Info Hub Captains

Who are Info Hub Captains?

Info Hub Captains are community leaders. They know what’s going on on their block! Our goals with this program is to provide a sense of community among folks who are already naturally well connected, to empower Philly residents to tell their stories and to provide support for organizations with resources trying to expand their reach. We’re launching this program because we know that we can strengthen local media by working with the community.

Info Hub Captains have two main responsibilities with the print newsletter: storytelling and distribution. Info Hub Captains can be a part of one or both categories. Every Info Hub Captain, regardless of whether they are focusing on storytelling or distribution, has input on what will be covered in the newsletter. 

Storytellers and distributors will be paid $150. People in both categories will be paid $300. 

Storytellers will: 

  • Contribute to our community newsletter (writing, photography, art, etc.) 

Distributors will: 

  • Assist the EIP team with strategic distribution of the newsletter at community events, to community organizations, to neighbors etc. 

General Overview of Responsibilities: 

  • Monthly check in on what’s going on on their block to help Resolve Philly and other Info Hub Captains answer resident questions.

  • Brainstorming content or best ways to present resources for print newsletter. 

  • Actively finding ways to get other community members who are interested in our work, involved in being an Info Hub Captain. 

  • When able, attend  Resolve Philly community meetings aka Sound OFFs.  

  • Provide feedback on best practices for how to write for Philly residents.

  • Reach out with any questions received from their block. 

  • Share your ideas, enthusiasm and love for your neighborhood. 

  • A course from Journalism + Design that guides participants through the fundamentals of journalism. The course will help participants understand big issues facing their community and explore journalism’s role in a democratic society. Along the way, participants will:

    • Explore how journalism gets made, distributed, and shared today

    • Learn how to use a design process for problem solving and entrepreneurship  

    • Consider ways to better inform your community

    • Investigate what's driving the big issues you care about

Any questions? Reach out to us at equallyinformed@resolvephilly.org for more information.