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City of Austin Youth Initiatives Resource Development VISTA
 
 
 
The City of Austin AmeriCorps VISTA program works with City departments and local nonprofits to build capacity, in order to provide resources and services the Austin neighborhoods and communities that may otherwise be left behind by Austin's historic disparities and future growth. The AmeriCorps Members serving with the City of Austin AmeriCorps VISTA Program work in such diverse fields as education, health, waste reduction, and housing to cover the myriad ways poverty affects these neighborhoods and communities.
 
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Member Duties : Increase the number of students from Title I schools who participate in City of Austin Youth Initiatives programs. Build partnerships with Title I specialists and/or other staff members of Title I schools to promote student involvement in Youth Initiatives programs. Recruit new organizations to partner in Youth Initiatives programs, especially minority-led organizations and organizations in target communities. Refine and expand existing databases for Youth Career Fest vendors and Summer Internship Program sites to better determine unrepresented or underrepresented career/schooling paths and the demographics of site leadership. Explore potential funding sources to increase the reach and success of Youth Initiatives programs, especially in regards to target communities.
 
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . 
 
 
*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 ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Education ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Writing/Editing ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Communications ,  Public Speaking ,  General Skills ,  Team Work ,  Recruitment . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
City of Austin Youth Initiatives Resource Development VISTA
Program Start/End Date
10/20/2025  -   10/19/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations TEXAS  
Accepting Applications
From  07/14/2025  To  10/01/2025 
Contact Faith Njoku
5202 E Ben White Blvd
Austin   TX   78744
5129343943
faith.njoku@austintexas.gov
www.austintexas.gov/kids
Listing ID 119643

       

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