Upcoming Opportunity

OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE WITH YOUTH
AND URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD “TOD” PLANNING
IN THE SOUTHEAST DISTRICT – SEATTLE

11am – 1pm on March 11th, 2009 in Gould Court (Open Tables)

What: Calling interested students from the Masters in Urban Design & Planning, College of Environmental Planning Undergrads, and Interested Parties from Other Departments

The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and Creative Community Builders Group are working to teach, orientate, and support a teen-focused neighborhood outreach project at four Seattle High Schools located in the SE section of town starting March 16th.

The project will use video/camera exercises to gather “youth voices” and focus groups to gather information from youth on neighborhood character, wants/needs, and visioning.

Where: A meeting will be held next week, Wednesday, March 11th in Gould Court (Ground Level) between 11:00am and 1pm as a recruitment orientation to the plan, schedule, and objectives.

Qualifications: Interested in or previous experience working with youth aged 15-18, ability to work 4-6 hours a week until June 18th for the initial project goals, ability to work with diverse economic, ethnic, and social groups in a school setting.

Pay: $16 an Hour, with Options for Independent Study Credit with Approval

For more information contact: Edward Hill, Creative Community Builders Group, 206.330.5039 or ehill65@gmail.com

Website/Blog: http://creative4community.blogspot.com/