The Equity Action Team (EAT) is a coalition of community members and City of Austin staff focused on advancing racial equity in our communities through partnerships with City departments, non-profits, philanthropic entities and community-based groups. The EAT meetings are dedicated to critical discussions and strategizing on how to best improve the quality of life for most directly impacted communities in Austin. Join the EAT and find more information on the dashboard.

 

Everyone is welcome to join the EAT! As a member, your responsibility is to attend and bring your community with you. During our meetings, we hear from community members and City staff to understand community needs and City projects and work together to produce better outcomes for all.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
✨We are excited to see you virtually for our November EAT Meeting!✨
 
 

Join our November Equity Action Team (EAT) meeting virtually!

We will be training and conducting a workshop on how to effectively advocate for ourselves and our communities through local civic engagement. We will be meeting over Zoom for our November 2022 meeting. 

 

Hope to see you and your community there!
Brandon.kroos@austintexas.gov
 
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.
 
Visit: bit.ly/NameYourStreet to submit a name today!
 
Join allgo and the Equity Office on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 from 6 PM to 8 PM CST for our Annual Day of the Dead Community Altar Exhibit & Celebration!
 
Click on one of the following links for more info:
 
 

Apply to Join the Community Advisory Committee!

 

Austin/Travis County’s first food plan, to be developed over the next 18 months, will engage multiple sectors of the food system to determine how we can make strides towards a more local, sustainable and just food system that serves everyone in our community. 

 

The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) will support the Office of Sustainability in developing the city’s first Food Plan. CAC members can receive compensation, transportation support, and other accommodations for their participation. 

 

Any community member who feels impacted by the current food system is encouraged to apply. Front-line workers, recipients of food assistance, those who are or have experienced hunger or uncertainty about where their next meal will come from, and others not typically included in traditional planning efforts are especially encouraged to consider serving on the CAC. If this sounds like you or someone you know, please apply by Friday, November 4th at 11:59pm. 

El primer plan alimentario de Austin/Condado de Travis, que se desarrollará en los siguientes 18 meses, contará con la participación de múltiples sectores del sistema alimentario para determinar cómo podemos avanzar hacia un sistema más local, sostenible y justo que sirva a todos los miembros de nuestra comunidad.

El Comité Asesor Comunitario (CAC) apoyará a la Oficina de Sostenibilidad en el desarrollo del primer Plan Alimentario de la ciudad. Miembros del CAC podrán recibir compensación, ayuda para el transporte y otras comodidades por su participación. 

Animamos a cualquier miembro de la comunidad que se sienta afectado por el sistema alimentario a aplicar. Se anima especialmente trabajadores de primera línea, receptores de asistencia alimentaria, aquellos que padecen o han padecido hambre o incertidumbre sobre el futuro de su próxima comida, y otros no típicamente incluidos en esfuerzos tradicionales de planificación, a que consideren ser parte del CAC.

Si esto le suena a usted o a alguien conocido, por favor aplique hasta antes del Viernes 4 de noviembre a las 11:59pm. 

 

Attend an Austin Water Workshop!

 

Join Austin Water for virtual and in-person community workshops to discuss Austin’s Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) project. ASR is a water supply strategy to store available water in an aquifer for later recovery and use.

 

At the workshops, staff will share information about ASR, collect your valuable feedback on criteria and the equity and affordability process that is informing this project, and answer your questions.

 

All workshops will present the same information. Attend the one most convenient for you! See meeting details and register to attend under Public Input Workshops on this page.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Parks and Recreation, City of Austin – The City of Austin has multiple openings within the Parks and Recreation Department. Positions range from entry to senior level. See openings here.
 
Aquatic Division Manager, City of Austin – The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department is hiring a new Aquatic Division Manager. This position will manage Austin’s pools and aquatic facilities. The City of Austin Aquatic Division operates a $12.5M annual budget and includes 45 public aquatic facilities – 7 Regional pools, 3 Community pools, 22 Neighborhood pools, 1 Wading pool, Barton Springs Pool and 11 splash pads. 
 
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.
 

 

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.

 
Texas Freedom Network is hiring a Organizing Strategist (Austin, TX) 
 
#ICYMI
(in case you missed it)
 
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.
 
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund is hiring for several positions!
 
Vera Institute of Justice is hiring for several positions!
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