PHENND Fellows-Phila Zoo Neighborhood Conservation Coord.

Member Duties : The VISTA in this role will support the Philadelphia Zoo's vision to be an integral part of our local community by 1. Continuing to find unique and productive ways to increase access to the Zoo 2. Co-designing and facilitating neighborhood programming with neighborhood partners 3. Increase awareness of job opportunities, resources and entrepreneurial business opportunities at the Zoo with neighborhood partners 4. Identify and support goals and projects neighborhood organizations seek resources for when there is mission alignment or obvious benefit to our shared neighborhoods. The VISTA will immediately provide support to existing programs such as the Neighborhood Membership model, West Philadelphia Zoo Scholars and Community Access Program initiatives with a goal to identify ways to sustain and expand these programs while simultaneously identifying additional ways the Zoo can achieve our vision to provide increased community support.   Program Benefits : Stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  SEPTA Transportation Pass ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training ,  Relocation Allowance .      *For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.   Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours .    Service Areas :
Entrepreneur/Business ,  Health ,  Education ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Environment ,  Community Outreach ,  Community and Economic Development .    Skills :
Team Work ,  Business/Entrepreneur ,  Youth Development ,  Community Organization ,  Computers/Technology ,  Environment ,  Social Services ,  Leadership ,  Public Speaking ,  Writing/Editing ,  Communications ,  Education ,  General Skills ,  Urban Planning .      Refine Search