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PHENND Fellows-Community Development VISTA

Friends of the Rail Park (FRP)– the organization dedicated to bringing the Rail Park to life– is on a mission to build bold, transformative, and inclusive public space that connects Philadelphia’s residents and visitors to the city and each other. Phase One of the Rail Park is currently open to the public and located between Philadelphia’s Chinatown and Callowhill neighborhoods. Our work will be guided by a multi-year, resident-led development planning process called the Equitable Development Agenda. This process will leverage an estimated $200 million investment in the Rail Park for public good. Not only will the investment yield public access to world-class park space, it will also seed resources for economic, cultural, environmental, and health benefits in adjacent neighborhoods. The FRP team collaborates to create dynamic, inclusive opportunities for community engagement. In addition to ongoing engagement and public events, our public-facing engagement will have three primary pillars: ¿ A tour program in which locals are trained to provide tours of the Rail Park’s past, present, and future. ¿ A volunteer program which creates a sense of community ownership and provides meaningful opportunities for people to invest in the future of the park for themselves and their neighbors. ¿ Community Engagement and Partnerships Committee which is a resident-led committee that partners to develop and carry out engagement opportunities The Rail Park is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Philadelphia to collectively design and activate a world class park that will increase connectivity, celebrate local cultures, and provide much needed green space. The PHENND VISTA Fellow will join the FRP team in pursuing equitable development strategies for increasing community wellbeing and mitigating harm.

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Member Duties : The Fellow supports our community engagement and inclusive planning goals, necessary for achieving the 3-Mile Vision. It is crucial that Friends of the Rail Park maintain an active connection with adjacent neighborhoods and we will do so largely through the aforementioned community engagement pillars. The Fellow will help expand our capacity to engage with communities, bring in public feedback, and spread awareness. They will help to connect the equitable development planning process with our on-the-ground engagement activities. This will include coordinating and streamlining operations for the above pillars, assisting in the development of work plans and strategies for our community engagement, and planning and participating in FRP-hosted engagement events. The Fellow’s responsibilities will include: creating work plans, planning and facilitating meetings, communication and coordination with staff and engaged persons, and program evaluation.

Program Benefits : Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , SEPTA Transportation Pass , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas : Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Neighborhood Revitalization , Environment .

Skills : Urban Planning , Communications , Community Organization , Architectural Planning , General Skills , Recruitment , Education , Public Speaking , Environment , Team Work , Leadership .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
PHENND Fellows-Community Development VISTA

Program Start/End Date
08/12/2024 - 08/11/2025

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City

Accepting Applications
From 03/01/2024 To 05/31/2024

Contact	Roslynn Blount
3440 Market St
Philadelphia PA 19104
2155735062
roslynnb@phennd.org
www.phennd.org

Listing ID	122102


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