Careers in Non-profit

By Willy Franzen

Looking for an entry level job or internship in non-profit? 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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From a financial perspective, non-profit differs from a commercial business in that a non-profit’s surplus revenues are used to achieve its goals instead of distributed as profits. Despite this distinction, a non-profit can support one of many causes from education to research to affordable housing. With this much variety, chances are there’s a non-profit out there for a cause you support. While many non-profits have paid staff, others are staffed (sometimes entirely) by unpaid volunteers. The pay may not be amazing working at a non-profit, but you get to work for a good cause and you can get the foot in the door easily by volunteering or interning.

Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Non-profit

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation - Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is an Agoura Hills, CA based non-profit “family foundation established in 1944 by the man who started Hilton Hotels.”

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Job Title	Location
Program Manager II	Baltimore, MD
Coordinator, Hilton Humanitarian Prize	Agoura Hills, CA
Investment Analyst	Agoura Hills, CA
Director, Grants and Knowledge Management	Agoura Hills, CA

See all 4 job postings

Rainforest Trust - Rainforest Trust is a Warrenton, VA based non-profit that works “to purchase and protect threatened tropical forests.”

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Job Title	Location
Vice President, Advancement & Executive Director, CHS Trust Foundation - Seattle - # 100-001-2014	King County, WA
Senior Software Engineer	Seattle, WA
Substance Abuse Counselor I/II	Juneau, AK
Financial Management Technician	Fort Shafter, HI
Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic	Schofield Barracks, HI

See all 5 job postings

StoveTeam International - StoveTeam International is a Eugene, OR non-profit that's making cooking safer in the developing world by helping people produce safe, affordable, fuel-efficient cookstoves.

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Job Title	Location
Administrator	Eugene, OR

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden - Brooklyn Botanic Garden is “an urban botanic garden that connects people to the world of plants, fostering delight and curiosity."

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Job Title	Location
Temporary Photography Intern	Brooklyn, NY
Temporary Plant Records Intern	Brooklyn, NY
Summer Jobs & Internships - Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program (BCAP)	Brooklyn, NY
Boots In-Store Beauty Advisor (Manhattan)	New York, NY
Education Greenhouse Interim Seasonal Coordinator	Brooklyn, NY

See all 9 job postings

Chashama - Chashama is a New York, NY based non-profit that “nurtures artists by transforming unused property into work and presentation space.”

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Job Title	Location
Property Manager for Arts Nonprofit	New York, NY
chashama's Managing Director	New York, NY
Operations Assistant	New York, NY
Database Entry Coordinator	New York, NY

See all 4 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
Staff Software QA Engineer-Mobile	Mountain View, CA
2014 Summer Intern, Program Operations & Distribution - Entertainment and Media Industry Opportunity	Los Angeles, CA
Web Development Intern	Ann Arbor, MI
Internet Sales Manager	New York, NY
Web Development Intern	Ann Arbor, MI

See all 173 job postings

Global Financial Integrity - Global Financial Integrity is a Washington, D.C. based non-profit that is focused on "curtailing the cross-border flow of illegal money.”

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Job Title	Location
Tester	Glasgow, KY
B2B Sales Representative (Outbound Sales)	Tempe, AZ
Professional Services Consultant III - Functional	Alpharetta, GA
IT Consultant	Alpharetta, GA
Program Management Support - Business Analysis	Washington, DC

See all 7,112 job postings

Round Star Foundation - Round Star Foundation is a New York, NY based non-profit “dedicated to extending the many benefits soccer can provide to every individual.”

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Job Title	Location
Special Projects Assistant	Tucson, AZ
Clinical Nurse Specialist	Brooklyn, NY
Spanish speaking Family Practice physician needed - Orange County, CA	San Juan Capistrano, CA
Physician - Family Medicine	Tustin, CA
Psychiatrist	Rochester, MN

See all 8 job postings

Institute for the Future - Institute For The Future is a Palo Alto, CA based “independent, non-profit research organization" that helps "all kinds of organizations make the futures they want.”

