Posted: June 07, 2011

FoMA is seeking a skilled, motivated intern for 20 hours a week to assist in a community strategic planning process for the Treme neighborhood in preparation for the redevelopment of the Municipal Auditorium in Armstrong Park.

FoMA has convened People United for Armstrong Park have been creating community consensus about the future of Armstrong Park and its assets, including the Municipal Auditorium and Congo Square. We are undertaking the strategic planning and community engagement processes necessary to move the Municipal Auditorium, Congo Square and Park redevelopment projects forward.

FoMA and PUfAP are developing a formal community vision plan for the Park, Congo Square, and Auditorium that draws from the input of local residents and institutions. This plan is intended to serve as the guiding blueprint for the redevelopment of the Park and its assets.

This position will primarily entail educating and engaging community members and institutions to participate in the redevelopment planning process. Practically, this will mean calling residents and leaders, conducting surveys, organizing meetings, briefing public administrators and officials, and keeping detailed and organized outreach and input records.

This position is currently unpaid, but could potentially provide free housing and pay in the future. This position has the potential to become a full time paid position for the right individual at the end of the summer. Starts Immediately, with 3 month minimum commitment. Office located in Treme near Esplanade and Rampart, flexible hours and ability to work from home and coffee shops. A background in community organizing, urban studies, or other civic engagement work a plus.

The following software/computer skills will be also be helpful, but not required:

-Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Presentation-making, and research and writing, web/blog/social media fluency highly desirable.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to FoMA.NOLA@gmail.com. Writing samples will be accepted but are not required for consideration.

About Us:

Friends of the Municipal Auditorium is a community organization dedicated to the revitalization of the Municipal Auditorium in Armstrong Park. We believe that through visionary yet practical development planning, community engagement and cooperative partnership, the Auditorium can once again be a beacon of creativity and source of prosperity for New Orleans.

Please refer to our blog for current project status: MunicipalAuditorium.blogspot.com