AmeriCorps Groundwork Fellow (November 2025)

This is an exciting opportunity for someone committed to making a lasting impact on communities by addressing education-related challenges. As a Groundwork Fellow, you will maintain and strengthen the network of organizations that support young people in Minnesota. 

Groundwork Fellows serve in nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Minnesota. Our partner organizations are diverse, but no matter where you serve, you'll be working shoulder to shoulder with other people who share your commitment to young people. 

The nature of the work you do will depend on your talents and interests and the needs of the organization you serve., Groundwork Fellows work on projects that build the capacity of youth serving organizations addressing educational barriers through efforts that engage youth as agents of change. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older by the time of program start date
• Must have at least a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent educational qualification
• Must be either a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National or Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States
• Must not have served four or more prior terms of service AmeriCorps State and National
• Must be able to pass National Service Criminal Service History Background check (including National Sex Offender Registry, State of service and State of residence, and FBI checks) - eligibility requirements listed here

You earn:

• AmeriCorps Living Stipend (pre-tax): Full-time (40hrs/week) members receive $1236 twice per month
• AmeriCorps Education Award: Members will receive $5176.50 upon successful completion of service. The education award can be used toward federally qualifying student loans (federal student financial aid loans, not including ParentPlus loans) or future qualified post-secondary education
•  Benefits: 
  • Health care, if applicable - monthly premium 100% covered
  • Child care assistance available - based on family size and income 
  • Student loan forbearance for eligible loans (payment pause) 
  • Ongoing professional development trainings and cohort support 
  • AmeriCoach career coaching opportunity
• Schools of National Service: 
  • Several Minnesota colleges and universities offer scholarships, application fee waivers, and other benefits for AmeriCorps alums! 

Positions are available starting November 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.

Please note: This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability (mental or physical), political affiliation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, reprisal, genetic information (including family medical history), or military service. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request for interviews and service activities. This document is available in alternative formats.