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Finding a Job or Internship

See also: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Employment Opportunities

Pittsburgh Jobs

  • Allegheny County Job Opportunities
    Employment opportunities with Allegheny County and links to job opportunities in the Health Department and Human Services. It also includes internship information.
  • Allegheny Intermediate Unit
    Job listings for the Allegheny Intermediate Unit, an education service agency.
  • Allegheny Works
    The Allegheny County Department of Human Services / Office of Community Services provides job links and assistance for dislocated workers and economically disadvantaged residents of Allegheny County.

  • Amby's Work Site
    This site has a wide variety of employment resources for both the Pittsburgh region, Allegheny County, and the Tri-State Area.
  • Bidwell Training Center
    The Bidwell Training Center provides career training at no cost to qualified applicants. Career training includes high-tech, culinary, and medical fields.
  • Career Development Center
    The Career Development Center (CDC) is a division of Jewish Family & Children's Service (JF&CS), and offers career counseling, job search assistance, a career resource center, and workshops and seminars.
  • CareerLink - Commonwealth Workforce Development System
    CareerLink is the leading employment service provider for western Pennsylvania. It provides one-stop employment services including a job search database, education, and training resources. CareerLink users may log in using the appropriate link in the side bar on the right side of the page.
  • CareerWise
    Visit CareerWise, sponsored by Pittsburgh's CW, to find out about upcoming local job fairs.
  • City of Pittsburgh Employment Information
    A complete listing of all currently available positions allowing interested individuals to apply online.
  • Craigslist - Pittsburgh
    Large number of local jobs in all categories.
  • Goodwill Industries of Pittsburgh
    Goodwill Industries offers employment related training, counseling, and job opportunities for individuals with disabilities, economic disadvantages, and other barriers to employment.
  • New Century Careers
    New Century Careers offers training and guidance for careers in machining, welding, and manufacturing.
  • PA-Educator.net
    Includes job postings from over 190 participating school districts state wide.
  • PAPEN (PA Professional Employment Network)
    PAPEN is a Pittsburgh-based networking organization consisting of 1,700 professionals, managers and executives.
  • Pennsylvania Conservation Corps(PCC)
    PCC is a statewide program that offers work experience and job training to young people (ages 18-25) who complete conservation, recreation and historical preservation projects on the state's public lands.
  • Pennsylvania Department of Education
    The Pennsylvania Department of Education maintains a list of teaching and other educational vacancies throughout the state. The PDE site also includes information about becoming a teacher in Pennsylvania, including certification requirements.
  • Pennsylvania State Civil Service Commission
    A complete listing of all currently available positions and instructions for applying.
  • Pittsburgh CareerLink
    Contains information about upcoming career fairs and seminars and is a direct link to PA CareerLink for job opportunities. It also includes a list of Pittsburgh Careerlink centers.
  • Pittsburgh Computerwork
    Information Technology jobs in the Pittsburgh area. Allows job seekers to post their resume.
  • Pittsburgh-Employment.com
    Job database allows searching of specific disciplines within each major profession and online resume posting.
  • Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette teams up with Monster.com for local job searches. The site provides options to post resume, apply online, and a job alert service.
  • Pittsburgh Job Corps Center
    The U.S. Labor Department's free enterprise answer to skill training for at risk youth ages 16 - 24. Participants receive integrated training in academic, vocational, and social skills necessary for success.
  • Pittsburgh Public Schools
    Job Postings for the Pittsburgh Public Schools – click on the “Our District” tab at the top of the page for a link to the Human Resources Department.
  • Pittsburgh Technology Council
    Provides postings for entry level to executive jobs and online listings for more than 1,500 member companies located in southwestern Pennsylvania.
  • Tribune Review
    This database contains all classified advertisements from the printed Pittsburgh and Greensburg editions of the Tribune-Review made searchable through Yahoo! Hotjobs.
  • United Way of Pittsburgh
    The United Way supports nearly 200 local health and human service programs. Use their searchable database to find an organization in your area that can help.
  • WorkPittsburgh.com
    Local job site that allows searching by keyword and category.
  • YouthWorks
    Their Mission Statement: YouthWorks Inc. builds a community solution to help young people whose potential might be overlooked to pursue employment and career development opportunities.
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Job Sites for Specific Fields or Industries

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Internships

Many of the internship directories also provide job postings.

