Interns & Volunteers
The Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corporation (PHDC) has an internship program with schools to empower students in their experience in business and community development. The Hispanic Corporation also welcomes volunteers who are seeking to support our mission or gain experience while working with a community in need of support. Most interns and volunteers are bilingual but it is not a requirement for anyone who wishes to be part of PHDC.
Pittsburgh Summer Internship Program: 2021
In 2021 the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corporation hosted two students from the Pittsburgh Summer Internship Program of the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences from @Carnegie Mellon University. The participation of students is fundamental to accomplishing the goals of PHDC.
Position Title: Community Engagement Intern
Organization Name: PITTSBURGH HISPANIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Organization Street Address: 1555 Broadway Avenue. 2nd Floor Pittsburgh PA 15216
Website: www.phdcincubator.org
Organization Description:
The Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corporation (PHDC) was founded in November 2012. PHDC is a community development corporation (501 C 3) dedicated to providing economic growth for Hispanics in the Pittsburgh region and attracting Hispanic to develop and support the community in the area.
This position is for those focused on familiarizing themselves with volunteer management, non-profit program planning, and support and community engagement. The ideal candidate is organized, enthusiastic, and able to see opportunities in obstacles that can improve a community.
Description of Responsibilities and Duties:
These will include, but not be limited to:
Planning and developing community engagement, strategies by following the PHDC mission.
Serve a liaison between the community to understand needs and provide recommendations to meet such requirements.
Develop and implement PHDC processes to improve community service.
Develop, coordinate, and execute public events outside of the workplace, such as community events, festivals, and any event organized in partnership with non-profit organizations, to achieve community engagement.
Assisting with and coordinating educational workshops in housing and career development
Flexibility with changes in tasks and priorities, along with using sound judgment.
Able to multitask and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
Self-motivated and a team player with a positive and professional approach to management.
Creativity with some graphic/digital design experience is a plus.
Assist in filling out job applications and follow-ups.
Uphold a strict level of confidentiality.
Develop and sustain a level of professionalism among staff and clientele
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Must be proficient in communication, organizational, and analytical skills. The ability to speak and write in Spanish, at least an intermediate level is required.
Must have experience in Microsoft Office Suite software programs, Google Docs, Google Suite, and the use of social media.
Must have knowledge in social media knowledge required, however, extensive social media management knowledge would be a plus.
Position Title: Business Analyst Intern
Organization Name: PITTSBURGH HISPANIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Organization Street Address: 1555 Broadway Avenue
Position City, State & Zip: Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Website: www.phdcincubator.org
Organization Description:
The Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corporation (PHDC) was founded in November 2012. PHDC is a community development corporation (501 C 3) dedicated to providing economic growth for Hispanics in the Pittsburgh region and attracting Hispanic immigration and investments to the area.
We are currently seeking a Business Analyst intern for the summer who can assist in our efforts of working with startups, business acceleration, economic development, community reinvestment, employment, and entrepreneurship education.
Description of Responsibilities and Duties:
These will include, but not be limited to:
1.) Assist in conducting SWOT analysis;
2.) Assist to create a business plan;
3.) Assist in creating marketing plans;
4.) Assist in conducting industry research,
5.) Elaborate competitor’s analysis matrix;
6.) Assisting in company budgeting and forecasting;
7.) Assisting with and coordinating entrepreneurship education workshops, especially those related to Latino business start-ups, and day-to-day tasks, such as setting up meetings, recording information, and meeting notes.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Must have knowledge of economic development and/or business management, including budgeting, which would be helpful although not required.
Must have experience in Microsoft Office Suite software programs, Google Docs, Google Suite, and the use of social media.
Must be proficient in communication, organizational, and analytical skills. The ability to speak and write in Spanish, at least an intermediate level is required.
Position Title: Volunteer
The purpose of this volunteering position is to expose the volunteer participant to an organization that serves the Hispanic community in the greater Pittsburgh area, where she/he can make a contribution to the organization mission by utilizing their skills (studies, community leadership, languages, others) their Spanish) to support the daily activities at PHDC.
Value of the Volunteering with PHDC:
A volunteer position with the PHDC includes a range of work and experiences from basic office work to program administration to the observation of high-level policy and program development meetings. The incumbent will have a learning curve of working experience in the U.S. in various, for example; project management, business, business development, Marketing, Training and Leadership, Customer Relationship Management, and Cross-Cultural Communications, among many others.
