Small Business Community Engagement Member

Paid Summer Opportunity Supporting Local Small Businesses

Serve with Covation Center this summer while helping strengthen the local small business community. This paid AmeriCorps position focuses on outreach, networking, and connecting entrepreneurs with valuable regional resources.

Pay & Benefits

• $5,554 total living allowance
• Paid biweekly at $793 per pay period (7 total payments during the term)
• $1,956.35 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion
• Professional development and hands-on experience
• AmeriCorps training and networking opportunities
• Group trip to Lake Tobias

Location

Covation Center – Williamsport, PA

Service Term

May 18, 2026 – August 15, 2026
Approximately 37.5 hours per week (includes occasional evening events)

About the Role

The AmeriCorps Small Business Community Engagement Member will support Covation Center’s efforts to strengthen the regional small business ecosystem through outreach, research, and community engagement. This role focuses on connecting with local business owners, understanding community needs, and helping expand awareness of resources available to entrepreneurs.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct outreach to small business owners through meetings, calls, and events
• Attend networking events and build relationships with community partners
• Engage in conversations to better understand business needs and challenges
• Research and identify organizations that support entrepreneurs
• Help develop a regional directory of small business resources
• Track outreach efforts and document key insights
• Assist with materials that connect businesses to available support services
• Highlight stories of small business impact and resilience
• Participate in AmeriCorps orientation, trainings, and monthly convenings

What We’re Looking For

• Interest in community development, entrepreneurship, or economic development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable engaging with new people and building relationships
• Organized and able to track information clearly
• Self-motivated and able to work independently

Basic Requirements

• High school diploma
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass required background checks
• Commitment to community service and AmeriCorps mission

How to Apply

This is a two-step process. Start by applying through Handshake. Selected candidates will then complete the official AmeriCorps application, which is required for enrollment in the program.