What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHENND Fellows: Advocacy Institute Outreach Coordinator position at AmeriCorps?
Founded in 1981, Health Promotion Council’s (HPC) mission is to promote health and prevent and manage chronic disease, especially among vulnerable populations, through community-based outreach, education, and advocacy. A wholly owned subsidiary of Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC), HPC leads initiatives spanning direct service, capacity-building, and policy- and systems-change designed to improve health and wellness for all and reaches over 20,000 people in Pennsylvania annually. This project is a part of the PHENND Fellows VISTA program housed at the Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development (PHENND). PHENND is a network of over 25 colleges and universities that strengthens service-learning, civic engagement, and community partnership in Philadelphia.
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Member Duties : The VISTA project will address the systemic challenges faced by youth in Philadelphia by developing sustainable solutions that empower the Advocacy Institute (Ai) to better meet their needs. Through youth-adult partnerships, peer-led research, and civic engagement, Ai positions young people as valuable partners in creating healthier, more equitable communities. The Fellow will conduct a comprehensive needs assessment to lay the foundation for program growth. They will design intake and assessment procedures to collect and analyze data on participant needs and outcomes. The Fellow will map organizational and community resources to identify gaps and opportunities, formalize partnerships with community organizations to enhance service delivery, and create outreach materials to engage potential partners.
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Monthly Transportation Pass , Training , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Stipend .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas
Children/Youth , Public Health AmeriCorps , Community Outreach , Hunger , Public Safety .
Skills
Recruitment , Team Work , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Social Services , Youth Development .
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Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
PHENND Fellows: Advocacy Institute Outreach Coordinator
Program Start/End Date
08/11/2025 - 08/10/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City
Accepting Applications
From 03/27/2025 To 05/31/2025
Contact Roslynn Blount
3440 Market St
Philadelphia PA 19104
2155735062
roslynnb@phennd.org
www.phennd.org
Listing ID 126146
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Member Duties : The VISTA project will address the systemic challenges faced by youth in Philadelphia by developing sustainable solutions that empower the Advocacy Institute (Ai) to better meet their needs. Through youth-adult partnerships, peer-led research, and civic engagement, Ai positions young people as valuable partners in creating healthier, more equitable communities. The Fellow will conduct a comprehensive needs assessment to lay the foundation for program growth. They will design intake and assessment procedures to collect and analyze data on participant needs and outcomes. The Fellow will map organizational and community resources to identify gaps and opportunities, formalize partnerships with community organizations to enhance service delivery, and create outreach materials to engage potential partners.
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Monthly Transportation Pass , Training , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Stipend .
- For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas
Children/Youth , Public Health AmeriCorps , Community Outreach , Hunger , Public Safety .
Skills
Recruitment , Team Work , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Social Services , Youth Development .
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Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
PHENND Fellows: Advocacy Institute Outreach Coordinator
Program Start/End Date
08/11/2025 - 08/10/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City
Accepting Applications
From 03/27/2025 To 05/31/2025
Contact Roslynn Blount
3440 Market St
Philadelphia PA 19104
2155735062
roslynnb@phennd.org
www.phennd.org
Listing ID 126146
