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Austin Mayor's Office VISTA
 
 
 
The AmeriCorps VISTA in the City of Austin’s Mayor’s Office will increase capacity in key priorities of the mayor’s office. The work will focus on three primary initiatives: the Mayor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Veterans, Service Members, and their Families; the establishment of a community-wide strategic partnerships vehicle between the Mayor’s Office, City Manager’s Office, and Community Stakeholders; and developing pilot programs for housing and service delivery for people experiencing homelessness in the Austin community.
 
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Member Duties : Work with partner groups to develop a plan to reduce suicide among Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF) in service to the Austin Mayor’s Challenge. Develop and implement a strategy to roll out the Mayor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among SMVF into a self-sustaining entity. Create a digital hub for resources and career opportunities for veterans. Develop a collaboration program between the City of Austin and community stakeholders. Provide capacity support to develop the infrastructure for public-private partnerships to serve as stakeholders in the community collaboration program. Continue to expand the work of the Corporate Engagement Council with a specific emphasis on strategic planning. Develop pilot interventions for people experiencing homelessness that will coordinate homelessness services, build efficiency and effectiveness in serving the vulnerable population of Austin, and establish new interventions that support people experiencing homelessness.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training ,  Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage* . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Homelessness ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Veterans . 
 
Skills :
Social Services ,  Veterans ,  Writing/Editing ,  Leadership ,  Recruitment ,  Public Speaking ,  Team Work ,  Community Organization ,  Communications ,  General Skills . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Austin Mayor's Office VISTA
Program Start/End Date
01/19/2021  -   01/18/2022
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations TEXAS  
Accepting Applications
From  10/19/2020  To  12/26/2020 
Contact Chad Walters
7201 Levander Loop
Austin   TX   78702
2282976251
chad.walters@austintexas.gov
www.austintexas.gov/kids
Listing ID 99706

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