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Good evening Equity Action Team,
 
The Equity Action Team April Meeting will be held Saturday, April 17th, beginning at 10:00 AM!
 
You do not need to register to attend this meeting, however you do need to create or sign in to a free Zoom account. Although this does present a barrier to access, we are attempting to balance these barriers with the security of us and our people. If you feel this is not the right decision please reach out, the EAT is a space for you all.
 
The agenda is:
  1. Welcome and Check-In
  2. Input and Feedback on use of federal funds by Housing and Planning
  3. Presentation of Equity Analysis Zones from Transportation
  4. Announcements
 

Topic: Equity Action Team Monthly Meeting

Date: Saturday, April 17th, 10:00 AM-1:30 PM

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/97719022344?pwd=SXY1dUJ2RFBRN2dFeHEzV0p4cUg0dz09

Reimagining Public Safety Task Force Meeting Tomorrow at 5:30 PM!
 
The RPS Task Force met last Wednesday to present the preliminary recommendations from the 9 work groups, and will be meeting tomorrow evening to vote on approving recommendations. You can watch the meeting through Facebook live, or with interpretation via the Zoom details here. You can learn more about these recommendations via the links below:
Jobs

The City of Austin's Urban Forestry Program is hiring a Youth Program Specialist to coordinate all aspects of the Youth Forest Council.

 

Ideal candidates will have experience developing, facilitating, and evaluating innovative and equitable youth programming. The application closes April 19, 2021. Interested applicants can learn more and apply:

 

http://bit.ly/yfc-hiring

The Housing and Planning Department is hiring for two Planner, Sr. positions. Apply by April 28th.
 
The first position will support the implementation of housing plans and programs, report on progress towards housing goals, and collaborate with diverse communities through various planning processes to elevate and promote housing affordability and equity.
 

The second position will implement Imagine Austin by coordinating and working with other city departments, tracking and analyzing indicators, performing GIS mapping and research, producing reports and presentations, and engaging with diverse communities through long-range planning processes.

The Violet KeepSafe Storage program is hiring for a Program Attendant with lived experience of homelessness. Interested applicants need to contact Robert Kingham at Robert.Kingham@austintexas.gov for a link to apply for this open position by Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

 

This position will be scheduled for 38 to 40 hours per week and will be responsible for intake of new program participants, monitoring and recording program usage, retrieving & stowing storage carts, and maintaining a welcoming environment for program participants. 

Imagine Austin Speaker Series
 
Join us for the next Imagine Austin Speaker Series featuring Dr. Garry Cooper. In his talk, Garry will discuss the role of the circular economy in combating inequality and environmental injustice. He will also elaborate on the need for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) voices in this sector and how communities and governments can better support BIPOC circular entrepreneurship.
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