Job description
Downtown Colorado, Inc is a statewide organization of Do-ers dedicated to downtowns! We have worked across Colorado for the past 40 years to build vibrant, thriving downtowns. We have members across the state and work in rural and metropolitan areas. Our headquarters are in Denver, CO, this site is primarily based in Walsenburg, CO but will work in all of Huerfano County. Huerfano County has a population of 6,820 between three municipalities. Huerfano County boasts great outdoor recreation access to the Spanish Peaks, Lathrop State Park, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and the Cuchara Mountain Park. If you are looking for an opportunity to serve in a gorgeous setting, this is the position for you! In this position you will interact with business and community members in the Sector Partnership + regional partners to disseminate information about employment and educational opportunities. You will also support the Recovery and Resiliency Plan working group as they work to address the housing shortages, stabilize the economy, provide new job opportunities, and alleviate poverty. This will include convening working groups on these topics + connecting appropriate resources. You will finally convene the regional Placemaking committee who has worked to install murals, banners, and other art installations. An independent worker with strong written and verbal skills, with an interest in community outreach would thrive in this position. DCI prides itself in our program’s ability to connect you across the state. VISTAs serving with DCI will receive a membership giving you access to our events and trainings with others across the state. DCI also hosts an annual conference you will receive a ticket to attend. Email vista@downtowncoloradoinc.org for more information!
Member Duties : In this position you will interact with business and community members in the Sector Partnership + additional regional partners to disseminate information about employment and educational opportunities. You will also support the Recovery and Resiliency Plan working group as they work to address the housing shortages, stabilize the economy, provide new job opportunities, and alleviate poverty. This will include convening working groups on these topics + connecting appropriate resources. You will research grant opportunities to expand scholarship opportunities to up-skill, re-skill, and next-skill local employees. You will finally convene the regional Placemaking committee who has worked to install murals, banners, and other art installations. Including their annual mural installation event, bringing artists of all kinds downtown to celebrate the community.
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Housing Assistance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance .
Terms :
Car recommended .
Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .
Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .
Skills :
Fund raising/Grant Writing , Business/Entrepreneur , Communications , Community Organization , Leadership .
Fund raising/Grant Writing , Business/Entrepreneur , Communications , Community Organization , Leadership .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Huerfano County Community Development VISTA
Program Start/End Date
07/17/2023 - 07/15/2024
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
COLORADO
Accepting Applications
From 05/10/2023 To 06/13/2023
Contact
Kylie Brown
1420 N Ogden St
Denver CO 80218
3032820625
vista@downtowncoloradoinc.org
Listing ID
109040
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