PHDC can extend a letter of recommendation upon completion of a volunteer period if necessary.
Description of responsibilities
The selected applicant will work closely with the PHDC Staff as a volunteer. His/Her tasks will include, but not be limited to:
Assist to implement PHDC’s Social Media strategies, (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, Google Business);
Assist to manage and prove daily inquiry updates from the Latino community that arrive through PHDC's Website, Facebook, and others;
Assist the Executive Director and PHDC Staff with administrative tasks;
Assist the Executive Director and PHDC Staff with communications with clients and partners in writing and via the phone as required;
Assist to coordinate events such as online workshops, training, festivals, business grand openings, and any other special events;
Assist in processing permits, licenses, certificates, and any other documents required by business owners in the PHDC entrepreneurial program.
Assist with activities are required under the PHDC employment program. For example, confirm interviews, contact employers, prepare resumes, coordinate follow-up, etc.
Any other tasks as requested by the Executive Director and staff.
Required & Desired Skills
The volunteering should have organizational and analytical skills. The ability to speak and write in Spanish, English, or Portuguese on at least an intermediate level. Desired experience in Microsoft Office Suite software programs, Google Docs, Google Suite, and the use of social media. She/He will be able to multitask in a fast-paced, team environment under direct supervision but also thrive as a self-starter. If you do not meet all the requirements but have the desire to volunteer, please contact us to discuss your particular case. Volunteers must agree to complete a two-page application and sign a Non-Disclosure & Confidentiality Agreement.
Schedule & Structure
⦁ Non-compensation, this is a volunteering position.
⦁ It is preferable that volunteer candidates are willing to provide a minimum of often (10) hours a week, to allow a positive impact while volunteering at PHDC. More hours are acceptable, they can be discussed at the time of an interview.
⦁ PHDC is flexible with this Volunteering position to be remote or onsite at the PHDC office located in Beechview, Pittsburgh PA.
At PHDC, we follow the recommendations from the CDC, the PA Health Dept. as an effort to don't spread the COVID-19 and to flatten the curve. We have placed signs, sanitation is frequent, we maintain social distancing and we ask those inside our building to use a mask. Currently, PHDC facilities are open and staff are having regular working hours. Such safety conditions may change, PHDC is ready to work remotely.
Application Instructions:
Applicants will submit their resume info@phdcincubator.org or call us at (412) 343-0554 to schedule a virtual appointment.
Past Interns/Volunteers
Leticia Santos,
Volunteer
Leticia Santos joined PHDC as a part-time volunteer through COESA while living in Pittsburgh. Currently, she is assisting with Portuguese translation in various areas of the corporation and also performs administrative tasks when needed.
Leticia is originally from São Paulo, Brazil and is a nurse specialized in Health Quality Management and Ayurveda. She has contributed to improving the community's life through education and healthcare. Currently, she is studying for a second bachelor's degree, this time in nutrition.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, dancing, and taking care of pets. Her passion for healthcare and wellness led her to become a PHDC volunteer, where she brings her experience and skills to improve the community's life.
Gabriella Wotkosky,
Business analyst Volunteer
Gabriella Wotkosky Breda is the business analyst volunteer for the Business Incubator project at the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corporation (PHDC), being responsible to help with conducting SWOT analysis, creating business plans, creating marketing plans, conducting industry research, elaborating competitor’s analysis matrix, company budgeting and forecasting, coordinating entrepreneurship and education workshops. Gabriella has a bachelor's degree in International Relations from the University Vila Velha (UVV) in Brazil and her main interests consist in International Business and cities development. In her background, she has internship experience as an administrative and operational assistant at the Brazilian maritime agency Orion Rodos. During her undergraduate degree she has also held a scholarship conducting a scientific research regarding the Socio-Environmental Public Policies of Grande Vitória and Metropolitan Region by the Foundation for Support to Research and Innovation of Espírito Santo (FAPES) and done a volunteer work exchange in Lima, Peru, at two children’s hospitals by the Association Internationale des Étudiants en Sciences Économiques et Commerciales (AIESEC). She also has International Business and Entrepreneurship emphasis given to a short studies program by Steinbeis School of International Business and Entrepreneurship (SIBE).
Gabriella has always been passionate about learning new languages (she speaks Portuguese, English and Spanish) and exploring new countries and their cultures/people, which led her to study International Relations and live abroad, aiming to have a cosmopolitan experience. Currently working as a volunteer at PHDC, she is fulfilled to be able to help a multicultural community with their endeavors.
