CivicSpark, a program of the Public Health Institute (PHI), is an award-winning and evidence-based AmeriCorps program in which Fellows focus on planning and policy support to build local government and community capacity to address resilience challenges and create lasting impact in communities across the United States. We offer fellowships in 3 states: California, Colorado, and Washington.
CivicSpark AmeriCorps Fellows focus on projects in partnership with local governments and community organizations, such as:
- Disaster planning and preparedness
- Water policy and management
- Affordable housing planning and implementation
- Transportation and infrastructure projects
- Outdoor recreation activities
- Energy network projects
- Public health and urban planning activities
- Community engagement and planning
While projects vary, Fellows can expect to work on tasks, including research, meeting facilitation, community outreach, data collection and analysis, and report writing. Fellows also lead volunteer engagement projects and attend regular training to build professional and technical skills. Fellows will complete their service year with a strong understanding of working with local governments as well as experience in using critical tools used in the local government and/or non-profit space.
Fellows are spread regionally throughout the states and territories listed above. Each region has an assigned CivicSpark program staff person who oversees the various Fellows in their area, providing guidance, mentorship, and support for the Fellows’ professional development goals. Site Supervisors are the Fellows’ on-site contacts, who work with Fellows on a day-to-day basis, assist in project work, and support the Fellows’ professional growth in the workplace.
This is a time-limited fellowship with an expected start date of October 5th, 2026 and expected end date of September 3rd, 2027. The Fellows are expected to commit to the full term of service which is minimum 1,700 service hours over about 11 months.
This fellowship will be based in one of three states: California, Colorado, or Washington. Fellows are required to live within their state of service by their first day of service and must live within a region no more than 75 miles from their service site’s office. Essential duties and responsibilities of the individual Fellow and their service site location are dependent on the specific project the Fellow will work on. (Note: CivicSpark does not provide relocation support).