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Equity Action Team Meeting is next Saturday, October 16, at 10 AM!
Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/EATmeeting
 
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!
Announcements
The Project Connect team invites you to join a series of upcoming virtual Community Design Workshops that will give you the opportunity to discuss preliminary station concepts with the Project Connect design team. The next Community Design Workshop will focus on the Blue Line’s Lady Bird Lake Bridge and is scheduled on Oct. 12, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. There will be a second workshop the following week Oct. 19, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. to discuss the design of the North Lamar Transit Center station on the Orange Line.
 
AISD wants to hear from our community regarding the future of trees on our campuses. Your participation in this survey will help AISD create a comprehensive plan to manage our urban forest.
 
Support AVAFEST in their mission to unify veterans and their communities through art. During October and November there will be various events throughout the city showcasing the work of veterans and active service members, including: art exhibits, live music, theatrical productions, poetry and spoken word, and more.

 

Attend the Free Outdoor Biking w/ Ghisallo

Ghisallo Cycling Initiative is hosting a number of rides and events this October to enjoy this nice biking weather. Events are free and open to the public. Check them out and share with any people and communities that are looking for fun outdoor activities throughout the city!

 

Participate in the National "American Icons" Artwork Challenge

The Plant Conservation Alliance with the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and the Fairchild Challenge have launched a nation-wide art contest to celebrate 25 years of native plant conservation. They are seeking submissions until Dec 15 from preK-12th grade scholars who are located in the U.S. or its Territories.

 

Apply for The Youth Forest Council!

 

The Youth Forest Council provides an opportunity for young people to use their unique skills and talents to support our urban forest. Everyone brings something important to the table. While the main focus of the Youth Forest Council is forestry and environmental stewardship, we encourage young people with interests in arts, community organizing, business, and more to apply. 

Youth Forest Council members are: 

  • Curious about our environment and interested in exploring careers related to it
  • Passionate about getting involved in their community
  • Able to attend 1 full council meeting and 1 visiting leader meeting each month
  • Able to work about 10-15 hours per month for a full year (January – December 2022)

There are no academic requirements for participation in the Youth Forest Council. 

The Urban Forest Program seeks to enhance Austin’s quality of life by fostering a healthy urban forest for all. In alignment with the City of Austin’s Strategic Direction 2023, we highly encourage young people from communities of color and communities facing systemic barriers to apply. 

What you will need to apply: 

Timeline and deadlines:

  • Youth Forest Council Member Applications are due by 11:59 pm on Sunday, October 17, 2021.
  • Recommendation Forms are due by 11:59 pm on Sunday, October 24, 2021 (one week after Member Applications).
  • Following the Recommendation Form deadline of October 17, 2021, all completed applications will be reviewed by Urban Forest Program staff. After this point, applicants will be contacted regarding next steps, including interview decisions.

If accepted: 

If selected to participate, applicants will become employees of the City of Austin and must follow all City rules and policies. Youth Forest Council members must agree to do their best to represent the City's Urban Forest Program in their communities with respect and professionalism. Additionally, accepted Youth Forest Council members will be required to:

  • Complete necessary hiring documents and verify their work eligibility with acceptable documents
  • Attend a 30-minute in-person session with our human resources representative to review paperwork and provide copies of work eligibility documents
  • Attend an orientation either virtually or in-person (this will be evaluated based on public health recommendations as defined by Austin Public Health)

More information regarding these processes will be sent following acceptance decisions.

Tappy Guide is looking for volunteers!

Tappy Guide is seeking compassionate volunteers to serve as navigation guides for people with disabilities in a pilot program coordinated with Austin Transportation and Ford Mobility through the City:One Challenge in 2019. During the pilot, a caller will open the mobile app and 
place a video call which will be answered by a live guide. The guide will have access to the caller’s GPS location and live video feed from the caller's camera. Volunteers will be able to serve as guides from the convenience of their own home and schedule shifts based on their availability. Volunteers will also be provided software and sensitivity training developed by mobility specialists from the Texas School of the Blind.

Through the City: One Challenge, the project team worked with several community partners and community members to identify major barriers in accessing healthy living in East Austin. After eight months of research, community engagement, and equity training, Tappy Guide was selected as one of the winners of the Challenge and awarded support to pilot and launch their application with the City. Over the last year the application has been developed and beta testing has begun.  
 
