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8 people are interested
AmeriCorps VISTA: Resilience Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: University of Miami Office of Civic and Community Engagement
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8 people are interested
Over 50% of residents in the Miami area are cost-burdened renters according to recent data collected. The University of Miami Office of Civic and Community Engagement (CCE) will engage the VISTA member in collaborating with local stakeholders to identify creative design and policy solutions to increase Miami's adaptive capacity, while building new networks to strengthen urban resiliency. Specifically CCE, its partners, and the VISTA member will study solutions to develop comprehensive and expert-guided resilience strategies for retro-fitting existing housing in low-income areas, and taking into account their relative costs for implementation.
Member Duties : The VISTA member will assist with a series of affordable housing/community development programs that will leverage the academic resources of UM in support of innovative solutions for adaptation, mitigation, and resilience of the affordable housing stock in Miami. Duties include: Assisting with planning and organizing public forums and convening of stakeholders/Coordinating and promoting community events/Assist staff in identifying community needs/Research and identify assessment models and create template/Implement created assessment tool with partners Program Benefits : Training , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible . *For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended . Service Areas :
Homelessness , Education , Housing , Community Outreach , Environment , Neighborhood Revitalization , Community and Economic Development . Skills :
Urban Planning , Communications , Writing/Editing , Computers/Technology , Environment , Leadership , Public Speaking , Team Work , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Research Skills , General Skills .
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About University of Miami Office of Civic and Community Engagement
Location:
1238 Dickinson Dr., CORAL GABLES, FL 33146, US
Mission Statement
The Office of Civic and Community Engagement (CCE) fosters university-community collaboration by engaging the university’s academic resources in the enrichment of civic and community life in our local, national, and global communities.
Description
Our goals include developing new courses in which community-based partnerships are central to course learning outcomes; enhancing existing courses by integrating community engagement into the course curriculum; and creating new initiatives that bring multiple schools and disciplines together to work on shared community-based projects that promote positive social change. These courses and projects allow students to put theory into practice and understand the complexities of practical problem solving in real-world situations, thereby preparing them to be effective civic leaders.Our overarching goal is to develop teaching and research strategies that directly link academic scholarship to public practice.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1111 Memorial Drive125 Dooly Memorial Classroom BuildingCoral Gables, FL 33124
DATE POSTED
June 23, 2020
SKILLS
- Research
- Community Outreach
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- 40 hours per week for 12 months
- Data Analysis; Research Experience; Community Development; urban Planning; Resilience; sustainability; climate change