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🌻We are meeting in-person at Roy G. Guerrero Park for our June Meeting!🌻
Join our June Equity Action Team (EAT) meeting in-person to discuss City and community updates, meet and (re)connect and more! This month's in-person EAT meeting is taking place at Roy G Guerrero Park at 9 am. We are meeting earlier in an attempt to beat the afternoon heat.
Once you enter the park, make a right, and drive all the way down till you see the pavilion. Parking is available near the pavilion. Please call ena at 512-978-1569 if you have issues reaching the pavilion.
Food and drinks will be provided. Hope to see you and your community there!
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The Equity Office is collecting a list of names provided by community members to create a database that council may consult to rename Confederate assets as well as new assets.
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Hermajestie the Hung brings 25-plus of the best queer black acts together for a drag show celebration of Juneteeth that's sure to blow yer mind. Plus DJ sets from Schi the God and Lady Vanity Roux. Happening at Cheer Up Charlie's, Sunday, June 19th, starting at 9 pm.
Our Juneteenth market will be in partnership with George Washington Carver Museum's Annual Juneteenth Event! Featuring music, food, performances and 30+ Black businesses and creatives. This event is outdoors, in-person and free to attend!
Masks and cashless payments are recommended, but not required. Hope to see y'all there!
Climate change impacts all of us, but the impacts aren’t felt equally across our communities. The Community Climate Ambassadors program looks to center the voices of people who have been systematically left out of, misrepresented in, or ignored during climate change conversations.
Through a six-month paid program, Community Climate Ambassadors will learn about environmental justice, plan community-based projects, and collaborate with others to move towards positive change. We highly encourage organizations and engaged community members representing low-income communities and communities of color to apply.
📆 Applications close 6/22!
👉 Learn more: AustinTexas.gov/ClimateAmbassadors
Las soluciones climáticas pueden mejorar la calidad de vida de todos los habitantes de Austin, pero los impactos del cambio climático no afectan a todos por igual. Es muy importante que se escuche a los más afectados. A través del Programa de Embajadores Comunitarios del Clima, la Oficina de Sostenibilidad de la Ciudad de Austin está intentando alcanzar a las personas que han sido sistemáticamente excluidas, mal representadas o ignoradas durante las conversaciones sobre el cambio climático
Durante el programa pagado de seis meses, los embajadores aprenderán sobre la justicia medioambiental, planificaran proyectos comunitarios, y colaborarán con otros para avanzar hacia un cambio positivo. Es muy recomendable que solicitudes sean presentadas por organizaciones o miembros de la comunidad que representen las comunidades de bajos ingresos y las comunidades de color.
📆 ¡Las solicitudes se cierran el 22 de junio!
👉 Más información: AustinTexas.gov/ClimateAmbassadors
Fill Out A Paid Survey & Attend A Paid Focus Group!
FSG, a non-profit consulting firm, is currently studying the racial wealth gap in Austin in partnership with the city’s Equity Office. FSG is looking to hear perspectives from BIPOC renters, recent home buyers, and entrepreneurs in the city.
To do so, FSG is hosting a focus group for renters, people experiencing housing instability, and recent homebuyers on June 22, 2022, at 6-8 pm CST. They are also hosting a focus group with BIPOC entrepreneurs on June 23, 2022, at 6-8 pm CST. The participants of each focus group will receive a $100 gift card for their participation.
FSG also asks that you complete this 20-minute survey by June 23, 2022. The first 75 people to complete the survey will receive a $15 gift card, and everyone who completes the survey will be entered in a raffle for a $100 gift card.
For more information or to RSVP for the focus groups, please use this link: https://linktr.ee/fsgatxrsvp or contact victor.tavarez@fsg.org
FSG, una firma de consultorĂa sin fines de lucro, actualmente está estudiando la brecha de riqueza racial en Austin en asociaciĂłn con la Oficina de Equidad de la ciudad. FSG está buscando escuchar las perspectivas de personas de color que son inquilinos, compradores de vivienda recientes y empresarios en la ciudad.
FSG está organizando un grupo de enfoque para inquilinos, personas que experimentan inestabilidad de vivienda y compradores de vivienda recientes el 22 de junio de 2022 de 6 a 8 pm CST. También están organizando un grupo de enfoque con empresarios de color el 23 de junio de 2022 de 6 a 8 pm CST. Los participantes de cada grupo focal recibirán una tarjeta de regalo de $100 por su participación.
