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PHENND Fellows:Development and Sustainability Coordinator

Body Empowerment Project (BEP) is a prevention-focused youth mental health program that addresses eating disorder risk, poor self-esteem, and negative body image through culturally responsive, school-based education. Thirteen percent of U.S. youth will develop an eating disorder by age 20, yet accessible prevention efforts remain limited—particularly in underserved communities where care is often reactive and difficult to access. Developed in collaboration with pediatric eating disorder experts, BEP’s Flagship Youth Program is a 10-week longitudinal intervention designed to reduce risk factors like body image dissatisfaction and strengthen protective factors, including body appreciation, coping skills, and peer connection. The curriculum integrates trauma-informed, cognitive-behavioral, and social justice frameworks, and is delivered by trained near-peer mentors (ages 18–25) whose lived experiences reflect the identities of participating students. The program equips youth with practical skills, supportive relationships, and inclusive learning spaces that promote mental health, confidence, and belonging.

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Member Duties : The PHENND Fellow will strengthen the long-term sustainability of Body Empowerment Project by building fundraising and earned revenue systems that expand access to free youth mental health programming. The Fellow will conduct an audit of current development practices, gather input from students and community stakeholders, and develop tools to improve donor engagement and outreach. They will help formalize a fee-for-service model by analyzing pilot programs, creating service packages, and supporting outreach to new partners. Additional responsibilities include developing donor-facing media, assisting with fundraising campaigns and events, and helping launch a student ambassador initiative to support community-centered storytelling. Through this role, the Fellow will strengthen skills in nonprofit development, communications, project management, and equity-driven program growth while taking ownership of systems that support long-term organizational sustainability.

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


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.

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

Service Areas : Health , Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Education .

Skills : Social Services , Public Health , Counseling , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Youth Development , Non-Profit Management , Community Organization , Communications , Leadership , Teaching/Tutoring , Education .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
PHENND Fellows:Development and Sustainability Coordinator

Program Start/End Date
08/10/2026 - 08/10/2027

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City

Accepting Applications
From 03/16/2026 To 05/15/2026

Contact	Eden Kainer
3440 Market St
Philadelphia PA 19104
215-573-2379
ekainer87@phennd.org
www.phennd.org

Listing ID	128858


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