Public Allies Pittsburgh

Coro Center for Civic Leadership

26 South 27th Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15203

P: 412-258-3021

Public Allies Pittsburgh Social Work Field Placement

2018-2019

Position Description

Organization

Public Allies Pittsburgh at the Coro Center for Civic Leadership

Intern Job Title

Public Allies Pittsburgh Social Work Intern

Internship Location

26 South 27th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Supervisor

Naomi Tannenbaum

Project Description

Public Allies Pittsburgh is part of a national AmeriCorps service program that operates on the philosophy that Everyone Leads. This 10 month program places emerging leaders (Allies) in capacity-building positions at Pittsburgh area nonprofits where they serve four days a week. Allies also meet for weekly leadership trainings and are responsible for a group service project. The Social Work Intern will be responsible for providing personal and professional development support to Allies through assisting them with post-program career and educational goals, 1:1 counseling, and resource referral.
If you’re the kind of person who can balance priorities, values collaboration, and is interested in supporting a diverse and equitable nonprofit community, this internship is a great opportunity for you to build your resume and skills.

Intern Responsibilities

A Social Work Intern will be responsible for contributing to the following Outcomes and Outputs:
Outcome 1: Allies will create plans and receive training that helps them articulate post-program educational and/or professional goals related to developing as leaders and for careers in the nonprofit sector.
Intern Activities 1:
●Work with Program staff to ensure that each Ally has an Individual Development Plan (IDP). These plans clearly outline Ally post-program career and educational goals.
●Based on information from Allies and IDPs, suggest trainings that can help Allies meet their goals.
●Assist in leading those trainings.
Outcome 2:In addition to regular coaching with program staff, Allies will receive support and referrals to reduce barriers that might keep them from successfully completing the Public Allies program.
Intern Activities 2:
●Draft a resource manual for Allies and Staff that encompasses local social services, mental health services, financial guidance and career guidance during and post-program.
●Serve as a resource to Allies in matters of social service support, mental health, and to reduce barriers that may keep an Ally from succeeding in the program.
Outcome 3: Public Allies Pittsburgh can make data-based decisions about program quality, and enhance our marketing materials, based on clear historical impacts on our Ally, Partner, and Community constituencies..
Intern Activities 3:
●Gather evaluation data from Public Allies Pittsburgh for the last 3-5 years.
●Organize the information for Site Director analysis.
Outcome 4: The social work intern will bring an additional personal talent to the program, leaving behind a process, new knowledge or something equally valuable that will help improve Public Allies Pittsburgh and the Coro Center for Civic Leadership.
Intern Activities 4:
●Apply your degree program, experiences, or other assets to the work of Coro
●Work with your supervisor to create benchmarks and a plan to deliver a new, valuable part of the program structure
●Participate in onboarding staff to new program component

Internship Period & Hours
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Though this internship schedule is negotiable, interns are expected to serve during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, at the Coro office in the South Side. Some travel may be required, as will occasional evening, weekend, and overnight hours. Travel expenses will be covered by the organization.

More About the Coro Center for Civic Leadership

The Coro Center for Civic Leadership Pittsburgh (Coro Pittsburgh) was founded in 1999 to develop leaders who have a passion to revitalize communities. Our mission is to advance ethical leaders and build leadership capacity in order to create a more connected and inclusive community. Our vision is an inclusive community where people of all backgrounds and circumstances participate in making their community more livable for everyone. Coro advances leadership in the Pittsburgh region by connecting individuals with master trainers, a wide network of experts in various urban policy issues, partner organizations from different sectors committed to social impact, and other diverse passionate leaders.

Coro Pittsburgh operates 2 full-time programs, the Coro Fellowship in Public Affairs, and Public Allies Pittsburgh. Coro Pittsburgh has two part-time programs, Women in Leadership and Next Neighborhood Leaders.

Public Allies Pittsburgh, a program of Coro Pittsburgh, is a local member of a larger national movement to propel young adult leaders to take on their communities’ toughest challenges. For more details about Public Allies, visit publicallies.org.