Job & Internship Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh.
WC&S is a comprehensive domestic violence program annually serving over 7,500 adult and child survivors of domestic violence. We are advocates grounded in fostering a community of safety, healing, and empowerment for anyone affected by domestic violence.
Job Opportunities
Below are our available job opportunities. Please click on the opportunity of interest and follow the application instructions found at the bottom of each job posting.
If you are selected for a screening or interview, WC&S’ Recruitment & Onboarding Coordinator will be in touch with you directly. Please do not reach out to program staff regarding specific job opportunities.
If you have general questions about employment at WC&S, please email careers@wcspittsburgh.org to reach Jeremy, Recruitment & Onboarding Coordinator.
We appreciate your interest in joining our team!
- Direct Service Advocate (PT)
- Specialty Direct Service Advocate
- Overnight Direct Service Advocate
- Children’s Advocate
Internship Opportunities
Currently, WC&S is not accepting new undergraduate- or graduate-level internship requests. Thank you!
Why Join WC&S
Our Mission is to strengthen our ability to meet the individual and evolving needs of those affected by domestic violence by investing in the growth of our people, deepening community engagement, and amplifying the voices of all survivors. As a team, we strive to live out our mission, vision, and values each day.
As a WC&S staff member, you join one of the very first six domestic violence shelters founded in the United States. WC&S has continued to be a regional leader in the anti-violence movement for nearly 50 years, supporting over 7,500 survivors of intimate partner violence and their children each year.
We are a team of nearly 100 dedicated professionals committed to strengthening our collective ability to meet the individual and evolving needs of those affected by domestic violence.
WC&S offers a supportive workplace environment committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, work-life balance, professional and personal safety, development, and engagement.
In 2022, WC&S Staff was honored with the Sherley & Ted Craig Humanitarian Award, recognizing their dedication and passionate work supporting survivors during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
The most satisfying thing about working at WC&S is being able to help people. I feel like every day I’m on a mission – not always a good or sweet story. I have this support system that I know no matter what happens with my clients, my team will support and understand me.
I’ve never worked anywhere before where people are treated so nicely, validated, and it feels like everyone’s ideas and jobs are valued by the leadership team.
WC&S Commitment to Diversity in Hiring
Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring that both applicants and employees are treated without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, place of birth, hairstyle, age, disability, using guide or support animals for a disability, genetic information (including family medical history), familial status, citizenship status, military service, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
Salary & Benefits
WC&S Compensation Philosophy: WC&S is committed to providing a fair and competitive staff compensation program that will attract, retain, and reward high-performing employees at all levels.
WC&S offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including, but not limited to:
- Generous paid time off (vacation, holiday, personal, bonus, and sick time) and flexible scheduling
- Paid meal breaks
- Parental leave and on-site nursing room at main facility
- Health insurances, with 30-days-or-less enrollment waiting periods:
- Medical plan via Highmark PPO Blue Healthy Savings: $2,000 (individual)/$4,000 (family) with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- WC&S will reimburse up to 50% of the deductible expenses (up to $1,000/individual or $2,000/family)
- Vision plan via Vision Benefits of America
- Dental plan via Ameritas
- Medical plan via Highmark PPO Blue Healthy Savings: $2,000 (individual)/$4,000 (family) with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Highmark Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employer Paid disability and life insurances
- Short-term disability (Equitable)
- Long-term disability (Equitable)
- Term life and AD&D (Equitable)
- Voluntary life insurances via Equitable
- 403(b) retirement plan eligibility after one (1) full year of employment (Newport Retirement Services)
- Traditional 403(b)
- Roth 403(b)
- Company Matching
- Employee Assistance Programming with 21st Century EAP
- Headspace mindfulness & meditation app subscription
- Carnegie Museums discount
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
- Paid professional development, networking, and mentoring opportunities
- Paid training to become Certified Domestic Violence Victim Advocate and on-the-job training
If you have general questions about employment at WC&S, please email careers@wcspittsburgh.org to reach Jeremy, Recruitment & Onboarding Coordinator.
