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Join our team! Become an intern and get school credit or volunteer hours. Internships What You Need to Know We are seeking socially and environmentally conscious people who are strong communicators and have a passion for helping others and the community in areas of science, organizing, sustainability, communications, environmental policy, and environmental law. A successful applicant will embody our organization’s core tenets of Creativity, Quality Communication, Education & Leadership of Others, Culture of Service, Relationship Building, Adaptability, and Effective Time & Project Management. We offer unpaid internships (for course credit). If offered an internship position, we will work around school requirements and work schedules as much as possible to ensure that the Intern's needs are met during their time on our team. If you are interested in a position, please click the "Apply Now" button and complete the application form with a resume and cover letter. Contact kyle@protectpt.org with any questions. Internship Type General Intern Environmental Policy & Advocacy Intern Digital Media & Outreach Intern Legal Research & Writing Intern Environmental Science & Research Internship Community Organizer Intern SPRING/SUMMER 2026 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! Protect PT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, qualified applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or any other protected category. Apply Now! What Do We Look For?

Our Mission Protect PT (Penn-Trafford) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring residents' safety, security, and quality of life by engaging in education and advocacy to protect the economic, environmental, and legal rights of the people in Westmoreland and Allegheny counties.  ​ About Us Our Mission Protect PT (Penn-Trafford) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring residents' safety, security, and quality of life by engaging in education and advocacy to protect the economic, environmental, and legal rights of the people in Westmoreland and Allegheny counties. Protect PT was established in 2014 as a grassroots community-based nonprofit organization designed to protect our community from the harmful environmental impacts of fossil fuel activity. We are dedicated to ensuring Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties residents’ safety, security, and quality of life. Meet the Team Gillian Graber (she/her), Executive Director James "Jim" Cirilano (he/him), Community Advocate (he/him) Yvonne Sorovacu (she/her), Environmental Scientist. Kyle Zboran (they/them), Project Coordinator Sara Majorsky (she/her), Community Organizer Lauren Posey (she/her), Environmental Policy Advocate Mina Kimak (she/her), Environmental Program Assistant Noah Bedard (he/him), Communications Assistant Community Environmental Education Center Our Financial Supporters Our financial supporters include community member contributions as well as the organizations below that fiscally support our work in a variety of ways. 2026 The Heinz Endowments 11th Hour Project The Schmidt Family Foundation EPA ARP Enhanced Air Quality Monitoring for Communities Equation Campaign Just Fund Frontline Justice OVR Participatory Fund Patagonia Environmental Grants Rural Climate Democracy 2025 The Heinz Endowments 11th Hour Project The Schmidt Family Foundation Rural Climate Democracy EPA ARP Enhanced Air Quality Monitoring for Communities Equation Campaign Pittsburgh Wishbook Patagonia Environmental Grants OVR Participatory Fund Park Foundation Just Fund Frontline Justice

Get Involved As a grassroots organization, Protect PT encourages all community members to get involved in our work by becoming a member, volunteering, joining our board, or applying for internships or jobs with us! Become a Member Support Protect PT's Work By becoming a member, you are ensuring that we have the legal standing needed to continue advocating for your rights and the rights of your community. Every membership increases our ability to fulfill our mission to ensure the safety, security, and quality of life for our community. Become a Member Take Action Check out our updated list of actions that residents can take to better our community and support our continued advocacy. Take Action Internships Protect PT offers several internships for high school and college students looking to gain experience in our focus areas, including environmental policy, law, community organizing, and digital marketing. Click below to see what internship positions are currently available. Internships Careers Protect PT offers a supportive and flexible working environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All of our positions are based in our home base of Harrison City, PA. Click below to see what positions are currently available. Careers Volunteer If you are a socially and environmentally conscious person who has a positive attitude, flexibility, enthusiasm, and a passion for helping others and the community, please join us by volunteering your time. Volunteer With Us Join our Board We are always looking for board members with experience in the following areas: legal, grant writing/development, environmental science/engineering, and finance/business operations. If you have experience in any of those areas and would like to serve your community, please consider joining our board. Join our Board Mentorship We strive to be of service to other communities in the southwestern Pennsylvania region to help them better protect themselves from unconventional gas development and its associated infrastructure. In order to serve other communities, we are offering mentorship and guidance to individuals or groups that want to work toward social change in their community. Learn More

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