Careers in Community Development

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Looking for an entry level job or internship in community development? 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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Community Development Careers

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Community development is a way of working with local communities to build communities and provide individuals with the skills needed to bring about change. A community developer may do this by creating new initiatives to bring a community together, provide community members with skills such as literacy or work skills, or reduce a problem in the community such as crime or poverty.

A job in community development can lead you to working with a city or neighborhood’s planning programs or a nonprofit striving to effect change. Some things you might do include:

A bachelor’s degree is usually required for community development positions, but volunteering and interning is a great and easy way to get started–and may lead you to a job without a degree. Besides a degree, creativity, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a knowledge of the local community are also required.


Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Community Development


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Seattle Tilth - Seattle Tilth aims “to inspire and educate people to safeguard our natural resources while building an equitable and sustainable local food system.”

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UW FARM MANAGERSeattle, WA
UW FARM MANAGERSeattle, WA
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Food & Friends - Food & Friends is a Washington, DC based non-profit that cares for people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other illnesses by preparing and delivering meals.

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Educational Alliance - The Educational Alliance is a New York, NY based community organization that “currently serves 50,000 New Yorkers annually via 39 programs.

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Smart Growth America - Smart Growth America is a Washington, DC based non-profit organization that believes “smart growth solutions support thriving businesses and jobs."

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Vittana - Vittana is a Seattle, WA based non-profit that is using microfinance to bring education to the developing world.

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.Net CMS DeveloperSeattle, WA
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WhyHunger - WhyHunger is a New York, NY based non-profit that is trying to fix the problem of food insecurity in the U.S. and across the world.

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The Humane Society of the United States - The Humane Society of the United States is the country's largest animal protection organization, and they're hiring.

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Innovations for Poverty Action - If you’re analytically minded and want to put your skills towards erasing poverty, then Innovations for Poverty Action would be a great place for you to work.

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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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Programs AssociateWashington, DC
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Seedco - If you want to help people find jobs, grow businesses, and improve their communities, consider a job with Seedco, a New York City based non-profit.

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GRID Alternatives - GRID Alternatives is taking on pollution, poverty, and unemployment all at once. If you want to be part of that mission, check out their Jobs page.

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Foundation for Sustainable Development - If you’re excited about what Foundation for Sustainable Development is doing, then you should check out their Jobs and Fellowships.

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Director, EngineeringChelmsford, MA
PROJECT ENGINEERAllentown, PA
Development ManagerNebraska City, NE
Senior Technologist, eCommerceCharlotte, NC
Development InternSan Juan, PR
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Sister Cities International - If reading about Sister Cities International gets you excited, check out their Jobs page and their Youth Ambassador Program Coordinator position.

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Meeting ManagerNew York, NY
Program AssistantWashington, DC
Director of Library ServicesAlbany, NY
Executive Assistant, SVP Human ResourcesSan Francisco Bay Area, CA
Event CoordinatorWalnut Creek, CA
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Nourish International - There’s something special about non-profits that start on college campuses. Nourish International is one, and they're hiring.

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Visions in Action - Visions in Action is a non-profit that works in four key program areas: Food Security, Education, Health, and International Exchange, and they're hiring.

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Citizen Effect - If you like the idea of “focusing on small, but high impact projects,” then you should check out Citizen Effect’s jobs.

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Location Labs - If you want to dig deep into the world of location-based services, then a job at Location Labs would be well worth considering.

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The Urban Institute - What I really like about The Urban Institute is that they are tirelessly focused on finding the facts, not promoting political opinions. It's about the research

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Root Capital - If you’re excited about international development, but also like the free market approach to investment, then you should check out Root Capital’s Jobs page.

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Ubuntu Education Fund - If you feel called to join the Ubuntu Education Fund, you can find out more by checking out their Jobs page.

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IT AdministratorSan Francisco, CA
Operations AssistantVienna, VA
Assistant to the CEONew York, NY
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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 - If you'd like to be a part of the work that OneAmerica is doing, then you should take a look at their jobs on Idealist.

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