Careers in Advocacy

By Willy Franzen

Looking for an entry level job or internship in advocacy? Here's an overview of how to approach the search and a list of companies that might have entry level and internship opportunities that will interest you.

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Do you want to turn your passion for a cause into a career? You should consider a career in advocacy.

Advocacy deals with rallying people behind a cause, from individuals to corporations and governments, usually to influence them in some way. Advocates can work for almost any cause: political, environmental, faith, or moral causes to name a few.

If you want to work in advocacy, you’ll most likely be working with an advocacy group that supports your cause. Many of these groups are non-profits and have positions in administration. Some of these groups may also have positions in the public, actively getting people excited about the cause. Most of these positions require a degree, but volunteering and interning are great ways to get involved before graduating.

Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Advocacy

Juvenile Law Center - Juvenile Law Center is a Philly based org that “plays a leadership role in shaping and using the law on behalf of children in the child welfare and justice systems."

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Job Title	Location
Summer 2015 Undergraduate Internship	United States
Youth Program Officer I	Albuquerque, NM
Community Engagement & Service Intern	New York, NY
Youth Court Program Assistant Internship	New York, NY
COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR (EXPERIENCED)	Huntington Beach, CA

See all 184 job postings

Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition - Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition is a San Jose, CA based non-profit that is working to “to create a healthy community, environment, and economy through bicycling."

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Job Title	Location
Outreach Coordinator	San Jose, CA

See all 1 job postings

Goodweave - Goodweave is a Washington, DC based non-profit that “is helping to combat this problem and transform the rug industry by certifying child-labor-free rugs."

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No current job openings.

International OCD Foundation - The IOCDF is a Boston based non-profit that aims “to help individuals with obsessive compulsive disorder and related disorders to live full and productive lives.”

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Job Title	Location
Communications Assistant	Boston, MA

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Generation Citizen - Generation Citizen is a Boston, MA based non-profit that “teaches teenagers direct political action through an innovative in-class curriculum.”

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Job Title	Location
Product Development Engineer – Mechanical/Structural	Danbury, CT
Software Engineer - Java	Franklin, TN
Propulsion Lead Engineer	Manassas, VA
Propulsion Lead Engineer - Relocation to Manassas, VA	Wichita, KS
Software Quality Engineer (C++/Python)	Berkeley, CA

See all 2,282 job postings

SumOfUs - SumOfUs is a New York, NY based non-profit that is starting a “member-driven movement” to put people before profits.

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No current job openings.

FWD.us - FWD.us is a San Francisco, CA based lobbying organization that promotes "policies to keep the United States and its citizens competitive in a global economy."

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Job Title	Location
Digital Advcoacy Fellowship	San Francisco, CA
Organizing Coordinator	San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles Regional Organizer	Los Angeles, CA
Silicon Valley Regional Organizer	San Francisco, CA
Chief Technology Officer	San Francisco, CA

See all 6 job postings

Amazon Watch - Amazon Watch is a San Francisco based non-profit that "campaigns for human rights, corporate accountability and the preservation of the Amazon’s ecological systems.”

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Job Title	Location
Software Engineer (C++)	Santa Clara, CA
Systems Engineer	Boston, MA
Buyer, Watches	Seattle, WA
Video Editor	Jeffersonville, IN
Research Scientist - Fashion Personalization	Seattle, WA

See all 161 job postings

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association - Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association is a Frederick, MD based non-profit that “is the largest, most influential general aviation association in the world.”

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Job Title	Location
Account Manager II	Wichita, KS
Vice President for Major and Leadership Gifts	Frederick, MD
Graphic Designer	Frederick, MD
Associate Editor - Web/ePilot	Frederick, MD
Air Safety Intern	Frederick, MD

See all 12 job postings

Friends of the Forest Preserves - Friends of the Forest Preserves is a Chicago, IL based non-profit that "exists because the Cook County forest preserves need help."

See the complete Friends of the Forest Preserves profile

Job Title	Location
Intensive Care Nurse - ICU Nurse - (ICU RN)	Port Charlotte, FL
Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse - (Cardio - OR - CVOR RN)	Olympia, WA
Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room Nurse - (OR RN)	Olympia, WA
Progressive Care Nurse - (PCU RN)	Port Charlotte, FL
Telemetry Nurse - (Tele RN)	Port Charlotte, FL

See all 20 job postings

Pheasants Forever - Pheasants Forever is a St. Paul, MN based non-profit “dedicated to the conservation of pheasants, quail and other wildlife."

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Job Title	Location
Automotive Service Technician	Oacoma, SD

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Food Allergy Research & Education - The Food Allergy Research & Education is a McLean, VA based non-profit that “works on behalf of the 15 million Americans with food allergies."

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Job Title	Location
Preschool Assistant Teacher	Charlotte, NC
Preschool Teacher	Charlotte, NC
CLINICAL NUTRITION ASST II - Part Time/2nd Shift	Houston, TX
Team Sports Nutritionist	New York, NY
Research Fellow - Data & Tech-Allergy	Cincinnati, OH

See all 136 job postings

Causes - Causes is an SF based company that wants to be the place that people go to when they want to “discover, support and organize campaigns, fundraisers, and petitions."

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Job Title	Location
EH&S-Large Plant Experience (1000+)required	Guymon, OK
Coordinator Disease Management- Registered Nurse	Austin, TX
Product Manager, Cloud and Applications	Sunnyvale, CA
Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Engineer	Dallas, TX
Binding Authority Administrator	Madison, WI

See all 12,346 job postings

Natural Resources Defense Council - NRDC is an NYC based non-profit that wants to "safeguard the Earth: its people, its plants and animals and the natural systems on which all life depends."

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Job Title	Location
GIS Intern	Washington, DC
Energy Communications Intern	Washington, DC
Summer Intern	Bozeman, MT
Program Assistant	New York, NY
Environmental Justice Project Attorney	Chicago, IL

See all 66 job postings

Pulmonary Hypertension Association - Pulmonary Hypertension Association is a Silver Spring, MD based non-profit that is working to “to find ways to prevent and cure pulmonary hypertension

See the complete Pulmonary Hypertension Association profile

Job Title	Location
PROGRAM COORDINATOR	Seattle, WA
PROGRAM COORDINATOR	Seattle, WA
Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension - Clinical Program Support, Pediatrics (ANL 1)	San Francisco, CA
Director, Web Services	Silver Spring, MD
Clinical Nurse II- Advanced Heart Disease Center	Los Angeles, CA

See all 19 job postings

Marine Conservation Institute - Marine Conservation Institute is a Seattle, WA non-profit that uses the latest science to identify and advocate for important marine ecosystems around the world.

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Job Title	Location
Research Associate Intern	Boston, MA
Institutional Support (Administrative Svcs Mgr)	Honolulu, HI
Allied Health & Safety (Environmetal & Health Sfty Sp)	Honolulu, HI
Assistant Professor	Corvallis, OR
Financial Aid - Shark Research and Conservation Program, Cape Eleuthera Institute	United States

See all 14 job postings

FACETS - FACETS is a Fairfax, VA based non-profit that helps “parents, their children and individuals who suffer the effects of poverty.”

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Job Title	Location
Agronomy Sales/Production Advisor	Brookings, SD
Construction Superintendent	Vancouver, WA
Machining Supervisor	Columbus, IN
Financial Professional INTERN (Seniors Only)	Woodbury, NY
International Project Manager	Assumption, IL

See all 15,220 job postings

Parent Revolution - Parent Revolution is a Los Angeles, CA based non-profit that is aiming to “transform public education based on what is good for children, not adults."

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Job Title	Location
Licensed Real Estate Sales Agent	Orlando, FL
College Counseling (AZ 2014-2015)	Phoenix, AZ
Receptionist	Friendswood, TX
Professional Tutor	Austin, TX
Consultant Product Manager (GRC)	Bedford, MA

See all 40 job postings

Bunny World Foundation - Bunny World Foundation is a Los Angeles, CA based non-profit “dedicated to combatting animal cruelty, illegal animal sales, exploitation and neglect of all animals."

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Job Title	Location
Associate Manager - AEO External Engagement & Social Responsibility	Pittsburgh, PA
Chaska - Manufacturing Associate I - 2nd Shift	Chaska, MN
Associate Contract Services Manager/Contract Services Manager - Contract Operations	South San Francisco, CA
3rd Shift - Manufacturing Associate	Chaska, MN
Pediatrics Physician	Sylva, NC

See all 9 job postings

Better Government Association - The Better Government Association, a Chicago, IL based non-profit that “works for integrity, transparency, and accountability in government."

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Job Title	Location
Financial Counseling and Customer Service Representative	Morgantown, WV
Director of Planning & Zoning	Loudoun County, VA
NYC Government Affairs Intern	New York
Pathways Internship Student Trainee (Computer Science)	Rome, NY
Pathways Internship Student Trainee (Computer Science)	Rome, NY

See all 400 job postings

National Immigration Forum - The National Immigration Forum is a Washington, DC based non-profit organization that “advocates for the value of immigrants and immigration to our nation.”

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Job Title	Location
Fiberlink Inside Sales Representative	Philadelphia, PA
Bilingual Inside Sales Representative	Philadelphia, PA
Technical Insight Internship - Summer 2015	United States
Advisory Designer - Interactive Experience	New York, NY
Analyst II Market Risk	Fort Worth, TX

See all 67 job postings

Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood - Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood is a Boston, MA based non-profit that is working “to reclaim childhood from corporate marketers.”

See the complete Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood profile

No current job openings.

Real Change - Real Change is a Seattle, WA based non-profit that provides "opportunity and a voice for low-income and homeless people while taking action for economic justice.”

See the complete Real Change profile

Job Title	Location
Program Officer, Israel Advocacy	Boston, MA
Partner Relations Associate	San Mateo, CA
Product Manufacturing Engineer	Urbana, OH
Summer 2015 Intern - Software Engineer	San Francisco, CA
Commercial Lender	Durant, OK

See all 18,984 job postings

Friends of Island Academy - Friends of Island Academy is a New York, NY based non-profit “center for youth development dedicated to breaking cycles of incarceration.”

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Job Title	Location
POLICE OFFICER (Entry-Level)	Everett, WA
Valor Academy Elementary, Founding Principal, 2015-2016 (Los Angeles, CA)	Los Angeles, CA
Valor Academy, Resource Specialist Teacher, 2015-2016 (Los Angeles, CA)	Los Angeles, CA
Valor Academy High, Assistant Principal of Instruction, 2015-2016 (Los Angeles, CA)	Los Angeles, CA
Valor Academy, Middle and High School Teachers (General), 2015-2016 (Los Angeles, CA)	Los Angeles, CA

See all 6 job postings

Wounded Warrior Project - Wounded Warrior Project is a Jacksonville, FL based non-profit that aims “to foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded service members in our nation’s history.”

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Job Title	Location
Accounting and Completion Coordinator	Columbus, OH
Summer Student Program- INTERNSHIP	Baltimore, MD
Outreach Coordinator - Honolulu, HI	Honolulu, HI
Combat Stress Recovery Integration and Education Specialist - San Antonio	San Antonio, TX
Community Events Coordinator - Jacksonville, FL	Jacksonville, FL

See all 432 job postings

Day One - Day One is a non-profit that “partners with New York City youth to end dating abuse and domestic violence."

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Job Title	Location
(G4) Personal Injury Research and Discovery Attorney ($75K-$120K)	San Antonio, TX
(G4) Personal Injury Research and Discovery Attorney	Corpus Christi, TX
Pipe Welder - Journey Level - KTN	Ketchikan, AK
Fitter - Journey Level - KTN	Ketchikan, AK
Outside Machinist - Journey Level - KTN	Ketchikan, AK

See all 215,474 job postings

National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy - The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy is a Washington, DC based non-profit that serves “as the country’s independent watchdog of foundations.”

See the complete National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy profile

Job Title	Location
Director, IT Operations	Washington, DC
Program Officer	Bristol, CT
Chief Financial Officer: Large, Rural Family Foundation	Oregon

See all 3 job postings

The Can Kicks Back - The Can Kicks Back is a DC based non-profit that is organizing millennials to push for financial reform and debt reduction.

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Job Title	Location
Interactive Designer	Boulder, CO
Temp to Hire Warehouse Jobs-Jeffersonville IN-Up to $11.00/hr	Jeffersonville, IN
Tattoo artist, Barbers	Aurora, CO
Business Development and Sales Coordinator	Fairfax, VA
Software Development Intern	Atlanta, GA

See all 173 job postings

Street Soccer USA - Street Soccer USA is a New York, NY based non-profit that uses soccer “to get homeless men, women, and youth off the streets."

See the complete Street Soccer USA profile

Job Title	Location
Part Time Gymnastics Instructor	New York, NY
Social/Behavioral Sciences (2535)	Dominguez, CA
Letters/Humanities (2565)	Dominguez, CA
Policeman and Minuteman/Firefighter Openings	Titusville, PA

See all 3 job postings

Louisiana Bucket Brigade - Louisiana Bucket Brigade is a NOLA based non-profit “environmental health and justice organization."

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No current job openings.

ONE - ONE is a Washington, DC based “grassroots advocacy and campaigning organization that fights extreme poverty and preventable disease."

See the complete ONE profile

Job Title	Location
Architect Intern (Design Tech 1)	Dallas, TX
Environmental Associate II	Virginia Beach, VA
Pipe Welder - Journey Level - KTN	Ketchikan, AK
Fitter - Journey Level - KTN	Ketchikan, AK
Outside Machinist - Journey Level - KTN	Ketchikan, AK

See all 167,567 job postings

InterAction - InterAction, is a Washington, DC based non-profit that “seeks to shape important policy decisions on relief and long term development issues."

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Job Title	Location
Truck Driver	Garden City, KS
Bilingual Sales Associate Clute $8.00/hr plus bonus	Clute, TX
Senior Software Engineer- Web	Lexington, MA
Pipefitter - Journey Level - KTN	Ketchikan, AK
Pipe Welder - Journey Level - KTN	Ketchikan, AK

See all 135,537 job postings

Heal the Bay - Heal the Bay is devoted to protecting and reviving Santa Monica Bay, “the centerpiece of Los Angeles’ beach culture."

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Job Title	Location
Clinical Director - nursing degree required	Los Gatos, CA
Clinic Manager – nursing degree required	Los Gatos, CA
Property Manager--Stanford Hotel Residence	San Francisco, CA
Business Analyst Consultant - Green Bay, WI	Green Bay, WI
RN Team Leader - Cardiac Progressive Care (PPCU) - FT 7p-7a	Tampa, FL

See all 39 job postings

Biodiversity Project - Biodiversity Project is a Chicago, IL based non-profit that works "to protect North America’s most precious land and water resources.”

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Job Title	Location
Adirondack Conservation Intern	New York
Science Program Officer II-Ecosystem Services Unit	Arlington, VA
Student Trainee (Pathways Summer Intern)	United States
Plant community ecology research intern	East Bethel, MN
Research Associate Intern	Boston, MA

See all 118 job postings

Back On My Feet - Back On My Feet is a non-profit that “promotes the self-sufficiency of people experiencing homelessness by engaging them in running" and they're hiring.

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Job Title	Location
Clinical Therapist	Lake Ozark, MO
Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard)	Fort Smith, MT
Biological Science Technician (Water)	Gunnison, CO
Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)	Gunnison, CO
Student Trainee (Biological Science Technician)	Gunnison, CO

See all 73 job postings

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America - Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America is a non-profit dedicated to helping veterans get on the path to success after they get back home, and they're hiring.

See the complete Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America profile

Job Title	Location
Director of Individual Giving (Resources Division	New York, NY
Marketing Director (Engagement Division)	New York, NY
Senior Associate of Development Operations and Special Events (Resources Division)	New York, NY
Case Manager, LA (Programs Division)	New York, NY
Online Communications Coordinator (Engagement Division)	New York, NY

See all 17 job postings

Slavery Footprint - Slavery Footprint is an Oakland, CA based non-profit that aims “to generate awareness and action for the issues of forced labor, slavery, and human trafficking"

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No current job openings.

Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation - If you love the sporting life and its intersection with politics, you should consider a job with the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation in Washington, DC.

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No current job openings.

50CAN - Great Schools Can Change Everything. That's what 50CAN believes, and that's why they're hiring people to help them advocate for education reform.

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Job Title	Location
Public Affairs Manager	New Jersey
Executive Assistant to the President	Washington, DC

See all 2 job postings

Constitutional Rights Foundation - Constitutional Rights Foundation is an LA based non-profit that helps educate youth about civic participation and democracy, and they're hiring.

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Job Title	Location
Summer 2015 Undergraduate Internship	United States
Spring & Summer 2015 Undergraduate Internship	United States
Spring 2015 Undergraduate Internship	United States
Spring 2015 Legal Internship	United States
Development Internship	Washington, DC

See all 23 job postings

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