To learn more about this program or volunteer for the pilot, please contact Hannah Barron at Hannah.barron@austintexas.gov.

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. 
Job Opportunities 

The Innovation Office is hiring!

 

The City of Austin's Office of Innovation is hiring a Business Process Consultant. This position will act as a qualitative researcher and designer that focuses on gathering data, creating insights, and prototyping solutions for the complex challenge areas the Innovation Office work within. Apply here. 

 

Sustainable Food Center is hiring!

 

~FARMERS' MARKET PROGRAMMING MANAGER

SFC is seeking a Farmers’ Market Programming Manager to plan, execute, and evaluate programming at SFC farmers’ markets. This includes planning and executing events, marketing and advertising, promotional opportunities, evaluation activities, and the financial growth and development of the markets.

 

~FARMERS' MARKET OPERATIONS MANAGER

SFC is seeking a Farmers’ Market Operations Manager to oversee the logistical and staffing work required to run effective farmers markets. The Operations Manager is responsible for the overall execution of markets, including all pre- and post-market duties, market layout, communications with vendors, ensuring all market needs and supplies are met, and preparing, collecting, and reconciling all administrative documents.

 

More details can be found here: https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/contact/careers.

 

Sustainable Food Center offers an excellent work environment, competitive salaries, full coverage health insurance, 403b matching after first year of employment, generous time off and a flexible schedule. 

 

Meridian, An IB World School is hiring!

 

We are looking for a dynamic, well qualified individual who is eager to lead change and build a sustainable program for our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) vision over the next two years.


The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator will serve to promote a culture of awareness and inclusivity. In this role, the DEI coordinator is accountable for promoting, implementing, evaluating, and sustaining a climate of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Meridian World School. The coordinator will collaborate closely with the Executive team and other committees to ensure alignment between the district’s best practices and the DEI goals and objectives.

 

For more information and to apply, go to their website.

 

Notley is hiring!
Capital IDEA is hiring!
  • Development Director
  • Mentor Director (remote) 
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas is hiring!
  • Learning & Evaluation Officer
  • Senior Learning & Evaluation Officer
  • Senior Program Officer
Central Texas Food Bank is hiring!
Communities in Schools Central Texas is hiring!
Aunt Bertha is hiring!
Ideal candidate has technical knowledge of Medicaid, familiarity with social service programs, and an understanding of the legislative process. 
 
Michael and Susan Dell Foundation is hiring! Communications Officer (Austin, TX) 
 
Girls Empowerment Network is hiring! Marketing Manager (Austin or Houston, TX) 
 
The Steve Hicks School of Social Work is hiring for a Senior Program Coordinator, Recruitment and Community Engagement position. 
Texas Department of State Health Services - Several contract positions, funded through 5/31/23. Based out of Houston, Harlingen, Arlington, San Antonio, Temple, El Paso, Tyler, and Amarillo. Find positions information on the HHSC jobs portal and using the search term "engagement". 
  • Regional Community Engagement Specialists 
  • Regional Evaluation and Performance Specialists 
Inside Philanthropy has an online job board with opportunities all over the country
 
Austin Resource Recovery Repair Education VISTA

 

The City’s Circular Economy Program is looking for someone to conduct research and interviews on repair interest, knowledge-levels, gaps and barriers for low income individuals. The position would also work with community stakeholders to co-create solutions to increase repair access. Look our website for more information.

 

Action for Kids is hiring!
 
Family Connector Position w/ Action for Healthy Kids: Action for Healthy Kids is seeking a diverse, organized, enthusiastic, and motivated group of individuals to serve as Family Connectors who will facilitate authentic family-school partnerships that support child health and well-being. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for these positions based in Irving and Hays County, Texas.

 

 

 

Defenders of Wildlife is hiring a Texas Representative (Austin-based) and many other positions across the U.S., including philanthropy positions in Washington, D.C.  
 
Feeding Texas is hiring a Food Resource Manager
 
United Way for Greater Austin is hiring! 
#ICYMI
(In Case You Missed It)
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. 
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