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Dear Equity Action Team,
We are excited to see you on Saturday, June 12th! We have some important updates for you, including job opportunities, City-related input, and announcements. Keep reading! |
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Give Input at the Winter Storm Uri Review Task Force's Listening Sessions!
The Austin City Council formed the Winter Storm Review Task Force to hear from the community and organizational representatives about your experiences during and in the aftermath of Winter Storm Uri. Here are the dates and times as follows:
May 28th, 6 to 8 PM
June 11th, 6 to 8 PM
June 23rd, 6 to 8 PM
To sign up to speak, please email Patricia.Bourenane@austintexas.gov or call (512) 974-6339 and give them your name, phone number, and the date(s) you wish to speak at. You must sign up by noon the day before the listening session (for example, if you wish to speak on June 11th, please send in your request to speak by June 10th, 12 PM CST).
If you are not able to join during the listening sessions, send us your unique stories in writing, through video footage, or by sending pictures. You can share your feedback by:
All submittals must be received by June 30, 2021.
The Task Force will gather all feedback and submit a report to Council at the end of July summarizing the stories captured along with their recommendations. Additionally, the collage of stories received will be archived at the Austin History Center.
Equity Action Team Meeting is on Saturday, June 12th from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Every EAT Meeting will start at least 10 minutes early to give everyone a chance to connect with one another, chat, get a drink, and enjoy our EAT Playlist! If you have song recommendations or would like to present at future EAT meetings, email Public Information Officer, ena ganguly at enakshi.ganguly@austintexas.gov.
You don't have to register to join but you do have to create or sign in to a free Zoom account to join the meeting. This may pose a barrier for folks to join, but we are trying to keep this space as secure as possible for attendees. If you feel we can do a better job of keeping the space secure and more accessible, please let us know!
If you would like to add this meeting to your calendar, you can do so with these links:
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ATX Walk Bike Roll looking for Ambassadors!
The City of Austin is looking for a diverse group of Community Ambassadors to get feedback on updates to our urban trails, sidewalks, and bicycle plans. Community Ambassadors can earn $20/hour for around 15 hours of work per month, from June-November 2021.
Office of Police Oversight seeking community input on Austin Police Department's use-of-force policies!
OPO will host virtual presentations at 6:00 p.m. on May 26th. RSVP here. If you have already RSVP’d for the upcoming events, thank you so much.
Each presentation will include:
- Overview of six APD use-of-force policies
- Restrict shooting at moving vehicles
- Exhaust all alternatives before using deadly force
- De-escalation
- Duty to intervene in cases of improper or excessive use of force
- Comprehensive reporting of uses of force
- Ban chokeholds and strangleholds
- OPO recommended changes
- You can read more about OPO’s recommended changes to APD policy on use-of-force here.
- Space for community feedback.
Other ways you can get involved:
- Share Feedback through Survey
- Access English and Spanish survey here.
- Invite us to your community meeting
- Are you a part of a community group that hosts regular meetings? OPO has bilingual community engagement staff available to present at your next gathering. Presentations are available in English and Spanish, with other languages available by request.
- Use the social media toolkit (attached) to help us spread the word about our upcoming events and survey, an essential tool we’ll use to reflect your thoughts in the final policy recommendations
- Stay informed on our upcoming events
Austin Transportation seeking stories for Vision Zero!
The Vision Zero team has been working to connect with families and friends who have direct experiences with car crashes. We are asking your help to spread our call for stories from people impacted by crashes through your organization’s various social media or email channels and/or any of your personal connections in the community. In particular, we want to emphasize the need for stories from those in our community who are overrepresented or a growing share of traffic crash victims (Black / African American and Hispanic /Latinx communities) to ensure they have an opportunity to share their experiences.
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Austin Convention Center Warehouse Art in Public Places Call to Artists
This public art opportunity is ideal for local experienced muralists, mural groups, and artists working in other 2D disciplines, however, a range of materials and conceptual approaches will be considered.
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Artist Budget: $100,000
Eligibility: Artists who live in the 7-county Austin metropolitan area (Williamson, Travis, Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Burnet, and Blanco counties).
Location: near the intersection of East Ben White Boulevard and US Route 183 in the Montopolis neighborhood
EXTENDED Deadline to Apply: now Thursday, June 10 at 5 PM CT
Apply: Austin AIPP | Austin Art in Public Places | PublicArtist.org
More Information:
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Texas Appleseed is accepting applications for Round 2 of their Diversity Legal Scholars program!
Our scholarship covers the full cost of a Kaplan LSAT Prep course for students of color in need of financial assistance and who plan to attend a Texas law school. The deadline to apply for Round 2 is May 25.
