PHENND Seeks VISTAs for Nonprofit Fellows Program – Jun 28

Posted by PHENND on March 5, 2024

Join a cohort that works to strengthen communities and alleviate poverty by building capacity at local Philadelphia nonprofits.  Be one of 18 full-time AmeriCorps VISTAs serving in various nonprofits across the region as “PHENND Fellows.”

About this project:

PHENND Fellows places passionate and talented college graduates with local Philadelphia nonprofits as AmeriCorps VISTA members. The program has a three-fold mission (1) Support local nonprofits fighting poverty across a wide range of issues (2) Train and retain local talent to stay and work in Philadelphia and (3) Develop the next generation of nonprofit leaders.

PHENND Fellows will have up to 18 specific sites for the 2024-2025 program year. Each of those positions will be listed separately on MyAmeriCorps and if you have a specific interest in one or more of them, please apply for them directly. You will find all of them once you search the listings using “PHENND” as the program name.

Benefits & Compensation

AmeriCorps VISTAs commit to a full-time year of service for a minimal living stipend of approximately $22,882 per year. VISTA members are provided health coverage and loan forbearance for any current federal student loans. Upon completion of the full year, they also receive an AmeriCorps Education Award of $7,395 that can be used to pay for future educational expenses and/or pay off federal student loans. SEPTA Transpass provided. Note, we expect most sites to be in-person, though there may be some that are virtual and/or hybrid.

All PHENND Fellows will also receive extensive professional development as a cohort, in addition to any site specific training. PHENND Fellows participate in monthly diversity/equity training, “Visits with Civic Leaders,” and other training/professional development. PHENND Fellows are also allowed to take up to two courses at the La Salle Nonprofit Center (or other similar conferences/training) paid for by the program.  PHENND Fellows will also be provided with a monthly trailpass or have local travel (non-commuting) reimbursed. Members also have access to member emergency fund through the City of Philadelphia.

Post-service benefits include: (1) Schools of National Service tuition discounts at select colleges (2) Employers of National Service and (3) AmeriCorps Alumni Network

Timeline

• February 28-May 31 — Application open.  Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis. Expect a phone interview if your application passes an initial review.
• March 31-June 3 — Top candidates interviewed by one or more host site organization.  Offers made.
• June 15 June 28 — Deadline to accept PHENND Fellow offer
• August 12, 2024 — Program start date
• August 11, 2025 – Program end date

If you have any questions, please contact Roslynn Blount at [email protected].

2024-2025 Sites

Links to postings for specific sites/positions below. More will be added in coming weeks.

• PHENND Fellows-Artist Sustainability Program Coordinator (The Center for Emerging Visual Artists)
• PHENND Fellows – Big Futures Project Coordinator (Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence)
• PHENND Fellows – Cheyney Co-Curricular Experience VISTA (Cheyney University)
• PHENND Fellows – Community and Family Engagement Coordinator (KIPP Philadelphia)
• PHENND Fellows – Food Sustainability Fellow (MontCo Community College)
• PHENND Fellows – Health Services Equity Coordinator (Woods Services)
• PHENND Fellows – Impact Alignment Coordinator VISTA (Feast of Justice)
• PHENND Fellows – PASL Communications Coordinator (Philadelphia Academy of School Leaders)
• PHENND Fellows – Persistence Fellow VISTA (Philadelphia Education Fund)
• PHENND Fellows – Philadelphia Zoo Neighborhood Conservation Coordinator (Philadelphia Zoo)
• PHENND Fellows – The Welcoming Center Volunteer Coordinator (The Welcoming Center)
• PHENND Fellows – Youth Program Coordinator (PhillyBOLT)