PHENND Seeks VISTAs for Nonprofit Fellows Program – May 31

Posted by PHENND on March 4, 2025

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 2025-2026 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 $24,894 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 Trailpass provided. Note, we expect most sites to be in-person, though there may be some that are 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 training and have access to other special events and 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 all-system trailpass. 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

Mar 4-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 11, 2025 — Program start date
August 10, 2026 – Program end date

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

2025-2026 Sites

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

PHENND Fellows – Program Support Coordinator (Philly BOLT)
PHENND Fellows – Outreach Coordinator (Launchpad)
PHENND Fellows – Impact Alignment Coordinator VISTA (Feast of Justice)
PHENND Fellows – Youth Engagement Coordinator (Mitzvah Circle)
PHENND Fellows – School Civics Education Program Coordinator (Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts)
PHENND Fellows – Communications Coordinator (Philadelphia Academy of School Leaders)
PHENND Fellows – Neighborhood Conservation Coordinator (Philadelphia Zoo)
PHENND Fellows – Partner Resource Specialist (School District of Philadelphia)
PHENND Fellows – Health Services Equity Coordinator (Woods Services)