Thank you for your interest in leading the 10 Minute Walk Professional Network! In early 2019, the network was created out of the 10 Minute Walk campaign to provide a space for park and recreation professionals and advocates to discuss topics around equitable park access and quality. The network has grown to include over 750 members on NRPA Connect and averaging 40 people per network call. In 2020, we'd like to build on this momentum and continue the great work of the first year.
The 10 Minute Walk Network calls are a part of the larger 10 Minute Walk Learning Series. The learning series is a combination of bimonthly webinars and network calls covering topics such as partnerships, equity, master planning, community engagement, and funding strategies. In 2020, we will look at planning and policy strategies to enhance park access and quality in communities across the United States.
Roles and Responsibilities
This will be a nine-month commitment beginning January 2020 and ending in September 2020. Leaders of the network will work directly with NRPA Park Access staff to develop content for the bimonthly calls based on the learning series curriculum. All roles require that the leader attend each network call and bring their experience to the discussion. Below are the available leadership positions:
Chair
o The chair of the network is in charge of leading the calls and facilitating discussion, assisted by the other network leaders.
Co-chair
o The co-chair directly assists the network chair in leading the calls and discussion and assumes the role of chair in their absence.
Network Representative
o The network representative is responsible for network communications, including posting upcoming call information and post-call notes and resources to the NRPA Connect 10 Minute Walk group.
Secretary
o The secretary of the network is responsible for conducting roll call at the beginning of each call and taking notes during the call. After each call, the secretary will synthesize the notes to be posted by the network representative.
Non-Profit Representative
o Non-profit partners play an important role in park and recreation agencies achieving equitable park access and quality. The non-profit representative will bring their experience to the calls and provide a park and recreation partner perspective.
Ideal candidates are park and recreation professionals or non-profit partners who are pursuing equitable park access and quality in their communities. Candidates should be prepared to speak on the network calls and bring their experiences to each discussion. Candidates are not expected to be "experts" on every subject and do not need to be employed by an agency or organization signed on to the 10 Minute Walk campaign.
Timeline
The application will close on Friday, December 20th at 11:59pm ET. All applicants will receive a notification on their application status by January 10th. Below are important dates to consider when applying:
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January 16 - Introductory call with NRPA
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January 23 - Learning series webinar
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February 20 - Network call
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March, May, July, and September - Learning series webinars
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April, June, and August - Network calls
For any questions or inquiries, please email 10minutewalk@nrpa.org.