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 10 months (September-July), 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
• $1700 Monthly Stipend
• $6345 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:

• $1700 monthly stipend (based on need)
• $6395 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 https://publicallies.org/be-an-ally/

Deadline: May 31st

Question/Comments: contact Dawn-Chamane Bush, Prorgam Manager dcbush@coropittsburgh.org