Austin Youth Initiatives Resource Development VISTA
Listed on 2026-07-25
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Youth Development, Non-Profit / Outreach, Volunteer / Humanitarian -
Education / Teaching
Youth Development
The City of Austin Ameri Corps VISTA program works with City departments and local nonprofits to build capacity, providing resources and services to Austin neighborhoods and communities that may otherwise be left behind by historic disparities and future growth. Ameri Corps members serve in diverse fields such as education, health, waste reduction, and housing, addressing the myriad ways poverty affects these neighborhoods and communities.
MemberDuties
- Increase the number of students from Title I schools who participate in City of Austin Youth Initiatives programs.
- Build partnerships with Title I specialists and/or other staff members of Title I schools to promote student involvement in Youth Initiatives programs.
- Recruit new organizations to partner in Youth Initiatives programs, especially minority‑led organizations and organizations in target communities.
- Refine and expand existing databases for Youth Career Fest vendors and Summer Internship Program sites to better determine unrepresented or underrepresented career/schooling paths and the demographics of site leadership.
- Explore potential funding sources to increase the reach and success of Youth Initiatives programs, especially in regards to target communities.
- Health Coverage
- Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
- Relocation Allowance
- Training
- Childcare assistance if eligible
- Living Allowance
- Car recommended
- Permits attendance at school during off hours
- Permits working at another job during off hours
- Community Outreach
- Children/Youth
- Education
- Fund raising/Grant Writing
- Communications
- Team Work
- Public Speaking
- General Skills
- Recruitment
- Writing/Editing
Program Type: Ameri Corps VISTA
Program: City of Austin Youth Initiatives Resource Development VISTA
Program Start/End Date: 09/08/2026 – 09/07/2027
Work Schedule: Full Time
Education Level: College graduate
Age Requirement: Minimum 18, No maximum
Program Locations: Texas
Accepting Applications: 02/14/2026 – 09/08/2026
ContactChad Walters
5202 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
Phone:
Email: chad.walters
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