Skip Navigation and Go Directly to Page ContentAmeriCorps Website Home Page
 
 
 

FONT SIZE:  Default  |  Large
spacer
spacer
spacer
 

Cities of Service Resilience AmeriCorps - Pittsburgh, PA
 
 
 
Resilience AmeriCorps members will serve as local ambassadors and experts in impact volunteering, increasing local capacity and equipping low-income communities to better prepare for and address the risks and challenges associated with climate change. Responsibilities will include: Develop enhancements to existing resilience building engagements led by the City of Pittsburgh, community-based organizations and non-governmental organizations. NEIGHBORHOOD RESILIENCE NETWORK: Create systems of collaboration across City departments and non-government organization networks that incorporate a resilience lens into neighborhood outreach initiatives, volunteer efforts and events; COMMUNITY COHESION: Promote community cohesiveness and capacity building within Pittsburgh neighborhoods through impact volunteering, neighborhood to neighborhood sharing of experience and best practices; MEASUREMENT: Create a system of metrics that demonstrates the co-benefits created through impact volunteering and city to non-governmental organization resilience building collaborations at the neighborhood level. NETWORK BUILDING: Engage in one on one network building with City Departments and non-governmental organizations; STEERING COMMITTEE: Form advisory network to recognize and leverage existing assets and activities, identification of co-benefits and financial leveraging that compliment volunteer efforts in energy efficiency, storm-water mitigation and community preparedness; ASSET MAPPING: Develop asset mapping of non-governmental organizations and intergovernmental networks working on issues of energy efficiency, preparedness and storm-water mitigation; CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: Working with Office of Community Affairs to establish Community Based Organization Engagement; DOCUMENTATION: Document processes and materials for replication Create resilience training materials and facilitate trainings for volunteers to replicate in their neighborhoods.
 
Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
Please note:
This listing is currently not accepting applications.



Member Duties : The Resilient Pittsburgh Community Associate will plan and implement impact volunteering and community engagement initiatives that enhance climate resilience in low-income communities; conduct community outreach to hear resident concerns on resilience and preparedness; cultivate partnerships among stakeholders including; community organizations, city agencies, nonprofit organizations, private entities, local public utilities and energy companies, and more who can build capacity, serve as volunteers, and increase support for resilience work in low-income communities. Additional desired qualifications include facilitation skills, project management, customer service, cultural sensitivity, experience with vulnerable populations.
 
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training ,  Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Health ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Housing ,  Community Outreach ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Environment ,  Homelessness ,  Disaster Relief ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Community Organization ,  Writing/Editing ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Public Speaking ,  Facilitation; Customer Service ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Leadership ,  Education ,  Environment ,  Team Work . 
 
 
Refine Search
 
 
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Cities of Service Resilience AmeriCorps - Pittsburgh, PA
Program Start/End Date
07/24/2017  -   07/23/2018
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations PENNSYLVANIA   Pittsburgh  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  05/09/2017  To  06/30/2017 
Contact Grant Ervin
414 Grant St
Pittsburgh   PA   15222
412-255-2255
grant.ervin@pittsburghpa.gov
Listing ID 64005

spacer
       

Contact Us | Newsletters | Site Map | Office of Inspector General | FirstGov | Privacy | Accessibility
FOIA | No Fear Act | Federal Register Notices    Last updated: Monday, March 18, 2024, 03:19 PM   
Release version: 7.19

  HOME