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Join us as we celebrate our mothers as a community during our first annual outdoor movie night!
The purpose of this movie series is to honor Mothers and Women for the love, care, and heavy lifting they do for their children, families, and others. “Movie Night” is also designed to inspire, uplift, encourage and promote mental wellness and the importance of self-care.
REGISTER HERE
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As you know, APD Chief Brian Manley retired earlier this year. During Chief Manley's time:
Currently, to fill former Chief Manley's position, Interim Chief Joe Chacon has been appointed, and the department is beginning a process to seek out and hire a permanent chief. The process to hire Chief Manley was not an open process. After serving in the role on an interim basis, he was selected as the only candidate for interview, and community was only given an opportunity for input or questions after this decision had already been made.
This time around, APD would like to hear what characteristics are most important in the next APD Chief. You can provide feedback by completing the following community feedback questionnaire. You may also send an email to Community@AustinTexas.gov or call Austin 3-1-1. All submissions will be taken into consideration.
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Project Connect will transform Austin, and we want your help shaping the development of this important transit initiative.
As part of a working group, you will volunteer with your neighbors and local businesses in your area to meet with the project design team, give honest feedback, and help the design team understand more about how Project Connect can best serve our community.
How to get involved:
- Learn More About Working Groups >> We hope you can help spread the word in your neighborhoods and organizations.
- Review the Working Group Map >> Find the Orange and Blue Line project area(s) that are most important to you (below).
- Join a Working Group >> Sign up to get invitations to working groups launching in May and June.
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JOIN A WORKING GROUP TODAY!
BLUE LINE WORKING GROUPS | launching May 25th
Three (3) working groups have been established to inform the proposed Blue Line:
- South Shore: Waterfront to Lakeshore
- East Riverside: Riverside to Montopolis
- Metro Center/Airport: Metro Center to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
ORANGE LINE WORKING GROUPS | launching in June
Seven (7) working groups have been established to inform the proposed Orange Line:
- North Line: Tech Ridge to Rundberg
- North Lamar: North Lamar Transit Center to Koenig
- North Guadalupe: Triangle to Hemphill Park
- Drag: From 29th St. to MLK Blvd.
- SoCo: Auditorium Shores to Oltorf
- St. Edward's to Stassney
- South Line: William Cannon to Slaughter Lane
DOWNTOWN WORKING GROUP | launching in June
The downtown working group will provide feedback on the Orange Line from MLK Boulevard to Lady Bird Lake, and on the Blue Line from Republic Square to MACC/Rainey.
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Image from the cover of the Stops for Us report
Community members in Saint Paul, Minnesota, organized around a new light rail line. They successfully advocated for more affordable housing, help for local businesses, and more light rail stops in their neighborhoods.
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Community Update #2 - Laying the Foundation for Big Ideas
The Equity Tool aims to amplify community voices on how to use funds for displacement prevention during Project Connect. A group of residents known as the 'Catalysts' are co-creating the Equity Tool with help from City staff. The first two meetings with this group laid a foundation of ideas and talked about what they look like in practice. Catalysts and staff from the City, Capital Metro, and Austin Transit Partnership participated in the conversation. During these meetings, we came up with the following definitions as a roadmap for future discussions:
Structural racism is when policies, practices, and procedures work better for white people at the expense of people of color--sometimes unintentionally--over decades and generations. Structural racism has created a far-reaching system that hurts communities of color in Austin and all over.
Racial equity is when race no longer predicts success and outcomes improve for all: in levels of education, income, the likelihood of owning a home, health--even lifespan.
Displacement happens when people are forced to leave their homes and neighborhoods.
Equitable development is when public and private investments, programs, and policies:
- Meet the needs of all residents, including communities of color
- Reduce racial disparities
- Take history and current conditions into account
Power is the ability to define reality for other people. Both internal and external factors can work together to balance power.
Una base para grandes ideas
La Herramienta de Equidad tiene como objetivo amplificar las voces de la comunidad sobre cómo utilizar los fondos para evitar el desplazamiento durante Project Connect. Un grupo de residentes conocido como los Catalizadores están colaborando para crear la Herramienta de Equidad con la ayuda del personal de la Ciudad. En las primeras dos reuniones con este grupo se estableció una base de ideas y se habló sobre cómo funcionarían en la práctica. Los Catalizadores y el personal de la Ciudad, Capital Metro y la Sociedad de Transporte Público participaron en la conversación. Durante estas reuniones, nuestro personal definió los siguientes términos como una hoja de ruta para discusiones futuras:
Racismo estructural es cuando las políticas, prácticas y procedimientos funcionan mejor para las personas blancas a costa de las personas de color, a veces sin querer, durante décadas y generaciones. El racismo estructural ha creado un sistema abarcador que les hace daño a las comunidades de color en Austin y en todos los lugares.