FSG también te pide que completes esta encuesta de 20 minutos antes del 23 de junio de 2022. Las primeras 75 personas en completar la encuesta recibirán una tarjeta de regalo de $15 y todos los que completen la encuesta participarán en una rifa de una tarjeta de regalo de $100.
Para obtener más informaciĂłn o para confirmar su asistencia a los grupos de enfoque, utilice este enlace: https://linktr.ee/fsgatxrsvp o comunĂquese con victor.tavarez@fsg.org
Attend a PODER Meeting!
Attnend a community meeting with PODER and Tesla happening on June 28th, 2022 6 pm at the Travis County Community Center (3518 FM 973, Del Valle TX 78617). Our goal for the meeting is to center the voices of residents living near Tesla in addition to having council members, county commissioners, city staff, and environmental groups present in solidarity & to learn more about the issue.
Join Lambda Legal for a Free Name Change Training!
Please join us for our next free 1.5 hour CLE/Training/Educational Program that will describe the history, background and how to handle a pro se name and gender marker correction case for you or your clients, as well as how to how to revise identity documents after you have obtained a court order. The 1.5 CLE includes .5 hours of ethics.
Please share this and the upcoming dates widely with your colleagues, friends, and family. Attendees DO NOT have to be lawyers, we will be describing the process for representing yourself in court proceedings to change your name and/or correct your gender.
We do these twice per month; therefore, please visit our Facebook page each month throughout the remainder of the year to see the dates as well as to register for the trainings.
Apply for a Food Justice Mini Grant
To support communities in their efforts to grow, sell, and eat healthy food, the City of Austin’s Office of Sustainability is now accepting applications for the Food Justice Mini Grants program. The program offers grants of up to $3,000 to support community-driven solutions led by those most negatively impacted by the food system. The grant was launched in solidarity with celebrations around the Juneteenth holiday, which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans in the US.
Non-profits, schools, for-profit businesses, homeowner associations, faith-based groups, grassroots initiatives, and more are eligible to apply for a grant. Examples of funding projects could include:
- Innovative food production methods
- Fresh food markets or affordable food retail
- Workforce development in the food supply chain
- Low-cost home meal or grocery delivery services
- Community events centered on food systems or food justice
Last year, the City funded 20 organizations working on projects ranging from community-based “free fridges” to gardening workshops led by and for people of color. Any applicant that shares an intersectional lens and wants to build food justice in Austin is encouraged to apply.
Learn more and submit your application by July 22, 2022 at www.austintexas.gov/fjmg. Haga clic aquà para la aplicación en español.
Join the Evaluation Committee!
🗳️ Not applying but want to help out? Join the Evaluation Committee! We are looking for community members to work alongside City staff to review applications and determine which organizations receive grant funding. Let us know if you’re interested by Friday, July 1. A small stipend will be considered for participants that indicate need.
$20 million of Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funding is now available to support programs that benefit residents who live within one mile of Project Connect lines and stations in areas facing risk of displacement.
Nonprofit organizations and partnerships are invited to propose applications for a range of investments that stabilize tenants and homeowners and build economic mobility.
For more info on funding priorities and the application process, visit austintexas.gov/CommunityInnovation
The Austin Parks & Recreation Department is now hiring for summer positions including lifeguards and summer camp staff. Lifeguard and camp staff positions start at $15/hr and offer $500 completion bonuses for qualifying staff. See the attached flyer for more information.
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We have received a flood of questions from community members and Austin residents since the Annual Guaranteed Income Pilot Program was approved by City Council last Thursday.
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HPD is looking to hire three planners in the Inclusive Planning group who have a passion for racial equity work and experience with community-driven development and systemic housing injustices. The Inclusive Planning group works to make Austin a more equitable and inclusive place through planning and by shaping policy.
We are seeking to fill the position for the Cultural Funding Specialist within the Cultural Arts Funding team!
The City of Austin Innovation Office is hiring two positions!
Business Process Consultant for Civic Research Agenda program development
This position will work under the Research & Strategic Initiatives focus area to create processes and program materials for the Civic Research Agenda, which we'll use to set City priorities around the complex civic challenges we proactively focus research and collaboration efforts on. The CRA also helps create a shared public understanding of our organization’s research focus.
