STEAM Summer Camp Instructor

Pitt’s Community Engagement Center in the Hill District is seeking students to support our STEAM Summer Camp Programming *July 24th-28th 9:00a.m.-4:00p.m.

Camp Instructors will assist in leading programming that teaches middle school youth concepts in video game design, podcasting, creative writing, artificial intelligence, and more. Training will be provided to interested volunteers to equip them with tools to deliver this curriculum for the program. Student volunteers may also receive a stipend to support the time commitment to the program.

If interested please contact Outreach Coordinator, Marlo Hall, at mrh169@pitt.edu

*dates may be subject to change and clearances are required to work with minors.

DS4SJ/CAASI Computer Science Summer Intern

Full time Software developer to support CAASI’s Data Science for Social Justice project. Develops code for CAASI web platform. Work closely with tech program manager and UX designer to implement and test web platforms. Coordinate development with other programmers and develop documentation.

This position will be from 5/1/23-6/30/23.

Prefer experience  with web development and related technologies, specifically: Python, Django, JavaScript, React, CSS, and Docker. Interest in being a full stack developer.

IT Resident

Join the Pitt ULS in a two year paid IT Residency designed to give you a practical career-building opportunity.  This is an opportunity for recent graduates, including F-1 visa holders looking for Optional Practical Training.  You’ll gain directed, hands-on experience building out ULS information systems within a mutually chosen set of specialization tracks, including:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Business Intelligence
  • Deployment Orchestration
  • Discovery and Accessibility
  • Open Source Development
  • Smart Building User Experience
  • Systems Analysis

The Residency will feature hands-on work in real-life problem solving. You’ll enhance the practical technical and professional skills which will prepare you for future pursuits within your Information Technology career.  You’ll find the freedom to explore, receive the direction to succeed, and will accumulate a portfolio of published, peer-reviewed work with application here at Pitt and beyond.

Come work where important conversations happen, curiosity and experimentation are encouraged, collaboration is key, and diversity and inclusion are fundamental.

https://library.pitt.edu/about-it-residency-program

Summer Intern

Undergraduates seeking an in-depth summer research experience should consider the American Student Placements in Rehabilitation Engineering (ASPIRE) program at the Human Engineering Research Laboratories.

ASPIRE is a ten-week research program at the University of Pittsburgh’s Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL) Sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Emphasis on research in the rehabilitation engineering and assistive technology fields. In addition to full participation in an on-going HERL research project, students are presented with numerous opportunities for personal and professional development via faculty workshops. ASPIRE participants will write a project paper, develop a poster, and compete in an elevator pitch competition based on their research assignment.  The program concludes with the Final Symposium where the winners of the best paper, poster, and elevator pitch are recognized.

PROJECT: Animation & Gamification in Human Motor Learning

RECOMMENDED SKILLS: Proficiency with programming languages/tools employed in simulation and game development (e.g., computer graphics, 2D or 3D animation & rendering, etc.)

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project seeks to better understand how the nervous system controls voluntary movement and explores a method to enhance motor learning. A simulation already developed in MatLab uses the force applied to a sensor as a control signal. Building on the existing simulation, the goal of this internship experience is to “gamify” the simulation and make it more engaging for human subjects. No existing knowledge of physiology, biology, neuroscience, etc. is necessary, but prospective candidates will have the opportunity to gain exposure to these disciplines as part of research involving human subjects with and without neurological injury.

UX designer

We are looking for a talented UX designer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing user-centered experiences and interfaces for our digital products, ensuring that they are easy to use and visually appealing.

Responsibilities:

Work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to define and design user-centered experiences and interfaces for our digital products.
Develop and maintain user personas, user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and other design artifacts.
Conduct user research, usability testing, and other feedback mechanisms to validate designs and identify areas for improvement.
Create high-fidelity visual designs, design systems, and design guidelines that are scalable, flexible, and consistent across our products.
Collaborate with developers to ensure that designs are implemented correctly, and work to identify and resolve any design-related issues that arise during development.
Requirements:

An UX designer, with a portfolio of digital products that demonstrate a deep understanding of user-centered design principles and practices.
Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, and InVision.
Strong understanding of web and mobile development technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment, and to communicate design ideas and solutions effectively.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or Information Science.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and the opportunity to work on exciting digital products that have a meaningful impact on people’s lives.

If you are a passionate UX designer who is excited about the prospect of working on cutting-edge digital products, we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume, portfolio, and a cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this role to lagniappe.microsystems@gmail.com.

Software Engineer

We are looking for a skilled full-stack software engineer intern or mobile app developer intern with expertise in React Native to join our dynamic fintech startup, Lagniappe Microsystems. As a member of our team, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to work on our flagship product, Richie, which is designed to automate debt management and provide users with a clear visualization of all their financial information on one dashboard.

Our startup is backed by the prestigious Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh, and our co-founders are graduates of these renowned institutions. By joining our team, you’ll have the chance to work alongside experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts, as we work to revolutionize the financial industry.

As a full-stack software engineer or mobile app developer, you’ll be responsible for creating well-structured front-end architecture and APIs, writing reusable and scalable JavaScript code, and working with a range of technologies, including React Native, JavaScript, Android, iOS, TypeScript, Nodejs, SQL, and MongoDB. You should be able to demonstrate experience in these areas, and be able to work independently, as well as collaboratively with our team.

