The week of
August 3, 2015
PHENND Events/Activities
Fall PHENND Meeting: Connecting Youth Sports to Higher Education
PHENND
The Fall PHENND Meeting featuring youth sports programs Tuesday, October 6 9:00AM – 12:00 PM Location: University of Pennsylvania Terrace Room, Claudia Cohen Hall, 249 S 36th St The Fall PHENND...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Aging and HIV: Prevention, Care, Treatment – Cure & Hepatitis C
National AIDS Treatment Advocacy Project
NATIONAL AIDS TREATMENT ADVOCACY PROJECT EDUCATING COMMUNITIES ABOUT HIV AND HEPATITIS Free Forum Aging and HIV: Prevention, Care, Treatment – Cure & Hepatitis C Friday, October 2nd, 2015...
Student Loan Repayment: Research, Data, and Policy
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
A Conference Organized by the Payment Cards Center of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia September 17-18, 2015 Opening Keynote: Susan Dynarski, Professor of Public Policy, Education, and...
Youth Rock Benefit Concert
Motivos Magazine
YOUTH ROCK! A Benefit Concert Produced by: Motivos magazine media fellows Hosted by: Salvation Army Tabernacle Corps Saturday, August 8th Tickets: $10 in advance $12 at the door Time: 5:30 PM;...
Greenfest Philly
Clean Air Council
10th Anniversary Greenfest Philly September 13, 2015 Headhouse Square 2nd & South Streets Greenfest Philly is an opportunity for environmentally-committed businesses and organizations to exhibit...
Evening Of Science, Education and Hip-Hop Music
School District of Philadelphia
An Evening of Science, Education, and Hip-Hop with the School District Award-winning Master Scientist Grand Hank has partnered with the School District of Philadelphia Office of Family and Community...
E! Day: Education Day 2015
School District of Philadelphia
Save the date! On Friday, August 14, from 8 AM – 3 PM The School District of Philadelphia in collaboration with Radio One is presenting our annual back to school event, E! Day: Education Day...
Reducing the Legal Risks of Social Media – Panel Discussion
La Salle University
Social media is a powerful tool for advocacy, for creating awareness, harnessing support, fundraising and engagement. But like most powerful tools, there are also pitfalls and risks. Laura Solomon,...
Visualizing Your Finances: How Dashboards Convey their Meaning
La Salle University
While your organization generating all kinds of financial reports on a regular basis, are you confident that they are fully understood by the board and senior staff? Are sound and realistic business...
New Resources
Condition of College and Career Readiness: Low-Income Youth
ACT
College Readiness Stagnates among Low-Income Students The number of low-income students meeting college readiness benchmarks remained flat in 2014 for the fifth straight year, according to a new...
SNAP Rates Fall Nationwide
University of New Hampshire
SNAP Participation Rates Fall Nationwide for First Time Since Recession A new report finds that receipt of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits fell in 2013 for the first time...
Lights On Afterschool
National Afterschool Alliance
Registration Now Open for Lights On Afterschool October 22, 2015, Nationwide Afterschool programs across the country inspire kids to learn everything from coding to poetry to healthy habits, help...
Second Chance Pell Pilot Program for Incarcerated Individuals
U.S. Department of Education
Department of Education Launches Second Chance Pell Pilot Program for Incarcerated Individuals Program will build on existing research to examine effects of restoring Pell eligibility JULY 31, 2015...
International Journal for Service-learning, Leadership, and Social Justice
Columbia College
The Fall 2015 volume of the International Journal for Service-learning, Leadership, and Social Justice has just gone live at . The Journal is dedicated to providing undergraduate students a venue to...
2015 Emergency Food Provider Report
Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger
From January through March of this year, The Coalition conducted our biennial Emergency Food Provider Survey of 232 programs throughout our region. One of the most alarming findings is that percent...
Partnerships Classifieds
volunteers needed, “Back to School” Field Day
Philly Unite
High Need Area: Community Building Organization: Philly Unite “Back to School” Field Day Date: August 29, 2015 Description: Volunteers are needed for set up and break down as well as...
