Members will utilize the Master Plan to develop strategies and activities to carry out the community vision laid out in the plan. To best accomplish this, members serve to build capacity for the following City of Flint departments and partners: Planning Department, Blight Division, Parks Division, Neighborhood Engagement Hub, Recovery Office, Genesee County Land Bank.
Service Activities
Member tasks might involve: Tracking the progress of Master Plan implementation and identifying areas of future efforts; Meeting with community groups to build relationships and to improve community between the City and target groups; Conducting and providing research and data; Providing resource management for neighborhoods, parks, the Blight Division, the Land Bank, the Neighborhood Engagement Hub, the Chief Recovery Officer and other groups; Developing and managing volunteer recruitment and retention systems; Collaborating with National Service members in the city on shared project.
Community Need Addressed
A Master Plan is a blueprint for the future. It is a comprehensive, community visions that is intended to guide the City over a longer period of time. The Master Plan contains a set of policies, required by state law, that direct and lay the ground work future growth and development. Additionally, the Plan identifies potential strategies that help to effectively guide City leaders in making substantive and thoughtful decisions for the community.
Position Outcomes
Increased capacity for helping Flint community realize vision outlined in Master Plan
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Relocation allowance (if applicable), Student loan forbearance, Training
Skills you will gain
urban planning, GIS, community engagement, grant writing, project management, volunteer management, time management
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, Provide relevant expertise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Derive consensus, Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand, Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Drive decision making, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment