Careers in Non-profit

CoFed - If reading about CoFed is making you hungry to learn more, then you should check out their Jobs and Internships page.

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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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SOSMentor - If you like the sound of the work that SOSMentor is doing, 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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MicroFinance Transparency - MicroFinance Transparency is looking for an Administrative Assistant and a Research Associate. Both could be interesting for an adventurous new grad.

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National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare - The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare has a great job opportunity for a new or recent grad as a Member Associate.

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Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation - If you’re excited about the research that the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation is doing, you might want to consider a job with them.

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A Wider Circle - From what I can tell, A Wider Circle really makes the most of the resources they have, and that includes their people.

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Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington - If you like what you see at CREW, then you should check out their Jobs page. Right now they’re looking for a Communications Associate.

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Genetic Alliance - If you’re passionate about genetics and health, then you might want to consider a job at Genetic Alliance.

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Urban Enrichment - If you want to get in with an exciting startup non-profit like Urban Enrichment, you’re going to have to reach out to them before they start posting jobs.

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Symphony Space - Symphony Space's employment page only has internships listed, but there’s a Production Coordinator for Performing Arts Programs posting on Idealist.

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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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Enterprise Community Partners - Once you’ve had a chance to check out the links above, you should take a look at jobs at Enterprise Community Partners.

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National League of Cities - Right now the National League of Cities has a few jobs posted including Sustainability Fellow and Member Relations Representative.

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EarthShare - Interested in a non-profit that's focused on innovative fundraising and supporting other environmental? Check out EarthShare and their entry level jobs.

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ARKive - ARKive has put together a fascinating resource on endangered species, and you should really spend some time checking it out along with their jobs.

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Bridging Nations - Bridging Nations pursues their mission in 4 program areas: India-China-US Relations, Energy Technology/Policy, Education/Innovation, and Leadership/Governance

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German Marshall Fund of the United States - If you’re interested in foreign policy, then it’d be hard to find a more interesting place to work than the German Marshall Fund of the United States.

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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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Social Science Research Council - If you’re also fascinated by social science, then you should check out jobs at Social Science Research Council.

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Achievement First - The success of Achievement First’s schools has proven that “demographics aren’t destiny," and you can help them achieve their mission of improving education.

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Echoing Green - Obviously, one option beyond seeking out a full-time job is to apply for an Echoing Green fellowship, but you should also note that they do offer jobs.

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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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National Council on Crime and Delinquency - Right now the National Council on Crime and Delinquency is looking for entry level Research Associates.

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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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Baby’s First Home - You can reach out to the people behind Baby’s First Home at info@babysfirsthome.org and let them know that you’d like to get involved.

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Student Conservation Association - From cultural landmarks to grizzly bear habitat, if conservation will help, you can bet that the SCA has students working there—and you can be part of the team.

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Civic Works - Every year Civic Works takes on approximately 200 AmeriCorps members and puts them to work. You can be one of them.

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The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation - If you’d like to have a job giving money away (not Ed McMahon style though), then you should check out The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s Jobs page on Idealist.

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YES! Magazine - If you like what you’re hearing, then you may want to check out jobs at YES! Magazine. Right now there’s only one position posted—Part-time Associate Editor.

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The Institute for College Access & Success - If you’re concerned wit college accessibility, and you have a background in research, then you might want to check out Jobs at TICAS.

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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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Corporation for Enterprise Development - CFED takes a “think-do-invest approach" to helping people find new opportunities, and you can take a similar approach to finding a job with them.

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PopTech - PopTech is using every way that they can to spread ideas and to get people interacting about important issues, and they're hiring people to help.

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PMCA - The PMCA does have staff, but it’s hard to say whether they’re hiring or not. You'll have to reach out to them to find out.

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MITRE - MITRE, headquartered in headquarters in Bedford, MA and McLean, VA, is an “organization chartered to work in the public interest” & they're hiring!

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GreatNonprofits - GreatNonprofits has 3 positions posted on their Idealist page. All are in online marketing and at different level (Senior to Intern).

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ProPublica - If you’re impressed by how ProPublica works, and you’d like to be involved, check out their Jobs page. They’re looking for two investigative reporters.

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DonorsChoose.org - DonorsChoose.org has created an amazing platform for giving, and I’ve heard nothing but good things about it. I'm sure it'd be a great place to work.

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Extreme Sports Camp - If you’d like to join the staff, you should check out Extreme Sports Camp’s Jobs page along with their job application which lists positions.

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The Reinvestment Fund - If you’d like to help “build wealth and opportunity for low-wealth people,” then you need to look no further than The Reinvestment Fund’s Jobs page.

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Institute for Environmental Awareness - There’s not much more information about the Institute on their website; however, their job descriptions tell you a lot about what they do.

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Bank Information Center - The Bank Information Center's strategy and mission are reflected in their positions: Latin America Program Assistant and an Africa Program Assistant.

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New York Hall of Science - If you’d like to work at the New York Hall of Science, then check out their Jobs page. Right now they're looking for a Visitor Services Assistant.

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