Urban Garden Internship Program, Norris Square Neighborhood Project
Norris Square Neighborhood Project
Norris Square Neighborhood Project is seeking energetic and dedicated urban farmers! We are accepting applications for unpaid internships for Fall 2015 (Sept-December). Norris Square Neighborhood...
Multimedia Marketing and Documentation Intern, Norris Square Neighborhood Project
Norris Square Neighborhood Project
Norris Square Neighborhood Project (NSNP)’s mission is to promote positive change through youth education, community leadership, green spaces, the arts and the celebration of Latino culture....
volunteer teachers, Nationalities Service Center
Nationalities Service Center
NSC is looking for volunteer teachers for our fall intensive session, which is August 24-September 11 (M/F 9:30 am-12:30 pm and 6:00-9:00 pm). We are also looking for volunteer teachers for our 10...
Social Work Student Intern, Center for Hunger-Free Communities
Drexel University
The Center for Hunger-Free Communities at Drexel University is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions: Social Work Intern The Center is looking for a Social Work Student Intern for...
Outreach team volunteers needed for food security
Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger
Partner with the Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger Over 470,000 Philadelphians receive SNAP, but there are many more people in Philadelphia alone who could qualify for benefits but...
Public Programs Intern, Asian Arts Initiative
Asian Arts Initiative
Position Title: Public Programs Intern Position Description: The Public Programs Intern will work under the Public Programs Department of Asian Arts Initiative. S/he will assist with day-to-day...
Social Media and Marketing Internship, Here’s My Chance
Here's My Chance
Social Media and Marketing Internship Here’s My Chance Fall 2015 Here’s My Chance (HMC) is an award-winning creative agency that builds good brands by design. Our mission is to create...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Call for Presenters: Power of Afterschool
National Afterschool Association
Call for Presenters National Afterschool Association Convention: The Power of Afterschool. The Power of You! March 20-23, 2016; Orlando, Fla. One of the goals for convention is to highlight the best...
Call for Presenters: Youth Voice and Engagement
Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST)
Deadline: August 7, 2015 Call for Presenters APOST Bi-Annual Conference: Youth Voice and Engagement September 18, 2015; Pittsburgh Area, PA The APOST Bi-Annual Conference is a professional...
Grant Opportunities
Future of Nursing Scholars
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
RWJF Releases 2016 Future of Nursing Scholars RFP DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has released a Request for Proposals for its 2016 Future of Nursing Scholars program,...
Academic Research Grant
International Reading Association
International Reading Association Accepting Applications for Academic Research Grant DEADLINE: JANUARY 16, 2016 The International Reading Association, a nonprofit, global network of individuals and...
Music Projects to Teach Pre-K-2 Mathematics
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
NCTM Accepting Applications From Music Projects to Teach Pre-K-2 Mathematics DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 6, 2015 The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is accepting applications from teachers of...
Social and Environmental Justice Projects
Ben & Jerry's Foundation
Ben & Jerry’s Foundation Seeks Proposals for Social and Environmental Justice Projects DEADLINE: OCTOBER 15, 2015 (PRE-APPLICATIONS) The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation supports...
Local Food, Local Places
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Local Food, Local Places is a program supporting neighborhoods that want to build a local food system and a healthier community action plan for the families and others surrounding them. The program...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
SERVE Philadelphia 2015-2016 AmeriCorps VISTA Project
City of Philadelphia
Application deadline: September 11, 2015 Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter’s Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service is accepting applications for two (2) SERVE Philadelphia 2015-2016...
various Lacrosse Head Coaches, Young Quakers Community Athletics
University of Pennsylvania
Young Quakers Community Athletics is hiring for the following Head Coach positions. If you wish to apply please submit a resume and cover letter to Jennifer Chu, YQCA Director, jenx@ In your cover...
Copy/Proposal Writer, Here’s My Chance
Here's My Chance
Copy/Proposal Writer, Part-time Philadelphia, PA Here’s My Chance (HMC) is an award-winning creative agency that builds good brands by design. Our mission is to create impactful, engaging designs...
Career Pathways Coordinator, ResCare
ResCare Workforce Services
Job Title: Career Pathways Coordinator Location: Norristown Scope of Position Seeking candidate with strong business development experience to develop youth Internship program placing High School age...