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Job Title	Location
Web Based Application Developer	Tampa, FL
Physical Therapist Assistant	Bel Air, MD
Inside Sales (Health Education) Representative	New York, NY
Altoona Campus: Adjunct Medical Assistant Instructor	Altoona, PA
35P Cryptologic Linguist	Houston, TX

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MATHCOUNTS - MATHCOUNTS is an Alexandria, VA based non-profit that “provides fun and challenging math programs to US middle school students."

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Job Title	Location
Elementary Math Tutoring/Teaching	Chapel Hill, NC
Prealgebra Tutor/Teacher	Chapel Hill, NC
Tutor or Teacher - Algebra 1	Louisville, KY
Tutor or teacher needed in elementary math for a part-time teaching job in Chapel Hill, NC.	Chapel Hill, NC
Program Coordinator	Alexandria, VA

See all 3 job postings

Old Sturbridge Village - Old Sturbridge Village is the “largest outdoor history museum in the Northeast” and it “depicts a rural New England town of the 1830s.”

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Job Title	Location
Bursar	Sturbridge, MA
Purser	Sturbridge, MA
Receiver	Sturbridge, MA
FRONT DESK CLERK	Westborough, MA
Checkout Person	Sturbridge, MA

See all 7 job postings

Digital Promise - Digital Promise is a Washington, DC based organization that “supports comprehensive research and development to benefit lifelong learners."

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Job Title	Location
Financial Services Solutions Architect - San Francisco	San Francisco, CA
Dynamic Entry Level Team Leaders	Novato, CA
Instructional Coach	New York, NY
Professional Development Coach/Teacher	New York, NY
Education Technology Consultant	New York, NY

See all 794 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
Flight Instructor	Worcester, MA
Air Safety Institute Intern	Frederick, MD
Airport Manager (10119, Grade I)	College Park, MD
Executive Assistant, Government Affairs	Frederick, MD
Director of State Government Affairs	Frederick, MD

See all 8 job postings

Tri-State Transportation Campaign - The Tri-State Transportation Campaign is a New York, NY based “non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to reducing car dependency in NY, NJ, and CT.”

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Job Title	Location
Customer Service - Event / Retail Marketing & Advertising Firm	Philadelphia, PA
Account Executives	Middletown, CT
Development Officer	New York, NY
Verizon Account Respresentative, FULL TIME	Philadelphia, PA
General Labor - Verizon Campaign	Philadelphia, PA

See all 4 job postings

Found Animals - Found Found Animals is a Los Angeles, CA based nonprofit that is dedicated to changing the fact that 3-4 million animals are euthanized in the U.S. every year.

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Job Title	Location
Transaction Processor (Temporary) - 2nd shift	El Paso, TX
Dog Walker - Must Live In Landmark or Lincolnia, VA	Alexandria, VA
Post Doctoral Research Associate, Cancer Drug Therapy Discovery Applying Functional Genomics	Seattle, WA
Research Assistant	University Park, PA
Recreation Assistant	South Wellfleet, MA

See all 351 job postings

Mass Farmers Markets - Mass Farmers Markets is a Waltham, MA based non-profit that aims "to foster, enhance and sustain farmers market in Massachusetts."

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Job Title	Location
Internship -- Organizational Change Management	Portland, OR
Commodity Purchasing Coordinator	Kansas City, MO
Lead Developer / Technologist, Food Movement	New York, NY
Grain Purchasing Representative	Everly, IA
Supply Chain Systems Director Job	Glendale, AZ

See all 11 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."

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Job Title	Location
PP Interpreter - #003J	West Chicago, IL
Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled - (PTA)	Eureka, CA
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent - #1151	Addison, IL
Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled - (PTA)	Eureka, CA
Telecommunication Specialist - #830	Wheaton, IL

See all 10 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
Support Specialist Job	Nashua, NH
Salon Customer Experience Spec	Nashua, NH
Visual Specialist Job	Nashua, NH
Retail and Restaurant Openings	Nashua, NH
Sephora Product Consultant Job	Nashua, NH

See all 12 job postings

American Conservatory Theater - American Conservatory Theater is a San Francisco based non-profit that aims to "renew, and reinvent the rich theatrical traditions that are our collective legacy."

