What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Policy Analyst (GROW Center) VISTA position at AmeriCorps?
Baltimore has a wealth of colleges and universities that use the city and region as a laboratory for socio-ecological research. Professors, graduate students, and state/federal agencies often approach the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) for data, support, and research validation. Currently, the agency does not have a consistent process for collaborating with researchers and research projects. This results in missed opportunities, duplication of efforts, gaps in research, and research that does not address the needs of the City, including environmental impacts on historically marginalized and vulnerable populations. To address these challenges, DPW is creating a Research Collaboration section. A first step in this effort is to create a method for cataloguing 1) past research projects conducted in collaboration with DPW; 2) current regional researchers and research projects in the fields of urban ecology, climate adaptation, social equity and vulnerability, water systems, and other environmental-social studies; and 3) DPW research interests and research needs.
Member Duties : Members will perform a variety of tasks that assist in the development of DPW's Research Collaboration section. Members will research inquiries, ongoing projects, and results as well as past research projects conducted with DPW. Members will collaborate with researchers and academics in the region who specialize in fields related to urban ecology, sustainability, environmental justice, climate change, etc. and make recommendations and plan outreach events and strategic plans. Outreach will also include working with DPW staff to investigate research needs and interests. Lastly, the member will develop a process for vetting research inquiries, sharing data, and future project collaborations.
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Environment , Disaster Relief , Technology , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .
Environment , Disaster Relief , Technology , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .
Skills :
Communications , Urban Planning , Team Work , Recruitment , Computers/Technology , Public Speaking , Writing/Editing , Community Organization , General Skills , Environment , Public Health , Leadership .
Communications , Urban Planning , Team Work , Recruitment , Computers/Technology , Public Speaking , Writing/Editing , Community Organization , General Skills , Environment , Public Health , Leadership .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Environmental Policy Analyst (GROW Center) VISTA
Program Start/End Date
09/22/2024 - 09/20/2025
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
MARYLAND Washington/Baltimore
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 09/22/2024 To 09/20/2025
Contact
Mark Cameron
200 Holliday St
Baltimore MD 21202
4102151961
Mark.Cameron@baltimorecity.gov
publicworks.baltimorecity.gov
Listing ID
116017
