Literacy Pittsburgh Internship Application
Please complete this application to be considered for an internship position with Literacy Pittsburgh's classroom-based team. 

Our people make Literacy Pittsburgh a welcoming and positive place to learn. Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees feel a sense of belonging is reflected in the values that guide our day-to-day work. We welcome all qualified applicants who reflect a diversity of culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, past experience with poverty or homelessness, or prior contact with the juvenile, criminal justice, or child welfare systems.

Interns must have a US work authorization.
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Please review the description linked below:

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Name (First + Last) *
Preferred Email Address *
Phone Number *
Highest Level of Education *
Do you have any teaching certifications? If so, please list them below
Name of your School / University *
Field of Study *
Expected Year of Graduation *
Type of Internship *
For credit internships only: Name and email of your supervising teacher or advisor
For credit internships only: Any other internship requirements that we should know?

For example, hourly requirements, reporting requirements, etc.
Please share any accessibility needs the hiring team may need to be aware of below. 
All Literacy Pittsburgh classroom-based internships require 10 hours of work per week, equaling 150 hours by the end of the semester. Are you able to commit to working 10-12 hours per week, making up any missed hours due to unexpected circumstances (i.e. illness) within a month? *
What is your anticipated start date?  *
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What is your anticipated end date?  *
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Most Literacy Pittsburgh classroom-based internships are hybrid, meaning some work is done in the office and some work is completed independently off-site. Are you able to commit to coming into the Downtown office (411 Seventh Ave) 1-2 days a week? *
Below is a list of Literacy Pittsburgh's values. Please write 1-2 paragraphs about a time you exhibited at least one of these values in your work. 
**Please avoid using AI to craft your response. We want to hear your writing voice!** 

We believe that all people deserve the opportunity to learn in a place where their strengths are celebrated.

We respect all people and their ability to shape their own lives.

We have a duty to earn the trust of everyone we work with.

Our collective well-being depends on welcoming diverse cultures and perspectives.

As a leader, we embrace the responsibility to innovate, model best practices, and grow.
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In one paragraph, please discuss how you think the adult education space may be different from K-12 and/or university education spaces. 

**Please avoid using AI to craft your response. We want to hear your writing voice!**  *
In one paragraph, please answer: How do you adapt your communication style to work with people from different backgrounds?

**Please avoid using AI to craft your response. We want to hear your writing voice!**  *
In one to two paragraphs, please discuss how you define diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) and how your understanding of DEIA could impact your work with Literacy Pittsburgh. 

**Please avoid using AI to craft your response. We want to hear your writing voice!**  *
Please feel free to add any other information about your education/work/volunteer experience you would like to highlight below. 
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