Community Development Fellowship

Hill Community Development Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,600 - 26,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance stipend

Paid time off

Job summary

Hill Community Development Corporation is seeking a dedicated Hill CDC Fellow in Pittsburgh, PA. This full-time, 40 hours per week position involves managing community development projects and advocating for policy changes. Candidates should possess a BS or BA in a related field, have strong communication skills, and a passion for social equity. The fellowship provides a monthly stipend of $2000, and applicants are encouraged to embrace the organization's commitment to equitable and sustainable development, while gaining crucial skills in the field.

Qualifications

• 1 year of project coordination experience preferred.
• Passion for community development and cultural engagement.
• Ability to support diverse project-based assignments.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and administrative tasks effectively.
• Engage with community initiatives and support organizational objectives.
• Advocate for policy change and community interests.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Integrity and good judgement

Cultural competency

Passion for social change and equity

Ability to perform under deadlines

Strong ability to multitask

Education

BS or BA in related field

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Hill CDC fellow, you will work on important community development initiatives that intersect between business, public and community interests. The perfect candidate is seeking an opportunity to contribute to the redevelopment of the Hill District by engaging and negotiating these complex and sometimes opposite interests through specific project work. Depending on your fellowship assignment, you may work closely with internal team members, organizational leadership, residents, advocates, policy makers, developers and stakeholders. You’ll experience community revitalization through hands‑on activities, targeted research, program design, process facilitation, coalition building, project development, administrative services and direct influence on decision‑makers.

As a Hill CDC Fellow, you might work on real estate projects, public policy, community planning, non‑profit administration and operations, economic development, community programming, issue‑based advocacy and more! Through the course of the two‑year fellowship, you will gain core skills, experience and the training necessary to be a stand‑out professional in the field of community development. The Hill CDC is engaged in local and national conversations focused on equitable development and cultural preservation.

• Administration and Operations
• Programs
• Real Estate and Asset Management
• Policy and Advocacy

Responsibilities include:

• Project management and project administration
• Developing issue expertise through project involvement, research, written and verbal communications
• Process facilitation and engagement in support of community initiatives and organizational objectives
• Making the case to decision‑makers and policy makers (local, state and federal) through advocacy and legislative testimony
• Building your program through self‑directed and guided projects
• Building the organization by appropriately fulfilling assignments in an exemplary manner
• Supporting campaigns such as canvassing, one‑on‑one meetings, phone banking
• Providing administrative coordination to departmental team members as assigned
• Supporting a diverse set of project based assignments

Qualifications:

• BS or BA in related field or transferrable field. Work and life experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Master level graduates are encouraged to apply
• Strong work ethic
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Integrity and good judgement
• Strong commitment to getting results
• Balance of a coachable and self‑directed team player
• Experience that demonstrates your cultural competency for target community
• Passion for social change and equity
• Excellent business and financial acumen with strong statistical and quantitative analysis is a plus
• Ability to perform under deadlines
• Strong ability to multitask

This is a fulltime 40 hour‑per‑week program with a $2000 monthly stipend. Taxes must be paid by the fellow.

The Hill CDC is an equal opportunity employer and anti‑racist organization. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

The Hill CDC is an EOE

Job Type: Full‑time

Pay: From $24,000.00 per year

• Health insurance stipend
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Project coordination: 1 year Preferred
• Microsoft Office: 4 years Preferred

Work Location:

• Pittsburgh PA

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable – more reliable than spontaneous
• People‑oriented – enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible – enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail‑oriented – would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement‑oriented – enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• High stress tolerance – thrives in a high‑pressure environment