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Summary:
The Youth Recreation Coordinator VISTA serves primarily to develop healthy living components to the Student Stewards Program, which uses public parks as learning laboratories where students engage in hands-on community science.
Position Description:
The Youth Recreation Coordinator VISTA will be an essential member of the team for this young nonprofit organization. This person will primarily serve to develop health and wellness education components for the Student Stewards Program (SSP) and to collaborate with the SSP team to continue to expand and improve current TMPF programs.This will include maintaining relationships with Washoe County schools administration and teachers, developing and fine-tuning curriculum, and training volunteers through workshops and training days. This VISTA will also develop a standardized health and wellness education component for the Student Stewards Program camps and promote the importance of whole-person well-being. This VISTA will also expand the health and wellness related components of other Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation programs.
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 peoples 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. The Student Stewards Program uses public parks within walking distance of under-served schools as learning laboratories. Students engage in hands-on community science with a goal of improved academic engagement and better preparation for educational success.
Service Location: Reno, NV
Timeline for Service: June 20, 2023 - June 19, 2024
Primary Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
AmeriCorps VISTA:
Truckee Meadows Parks Foundations Health and Wellness Education Coordinator VISTA position is funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service and will serve within the AmeriCorps VISTA program. AmeriCorps VISTA is the national service program designed specifically to fight poverty. Each VISTA member makes a year-long, full-time commitment to serve on a specific project at a nonprofit organization or public agency. To learn more about the AmeriCorps programs visit americorps.gov.
Compensation:
To Apply
Preferred: Apply through the form linked to this posting.
Applications are also accepted by emailing a cover letter and resume to Shaye Rogers at shaye@ tmparksfoundation.org.
Visit the TMPF website www.tmparksfoundation.org or email/call Shaye at 323.713.5758 for more information.
Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our team represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities, and we strive to act with mutual respect, integrity, and care. We seek candidates whose personal and/or professional experiences have prepared them to share in our commitment to fostering connections and inclusion with diverse people both within our office and in the outdoors.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $22,882.00 per year
Schedule:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Reno, NV 89509
Full Time
Business Services
$51k-69k (estimate)
05/27/2023
06/03/2024
tmparksfoundation.org
Reno, NV
25 - 50
Business Services