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Programs and Events Coordinator VISTA

The Programs and Events Coordinator VISTA will be an essential member of the team for this growing nonprofit organization. The Programs and Events Coordinator will serve to expand, organize, and promote the “Healthy Parks Healthy People” programs and events, including the Truckee Meadows Trails Challenge hikes, the Discover Your Parks Walks, and the Dementia Friendly Nature Walks. These efforts help ensure that low-income youth and adults are being active and involved in their local parks. This VISTA position includes maintaining relationships with partner organizations, increasing Parks Foundation community outreach, and the improvement and expansion of programs and events. Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation is a private nonprofit that was incorporated in 2012 and received its 501(c)(3) determination in 2013. The Parks Foundation protects and enhances our communities' livability through public engagement, education, and the sustainability of our parks, open spaces, and trails. Current programs focus on improving community health and wellness and developing people’s appreciation for the natural and cultural history found in local parks. A special emphasis is placed on increasing access to free programming for low income community members in order to improve education and health outcomes for people living in poverty.

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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : Expand, improve, and maintain the “Healthy Parks Healthy People” programs including: Truckee Meadows Trails Challenge hikes, Discover Your Parks walks, and Dementia Friendly Nature Walks; Strengthen the online Truckee Meadows Parks Project database by assisting in expanding available content, organizing information, and promoting the program’s educational value to the community; Collaborate with the Communications Coordinator VISTA and Parks Foundation team to increase community outreach and engagement in programs; Maintain existing “Healthy Parks Healthy People” partnerships and forge new relations with community partner organizations and stakeholders. Assist in creating and expanding guided hiking materials such as program outlines and interactive props for hikes.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : None

Service Areas : Health , Community Outreach , Environment .

Skills : Leadership , General Skills , Environment , Public Speaking , Community Organization , Communications , Team Work , Non-Profit Management , Writing/Editing .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Programs and Events Coordinator VISTA

Program Start/End Date
02/16/2021 - 02/15/2022

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	NEVADA

Accepting Applications
From 11/19/2020 To 01/16/2021

Contact	Micah Beck
50 Cowan Dr
Reno NV 89509
775-410-1702
micah@tmparksfoundation.org
www.tmparksfoundation.org

Listing ID	100150


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