The New Orleans Mayor’s Office of Human Rights and Equity (OHRE) is the voice for human rights and social justice in New Orleans City Hall. The OHRE is situated to assist the analysis and action required to achieve an equitable process and improve the quality of life for underserved residents and residents of color, ensuring all members of our New Orleans community can thrive. The VISTA project will work with the OHRE to develop and implement equitable programs through partnership development, community engagement, resource development and accessibility, and outreach. Such programs include but are not limited to implementing a municipal ID program for residents facing obstacles to obtaining a state ID, establishing New Orleans’ member status as a ‘Welcoming America city’, initiating the Mayors for Guaranteed Income program, and the Language Access Plan. Beginning their service by accompanying the OHRE at the Policy Link Equity Summit in Atlanta Georgia, The VISTA will gain experience within a public office working towards equitable programming in one of the most vibrant and diverse cities in the United States.
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Member Duties : Throughout one year of service, the VISTA will work with the Mayor’s office of Human Rights and Equity to: -Review data to specify and prioritize disadvantaged or underserved communities -Identify outreach and thought-sharing opportunities with stakeholders, beneficiaries, non-profits, philanthropic organizations, community-based organizations, and other local governments -Develop systems for measuring impact; analyzing data to determine how they align with equitable processes -Identify avenues for information-sharing such as newsletters, social media publications, press releases, and reports -Through the development of media graphics, media relations, and digital media strategies in collaboration with the mayor’s communications team, the VISTA will help shape the OHRE’s distinguishable identity as a community resource. -Expand, fortify, and leverage resources by coordinating with partners to improve program efficacy as well as potential grant opportunities
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Training , Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible .
For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .
Terms
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas
Health , Disaster Relief , Community and Economic Development , Hurricane Katrina , Community Outreach , Education .
Skills
Disaster Services , First Aid , Communications , Recruitment , Community Organization , Fund raising/Grant Writing .
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Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
City of New Orleans - Racial Equity Programs VISTA
Program Start/End Date
08/26/2024 - 08/25/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations LOUISIANA
Accepting Applications
From 02/01/2024 To 07/26/2024
Contact Jennifer Agnew
1300 Perdido Street
New Orleans LA 70112
504-658-4920
jsagnew@cityofno.com
https://nola.gov/next/mayors-o
Listing ID 121774
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Government Administration
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