HandsOn AmeriCorps VISTA Environmental Programs Assistant

AmeriCorps Mesa, AZ
Full Time Intern Level

Posted 1 week ago

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About This Role

This role supports the City of Phoenix Housing Department's environmental efforts, focusing on developing educational tools, volunteer programs, and funding resources for community environmental projects. The assistant will help replace distressed public housing with high-quality mixed-income housing by working alongside Choice Neighborhoods programs.

Responsibilities

  • Support environmental efforts taking place alongside Choice Neighborhoods programs
  • Develop internal tools for trash and recycling education campaigns for target neighborhoods
  • Create environmental stewardship volunteer programming frameworks
  • Create toolbanks that provide resources for community groups to independently identify and apply for funding opportunities for environmental projects

Requirements

  • Ability to be adaptable, patient, self-motivated, and demonstrate initiative

Qualifications

  • College graduate

Nice to Have

  • English-Spanish bilingual
  • Knowledge of the digital divide

Skills

Leadership * Conflict Resolution * Public Speaking * Team Work * Communications * Recruitment * Computers/technology * Fund raising/Grant Writing * Social Services * Community Organization * Urban Planning * Environment *

* Required skills

Benefits

Training
Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
Health coverage
Living Allowance
Stipend
Education award upon successful completion of service
Relocation allowance
Childcare assistance if eligible

About AmeriCorps

NSR provides capacity building, accessible funding, and data advocacy services that make positive change toward promoting vibrant communities. We are guided by our core value commitments to an equitable & inclusive society by using adaptive processes centered in asset-based practices. As a member of...

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