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Job Title	Location
Conservatory Associate Production Manager	San Francisco, CA
StageCoach Community Producer	San Francisco, CA
Assistant Professor - Directing/Acting Faculty	North Carolina
Conservatory Manager	San Francisco, CA
Dean, College of the Arts	Long Beach, CA

See all 5 job postings

Bipartisan Policy Center - The Bipartisan Policy Center is a Washington, DC based non-profit that encourages the two parties to work together on important issues.

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Job Title	Location
Summer 2014 Internship / Washington, DC-based Think Tank	Washington, DC
NGA Scholar Education Division (Paid Summer Internship)	Washington, DC
NGA Scholar Education Division (Paid Summer Internship)	Washington, DC
President & CEO	Westminster, CO
Regional Press Secretary (Southern States)	Atlanta, GA

See all 12 job postings

Peyback Foundation - The Peyback Foundation is an Indianapolis, IN based non-profit aiming “to promote the future success of disadvantaged youth.”

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No current job openings.

Center for Talent Innovation - The Center for Talent Innovation is an NYC non-profit that conducts "research that leverages talent across the divides of gender, generation, geography and culture."

See the complete Center for Talent Innovation profile

Job Title	Location
Principal Data Scientist	Menlo Park, CA
Lead Systems Engineer	Washington, DC
SharePoint Administrator / SSRS Report Developer	Tacoma, WA
Development Architect	Northbrook, IL
Research Regulatory Specialist	Tulsa, OK

See all 3,104 job postings

Bottom Line - Bottom Line is a Boston, MA based non-profit that “has helped thousands of low-income and first-generation students stay in college and earn their degrees.”

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Job Title	Location
Actuarial Assistant	Chevy Chase, MD
VP, Software Development	New York, NY
Investment Counselor (Financial Advisor/Stock Broker Alternative)	San Mateo, CA
Onsite Bridge Operator/Field Technician	New York, NY
Not Your Typical Investment & Financial Sales Job	San Mateo, CA

See all 9,638 job postings

San Francisco Botanical Garden Society - San Francisco Botanical Garden Society is a non-profit that supports “55 acres of both landscaped gardens and open spaces" in Golden Gate Park.

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No current job openings.

Prison Pet Partnership - Prison Pet Partnership is a a Gig Harbor, WA based non-profit that “gives inmates the opportunity to learn valuable pet industry-related vocational skills."

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No current job openings.

Doorways to Dreams Fund - D2D Fund is an Allston, MA non-profit that is using innovative ideas to "increase the financial security and opportunity of low- and moderate-income households."

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Job Title	Location
Innovation Manager	Allston, MA
Director of Emergency Department - BONUS!	Statesville, NC

See all 2 job postings

GuideStar - GuideStar is a Williamsburg, VA based organization that aims to “revolutionize philanthropy by providing information that advances transparency."

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Job Title	Location
Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations - UMMS Foundation Job	Baltimore, MD
Public Relations Intern	Washington, DC
Public Relations Intern	Williamsburg, VA
Research Analyst	New York, NY
Associate, IMD022414MEPWM	Seattle, WA

See all 25 job postings

DOROT - DOROT is a New York, NY based non-profit works to enable “seniors to live with dignity, independence and improved health in the community.”

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Job Title	Location
Library Technical Assistant II - Dorot Jewish Division	Manhattan, NY

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The Marine Mammal Center - The Marine Mammal Center is a Sausalito, CA non-profit “veterinary research hospital and educational center dedicated to the rescue and rehab of marine mammals."

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Job Title	Location
OPS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I	Saint Petersburg, FL
Ops Administrative Assistant I	Saint Petersburg, FL
Assistant Media Strategist	San Francisco, CA
Media Analyst	San Francisco, CA
Media Services Intern	San Francisco, CA

See all 21 job postings

Chincoteague Bay Field Station - Chincoteague Bay Field Station is a Wallops Island, VA based non-profit that helps people learn through experience while fostering environmental stewardship.

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Job Title	Location
Two Temporary, Full-Time (1 Year) Assistant Professors, Dept of Biology	Millersville, PA

See all 1 job postings

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
Clinical Research Associate II 603564 (NCI) Job	Frederick, MD
Clinical Research Associate II 603564 (NCI) Job	Frederick, MD
Research Technician	Chapel Hill, NC
Clinical Research Associate II 603639 (NCI) Job	Bethesda, MD
Research Technician	Chicago, IL

See all 52 job postings

PROVAIL - PROVAIL is a Seattle, WA based non-profit that “supports people with disabilities to fulfill their life choices.”

