Austin ACME Resource Development VISTA

City of Austin ACME Resource Development VISTA

The City of Austin Ameri Corps VISTA Program works with City departments and local nonprofits to build capacity, in order to provide resources and services to the Austin neighborhoods and communities that may otherwise be left behind by Austin's historic disparities and future growth. The Ameri Corps members serving with the City of Austin Ameri Corps VISTA Program work in such diverse fields as education, health, waste reduction, and housing to cover the myriad ways poverty affects these neighborhoods and communities.

This VISTA member will increase the capacity of ACME by creating/improving systems to better provide services to music professionals, helping them out of poverty through partnership building and career training. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties :
Update and improve the existing Texas Music Office database/directory of music professionals. Create or refine methods to improve the Music & Entertainment Division's data/directory model. Provide tools and systems to help low-income musicians in the Austin area build sustainable careers.

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

Terms :

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas :

Community and Economic Development , Technology , Education .

Skills :

Writing/Editing , Teaching/Tutoring , Leadership , Team Work , Computers/Technology , Communications , General Skills .