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

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
PT / PHYSICAL THERAPIST	Greenfield, MA
Banquet Server - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston - Westborough Job	Westborough, MA
Security Officer	Westborough, MA
Housekeeper	Westborough, MA
Banquet Houseperson	Westborough, MA

See all 6 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
Technology Coach/Trainer	New York, NY
UX Director	New York, NY
Lands' End Consultative Selling Associate	Trenton, NJ
VP of Branding and Advertising	Seattle, WA
Editorial Assistant - Permissions	Boston, MA

See all 741 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
Air Safety Institute Intern	Frederick, MD
Part-Time Flight Instructor	Worcester, MA
AOPA Event Planner	Frederick, MD
Accounting Operations Supervisor	Frederick, MD
Member Services Representative	Frederick, MD

See all 7 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
Entry Level: Retail Event Coordinator	Philadelphia, PA
Entry Level Marketing- JUMPSTART YOUR CAREER TODAY!	North Bergen, NJ
Assistant Manager - Full Training	Troy Hills, NJ
General Labor - Verizon Campaign	Philadelphia, PA

See all 2 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
Professional Fundraiser - LA	Los Angeles, CA
Post Doctoral Research Associate, Cancer Drug Therapy Discovery Applying Functional Genomics	Seattle, WA
Extension Agent - Assistant (Gaffney, SC)	Clemson, SC
Artist	Iowa City, IA
Research Assistant	Detroit, MI

See all 299 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
Extension Agent, Horticulture	Fayetteville, NC
Marketing Coordinator - Metal Depot	Houston, TX
Marketing Coordinator - Metal Depot	Houston, TX
Named Account Manager: Project Based Development services	New York, NY
Business Development-ECommerce Professional Services	New York, NY

See all 13 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
Physical Therapist Assistant - Physical Therapy	Olympia, WA
Pizza Hut Shift Manager - 4677844	Harwood Heights, IL
Pizza Hut Server - 4677845	Harwood Heights, IL
Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health - (PTA - HH)	Olympia, WA
Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health - (PTA - HH)	Olympia, WA

See all 16 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
Loss Prevention Specialist Job	Nashua, NH
Automotive Service Technician	Oacoma, SD
Loss Prevention Specialist Job	Nashua, NH
Service Specialist Job	Nashua, NH
Support Specialist 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
Need singing lessons	Los Angeles, CA
Need singing lessons - 513018614	Los Angeles, CA
Senior Graphic Designer	San Francisco, CA
Senior Graphic Designer	California

See all 2 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
NGA Scholar Education Division (Paid Summer Internship)	Washington, DC
Intern Health Policy (Paid)	Washington, DC
Regional Press Secretary (Southern States)	Atlanta, GA
Staff Accountant	Washington, DC
Manager of Foundation Relations	Washington, DC

See all 15 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."

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Job Title	Location
SVP Communications	Schaumburg, IL
Workforce Optimization Specialist	Schaumburg, IL
HR Business Partner, Data & Analytics	Alpharetta, GA
Laboratory Animal Technician	West Jefferson, OH
Mgr Relationship Marketing Systems	Schaumburg, IL

See all 2,781 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
Account Executive	Palm Beach, FL
Actuarial Assistant	Chevy Chase, MD
Outside Sales - Meter & Automation	Dallas, TX
ALEX Production Internship	Chicago, IL
Product/Category Manager	Oklahoma City, OK

See all 9,550 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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Job Title	Location
Correctional Program Manager (CPM)--WCCW	Gig Harbor, WA
Correctional Program Manager (CPM)--WCCW	Gig Harbor, WA

See all 2 job postings

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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No current job openings.

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
RESEARCH ANALYST	New York, NY
Public Relations Intern	Williamsburg, VA
Prospect Research Coordinator, RIC Advancement	Chicago, IL
Associate Project / Program Manager	Wilmington, DE
Contract Graphic and Interface Designer	San Francisco, CA

See all 24 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
Director of Information Technology Services	New York, NY
Summer Undergraduate College Internship Program at DOROT	New York, NY

See all 2 job postings

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
Media Services Intern	San Francisco, CA
Media Analyst	San Francisco, CA
Media Strategist	San Francisco, CA
Project Manager	San Diego, CA
IT Support Tech	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
Cafeteria Shift Manager	Wallops Island, VA
Assistant Professor - Biology (2 positions)	Millersville, PA

See all 2 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
Compliance Analyst	Aurora, CO
Clinical Research Associate II 603564 (NCI) Job	Frederick, MD
INTERN (COLLEGE-FOODSERVICES HEALTHY SELECTIONS)	Wilkes-Barre, PA
Sports Dietitian	Evanston, IL

See all 40 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 - Snohomish County	Seattle, WA
Team Coordinator/Supervisor - Supported Living	Seattle, WA

See all 2 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
Literacy Intern	New York, NY
Math Curriculum and Assessment Intern	New York, NY
Math Curriculum and Assessment Intern	New York, NY
Literacy Intern	New York, NY
Summer 2014 Internship	New York, NY

See all 157 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
Information Technology (IT) Manager	Cleveland, OH
Court Assets Analyst	Manhattan, NY
STAFF ANALYST	New York, NY
Analyst Programmer II/III/IV (PCN 06-2304M)	Juneau, AK
Reverse Mortgage Call Center Loan Officer (must be licensed)	Carmel, IN

See all 302 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
Vice President of Research and Validation	New York, NY
Teacher - School Age (PT) Split 7-9am/12-6pm	Elk Grove, CA
Teacher - PS/SA (FT) 8am-5pm	Sacramento, CA
Family Advocate	New York, NY
Hiring School Age Enrichment Teachers	Seattle, WA