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Job Title	Location
EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANT - Greater Seattle	Seattle, WA
TBI CLUBHOUSE FLOOR COORDINATOR	Seattle, WA
Team Coordinator/Supervisor - Supported Living	Seattle, WA

See all 3 job postings

The New York Academy of Sciences - The New York Academy of Sciences is a New York, NY based “international, nonprofit membership organization working to advance scientific knowledge."

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Job Title	Location
Middle School Athletic Coordinator	New York, NY
Teacher/Leader Development Intern	New York, NY
Network Operations Procurement Intern	New York, NY
Data Analysis Associate	New York, NY
Summer 2014 Internship	New York, NY

See all 161 job postings

Council of Urban Professionals - Council of Urban Professionals is a New York, NY based non-profit that “molds diverse business and civic leaders and empowers them to exert influence."

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Job Title	Location
Associate, Major Donors & Special Events	Washington, DC
Data Analyst	New York, NY
Pediatric Hospice Clinical Social Worker	Baltimore, MD
Urban Park Ranger	New York, NY
Assistant Planner	Napa, CA

See all 322 job postings

Children’s Literacy Initiative - Children's Literacy Initiative is a Philly based non-profit “that works with teachers to transform instruction so that children can become powerful readers, writers and thinkers.”

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Job Title	Location
Associate Teacher - School Age & Preschool (PT) 9am-6pm	Davis, CA
Associate Teacher - School Age (PT) 7-9am/2-6pm	Davis, CA
Associate Teacher - School Age (PT) 7-9am/2-6pm	Davis, CA
Associate Teacher - School Age & Preschool (PT) 9am-6pm	Davis, CA
Teacher - Preschool & SchoolAge (FT) 8:30-5:30	Davis, CA

See all 78 job postings

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities - The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities is a DC based non-profit that “conducts research and analysis to help shape public debates over proposed budget and tax policies."

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Job Title	Location
SFHN Administrator	Watertown, NY
Product Manager	Fairfax, VA
Sr. Electrical Engineer - 50714	Stonington, CT
Associate, Major Donors & Special Events	Washington, DC
Director of Data Engineering	Virginia

See all 2,875 job postings

Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center - Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center is an SF non-profit that helps people "achieve financial self-sufficiency through entrepreneurship.”

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Job Title	Location
Program Coordinator (Richmond)	Richmond, VA
Program Associate	East Palo Alto, CA
Staff Research Associate I (9613C), #17622	Berkeley, CA
Staff Research Associate I 9613C)	Berkeley, CA
Human Resources Assistant - A Non-profit Organization	San Francisco, CA

See all 5 job postings

Association of Public and Land-grant Universities - The APLU is a DC based non-profit "representing 219 public research universities, land-grant institutions, state university systems, and related organizations.”

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Job Title	Location
Assistant Scientist	Gainesville, FL
Dean, University Library	Carson, CA
Extension Home Economist	Carlsbad, NM
4-H Association Community Educator	Troy, NY
Lecturer	Gainesville, FL

See all 81 job postings

American Skin Association - The American Skin Association is an NYC based non-profit that brings people together to “to defeat melanoma, skin cancer and disease.”

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Job Title	Location
Physical Therapist Assistant	Sacramento, CA
Physical Therapist Assistant	California
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner- RCHC	Fort Hood, TX
Nursing Instructor	Grants Pass, OR
Emergency Room Technician (Full-time, Days)	Louisville, KY

See all 250 job postings

The San Francisco Foundation - The San Francisco Foundation is a non-profit founded in 1948 “to pull the community together to create pride and unity and improve quality of life” in the Bay Area.

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Job Title	Location
Project Manager	San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Technical Management Consultant	Atlanta, GA
Development Officer, Corporate and Foundation Relations	San Francisco, CA
Manager, Media & MOPS	San Francisco, CA
Designer / Drafter	Crane, IN

See all 1,619 job postings

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