PHENND Fellows: Community Access & Outreach Coord.

PHENND Fellows: Community Access & Outreach Coord.

Philadelphia Zoo aspires to be a welcoming and inclusive space for all guests, families and communities that visit. While the Philadelphia Zoo is a milestone class trip and family friendly destination for thousands of children and adults, we strive to ensure all people - especially vulnerable populations - can not only access and visit the Zoo but have an experience on site that matches their needs and abilities. The overall goal of Philadelphia Zoo's VISTA project is to increase accessibility and visit satisfaction for guests that identify as a part of the autism community and senior citizens. These are two of many vulnerable communities the Zoo wishes to ensure can experience the Zoo in the most accessible way possible.

Member Duties : Philadelphia Zoo's PHENND Fellow has a portfolio of work that falls into 3 areas: 1. Continuing the administration and growth of the Zoo's Community Access programs 2. Coordinating and implementing on and off site cultural and community events 3. Increasing accessibility for members of the autistic community and senior citizens. Conduct baseline assessments of inclusion for the communities mentioned. Build partnerships with local organizations, senior centers and advocates to best support this initiative. Determine trainings that will orient and teach staff about the specific needs of the communities they are working with and increase staff awareness on topics such as sensory needs, dementia considerations and other important topics to improve guests' experiences. Community engagement, working independently, project management and public speaking are some of the skills this PHENND Fellow will learn and strengthen. Free Zoo membership included!

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

*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit .

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

Service Areas :
Elder Care , Environment , Community and Economic Development , Children/Youth , Education , Community Outreach .

Skills :
Team Work , Environment , Public Health , Communications , Community Organization , Education , Leadership , Public Speaking