What are the responsibilities and job description for the HandsOn VISTA - City of PHX - Sustainability Transportation position at AmeriCorps and Careers?
Serve with the City of Phoenix – Office of Sustainability - Transportation as a part of the HandsOn VISTA Team! To learn more ABOUT THE SITE AND THE ROLE: see ‘Members Duties’ below. About HandsOn Greater Phoenix: For nearly 30 years, HandsOn Greater Phoenix has worked with nonprofits, Title I schools, neighborhood associations and government entities to assess and meet the volunteer needs of the Greater Phoenix area. The HandsOn VISTA program supports members at multiple placement sites across the valley. Our VISTA members enable our community service partners to expand capacity and build infrastructure by creating the processes and tools needed to effectively access and utilize valuable resources. HandsOn VISTA members will improve capacity for leading communities during and beyond their terms of service by developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities related to volunteering, civic engagement, and other areas. In addition to the site-specific work of the individual role all of our VISTA members: participate in 2 AmeriCorps of Service, lead projects at 2 HandsOn community service days, attend monthly VISTA team trainings with the other HandsOn VISTA members, and monthly community volunteering project opportunities. PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS FOR POSITIONS ARE BEING CONSIDERED ON A ROLLING BASIS. PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOR BEST CONSIDERATION. VISIT https://www.handsonphoenix.org/beaVISTA FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Member Duties : Join City of Phoenix – Office of Sustainability – Transportation & help support efforts to make all forms of transportation more effective & sustainable for residents! Efficient transportation reduces barriers to employment & essential services acting as a lifeline for low-income populations. The successful applicant will develop initiatives tied to the City’s Charging & Fueling Infrastructure grant, including conducting equity analyses to evaluate transportation performance and disparities, incorporating meaningful public engagement into decision-making for charging locations, & increasing affordable transportation options to enhance quality of life. You will do this by researching micromobility & EV solutions, analyzing successful public transit programs nationwide for adaptation in Phoenix & of resident needs & capacity gaps. The future member should have some background in report writing, data analysis, & conducting studies. Bilingual proficiency is desired but not required.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Training , Relocation Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible , Stipend , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Environment , Community and Economic Development .
Environment , Community and Economic Development .
Skills :
Conflict Resolution , Team Work , Writing/Editing , Leadership , General Skills .
Conflict Resolution , Team Work , Writing/Editing , Leadership , General Skills .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
HandsOn VISTA - City of PHX - Sustainability Transportation
Program Start/End Date
07/13/2026 - 07/13/2027
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
ARIZONA Phoenix/Mesa
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 02/18/2026 To 06/19/2026
Contact
Epiphany Jones
1125 E Southern Ave
Mesa AZ 85204
6238886389
epiphany@handsonphoenix.org
https://www.handsonphoenix.org/beavista
Listing ID
128646