
%
of partners say that Allies met or exceeded their objectives as an apprentice.
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of partner organization are better positioned to carry out their mission as a result of Ally capacity building!
If you are
- Passionate about social justice
- Dedicated to making a positive impact in local communities
- Interested in a career in nonprofit management
- Looking to grow as a leader
Here’s why, our 10-month Americorps program, Public Allies Pittsburgh, is the right fit for you.
What You’ll Do: For 9 months, you will join a diverse cohort of emerging leaders. We’ll immerse you deep into the dynamics of leadership, nonprofit management, and social change.
You will explore the nonprofit sector and work alongside Pittsburgh’s top community leaders to accomplish your most important work yet.
Our program experience includes
- Full-time Placement At A Local Nonprofit
- Weekly Training
- Monthly Coaching
- Team Service Projects
- Networking Opportunities
- Monthly Stipend
- $6195 Toward College or Student Loans
- Optional Healthcare, SNAP and Childcare Assistance
Join A Collective Of Allies That Have Served At 100+ Organizations Such As:
- Carlow University Social Justice Institutes
- The Oasis Project
- YouthPlaces
- Allegheny Partners For Out of School Time
- The Heinz Endowments
- Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
- Urbankind Institute
- Boys & Girls Club of Southwestern PA
- Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank
- Neighborhood Legal Services
- The Forbes Funds
- New Voices For Reproductive Justice
- Reading Is FUNdamental
- Kelly Strayhorn Theatre
- Homewood Children’s Village
- Friendship Circle
- Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group
What You will Gain: With experiential training, high-level connections, and tailored coaching along the way, we will make sure you have exactly what YOU need to sustain a fulfilling and impactful career leading change.
Success After Public Allies Pittsburgh
Our alumni go on to work at amazing places such as:
- City of Pittsburgh
- The Heinz Endowments
- Pittsburgh Cares
- Pittsburgh Public Schools
- The Forbes Funds
Our alumni earn degrees at universities including:
- Carnegie Mellon University
- University of Pittsburgh
- Point Park University
- Carlow University
- Chatham University
- CCAC
Qualifications:
- GED or higher by program start
- Passion for civic engagement & working with diverse communities.
- An exceptionally strong work ethic
- Excellent relationship-building skills & ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
- Eligibility to work in the US
Additional Program Perks:
- $1500 monthly stipend (based on need)
- $6195 towards college or student loans
- Healthcare, SNAP, and childcare assistance
Decision Process:
- Complete an Application: Essay, Resume, 2 Recommendations
- Participate In Virtual Interviews With Our Staff & Partners
- Accept Offer To Participate
- Submit Eligibility Documents
- Start Program
To Apply: Visit apply.publicallies.org
To Serve January 2021-October 2021 apply by November 6, 2020
To Serve September 2021-June 2022 apply by May 21, 2021
Question/Comments: contact Christian Moore, Manager of Engagement & Talent: recruitpgh@coropittsburgh.org
2019-2020 First Year Allies
Charis Alton
Placement: Homewood Children’s Village
Michael Bowers
Placement: Steel Center for Carers and Technical Education
Akiliann Bray
Placement: Carlow University Social Justice Institutes
Diane Brown
Placement: Fair Housing Partnership of Pittsburgh
Tayla Coulverson
Placement: YouthPlaces
Dana Crawford
Placement: Neighborhood Legal Services
Roddetta Drane
Placement: Allegheny Family Network North
Will Emanuel
Placement: Bible Center Church
Jessica Friss
Placement: Chatham University Center for Women & Politics
Jeremy Goldstein
Placement: Scenic Pittsburgh
Austin Hackman
Placement: Center that CARES
Miona Harvey
Placement: Reading Is Fundamental
Carolyn Hunter
Placement: Hope Academy
James Jenkins
Placement: The Education Partnership
Sarah Kanar
Placement: Hazelwood Initiative
Leanna Lyle
Placement: Youthplaces
Robert Marks
Placement: InvolveMINT
David Mitchell
Placement: Computer Reach
Destiny Perkins
Placement: City of Pittsburgh
Billie Jo Richardson
Placement: Bible Center Church
Fernando Soriano
Placement: Housing Authority of Pittsburgh
Brianna Stalder
Placement: Apraxia’s Kids
Cascade Walsh
Placement: Reading Is FUNdamental
Stephanie Wright
Placement: Homewood-Brushton YMCA
2019-2020 Executive Allies
Hannah Berg
Placement: Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Azia Bey
Placement: Homewood Children’s Village
Rachel Hermes
Placement: Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Michael Keefe
Placement: Just Harvest
Rashawna Richards
Placement: Neighborhood Learning Alliance
David Shoemaker
Placement: YMCA Lighthouse
HOST AN ALLY
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CONTACT
Public Allies Pittsburgh
26 S. 27th Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Christian Moore
Manager of Community Engagement & Training
cmoore@coropittsburgh.org
412-258-3024
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