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Dear Equity Action Team,
Thank you for attending our EAT Meeting in June! We have some important updates for you, including job opportunities, City-related input, and announcements. Keep reading! |
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Equity Action Team Meeting is on Friday, July 16th from 11:00 AM - 3:00 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!
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Apply for our Reentry Services Grant!
The City of Austin Equity Office is excited to announce the opening of the first-ever Re-Entry Services Grant fund. A total of $400,000 is available to fund projects centering or primarily serving formerly incarcerated people. Find out more and apply here.
Register for Asian American Resource Center's Bystander Intervention Workshops!
Expanding on a previous bystander intervention workshop , the AARC will host two sessions for the general community to learn about the basics of bystander intervention both within our communities, in public spaces, and in the school setting.
Register Here!
Register your kids for Spark Change Camp!
The purpose of Spark Change Camp is to empower 6th-12th grade girls* of color to gain confidence in their identities and become community engaged leaders.
Spark Change Camp will take place 9 AM - 4:30 PM from Monday, August 2nd - Friday, August 6th at Huston-Tillotson University. Daily programming, led by 5 high school facilitators, will cover the themes of identity, discrimination, communication skills, and self-care. Participants will engage with powerful community leaders, participate in activities focused on leadership and community engagement, and apply newly acquired skills to real service-learning projects in the Austin community. Ultimately, you’ll find your activist voice so you can advocate for justice in your own community!
As an added bonus, camp attendees will have the opportunity to gain up to 40 community service hours through attending camp and receive a swag bag from local Black and brown businesses.
*Although the overall mission of the Spark Change Project is to amplify the voices of Black and Brown girls, this is a gender diverse event that is open to all girls and non-binary folks.
Register now to secure your spot and discover your activist voice!
Community Engagement Focus Groups on Quality of Life for people with disabilities in Austin:
The City of Austin has partnered with Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) to study the Quality of Life for people with disabilities in Austin.
PCG is seeking people to participate in focus groups so we can understand more about the disabled community who are living and/or working in Austin. Discussions from the focus groups will help us design a survey that captures the experience of people with disabilities living and/or working in Austin.
PCG is seeking people who will participate and talk about the general and broader experiences for most people with disabilities. We hope to have 6-9 people attend each focus group and would like the focus groups to represent different disabilities/needs. Focus groups registration will be capped so that robust conversations can occur with all attendees. These meetings may only take one hour; however, we have scheduled them for 90 minutes to allow plenty of time for discussion.
To allow input from all groups, we are asking that participants attend one focus group only. Please sign up for the focus group that best aligns with how you identify in the disability community and/or your availability.
Register for a focus group here: Focus Group Registration
If you have any questions, please send an email to: austindisabilityqol@pcgus.com
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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Apply to join the Preservation Plan Working Group! (paid)
- Click on image (below) for the application
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The City of Austin is hiring!
Lifeworks is hiring! The Donor Relations and Engagement Manager is responsible for increasing philanthropic support to LifeWorks by maximizing the engagement, involvement and commitment of individuals, corporations and family foundations. (Salary unspecified) Apply here.
Austin Independent School District is hiring! This position serves on district committees; provides advice to other district administrators; responds to ad hoc information requests from the Superintendent, other administrators, teachers,
and the public; integrates data collection and work across multiple projects in creative and efficient ways; and performs other duties, as assigned. (Salary unspecified) Apply here.
Mission Capital is hiring! EarthShare of Texas seeks a highly organized individual with strong attention to detail to serve as a campaign and events coordinator 20 hours per week. Starting salary $17-20 per hour, depending on experience. Three-month probationary period. Ideal candidate is looking for a flexible part-time position for the next year, with opportunity for growth into a fulltime role the following year. Apply here.
Gulf Coast Center for Law and Policy is hiring! BIPOC, LGBTQ, and women are particularly encouraged to apply for this position as a Texas Regional Organizer for Gulf South for a Green New Deal particularly focusing on climate. The Texas Regional Organizer will support local groups to address the climate crisis and its impacts in the region through the advancement of equity and justice along with the creation of millions of living wage, ecologically sustainable jobs.
Texas Water Foundation is hiring a Campaign Director for their new "Texas Runs on Water" campaign
Big Brothers Big Sisters Central Texas is hiring a new President
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas is celebrating 50 years of service to the community this year. As we reflect on our rich history, we are also making plans for the future and considering how best to grow to meet the needs of a diverse, dynamic, and rapidly expanding population.
To that end, we are accepting applications for a newly created executive level position: the role of President.
THE OPPORTUNITY
BBBS’ President will collaborate with the CEO, the Board of Directors, and other key constituents and stakeholders to create a vision for BBBS and to lead the organization through its next phase of growth. They will also ensure that BBBS’ fiscal, fundraising and development, marketing and communications, human resources, and operations strategies are effectively implemented across the organization.
FOR MORE INFORMATION/TO APPLY: Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume and up to five references to BBBS@MissionCapital.org
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#ICYMI
(In Case You Missed It)
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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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- Marketing and Communications Manager
- Community Integration Coordinator...
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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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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.
Facing Homelessness is hiring!
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