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Economic Development Capacity Builder VISTA - San Luis
 
 
 
Downtown Colorado, Inc is a statewide organization of Do-ers dedicated to downtowns! We have worked across Colorado for the past 40 years to grow vibrant thriving downtowns and communities. We have members across the state and work in rural and metropolitan areas. Our headquarters is in Denver, CO, this site is based in San Luis, CO. San Luis has a population of 790 located in Costilla County. San Luis is the oldest continuously inhabited town in Colorado. San Luis is home to the stations of the Cross, has easy access to the Great Sand Dunes, Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge, and is located in the Mystic San Luis Valley. San Luis is one hour from Alamosa, a larger population center if you are looking for more things to do. In this position you will work with the town of San Luis in their asset-based economic development projects. Including growing the Main Street program’s visibility by tracking the administration of the Main St Open for Business grant, locating Pop Up Plaza funding, and collaborating with Colorado Housing and Finance Authority small-scale housing program working to transform a block of downtown into housing. An independent worker with strong written and verbal skills would do best in this position. DCI prides itself in our program’s ability to connect you across the state. VISTAs serving with DCI will receive a membership giving you access to our events and trainings. Email vista@downtowncoloradoinc.org for more information! Or check out our website www.downtowncoloradoinc.org to learn more about or programs and other open positions.
 
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Member Duties : You will work with the rural town of San Luis in their asset-based economic development projects. The San Luis Valley (SLV) region & the Town of San Luis is a high poverty area with out-migration of youth, insufficient employment opportunities, & limited collaboration among local governments & marginalized demographics. The VISTA will further partnership initiatives which include vacant building activation, raising funds, & building awareness which contribute to breaking the cycle of poverty. The 3 largest projects will be growth and stability of the Main Street Program, establishing a Town Plaza, and building youth development. You will facilitate sharing the story to encourage community involvement. The Town received town plaza designs but have not been able to fund implementing the Plaza. You will seek grants to support the plaza creation. Your work on this project will be vital to bringing the youth to the table and ensuring they are engaged in the design of the program.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  Training ,  Housing Assistance ,  Relocation Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare
 
Terms :
Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Children/Youth ,  Housing . 
 
Skills :
Youth Development ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Community Organization ,  Urban Planning ,  Leadership . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Economic Development Capacity Builder VISTA - San Luis
Program Start/End Date
07/17/2023  -   07/15/2024
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations COLORADO  
Accepting Applications
From  05/10/2023  To  06/13/2023 
Contact Kylie Brown
1420 N Ogden St
Denver   CO   80218
3032820625
outreach@downtowncoloradoinc.org
Listing ID 109538

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