AmeriCorps Environment Coordinator, Belmont Community Partnership

Posted by on March 14, 2003

The Belmont Community Partnership represents a multi-disciplinary approach to community capacity building. Our mission is to use the energy and resources from a large university to build skills and knowledge within the Belmont community in West Philadelphia. This particular community has many ideas and enthusiastic people but few resources. The Community Partnership office houses five project areas: Community Organization, Housing, Economic Development, Technology Education, and an open space initiative. Each project area is supported by a coalition of Penn State faculty, community organizations and a VISTA coordinator.

Member Duties: The Environment Coordinator will assist with the formation of a community partnership to support the implementation of neighborhood improvement projects related to parks and open space. Coordination of partnership meetings and community outreach related to a pilot project will be the primary responsibility of the coordinator. Activities will include recruitment of community organizations and residents interested in environmental issues, the development of a Memorandum of Agreement between partnering organizations and agencies, and coordination of university technical assistance related to land management and park development.

Terms: Requires full time service without outside commitments
Work Schedule: Full time
Service Area: Community Outreach, Environment, Neighborhood Revitalization
Length of Tour: 24 month(s)
Age Requirement: Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Skill Requirement(s): Architecture Planning, Outreach
Education Requirement: Bachelor Degree
Program Benefits: Choice of education award or stipend, Health insurance

To apply, contact: Meyfey Chang, (814) 865-5300, mxc317@psu.edu