NCNMEDD_Santa Fe County_Broadband Planner Job at AmeriCorps
Serving with Santa Fe County, the VISTA volunteer will have the opportunity to engage in regional broadband expansion in our growing county. Objectives of the broadband access project goal is to bridge the digital divide and foster greater economic opportunity for underserved residents through the expansion of access to reliable, high speed internet in underserved and rural areas in Santa Fe County. The VISTA volunteer will have the opportunity to build capacity in the economically distressed and underserved areas of Santa Fe County through the deployment of access to high speed internet. Over the course of service, the VISTA Member will begin laying a foundation for the strategic broadband plan through the assembling of relevant broadband data pertaining to Santa Fe County. Based upon findings, the member will be responsible for preparing a white paper detailing the current broadband landscape in Santa Fe County. Our workforce development project goal is to ensure that Santa Fe County is marked by a workforce that is responsive and suited to both current and future economic/business needs and has employment opportunities which are well-compensated and add to the quality of life for local residents. In efforts to achieve this goal, Santa Fe County is currently developing an Economic Development plan with a Workforce Development component. Over the course of service, the Vista member will assist the Economic Development Specialist in developing the workforce development component of our Economic Development Plan. This will entail community outreach, research and reporting, strategy development, and the basics of report writing.
Member Duties : The member will develop materials describing broadband technology in a manner that is approachable and can be used for educating the general public; survey current broadband capacity and deficiencies across the County; identify procedural, policy and financial impediments to broadband expansion; research innovative methods for expanding access to high speed internet; compile a complete list of funding opportunities for expansions of county broadband infrastructure; and develop broadband expansion funding proposals. The Member’s will write a plan describing workforce development initiatives and the services they offer; conduct outreach and surveying of local businesses and industry for workforce and other needs; research future workforce projections; analyze gaps in the current and future workforce development programs; analyze strategies for addressing workforce gaps; and develop recommendations for workforce development initiatives that could be implemented by Santa Fe County.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Training , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .
Terms :
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 , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Technology , Community and Economic Development .
Technology , Community and Economic Development .
Skills :
Trade/Construction , Computers/Technology , Community Organization , Urban Planning , Education , Writing/Editing , Non-Profit Management , Fund raising/Grant Writing .
Trade/Construction , Computers/Technology , Community Organization , Urban Planning , Education , Writing/Editing , Non-Profit Management , Fund raising/Grant Writing .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
NCNMEDD_Santa Fe County_Broadband Planner
Program Start/End Date
04/10/2023 - 04/10/2024
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
NEW MEXICO
Accepting Applications
From 11/18/2022 To 09/10/2023
Contact
Chris Hyer
100 Catron St
Santa Fe NM 87501
5059866349
ckhyer@santafecountynm.gov
www.https://www.santafecountyn
Listing ID
95179
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