Job description
An initiative of the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University, Cities of Services helps mayors build stronger cities by changing the way local government and residents work together. We help our coalition cities tap into resident insights, skills, and service to identify and solve critical public problems. Founded in 2009 by New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Cities of Service supports a coalition of more than 280 cities, representing more than 84 million people across the Americas and Europe. The Love Your Block program brings city leaders and residents together to build stronger neighborhoods, one block at a time. Typically, cities implementing Love Your Block invite community groups to identify priority projects and award mini-grants to support neighborhood-driven solutions that the community can implement. This program focuses on helping cities to partner with community groups and activates resident volunteers to repair, remediate, or otherwise address blight in their neighborhoods. Blighted properties include, but are not limited to, single-family homes, apartment buildings, commercial buildings, vacant lots, parks, and other public spaces. VISTA members will help design and launch the first year of this two-year program in the City of Shawnee. This position requires a high level of community interaction, calling on VISTA members to build relationships with residents and partner organizations. The AmeriCorps VISTA will work out of Shawnee, City Hall, and follow the same remote work protocol as city staff due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please note:
This listing is currently not accepting applications.
This listing is currently not accepting applications.
Member Duties : Support the Love Your Block mini-grant application, selection, and implementation process for neighborhood revitalization projects in target low-income communities. Cultivate partnerships among stakeholders, including: community organizations, city agencies, nonprofit organizations, neighborhood associations, and block groups who can build capacity and serve as volunteers for target low-income neighborhood revitalization projects. Assist with the Love Your Block program strategic planning process through community engagement, program evaluation, and assessment of appropriate program metrics. Support a communications strategy that reaches residents of the program’s target neighborhood as well as local, regional and national partners.
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Stipend , Housing , Training , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Housing , Community and Economic Development , Neighborhood Revitalization , Public Safety , Community Outreach .
Housing , Community and Economic Development , Neighborhood Revitalization , Public Safety , Community Outreach .
Skills :
Leadership , Team Work , General Skills , Writing/Editing , Urban Planning , Communications , Community Organization , Public Speaking , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Social Services .
Leadership , Team Work , General Skills , Writing/Editing , Urban Planning , Communications , Community Organization , Public Speaking , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Social Services .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Love Your Block VISTA- Shawnee,OK
Program Start/End Date
01/17/2023 - 01/16/2024
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
OKLAHOMA
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 12/01/2022 To 12/16/2022
Contact
Alejandra Garcia
3400 N Charles St
Baltimore MD 21218
0000000000
alejandra.garcia@jhu.edu
Listing ID
115912
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