City of Austin Youth Initiatives Resource Development VISTA

AmeriCorps; Austin (TX); Sur place; USD 18 000 - 24 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Coverage

Choice of Education Award or End of St

Relocation Allowance

Training

Childcare assistance if eligible

Living Allowance

Résumé du poste

A City of Austin Youth Initiatives Resource Development VISTA position is hosted through AmeriCorps VISTA. This full-time role supports Austin communities by expanding youth programs, building partnerships, and refining outreach and data efforts.

The program runs 09/08/2026–09/07/2027 and is based in Texas, with a focus on Title I schools, partnerships, and community development. A college graduate is expected to join a nationwide AmeriCorps VISTA network.

Qualifications

• Fund raising/Grant Writing
• Communications
• Team Work
• Public Speaking
• General Skills
• Recruitment
• Writing/Editing

Connaissances

Fund raising/Grant Writing

Communications

Team Work

Public Speaking

General Skills

Recruitment

Writing/Editing

Formation

College graduate

Description du poste

The City of Austin AmeriCorps 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. AmeriCorps members serve in diverse fields such as education, health, waste reduction, and housing, addressing the myriad ways poverty affects these neighborhoods and communities.

Member Duties

• 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.

Program Benefits

• Health Coverage
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Relocation Allowance
• Training
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Living Allowance

Terms

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

Service Areas

• Community Outreach
• Children/Youth
• Education

Skills

• Fund raising/Grant Writing
• Communications
• Team Work
• Public Speaking
• General Skills
• Recruitment
• Writing/Editing

Program Details

Program Type: AmeriCorps 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

Contact

Chad Walters
5202 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.austintexas.gov/kids