  • Careers in Journalism
    This site by the American Society of Newspaper Editors includes internship listings by date and state, job fairs, online resources and other valuable information for anyone interested in a career in journalism.
  • Center for International Education
    A list of international internship programs and websites compiled by the University of California, Irvine.
  • Duquesne University Undergraduate Research Program
    The Duquesne University Undergraduate Research Program is funded by Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, the Mylan School of Pharmacy, the National Science Foundation and the departments and faculty of the University. This program is open to non-Duquesne students.
  • Feminist Majority Foundation
    The Feminist Career Center lists progressive internship opportunities for motivated undergraduate students with a strong interest in public policy and political science, particularly in areas concerning gender, human rights and development.
  • Idealist.org: Action Without Borders: Internship Search
    Search for internships around the world from this nonprofit organization that lists over 23,000 nonprofit and community organizations in 153 countries. You can also search for jobs and volunteer opportunities.
  • INROADS
    INROADS is an international non-profit organization with 50 offices serving more than 4,500 Interns at over 400 companies. It trains and develops talented minority youth for professional careers in business and industry.
  • Magee-Womens Research Institute Summer College Student Program
    This program provides students with the opportunity to participate in research projects of either basic science or clinical orientation. The ultimate goal of the program is to promote interest in biomedical research as a potential career.
  • Pennsylvania Cable Network
    http://www.pcntv.com/index.html#
    College Internships are available. Follow the link under the heading, “About PCN” to learn more and view openings.
  • Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection: Professional Internships
    http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=3&q=461135
    Available to current full-time bachelor's and master's degree students. A wide range of opportunities are available and some internships are paid.
  • Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Internship Program
    Internships are designed to supplement formal education of undergraduate and graduate students interested in a career in public history.
  • Pennsylvania Newspaper Association Foundation Internship Guide
    Information about internships available at member newspapers throughout the state.
  • Pennsylvania State House of Representatives Legislative Fellowship Program
    This 13-week program is open to college seniors and second semester juniors from the 14 state-owned and four state-related universities. Fellows can receive classroom credit and a monthly stipend of $1216 is provided.
  • Pittsburgh Technology Council: Student/Graduate Opportunities
    The PTC works with local companies to develop meaningful internships for students.
  • Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative: Summer Internship Program
    The SIP provides paid internships for undergraduate college students who are currently enrolled in or are graduating seniors of an undergraduate program, pursuing careers in medicine, research, bioengineering, computer science, the natural sciences, or related fields.
  • Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
    The Zoo offers internships in Animal Husbandry, Horticulture, Research, Marketing and many other areas to students at any level who are at least 18 years of age.
  • Regional Internship Center of Southwestern Pennsylvania
    The Regional Internship Center (RIC) of SWPA has been created with the help of the Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board to increase the number of internships and to create a centralized internship system in the region. The RIC actively works with employers, assists them in developing internship programs and connects them to potential interns and regional colleges and universities.
  • PreserveNet
    PreserveNet is designed to provide preservationists with a database of regularly updated internet resources, internships, and professional opportunities. Established in 1994 by Cornell University it is now a collaborative effort of various universities.
  • The Public Leadership Education Network
    PLEN is a national consortium of women’s colleges promoting the education of women for public leadership. They offer a variety of internships and seminars.
  • Rising Star Internships
    Internships in companies, organizations, and agencies are listed according to field of interest. Includes international opportunities.
  • Shaver's Creek Environmental Center Internship Program
    This is a program administered by Penn State and includes housing and a stipend. The goal of the program is to prepare students for a career in cultural/natural history and environmental education professions.
  • TVJobs.com
    This site provides listings for internships at television stations as well as career advice, job ads, and professional development information.
  • Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars
    This is an independent, nonprofit organization serving hundreds of colleges and universities in the United States and other countries by providing students challenging opportunities to work and learn in Washington, D.C. for academic credit.
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International Employment & General Job-Hunting Sites

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Asia

 

Australia/New Zealand

  • Careers OnLine
    This Australian site provides career guidance, job postings, interview assistance, Australian immigration information and much more.
  • Career One
    Job postings, self-employment, training information, employment news, and job hunting advice are just a few of the topics to help with the job hunt in Australia.
  • Seek
    Provides job searching or browsing by category, online training, certification tools, and career development advice for job seekers wishing to work in New Zealand.
 

Canada

  • Canadian Careers
    Users will find resources to help choose a career, prepare themselves for the search, and job listings.
  • Canadian Medical Placement Service
    This site links medical professionals to opportunities in Canada. It includes general practice, specialties, and nursing.
  • CareerBeacon.com
    Jobs and Careers in New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
  • Ontario Public Service Careers
    Government of Ontario’s employment website.
  • Job Bus Canada
    Links to the career pages of companies, government, and organizations. It provides a wide range of choices and is a good starting point for those wanting to work in Canada.
 

Europe

  • Jobs 1
    A comprehensive collection of employment agency and work related web sites in the United Kingdom.
  • Jobpilot.com
    Europe's career market on the Internet. Over 100,000 vacancies, with links to company homepages. Free resume posting service and a job search by keywords.
 

Middle East

  • Computer Jobs in Israel
    This site provides a free bi-weekly email of job postings. It also provides links to learn Hebrew, lists of job fairs, and other resources.
  • Marksman International Personnel (Israel)
    Employment Agency for English speaking personnel in Israel. The site provides information about the legalities of working in Israel and tips for a successful job search.
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Summer Employment

  • CampJobs
    Search by type of camp job, or region, great place to find a summercamp job.
  • Cool Works
    A wide variety of jobs in the vacation industry and the outdoors. Search by location of job type.
  • JobCorps
    National job program geared for at-risk teens.
  • Peterson's Summer Opportunities
    Information on over 3,000 summer camps, summer academic programs, summer travel programs, and more.
  • Summer Jobs
    SummerJobs.com offers summer jobs and seasonal staff positions with camps, amusement parks, resorts, national parks, hotels, environmental organizations and more.
  • Snagajob
    Huge database of part-time, summer and seasonal jobs for high school and college students. Just enter your zip.
  • Youthworks
    While currently partnering with CareerLink to create job opportunities for young people, YouthWorks continues to coordinate summer and part-time, year-round internships for youth ages 16-25.