment; other obligations should be temporary or part-time in nature and must not interfere with the program schedule and requirements (i.e. 35-40 hours/week, training dates, etc.). (ACC Program specific requirement)
  • Not be enrolled in a full-time Undergraduate or Professional degree program during the term of service. (ACC Program specific requirement)
  • Agree to maintain full healthcare coverage during the entirety of the term of service, recognizing that LFA provides healthcare coverage to all full-time Members that are not otherwise covered.

Additional information and the application link can be found on our website: https://berkshireplanning.org/berkshire-county-digital-navigator-americorps-member/