This role is open to students with OPT, although it is an unpaid intern position. We are committed to providing talented individuals with opportunities to gain real-world experience in fintech and software engineering, and we are confident that this role will be a valuable learning experience for anyone looking to take their skills to the next level.

In summary, if you’re a highly skilled full-stack software engineer or mobile app developer with expertise in React Native, and you’re looking for an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, we believe that Lagniappe Microsystems is the perfect place for you to grow and learn. Join our team and help us revolutionize the financial industry with our flagship product, Richie!

Please send your resume and a cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this role to lagniappe.microsystems@gmail.com.

Library Circulation Clerk

Mt. Lebanon Public Library is located in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, and is a member of the Allegheny County Library Association. We are looking for friendly, helpful individuals who enjoy working with the public and as part of a team; and will help us carry out our mission to provide for all patrons an inclusive, welcoming environment of intellectual enrichment, creativity and enjoyment, and a forum to exchange ideas by providing top-tier programs, materials, services, and community support.

Starting wage is $13.10/ hour, minimum 20 hours per week, with step increases at 12, 24, and 36 months as well as annual cost of living adjustments and PTO. Some evening and weekend hours required. This is an in-person customer service position – no work from home or virtual option is available.

We are accepting applications through Monday, January 23. For the full job posting and application link, please visit:

 

https://mtlebanon.bamboohr.com/careers/138

 

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Research Development Student Worker- Administrative/Office Support II

Research Development Student Worker- Administrative/Office Support II
Office of Sponsored Programs – Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh – (22009081)
Academic research and scholarship employment opportunity for a student with an interest in informational technology, data management, and communications strategies.

While being mentored by current staff members, the student employee will have the opportunity to gain practical experience in database management; data management and refinement; and data stewardship.

The student will have the opportunity to identify specific goals and objectives for their work in collaboration with the Assistant Director for Research Development.

Essential job functions:

-update existing records with detailed opportunity information

-compare records to identify and remove duplicate entries

-edit records to reconcile conflicting data

-compare records across databases to identify matching items

-assist in developing content and communications for constituencies

-employ descriptive metadata to review and assess impact of strategic communications efforts.

-Experience with data visualization tools and basic coding

-Data entry- attention to detail

-Social media analytics- string analytical skills

-Awareness of current data management technologies.

Digital Experience Team Summer Intern Program

Position Overview
At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As an Intern within PNC’s Digital organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Birmingham, Dallas, Columbus, or Kalamazoo.

Job Description

Digital Experience Undergraduate Intern

As a PNC Intern, you will participate in a “best-in-class” internship program. During this 10-week program, you will have the opportunity to gain exposure to a specific line of business, expand the tools you need to launch your career and complement your education with real-world job experience.

Retail’s Digital team develops and delivers digital banking and lending technology from Online Banking to PNC’s suite of mobile banking apps and our ATM capabilities. The Digital team is a back-office group tasked with staying on top of the latest customer trends and preferences to continually enable customers with the ability to bank when, where and how they want. The Digital team fully supports Retail’s “Digital First” efforts to create banking solutions within channels outside of the branch giving customers the latest banking and lending technology that is both easy to use and secure.

 

This team has produced features, products and services like the PNC Mobile Banking app, Card-Free ATM Access, Online Banking, card travel notifications and many more. The team also works with FinTech companies to bring the latest digital capabilities to PNC customers such as peer-to-peer payments through Zelle. The team also supports the Retail National Expansion efforts.

 

As a Digital Experience Intern, you will:

  • Assist senior leaders and managers by creating pieces of the larger, visually appealing, highly usable and intuitive user experiences.
  • Create scenarios, user flow diagrams, interaction models and visual communication systems.
  • Communicate ideas using prototypes, wireframes, interactive mockups or other work products.
  • Assist with the communication of complex design concepts and strategies clearly and persuasively across different audiences.
  • Create concise instructional copy that guides users though experiences while expressing the brand in a consistent and powerful manner.
  • Assist in the organization and designing of complex information systems for optimized user paths and experiences.
  • Assist in the creation of user-centered design deliverables including site maps, navigation models and storyboards; and analyze PNC’s competitive positioning, industry landscape, emerging technologies and customer demand.
    Assist managers with the development of holistic strategies that position PNC as the leading provider of online products and services to targeted segments.
  • Develop a clear customer value proposition and assists with an experience roadmap that supports it as well as considers emerging technologies and the competitive landscape.

The Digital Summer Internship is located in Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Birmingham, Dallas, Columbus, and Kalamazoo.

 

Job Profile:

Participates as an intern in the PNC summer internship program.

Performs or assists with the core activities of the group by applying knowledge learned to drive business results (e.g. deal, sales, or process support, internal or external customer interaction, or supporting internal projects). Works under supervision and may have limited approval and/or exception authority.
Participates in social learning within the organization (e.g. identifies and networks with business representatives and peers, participates in mentoring, job shadowing and community outreach)
PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

Customer Focused – Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
Managing Risk – Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
Required Education and Experience:

Working toward Bachelor’s Degree, preferred business relevant majors (e.g., Finance, Accounting, IT, Economics, Marketing, Mathematics, Statistics, HR, Management, Communications, Business Law, Psychology, Logistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Actuarial Sciences), sophomore or junior status, Minimum GPA 3.0.
PNC provides equal opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.