What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHENND Fellows: Community Outreach Coordinator position at AmeriCorps?
At the Workshop School, our mission is to graduate students who value learning and growth, build community, and know how to shape their lives and our world. Founded in 2012, the Workshop is one of the most dynamic and innovative high schools in the country. The school’s project-based curriculum, focus on real-world skills and experience, steadfast commitment to serving historically marginalized students and communities, and creative and diverse faculty set us apart. Workshop students take on a huge range of issues and projects, from disrupting the school to prison pipeline to designing escape rooms. Our Makerspace gives students access to a wide range of tools and technologies to create and invent, whether that means 3D printing a model or designing and fabricating stylish fashions! We are a small school that places a premium on community and relationship building. We value and honor the gifts and talents of everyone in our community, students and staff alike. We believe that we are all at our best when we are doing work that’s meaningful, building skills we can use, with people who know, trust and support us. 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.
Member Duties : Our VISTA will be charged with strengthening connection and communication between the school and its many stakeholder groups. They will build on the meaningful ways that we have improved communications with these diverse groups, and to support and expand the partnerships that make this work possible. The work is multifaceted, entrepreneurial and highly creative. Duties include 1)Develop and implement parent/caregiver communication strategies, including creating informational materials and organizing workshops to help families understand the school model 2) Create recruitment materials and coordinate outreach events to build awareness among prospective students, families, and teachers 3) Identify and establish relationships with potential community partners to expand learning opportunities through projects and internships 4) Coordinate with existing partners to develop and promote after-school programs and services for students.
Program Benefits : Monthly Transportation Pass , Relocation Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Stipend , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Training .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Children/Youth , Education , Community Outreach .
Children/Youth , Education , Community Outreach .
Skills :
Leadership , Public Speaking , Conflict Resolution , Education , Fine Arts/Crafts , Computers/Technology , graphic design, web design , Social Services , Recruitment , Writing/Editing , Communications , Youth Development , Team Work .
Leadership , Public Speaking , Conflict Resolution , Education , Fine Arts/Crafts , Computers/Technology , graphic design, web design , Social Services , Recruitment , Writing/Editing , Communications , Youth Development , Team Work .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
PHENND Fellows: Community Outreach Coordinator
Program Start/End Date
08/11/2025 - 08/10/2026
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City
Accepting Applications
From 04/08/2025 To 05/31/2025
Contact
Roslynn Blount
3440 Market St
Philadelphia PA 19104
2155735062
roslynnb@phennd.org
www.phennd.org
Listing ID
126274
