CMT Volunteer R&D
Pittsburgh Community
About
The Pittsburgh Community brings together CMT Association members in a city that has successfully reinvented itself as a center for technology, healthcare, and education. This group provides a network for professionals applying technical analysis in both traditional and modern industries. Once the heart of America’s steel industry, Pittsburgh has undergone a remarkable transformation into a hub for robotics, artificial intelligence, and biomedical technology, driven by its world-class universities. This blend of industrial history and technological future provides a rich context for the application of market analysis.
Mission
The mission of the Pittsburgh Community is to foster a collaborative and knowledgeable group of technical analysts throughout Western Pennsylvania. We organize regular local meetings and educational sessions that actively connect members with the region’s innovative economic and academic ecosystems. We value collaboration, learning, and local relevance, striving to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical application in the local financial sector. By promoting a strong sense of community and supporting the principles of the Chartered Market Technician® (CMT) Program, we ensure that practitioners in Pittsburgh have the resources and network needed to share cutting-edge ideas and apply technical analysis with discipline and confidence.
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Leadership & Support
Core Responsibilities
Build a strong local culture of learning and inclusion through regular, in-person engagement for members in a specific city or area.
Champion outreach to local universities and employers to grow awareness of technical analysis and the CMT Program in the local market.
Maintain a healthy, self-governed volunteer group that delivers reliable programming and reports into the Chapter as needed.
Call to Service
Understanding Groups and Gigs
What is a Group?
A Group is an ongoing, strategic body of volunteers who collaborate on a defined mission over an extended period. Groups have formal governance, defined membership, and regular meeting cadences. Joining a group means becoming part of a team committed to driving long-term impact within CMT.
What is a Gig?
A Gig is a short-term, tactical assignment with a clear deliverable and timeline. Gigs are ideal for volunteers who want to contribute their expertise to a specific task without a long-term commitment. They are time-boxed and goal-oriented.
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Key Competencies
Local convening; event execution; CRM basics
Suggested Career Age & TA Depth
3+ years experience; 1–3 years TA |
| What You'll Do |
Core Activities
Host quarterly Community meetings and networking events, including thematic inclusion-focused sessions tailored to the local audience. Organize and deliver outreach visits, talks, or collaborations with local universities and employers to encourage rigorous technical analysis education and practice. Welcome new members at events and maintain active local communication channels (mailing lists, chats, or social media) to keep members engaged. Hire and onboard Community volunteers, assign roles for events and outreach, and conduct regular volunteer group meetings to track plans and progress. |
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Recommended Time Commitment & Cadence
Community leaders should expect a commitment of 4–8 hours per month. This includes a 1-hour monthly planning meeting, plus time for venue coordination, local member outreach, and social media engagement. During months with major local events, this commitment may increase to 10–12 hours.
Member Appointment & Term
BYLAWS §8.02(E): The members of the committee shall be appointed by the committee chair with the approval of the Board to serve for a term of one (1) year or such longer period as the Board may determine, provided that no individual shall serve as a member of a committee (including anytime as committee chair) for more than four (4) consecutive years.
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Available short-term assignments will be listed here.