See all 49 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
MANAGER, IT FINANCE	Owings Mills, MD
Technical Account Sr. Manager (Enterprise Data Center) remote NYC\NJ	New York, NY
Assistant Front Office Manager	Tucson, AZ
Bilingual HR Generalist	Winchester, VA
Advisory Services Manager - Financial Services Office - Strategic Technology Advisory Services - IT Transformation & Integration	New York, NY

See all 2,729 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
External Relations Spec 3 (6299U) Job #17219	Berkeley, CA
External Relations Spec 2/Program Coordinator 6298U) Job	Berkeley, CA
External Relations Spec 3 6299U) Job	Berkeley, CA
External Relations Spec 2/Program Coordinator (6298U) Job #17469	Berkeley, CA
Development Coordinator	San Francisco, CA

See all 4 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
Research Assistant Scientist	Gainesville, FL
Negotiator	Raleigh, NC
Assistant Scientist	Gainesville, FL
Assistant Archivist	Auburn, AL
Chair and Professor	Gainesville, FL

See all 68 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
PATIENT SITTER FLEX 3rd shift	Houston, TX
Skincare Sales & Marketing - Entrepreneurs Wanted	Riverside, CT
Prestige Skincare Sales & Marketing - Independent Consultants	United States
Occupational Therapist - Home Health	Tulsa, OK
Registered Nurse - First Assistant - (RNFA - Operating Room)	Wailuku, HI

See all 255 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
Account Manager	Washington, DC
Display Media Coordinator	San Francisco, CA
Account Executive (Sales Executive)	New York, NY
UI Engineer (Summer 2014)	Emeryville, CA
Research Assistant	San Francisco, CA

See all 1,588 job postings

Partners of the Americas - Partners of the Americas is a DC based non-profit that works to “build partnerships that create opportunity, foster understanding, and solve real-life problems.”

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Job Title	Location
Owner Operator Truck Drivers - Regional & OTR Tanker Positions	Wellford, SC
Owner Operator Tanker Truck Drivers	Fairburn, GA
Tanker Truck Drivers (Owner Operators, Company Drivers & Lease Purchase)	Louisville, KY
Marketing Intern	San Francisco, CA
Tanker Owner Operators - Regional & OTR	Chicago, IL

See all 24,052 job postings

The Metropolitan Opera - The Metropolitan Opera in New York, NY is the largest classical music organization in North America, and it’s been around for just over 128 years.

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Job Title	Location
Creative Strategy Intern	New York, NY
Design Intern	New York, NY
Physical Therapist Rehab Manager Management opportunity in fun, urban community!	Richmond, VA
Media Intern	New York, NY
Assistant Account Executive	New York, NY

See all 165 job postings

Philabundance - Philabundance is a Philadelphia, PA based organization that holds the “simple belief that no man, woman or child should go hungry.”

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Job Title	Location
Bookkeeper	Philadelphia, PA
Buyer/Category Manager	Philadelphia, PA
Database Analyst / Application Developer	Philadelphia, PA
CDL Driver/Warehouse Worker	Philadelphia, PA
Buyer Category Manager	Pennsylvania

See all 5 job postings

The Center for Effective Philanthropy - The Center for Effective Philanthropy is based in Cambridge, MA and San Francisco, CA and helps "philanthropic funders better define, assess, and improve their effectiveness."

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Job Title	Location
Administrative Assisant, III Harrison Foundation	Bremerton, WA
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE VICE PRESIDENT, PROGRAMS/PROGRAM ASSOCIATE	Los Angeles, CA
FVC Insurance Verification Rep	Kennesaw, GA
Home Therapies Program Mgr(31)	Hartsville, SC
VP Strategy Innovation & Development-Columbia Network Job	Vancouver, WA

See all 654 job postings

Bay Area Discovery Museum - The Bay Area Discovery Museum is a Sausalito, CA based museum that “is designed to ignite creative thinking in children.”

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Job Title	Location
Birthday Party Assistant	Sausalito, CA
Marketing Intern	Sausalito, CA
Barista/Food prep	Sausalito, CA
Evaluation Intern	Sausalito, CA
Arts Program Intern	Sausalito, CA

See all 22 job postings

National Alliance to End Homelessness - The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a Washington, DC based non-profit that, as its name indicates, is working to end homelessness.

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Job Title	Location
Manager, Systems Integration	Chicago, IL

See all 1 job postings

Handel and Haydn Society - Handel and Haydn Society is a Boston, MA based non-profit that is coming up on 200 years of excellence “in the field of Historically Informed Performance.”

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Job Title	Location
Director of Marketing and Communications	Boston, MA

See all 1 job postings

Leadership Greater Washington - Leadership Greater Washington is a Washington, DC based non-profit that aims “foster communication and cooperation among the area’s established leaders.”

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Job Title	Location
Customer Service Representative	Bellevue, WA
Manager - Home Health	Everett, WA
Manager - Hospice Home Care	Everett, WA
Computing Architect 4	Bellevue, WA
Internship - WA - Seattle	Seattle, WA

See all 334 job postings

National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance - National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance is an Amherst, MA based non-profit that supports “technology innovation and entrepreneurship in higher education."

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No current job openings.

AcroSports - AcroSports is a San Francisco, CA based “non-profit organization whose mission is to teach and develop the physical, performing, and circus arts.”

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Job Title	Location
Gymnastics & Tumbling Instructors	League City, TX
Swimming Instructor	League City, TX
Swim Receptionist/Customer Service	League City, TX
Offsite/Outreach Coordinator	San Francisco, CA

See all 4 job postings

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