Equidad racial es cuando la raza ya no predice el éxito y los resultados mejoran para todos: en niveles de educación, ingresos, probabilidades de poder comprar una casa, salud, y hasta en la longevidad.
Desplazamiento es lo que ocurre cuando las personas son obligadas a dejar sus hogares y vecindarios.
Construcciones equitativas es cuando las inversiones, programas y políticas públicas y privadas:
- Satisfacen las necesidades de todos los residentes, incluyendo a las comunidades de color
- Reducen las disparidades raciales
- Toman en cuenta la historia y condiciones actuales
Poder es la capacidad para definir la realidad para otras personas. Tanto los factores internos como externos pueden trabajar juntos para balancear el poder.
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The City of Austin Financial Services Department - Capital Contracting Office is now hiring:
Department Executive Assistant (posting closes 05/27/2021)
If you are interested in this position, please complete an application at AustinCityJobs.org.
Questions? Contact Linda Sandoval, Human Resources Advisor, Financial Services Department.
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- Temporary summer programs assistant
- Development coordinator
- Registrar
- Development manager
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- Chief Development Officer
- Development Operations Associate
UpTogether is hiring!
- Here are all the positions (all remote)
- Here is one that's specific to Texas but still remote
Financial Literacy Coalition of Central Texas is hiring a Program and Outreach Coordinator
- View the Job Description here
- Send in application materials to lzuniga@flcct.org by May 20th.
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- Community Inn Coordinator
- Event Coordinator
- Chief Village Officer
- Resident Care Program Data Specialist
This is a brand new role and an excellent opportunity for someone interested in building and leading a national annual giving program for one of the largest PreK-12 charter school networks in the country. Previous annual/individual giving experience required. Preference for someone based in Texas, but flexible for the right person. Salary range: $82k-$101k + performance bonus + benefits. July start date preferred. Reach out to Stephanie LaMarca, 2012 NP Portfolio alum, at stephanie.lamarca@ideapublicshools.org to learn more.
Central Health is hiring!
Central Health is looking for a Communications & Community Engagement Program Manager to manage and implement its community engagement programs and activities, including the Community Health Champions program, Community Conversations and an online community engagement platform. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of community engagement experience and superb project management and organization skills. As a member of Central Health’s communications and community engagement team, the person in this role will also collaborate with staff across the Enterprise (including CommUnityCare Health Centers and Sendero Health Plans) on the implementation of communications and community engagement strategies. Learn more and apply.
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Texas Appleseed is hiring a Youth Justice Policy Advocate
We're accepting applications for a Youth Justice Policy Advocate to join our efforts in advocating for reforms and policy changes around juvenile justice. Find more details here. |
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#ICYMI
(In Case You Missed It)
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The Library Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the Austin Youth Poet Laureate Program in collaboration with the Austin Public Library and the National Youth Poet Laureate Program led by Urban Word. This year, Austin will join over 40 other cities with Youth Poet Laureate programs.
The Austin Youth Poet Laureate program aims to identify and uplift young writers and leaders who are committed to poetry and performance, as well as civic and community engagement, across Austin. The Austin Youth Poet Laureate will have numerous opportunities and platforms to share their voice, leadership, and love of Austin.
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Palm District Planning Input: The City is now taking feedback on the Palm District planning stuff, to include expansion of the Mexican American Cultural Center and a possible creation of a Mexican American Cultural Heritage Corridor/District stretching to Republic Park.
COVID-19 Web Content / Language Access Specialist (Temporary Full-time)
The Community Engagement Division is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic person to join the team, with a focus on the Language Access Program. For graduate students and young professionals, this program provides a unique opportunity to improve the quality of life of immigrant communities in the Austin Area, and support more than 42 City of Austin Departments that develop and implement strategies to successfully serve the City’s culturally and linguistically diverse communities. The person will work in a diverse, fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
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- Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in Business, Public Administration, Languages, Community Engagement or related field.
- Experience in a professional/Administrative capacity.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish, Vietnamese, Burmese, Chinese, Korean, Urdu or Arabic a plus.
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Email Houmma Garba at Houmma.garba@austintexas.gov if you're interested in applying.
Facing Homelessness is hiring!
Ending Community Homelessness Organization (ECHO) is hiring!
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