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E3.19 Community Equity and Economic Opportunity VISTA

Duluth is experiencing a workforce shortage. For example in Q2 of 2018 there were about 1700 more jobs than workers available to fill them. At the same time, unemployment for African Americans and Native Americans in Duluth remains high – 23% for African Americans and 13% for Native Americans, as opposed to just under 3% for the population as a whole. Poverty rates are similarly high for these two groups, and despite a range of efforts over the last decade these disparities have not changed. Ecolibrium3 is a nonprofit that works at the intersection of Energy, Equity, and Economic Vitality. This AmeriCorps position will work with Ecolibrium3, the City of Duluth, and nonprofit partners to build community capacity to reduce these disparities by expanding partnerships, researching best practices, and developing a strategic approach to change.

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Member Duties : The Community Equity and Economic Opportunity VISTA will build the capacity of Ecolibrium3 and community partners to address the economic disparities faced by indigenous and communities of color in Duluth, MN, through development of a strategic Workforce Equity Initiative, linking community members to resources, and expanding community-building opportunities. Specifically, the member will: 1) Develop a Workforce Equity Initiative to reduce unemployment and poverty rates for those of African heritage, Native Americans, and other people of color currently facing economic disparities in Duluth. 2) Connect residents facing employment disparities to living-wage job training opportunities. 3) Expand understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices of Ecolibrium3, partner organizations and city government to reduce economic and employment disparities.

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


*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 .

Service Areas : Homelessness , Neighborhood Revitalization , Community and Economic Development , Housing , Health , Veterans , Ex-Offender Reentry , Education , Entrepreneur/Business , Tribal , Community Outreach .

Skills : Writing/Editing , Social Services , Trade/Construction , Community Organization , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Counseling , Conflict Resolution , Recruitment , Teaching/Tutoring , Youth Development , Law , General Skills , Education , Non-Profit Management , Leadership , Team Work , Computers/Technology , Public Speaking , Business/Entrepreneur , Communications .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
E3.19 Community Equity and Economic Opportunity VISTA

Program Start/End Date
08/05/2019 - 08/03/2020

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	MINNESOTA

Accepting Applications
From 05/27/2019 To 07/09/2019

Contact	Jodi Slick
2014 W Superior St
Duluth MN 55806
2183361038
jodi@ecolibrium3.org
www.ecolibrium3.org/americorps

Listing ID	89663


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