Business Process Consultant for Grants for Innovation capacity development
This position will help create a capacity to assist departments in leveraging grants for innovation and research. This program will help increase 1) coordination when grant seeking, 2) training and capacity-building resources for grant seeking and management, and 3) bandwidth for grants duties across departments. While our focus is around building the new capacity for grants for innovation, it will also support grant activities outside of the innovation and research realm.
The City of Austin Community Services Division is hiring!
The Community Engagement Specialist position will develop and lead engagement for the Neighborhood Partnering Program, a unique program that lets communities and neighborhoods apply to partner with the City to bring their own ideas to life. From community gardens and playgrounds, to sidewalks and bike lanes, murals, art projects, and so much more; the Neighborhood Partnering Program relies on engaged communities to generate new and exciting projects to resource. This position will work to engage communities and partners in generating potential projects for the Neighborhood Partnering Program with a primary focus on equitable engagement.
AISD is hiring!
The Energy Conservation Specialist at the Services Center is responsible for monitoring the Building Automation ÂÂSystem (BAS) and Energy Management System (EMS). Reviews HVAC equipment operations, cooling/heating set-points, and run-time schedules. Continues the successful implementation of the new enterprise BAS for all AISD facilities. Provides feedback and recommendations for the continuous improvement of AISD BAS, EMS usage, and Energy Management scheduling procedures. This position will work in conjunction with the Energy & Water Conservation Team, HVAC department, and Operations team to coordinate and implement activities to reduce utility use and cost.
The Utility Conservation Technician (2 positions) is responsible for performing regular building surveys/audit walk-throughs to check for program compliance issues and look for additional energy and water conservation opportunities as guided by the Energy and Water Manager and the Energy Conservation Specialist. The technician will use specialized software to record various instances of faculty and staff participation in the program. The technician will visit each AISD campus a minimum of three times during the school year and will reÂspond to targeted site visits as directed.
The City of Austin is currently accepting applications for a Public Health Educator II position in the Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention Program. This position works to improve physical activity, healthy nutrition, and other factors by various population-based approaches. This position also works across sections with partners to promote built improvements for active transportation as well as participating in the Pedestrian Advisory Council and Bicycle Advisory council. Additionally, this position conducts needs assessments and environmental scans in addition to coordinating the Walk Texas and More Challenge. Application deadline is June 27th.
Youth Rise Texas, an Austin, Texas based non-profit organization seeks its next Co-Executive Director to continue to execute and grow its strategic plan. Over the next 5 years the organization will pursue many goals. The Co-ED will work closely with their fellow Co-ED as a partner but will fully own a body of work. The Co-ED will continue to pursue the organization's primary goals over the next 5+ years. The division of work may be based on the new Co-ED's particular strengths and experiences. Both ED's are supported by the staff and board of directors.
SAFE staff work hard to serve survivors of violence and stop further abuse in our community. But we have an opportunity to make SAFE an even better agency, an even better community partner and change agent, by building equity more fully into everything that we do. We are looking for a Chief Equity Officer that will help us address how violence, abuse, and oppression intersect with race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, immigration status, and other marginalized identities. We are looking for someone that can give us expert guidance and leadership as we are seeking to create an equitable, anti-racist agency where everyone feels welcome, where everyone receives the care they deserve, and where every partner feels like they have a seat at the table - while ideally simultaneously ensuring that we work to also create change throughout our entire community.
allgo, a statewide qpoc org, is hiring an Associate Director!
This is an exciting opportunity to join a long standing not for profit organization working at the nexus of social and racial justice, the arts, and health and wellness. Reporting to, and working in close collaboration with the Executive Director, the Associate Director will help build a solid foundation for allgo to expand and deepen its programming to ensure the fulfillment of allgo’s mission. Central to the Associate Director’s role will be building strong relationships with community and community organizations working on issues that intersect with allgo’s mission, as well as developing other local and national relationships to increase the reach, impact, and effectiveness of the organization.
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#ICYMI
(in case you missed it)
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The Austin Civilian Conservation Corps (ACCC) is an initiative with the City of Austin and American YouthWorks that provides on-the-job training opportunities for individuals impacted by COVID-19 while contributing to the health and sustainability of Austin’s natural environment. Earn $15–$17/hour and get health insurance. No experience is needed and all skill levels are encouraged to apply. Uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment will be provided.
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