Serve Philadelphia VISTA Corps

Position SummaryBe a Changemaker! Want to explore a career in city government? Receive monthly professional development? Have the support of a cohort while working to address the root causes of poverty? Do all three with the Serve Philadelphia VISTA Corps - an AmeriCorps program. Serve Philadelphia VISTA members serve full-time (30 hours per week) for one full year within City Departments on anti-poverty projects that have a lasting impact for Philadelphians.  The service term is August 26, 2024- August 25, 2025. Serving as a VISTA is both a great way to support Philadelphia’s communities and to develop your career. We provide members of the Serve Philadelphia VISTA Corps with monthly professional development workshops, regular cohort experiences, networking opportunities and pathways to a career in public service. We request that all interested applicants submit an application through our website. A successful application will include your contact information, a brief description of your interest in the program, a resume, the selection of 5 VISTA projects that you’d like to be considered for, along with a brief explanation of why you’d be a good fit for each. Essential FunctionsThis year, we’re seeking candidates for more than 35 anti-poverty project placements in 20+ departments including: Mayor's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion  Department of Commerce Division of Housing and Community Development Office of Immigrant Affairs Office of Transportation, Infrastructure & Sustainability Office of Community Empowerment & Opportunity Office of Reentry Partnerships You can find full descriptions of each VISTA project in the 2025-2026 Project Guide. Each VISTA position is unique to the City department or initiative, but all VISTAs will build capacity. Capacity building activities can include, but are not limited to: Creating tools, systems and guides like databases, policy briefs and marketing materials Generating resources through partnerships, volunteers and/or grant-writing Developing, organizing and/or assessing programs, events and/or meetings Supporting, establishing, or strengthening cross-departmental and cross-sector partnerships TO APPLY: Interested candidates must complete the application on our website: https://www.phila.gov/programs/serve-philadelphia-vista-corps/serve-philadelphia-vista-corps-application/. Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesEach individual VISTA position lists additional relevant and preferred qualifications. All successful candidates will: Demonstrate interest in anti-poverty efforts, social justice and volunteerism Be capable of working and collaborating with diverse communities and people Possess strong organizational, time management and communication skills Be open to new experiences and growth Applicants must meet the following requirements: 18 years or older, high school degree or equivalent GED US citizen or permanent resident Criminal background check (if accepted)