What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Associate - Austin Youth Initiatives position at AmeriCorps?
The City of Austin AmeriCorps VISTA Program works with City departments and local nonprofits to build capacity, in order to provide resources and services to the Austin neighborhoods and communities that may otherwise be left behind by Austin's historic disparities and future growth. The AmeriCorps members serving with the City of Austin AmeriCorps VISTA Program work in such diverse fields as education, health, legal services, and housing to cover the myriad ways poverty affects these neighborhoods and communities.
Member Duties : Increase the Youth Career Fest’s reach by targeting communication to specific audiences, expanding the number of represented career fields, and locating new funding sources. Support the Summer Internship Program’s efforts to introduce career and leadership education to Austin youth by designing communication and marketing materials to better reach relevant stakeholders.
Program Benefits : Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance .
Terms :
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 , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Education .
Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Education .
Skills :
Education , Team Work , Computers/Technology , Communications , General Skills , Recruitment , Youth Development , Writing/Editing .
Education , Team Work , Computers/Technology , Communications , General Skills , Recruitment , Youth Development , Writing/Editing .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Summer Associate - Austin Youth Initiatives
Program Start/End Date
06/15/2026 - 08/23/2026
Work Schedule
Summer
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
TEXAS
Accepting Applications
From 04/14/2026 To 05/22/2026
Contact
Chad Walters
5202 E Ben White Blvd
Austin TX 78741
2282976251
chad.walters@austintexas.gov
Listing ID
129286