What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHENND Fellows: Launchpad Outreach Coordinator position at AmeriCorps?
Launchpad prepares Philadelphia high school students from traditionally underrepresented communities for high paying careers in tech. Our comprehensive 2.5-year program, starting midway through 11th grade, immerses students in over 2,000 hours of rigorous training. Participants gain crucial software development skills, industry exposure, durable or soft skills, and real-world experience, while earning up to 30 college credits, industry recognized certifications, and earning up to $18,000 in stipends. Our goal is for our students to have immediate employment in tech roles with starting salaries of $50,000 or more and be in the same or higher-level role after 18 months of hiring. Launchpad’s curriculum is centered around three stackable programs—Foundations, 101, and LiftOff—that learners can complete sequentially over 2.5 years or as standalone phases, with clear on- and off-ramps, giving learners flexibility to pursue a pathway that fits their needs. To learn more about Launchpad, visit www.launchpadphilly.org. 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 : As a fellow in the VISTA program for year 1, you will be charged with setting the tone and laying the groundwork for Launchpad’s newest group of community and school partners. Through these new partnerships, you will work to ensure any high schooler in Philadelphia that would benefit from the program is aware of Launchpad and what it offers. Your efforts will play an instrumental role in ensuring Launchpad is able to provide quality, paid coding training and tech jobs to Philadelphia’s most underserved communities. As part of this role, you will be asked to: 1) Meet with school and community partners to discuss recruitment 2) Organize and facilitate info sessions in local schools 3) Manage Launchpad’s Instagram account to reach young adults online 4) Plan and rally support for public events to bolster Launchpad’s presence in the community and 5) Create and maintain a database of Philadelphia high schools, peer training organizations, and other community recruitment partners.
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Monthly Transportation Pass , Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Training , Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible .
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 :
Community Outreach , Education , Technology , Children/Youth .
Community Outreach , Education , Technology , Children/Youth .
Skills :
Recruitment , Education , Communications , Computers/Technology , project planning , Public Speaking , Trade/Construction .
Recruitment , Education , Communications , Computers/Technology , project planning , Public Speaking , Trade/Construction .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
PHENND Fellows: Launchpad 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 02/17/2025 To 05/31/2025
Contact
Roslynn Blount
3440 Market St
Philadelphia PA 19104
2155735062
roslynnb@phennd.org
www.phennd.org
Listing ID
125710
Salary : $18,000 - $50,000