Career Advisor – Re-Entry Program, ResCare
ResCare Workforce Services
Title – Career Advisor – Re-Entry Program Location – Norristown, PA Job Responsibilities: • Develops career services and career counseling approaches for re-entry participant...
SELF Empowerment Coach, Center for Hunger-Free Communities
Drexel University
The Center for Hunger-Free Communities at Drexel University is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions: SELF Empowerment Coach The Center seeks a qualified social worker to be the...
Financial Empowerment Coach, Center for Hunger-Free Communities
Drexel University
The Center for Hunger-Free Communities at Drexel University is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions: Financial Empowerment Coach The Center seeks a Financial Empowerment Coach to...
Director of Community Economic Development, Urban Affairs Coalition
Urban Affairs Coalition
URBAN AFFAIRS COALITION (UAC) COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (CED) POSITION: DIRECTOR OF CED (Opening Date: July 29, 2015) JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION SUMMARY: CED, a program of UAC, is currently...
Postsecondary Coordinator, YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School
YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School
Postsecondary Coordinator (Alumni) Full-time, 12-month position at YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School, an alternative 12th-Grade-only, diploma-granting high school for former high-school dropouts...
Career Coordinator, YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School
YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School
Career Coordinator (for Alumni Customer-Service Excellence Pipeline) Full-time, 12-month position at YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School, an alternative 12th-Grade-only, diploma-granting high...
Re-Entry Operations Supervisor, ResCare
ResCare Workforce Services
Position: Re-Entry Operations Supervisor Job Summary: The Re-Entry 0perations Supervisor is responsible for all the grant’s programmatic activities and operations. This includes assisting in hiring...
Program Liaison and Support Staff, The Common Place
Educators 4 Education
Educators 4 Education (E4E) is looking to hire passionate and experienced individuals for the TCP scholars after-school program to be held at the Common Place (1939 South 58th Street). All positions...
Call for Artists, Youth Arts Workshop
Asian Arts Initiative
Call for Artists: Asian Arts Initiative’s 2015-2016 Youth Arts Workshop Application Submission Deadline: August 21, 2015 Overview: Asian Arts Initiative is seeking experienced visual arts teaching...
Financial Management Trainee, School District of Philadelphia
School District of Philadelphia
Job Summary Performs entry-level tasks in order to develop skills and acquire knowledge in the areas of accounting, auditing and/or financial analysis. Essential Functions Depending on the area of...
Language Access Coordinator, Parent, Family & Community Engagement
School District of Philadelphia
Language Access Coordinator, Parent, Family & Community Engagement The School District of Philadelphia Coordinates and oversees professional language access services that are being provided to...
Director of Instruction, Vision Academy Charter School
Vision Academy Charter School
Principal – Vision Academy Charter School Director of Instruction with Principal License Vision Academy Charter School (VACS) is seeking a full-time Director of Instruction with PA Principal...
Intern, TreePhilly
Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
That’s right, TreePhilly is hiring a seasonal intern to work with us from September through May! We are looking for someone friendly and energetic, a good communicator and a team player....
Miscellaneous
National Kind Teacher Award
Humane Society of the United States
Humane Society of the United States Foundation Invites Nominations for 2016 National Kind Teacher Award DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2016 The Humane Society of the United States, the nation’s largest...
I Love My Librarian Award
Carnegie Corporation of New York
Nominations Invited for I Love My Librarian Award DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 28, 2015 The Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award encourages library users in the to...
Beyond the Pitch: Urban Opportunities
Investors' Circle
Beyond the Pitch: Investors’ Circle We are pleased to announce the theme of IC’s next national event: Urban Opportunities The event takes place in downtown Philadelphia on October 21st!...
Personalized Learning Award of Excellence
National College Access Network
NCAN is pleased to call for nominations for The Personalized Learning Award of Excellence, generously supported by The College Board The Personalized Learning Award of Excellence recognizes a college...
STAMP (Students at Museums in Philly) Pass
Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
STAMP (Students at Museums in Philly) is a program of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, in partnership with 12 museums and attractions and a group of generous sponsors and community...
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