Geoffrey Goldman,
Business Analyst Intern
Geoffrey Goldman was volunteering part-time at the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corporation. He helped translate documents and assisted local entrepreneurs. In addition, Geoffrey helped with communication between local landlords and tenants. He also assisted in keeping our website updated and organized, while also creating new job postings.
Geoffrey is originally from Guatemala, but was adopted by his parents before the age of one, and brought to the United States. Geoffrey is currently finishing up his Bachelor's degree in Economics-Mathematics at the University of Pittsburgh. He is involved with the Center of Latin American studies program at Pitt.
He hoped to gain more experience working in a professional environment and to expand her business knowledge while volunteering with PHDC.
Franco Chiappori,
Business Analyst Intern
Franco Chiappori was volunteering part-time with the Business Incubator at the Pittsburgh Hispanic Corporation. He helped to conduct business and financial evaluations for rising and existing businesses in Pittsburgh's Hispanic and Latino communities.
Franco is originally from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida but attends the University of Pittsburgh, where he majors in Economics and minors in Hispanic Language and Culture. Franco learned Spanish through his immediate family, which is originally from Lima, Peru. Outside of volunteering, Franco is also involved in the University of Pittsburgh's Air Force ROTC program, where he hopes to serve his country proudly as a contracting officer.
Franco looked forward to getting more involved in the Pittsburgh Hispanic community and expanding upon his professional and business skills while volunteering at PHDC.
Bernardo Vieira,
Business Analyst Intern
Bernardo Vieira was volunteering part-time with the Business Incubator at the Pittsburg Hispanic Corporation. He helped to conduct market and general research as well as business evaluations for rising and existing businesses in Pittsburgh's Hispanic and Latino communities.
Bernardo is originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil but attends the University of Pittsburgh, where he majors in Marketing and Human Resource Management and minors in Economics, with a concentration in Latin American Studies. Bernardo learned Portuguese through his immediate family, who are also originally from Rio; he learned Spanish throughout his education in high school and college. Outside of volunteering, Bernardo is also involved in the University of Pittsburgh's D1 ACHA Men’s Ice Hockey team.
Bernardo looked forward to getting more involved in the Pittsburgh Hispanic community and expanding upon his professional and business skills while volunteering at PHDC.
Jenny Diaz,
Wellness Volunteer
Jenny Diaz is part-time volunteering with the Wellness Program at the Pittsburgh Hispanic Corporation. She is
supporting the efforts of planning, implementing, and coordinating the wellness activities for the Hispanic
Community.
Jenny is a Medical Laboratory Scientist specialist in Quality Management of Healthcare and Patient Safety.
Her leadership role helped to improve processes, educate and guide the community, employees, and
other stakeholders. In addition to this, she carried out academic practices at the Military Hospital and
Colombian Corporation for Agricultural Research (AGROSAVIA) where she had the opportunity to apply
diagnostic detection techniques for clinical and research purposes.
Currently, Jenny is pursuing an Associate Degree in Science at the Community College of Allegheny
County (CCAC). She is passionate about life sciences and is looking toward obtaining a Master’s Degree
in Health Care Administration. She is excited about this volunteer opportunity at the Pittsburgh Hispanic
Development Corporation, where she can share her passion to support the Hispanic Community.
Isabel Vaccarello,
Community Volunteer
Isabel Vaccarello, is volunteering part-time at the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corporation. She helps translate documents and works as an interpreter for clients who do not speak English. She also assists in keeping our website updated and organized.
Isabel is from Venezuela, but has spent most of her life in the city of Pittsburgh. She is currently finishing up her bachelor's degree in marketing at Robert Morris University. She helped found the Organization for Latin American Students at her university and worked as the club secretary for three semesters. She has experience creating cultural awareness within her community and working as a translator.
She hopes to gain more experience working in a professional environment and to expand her business knowledge while volunteering with PHDC.
Clayton C. Hepler
:: 2018 Summer Intern ::Sophomore at Middlebury College with a concentration in International and Global Studies and a Latin America Specialization.
Andre M. Aquije Flores
:: 2018 Summer Intern ::Student at Carnegie Mellon with a concentration in Economics and Statistics.
Jason Edmunds
:: 2019 Summer Intern ::Freshman at Carnegie Mellon University with a concentration in Economics and minor in Spanish and German.