LACU - Latin American Cultural Union

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Discover Latin America in Pittsburgh - The official page for the Latin American Cultural Union (LACU), the oldest Latino serving institution in Pittsburgh!! Annual Membership Fees / Costos Anuales por Membresía
Student: $10.00
Individual: $15.00
Family: $25.00;
LACU Partner: $50.00 (Non for profit and cultural organizations)

Being part of LACU you will:

-Have the opportunity to "give b

ack" to the community
-Learn more about the different cultures and be more eager to learn about yours!
-Have the opportunity to participate in presentations (dance, coordination, backstage, etc)
-Learn different Latino dances
-Get your children involved with the activities
-Learn / practice Spanish, Portuguese and other Latin American languages!
-Learn or develop a new skill
-Be part of your community
-Motivation and sense of achievement
-Boost your career options
-New interest and hobbies
-New experiences
-Meeting a diverse range of people
-Send a signal to your employer, teachers, friends and family
-Discounted prices for events
-Special discounts for restaurants and stores
-Promote your business
-Connect with Job opportunities
-Be the first to receive Job and Scholarship opportunities
-If you are an artist (writer, singer, painter, performer) will have the opportunity to be exposed to the community.
-Volunteer & Internship Opportunities
-Invitations to special programs & events

Much, much more!

04/30/2026

A client in the South Side of Pittsburgh, PA is hiring for English and Bilingual Customer Service Representative for a contract to hire job opportunity. There will be an OHIO class in Canfield on Tuesday, 5/19/26 and a Pittsburgh Class on Wednesday, 5/20/26. Please note you must be onsite to pick up equipment and training for the first day. The Pittsburgh location has free parking provided and they are also bus accessible! The Ohio location will be a meet up spot at a hotel in Canfield, OH.



After DAY 1, the position is remote. Must be living in PENNSYLVANIA OR OHIO. Training schedule: 8:15AM - 4:45PM (Monday - Friday) ideally the first 24-30 business days. Permanent schedule would be sometime between 9:00AM - 5:30PM (Monday - Friday).

o English speaking day shift: $16

o Bilingual speaking day shift: $18





This position is responsible for direct communication with customers, handling customer questions, taking inbound calls, making outbound calls, and taking applications over the phone for the company's programs. Requires an individual who has outstanding customer service skills, the ability to navigate computer systems efficiently and ability to fluently speak multiple languages, including Spanish.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Perform day-to-day activities of the program under the supervision of the Workforce Director, including:

• Manages timecard daily by clocking in/out of the timekeeping systems at the beginning/end of shift and for unpaid lunch breaks.

• Recognizes and respects diversity among coworkers and customers.

• Maintains regular attendance.

• Knowledge of company policies, practices, and procedures.

• Ability to understand and navigate telephone and computer systems to communicate with customers.

• Complete customer applications using the telephone and determines customer eligibility for relevant programs.

• Correctly follows workflow process in programs software systems to complete tasks as assigned.

• Manages difficult or emotional customer situations by using appropriate de-escalation tactics.

• Responds promptly to customer needs.

• Adheres to program guidelines and procedures.

• Takes inbound calls from customers, assists customers with questions and resolving problems related to program participation.

• Maintains and updates customer accounts using the Dollar Energy computer systems.

• Advises customers of application process for LIHEAP.

• Recertifies customers in the Customer Assistance Program.

• Performs data processing and maintenance of customer accounts using the clients computer systems.

• Obtains and reviews income documentation.

• Required to work on other utility programs if there is a business need.

• Handles work assignments as assigned by Workforce, or a Subject Matter Expert.

• Utilizes knowledge base for utility program information and procedures daily.

• Reviews and acknowledges QA, metric, and coaching communication in a timely manner.

• Check emails, Teams messages and other standard modes of company communication daily.

• Meets monthly metrics for Contact Center Specialist level.



Megan Cifone

Practice Director and Assistant Vice President
Administrative, Human Resources & Customer Support
Direct Line: 412.643.4161
Robert Half | 1001 Liberty Avenue | Suite 400 | Pittsburgh | PA 15222 USA | roberthalf.com

¡LAS AUDICIONES DE MAÑANA, DOMINGO 15 DE FEBRERO, SE APLAZAN HASTA NUEVO AVISO!AUDITIONS POSTPONED FOR TOMORROW, SUNDAY ...
02/14/2026

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AUDITIONS POSTPONED FOR TOMORROW, SUNDAY FEBRUARY 15, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!

Coro Latinoamericano, Pittsburgh's only secular Spanish-language choir, is starting rehearsals on Sunday, February 8th, ...
02/01/2026

Coro Latinoamericano, Pittsburgh's only secular Spanish-language choir, is starting rehearsals on Sunday, February 8th, at 5:30 pm at First Unitarian Church in Shadyside.

Our choir has been singing since 1997, and we don't just sing in Spanish, although Spanish songs make up the majority. But, we also sing in English and have sung in Yoruba, Latin, Xhosa, Quechua, Haitian Creole, German, and Portuguese.

We are looking for lots of new friends to join us in singing our diverse repertoire! Come join us! If you have questions or are interested, please email [email protected]

¡Gracias! Thank you! Mo dúpẹ́ ! Gratias ago tibi! Enkosi! Sulpayki! Mèsi! Danke! and Obrigada!

12/27/2025
10/10/2025

Join us for the MCP’s second annual CrosSING Bridges Choral Festival on October 26, 2025 at 4pm in Carnegie Music Hall, Oakland.

Come and join us for a different kind of concert!¡Vengan y únanse a nosotros para un concierto muy diferente!
09/11/2025

Come and join us for a different kind of concert!

¡Vengan y únanse a nosotros para un concierto muy diferente!

Don't forget our concert this coming Sunday! We hope to see you!¡No se olviden de nuestro concierto este domingo que vie...
09/09/2025

Don't forget our concert this coming Sunday! We hope to see you!

¡No se olviden de nuestro concierto este domingo que viene¡ ¡Esperamos verlos!

Address

1660 Broadway Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
15216

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14123451047

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