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Jersey City, NJ 07302
The City of Jersey City’s Division of Purchasing is committed to increasing equity in city contracting for local minority-and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBE) by implementing results-driven contracting strategies. In partnership with the Harvard Kennedy Schools Government Performance Lab (GPL), the initiative will invest city dollars to improve economic mobility and achieve better outcomes for historically marginalized populations. The VISTA member will examine barriers to entry for doing business with Jersey City for M/WBE vendors looking to secure a public contract with the City of Jersey City. The VISTA will also empower individuals and businesses by providing access to financial resources and support, fostering economic growth and financial well-being for those in need. VISTA Responsibilities The VISTA member will: · In collaboration with Jersey City’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion, create workshop material for the Request for Proposal (RFP) process. · Develop a pilot workshop for city staff so they can train and register M/WBEs to apply for RFPs. · Coordinate City and GPL-hosted webinars for vendors about how to bid on city work. · Draft a results-driven, competitive, and fair contracting framework that improves efficiency and transparency to transform the procurement process for M/WBEs. · Track changes in procurement practices by collecting and analyzing data reports from the city’s supplier diversity directory.
Date Posted: Jun 17, 2024
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Jersey City, NJ 07306
The Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA) has provided federally subsidized housing to hundreds of thousands of extremely low- and low-income families in Jersey City. JCHA’s Resident Empowerment and Community Engagement (RECE) Department empowers residents and guides investment in social infrastructure, including increasing resident awareness of and access to free or reduced-cost internet, devices, and digital literacy training. The Digital Inclusion program provides digital literacy training, high-speed broadband internet, and access to on-site computer labs for public housing residents. RECE is seeking a motivated and passionate individual to build, strengthen, and leverage community partnerships to improve resident self-sufficiency in an increasingly digital world. The VISTA member will work with the Digital Inclusion Coordinator to introduce technology as a method of reducing social isolation among the resident population. This exciting opportunity will not only create new partnerships but also strengthen existing ones for the community to grow by closing the digital divide. VISTA Responsibilities The VISTA member will: · Collaborate with the JCHA team to develop, implement, and coordinate site-based digital inclusion programming for residents. · Conduct a community outreach campaign to engage with public housing residents for feedback about digital literacy. · Develop creative and innovative modes of programming in partnership with community organizations and local governmental agencies that meet the digital inclusion needs of the JCHA resident population as expressed in outreach findings. · Research and recommend grant funding opportunities that support ongoing and new digital inclusion programming. · Engage with program participants to provide support, answer questions, and address concerns related to digital literacy.
Date Posted: Jun 17, 2024
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Jersey City, NJ 07305
The City of Jersey City’s Division of Veterans Affairs plays a pivotal role in engaging and empowering veterans to connect with the Division for services and opportunities that add value to their daily activities, while also connecting them with resources that care for their most critical needs. The Division is committed to growing veteran constituent involvement through programming and events in partnership with local agencies to ensure comprehensive guidance. With a deep commitment to supporting veterans and their families, the VISTA member will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating educational and recreational activities for veterans to promote social and mental well-being. The VISTA will also be a valuable member of the team by developing and maintaining relationships with local businesses, organizations, and agencies to support veterans. VISTA Responsibilities The VISTA member will: · Conduct a needs assessment that identifies gaps in resources for veterans and their families. · Launch a comprehensive outreach and communication plan to increase awareness of services and opportunities. · Collaborate with local businesses and organizations that hire veterans to encourage community engagement and volunteerism, leading to the establishment of a veteran volunteer Platoon. · Connect veterans to mental health care and wellness checks.
Date Posted: Jun 17, 2024
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Jersey City, NJ 07306
Jersey City Community Solutions (JCCS) is committed to promoting restorative justice and community engagement. The Community Court program is designed to address non-violent, low-level offenses through innovative and compassionate approaches. The VISTA member will strengthen community partnerships with organizations that work to increase opportunities for those impacted by historic marginalization and impoverishment while also growing stakeholder involvement. This pivotal role will support the JCCS program and work closely with court staff, community organizations, and local agencies to facilitate a restorative justice process that empowers individuals to address the root causes of their actions and make amends to the community. VISTA Responsibilities The VISTA member will: · Increase community awareness and engagement of community court and court navigation outreach services. · Develop a recruitment and training plan to increase the number of new stakeholders in order to support long-term sustainability and community involvement in the program. · Coordinate and attend community informational meetings geared toward creating solutions to repair harm caused by crime and conflict. · Connect with community partners that focus on offering increased access to employment and vocational training opportunities.
Date Posted: Jun 17, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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Jersey City, NJ 07306
The Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA) has provided federally subsidized housing to hundreds of thousands of extremely low- and low-income families in Jersey City. JCHA’s Resident Empowerment and Community Engagement (RECE) Department empowers residents and guides investment in social infrastructure, by enhancing residents’ access to economic opportunities that will increase their self-sufficiency. The Workforce Development team focuses on growth, skill development, and career advancement to help low-income individuals achieve their full potential. RECE is seeking a dedicated and passionate VISTA member to play a critical role that ensures JCHA residents have access to career development support, free/low-cost training opportunities, and other professional development resources. Building and maintaining positive relationships with community partners, organizations, and stakeholders is a key responsibility that will lead to program sustainability. The VISTA will also develop creative and innovative modes of skill-building programming in partnership with community organizations and local governmental agencies that meet the areas of greatest need. VISTA Responsibilities The VISTA member will: · Coordinate and schedule program workshops, training sessions, and events. · Research funding and grant opportunities that will assist with the JCHA’s ability to provide enhanced workforce development programming, specifically HUD’s Jobs Plus grant. · Expand upon service reporting through use the of JCHA’s case management software to monitor referrals, placements, and progress more accurately. · Collect, evaluate, and distribute upcoming community offerings, training opportunities, career fairs and job openings tailored to meet resident needs into appropriate physical and virtual information displays.
Date Posted: Jun 17, 2024
