Careers in Advocacy

Mobilize.org - Mobilize.org isn’t as much focused on specific issues as they are focus on equipping our generation to engage in the political process and make things happen.

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Youth Service America - If you’re excited about what YSA is doing to promote youth service, you have to take a look at their Jobs page.

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Share Our Strength - If you like what Share Our Strength is doing to end childhood hunger, check out their job opportunities.

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Arthritis Foundation - Arthritis Foundation is a Atlanta, GA based non-profit organization that “helps people take control of arthritis" by providing a myriad of services.

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Self Advocacy Association of New York State - Self Advocacy Association of New York State is a Schenectady, NY based non-profit grassroots organization run by and for people with developmental disabilities.

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Center for Science in the Public Interest - If you’re big on nutrition, then a job at the Center for Science in the Public Interest might be exactly what you're looking for.

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Freedom House - If you're up for "opposing tyranny around the world," then a job with Freedom House, based in Washington, D.C., would be a great fit for you!

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Common Cause - If you like what Common Cause is doing to hold the government accountable, then you should consider a job with them after graduation.

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Center for Environmental Health - If you want to be a part of the Center for Environmental Health, then you should check out their Jobs page for more info.

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ASPCA - ASPCA is a NYC based non-profit that aims “to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States.”

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Washington Wilderness Coalition - Washington Wilderness Coalition is over 30 years old and 10,000 members strong, and they're hiring a few people to help preserve Washington's wildlife.

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Transportation Alternatives - If you like what you see in their Advocacy Campaigns, then you’ll want to head over to the Transportation Alternatives Jobs page.

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Education Pioneers - Education Pioneers is "building the pipeline of talent to address the urban education crisis,” and they'd love to have you in that pipeline.

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Child Mind Institute - Child Mind Institute is building an "institution that will be a leader in turning science into solutions for the world’s children” and hiring new grads to help

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Cabela’s - If you love the outdoors, you probably already know all about Cabela’s. But have you checked out their job opportunities?

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Rock the Earth - If you’re digging what Rock the Earth is all about, then you should check out their jobs on Idealist.

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The Giving Back Fund - If you’d like to be a part of what The Giving Back Fund, then you should check out the “Bookkeeper Plus” position posted on their Jobs page.

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The Partnership at Drugfree.org - If drugfree has a special meaning to you, then you should consider Careers at The Partnership at Drugfree.org.

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Union of Concerned Scientists - If you want a closer look at the kind of work that the Union of Concerned Scientists does, look at their history of accomplishments and then their Jobs page.

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StudentsFirst - If you take a look at StudentsFirst’s Jobs page, it’ll be quite obvious that they’re just getting their start, but that means lots of opportunities.

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Sabin Vaccine Institute - If you’d like to join Sabin Vaccine Institute in their mission to end suffering across the world, then you should check out their Jobs page.

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Hip Hop Caucus - My take is that as Hip Hop Caucus uses hip hop to better the world, they’ll also end up bettering hip hop culture. You can be a part of that!

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International Coalition of Sites of Conscience - If you're interested in the history of human rights and social justice, then you should check out Jobs at International Coalition of Sites of Conscience.

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Rodale Institute - If you want to be part of the organic movement, then you should consider jobs at the Rodale Institute in Kutztown, PA.

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Disaster Accountability Project - If you’re passionate about how our government deals with disasters, then you should get involved with the Disaster Accountability Project.

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Environment America - As you can see, Environment America spreads their work across a lot of issues, which means that they have a ton of different job opportunities.

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Trick or Vote - Obviously Trick or Vote’s operations are extremely time sensitive, so now is probably the worst time to think about getting involved. So what?

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Global Green USA - Right now Global Green USA is looking for a Database & Development Associate, and they are also involved with the The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship.

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American Farmland Trust - If you love our farmland and want to be a part of ensuring that it’s still around when you have kids, then you should check out jobs at American Farmland Trust.

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Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America - If you want to help move an important mission forward, then you should consider jobs at New York based Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America.

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Taxpayers for Common Sense - Taxpayers for Common Sense aims for “a government that spends taxpayer dollars responsibly and operates within its means,” and they're hiring new grads to help.

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The Financial Clinic - The Financial Clinic has a ton of resources and partnerships to help them focus their programs, but the real work is done through their Fellowship Program.

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OneAmerica - Based in Seattle, WA, OneAmerica is a non-profit that aims "to advance the fundamental principles of democracy and justice" by empowering immigrant communities.

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Malaria No More - If you’re intrigued by Malaria No More’s approach to eradicating malaria, then you should check out their Jobs page.

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U.S. PIRG - U.S. PIRG does a really nice job with their Career site, so it should be easy for you to find out about all of their opportunities.

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Daughters of the American Revolution - If you’re impressed by the DAR and want to be a part, you might have to check your bloodlines (and presumably your gender); or you could get a job with them.

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Grassroot Soccer - If Grassroot Soccer sounds like something that you want to be involved with, then check out their Join the Team page.

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Sunlight Foundation - The Sunlight Foundation is based upon “a fundamental belief that increased transparency will improve the public’s confidence in government" and they're hiring.

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Project Vote Smart - Check out jobs at Project Vote Smart. They don’t typically pay very much, but you’ll get to live on their Montana ranch/research center

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Americans for Informed Democracy - Americans for Informed Democracy is very much a youth focused and youth run organization, so there are some great opportunities for entry level jobs.

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Just Vision - If you are drawn to this idea, check out Just Vision’s Jobs page. Right now they’re looking for a Development and Operations Assistant.

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ecoAmerica - If you’d like to help make the general public more aware of the environment, then you should check out ecoAmerica’s Jobs on Idealist.

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American Association for the Advancement of Science - The AAAS is a global non-profit that serves as an "educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association" to aid the advancement of science.

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Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center - Florida is going to continue to attract immigrants, and FIAC will continue to stay busy. Interested in being a part of what they do? Check out their Jobs page.

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Long Island Pine Barrens Society - There’s a lot more to learn about the Long Island Pine Barrens Society, and the best way to do that is to check out their website—unless you're looking for jobs

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Active Transportation Alliance - Want to help lead “the charge for a transportation culture that values safety, health, and sustainability?” Check out jobs at the Active Transportation Alliance

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Food Bank for New York City - While you’re still in that Thanksgiving mindset, you should take a look at Food Bank for New York City and see if you can help them out year round.

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Children’s Dental Health Project - Children’s Dental Health Project is a small Washington, DC based non-profit organization “advances policies that improve children’s access to oral health.”

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Best Shot Foundation - Best Shot Foundation is a startup non-profit, so they don’t appear to have any full-time jobs right now, but they are hiring 16 Regional Tournament Organizers.

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Young People First - Young People First is a Washington, DC based non-profit startup that is standing up for our generation, and they need help expanding the cause.

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