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bcWORKSOP in Texas is hiring!

We highly recommend applying for this job if you’re interested. bcWORKSHOP is an excellent community design center!

The buildingcommunityWORKSHOP is a Dallas based nonprofit community design center seeking to improve the livability and viability of communities through the practice of thoughtful design and making. We enrich the lives of citizens by bringing design thinking to areas of our city where resources are most scarce. To do so, the bcWORKSHOP recognizes that it must first understand the social, economic, and environmental issues facing a community before beginning work.

bcWORKSHOP is currently seeking applicants for the position of Community Designer in our Brownsville, Texas office. Individuals with a with a minimum 2 years of direct community engagement experience are encouraged to apply.

Requirements include: a commitment to public design; a strong design capacity; a professional degree in urban planning and/or landscape architecture; strong graphic skills and digital skills; written and verbal spanish proficiency preferred, verbal required.

The Community Designer position will report to the bcWORKSHOP Project Leader in the Brownsville office and be a full-time employee of bcWORKSHOP with a salary of $25,000 plus health benefits. A relocation reimbursement may be available.

Please email a brief cover letter, resume and work samples (not to exceed 4mb) to Kara Borrett at kara@bcworkshop.org. Please include “RGV Community Designer” in the subject line of your email.

The Epicenter is hiring!

Come and work in the beautiful desert of Utah for a full year (August 2012 through July 2013)!!! The Epicenter is a resource center focused on providing affordable housing assistance, small business resources, and creative design services in Green River, Utah. Our self-renovated office is currently staffed by three full-time employees dedicated to serving all of our town’s residents. We’re located in Broadway in the center of Green River right next to the Amtrak stop.

Working at Epicenter isn’t your average VISTA position. You will receive hands-on experience working directly with Epicenter, the City of Green River, the Green River Chamber of Commerce, United Way, Business Expansion and Retention (BEAR) program of Emery County, the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development of Utah (USDA), Emery County Economic Development, and many more of our partner organizations. You will co-lead projects that provide resources for local businesses, develop community programs, and develop resources for Epicenter. This position’s focus will be that of economic and community development, expounding upon the existing Epicenter programs and initiatives. Community outreach and Epicenter resource development will also be a component of the job description. A full VISTA Assignment Description (VAD) is available by e-mailing info@ruralandproud.org; applicant specialties and interests will be taken into account when finalizing the VAD.

Expectations are high and deadlines & budgets are tight, but we also know how to have fun in Green River. During the summer, if we’re not in the office you’ll find us at Swasey’s Beach basking in the sun and enjoying the canyon breeze. During the winter, if we’re not in the office you’ll find us having a dance party in the basement just to keep warm. Working at Epicenter is a life style, a 24/7 commitment. It will change your attitude about how you’re living life. You’ll forever be addicted to making a difference in your community. Guaranteed.

Applications should be submitted online at the AmeriCorps website. Additionally, resumes and a statement of interest should be submitted by e-mail to info@ruralandproud.org.

Applications must be submitted online and resumes/letter received by May 10th at 5pm MST.

AmeriCorps VISTA members provide a year of full-time service to the community. A living stipend is provided, along with an educational award or cash award at successful completion of service. For more information on VISTA, please see the AmeriCorps website.

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