Job description
The Programs and Events Coordinator VISTA will be an essential member of the team for this growing nonprofit organization. The Programs and Events Coordinator will serve to expand, organize, and promote the “Healthy Parks Healthy People” programs and events, including the Truckee Meadows Trails Challenge hikes, the Discover Your Parks Walks, the Dementia Friendly Nature Walks, and the Truckee Meadows Parks Project. These efforts help ensure that low-income youth and adults are being active and involved in their local parks. This VISTA position includes maintaining relationships with partner organizations, increasing Parks Foundation community outreach, and the improvement and expansion of programs and events. Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation is a private nonprofit that was incorporated in 2012 and received its 501(c)(3) determination in 2013. The Parks Foundation protects and enhances our communities' livability through public engagement, education, and the sustainability of our parks, open spaces, and trails. Current programs focus on improving community health and wellness and developing people’s appreciation for the natural and cultural history found in local parks. A special emphasis is placed on increasing access to free programming for low income community members in order to improve education and health outcomes for people living in poverty.
Member Duties : Expand, improve, and maintain the “Healthy Parks Healthy People” programs; Schedule and coordinate hike and program preps; Coordinate programs and scheduled events with local municipalities, rangers, and partners; Collaborate with the Communications Coordinator VISTA and Parks Foundation team to increase community outreach and engagement in programs; Maintain existing “Healthy Parks Healthy People” partnerships and forge new relations with community partner organizations and stakeholders; Assist in creating guided hiking materials such as program outlines and interactive props for hikes and ensure all materials are organized and prepared for upcoming programs and events; Assist programming team with development of yearly program and schedules; Strengthen the online Truckee Meadows Parks Project database by assisting in expanding available content, organizing information, and promoting the program’s educational value to the community.
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Health , Environment , Education , Community Outreach .
Health , Environment , Education , Community Outreach .
Skills :
Public Speaking , Community Organization , Recruitment , General Skills , Environment , Communications .
Public Speaking , Community Organization , Recruitment , General Skills , Environment , Communications .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Programs and Events Coordinator VISTA
Program Start/End Date
02/13/2023 - 02/12/2024
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
NEVADA
Accepting Applications
From 11/21/2022 To 07/16/2023
Contact
Kevin Lynch
50 Cowan Dr
Reno NV 89509
7754679339
kevinlynch@tmparksfoundation.org
www.tmparksfoundation.org
Listing ID
118830
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