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City of Austin Parks and Recreations Planning VISTA
 
 
 
The VISTA at the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) will help Parks Planning Division create programs that bring green spaces to underserved communities through the Community Activated Park Project Program (CAPP) and Cities Connecting Children to Nature initiative (CCCN). CAPP activates communities to focus resources on regions with higher health challenges to end cycles of poverty through public programming. The VISTA will build sustainability by creating resources and connections in low income communities to access the CAPP program. CCCN is a national initiative that seeks to create more equitable and abundant access to nature in cities, and the VISTA will coordinate program management of the initiative.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.



Member Duties : Implement and evaluate an outreach and engagement plan for CCCN to provide more educational and recreational programming to young people in low-income parks. Evaluate success monthly based on CCCN's 2020 strategic goals: Green School Parks, Nature Play, Outdoor Learn Environment, and Youth Leadership. Use surveys, feedback, tracking, and other methods to determine how well PARD is meeting these goals in each of its chosen communities. Institute process changes as necessary. Develop methods of sharing metrics and stories with relevant stakeholders. Research and evaluate methods of sharing metrics and data. Compile previous PARD efforts, if any, to see what has worked in the past and what hasn't. Create publications, social media posts, and pamphlets about programs for public distribution. Create marketing plan to target materials to communities through public meetings, email campaigns, etc. Tailor the message to the community.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training ,  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 ,  Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Environment ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Neighborhood Revitalization . 
 
Skills :
General Skills ,  Public Speaking ,  Communications ,  Leadership ,  Team Work ,  Writing/Editing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
City of Austin Parks and Recreations Planning VISTA
Program Start/End Date
08/31/2020  -   08/30/2021
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations TEXAS  
Accepting Applications
From  07/01/2020  To  08/31/2020 
Contact Chad Walters
7201 Levander Loop
Austin   TX   78702
2282976251
chad.walters@austintexas.gov
www.austintexas.gov/kids
Listing ID 97620

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