Careers in Non-profit

B Lab - If you want to be a part of B Lab, you’re going to have to take the initiative and apply for an unlisted position, but that’s just how it should be.

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National Building Museum - If you have a passion for buildings, then a job with National Building Museum will lay the perfect foundation for your career.

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Action Inc. - When it comes to promoting economic security for low-income people in the Gloucester area, Action Inc. does whatever it takes to promote progress.

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American Legacy Foundation - You’re most likely to have seen the American Legacy Foundation’s truth ads; however, you've probably never considered working for them. You should!

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Free Press - Free Press is a non-profit organization that is trying to reform the media, and they’re looking for an Online Campaign Coordinator and an Office Coordinator.

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Polaris Project - It’s hard to believe that human trafficking happens so close to home. That’s why the Polaris Project exists and why you should consider joining their team.

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Taproot Foundation - The Taproot Foundation, headquartered in San Francisco, CA, has a really cool approach to non-profit consulting with amazing volunteer opportunities.

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City Harvest - If you’re impressed by City Harvest’s creative approach to battling hunger, then you should think about a job with them.

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Girl Scouts of the USA - Whether you are a Girl Scout alum or just someone who has enjoyed the cookies, a career with the Girl Scouts is definitely worth considering.

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Public Allies - In addition to their Ally Program, which develops young leaders, Public Allies also has a number of jop openings that might interest new grads.

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National Safety Council - The National Safety Council focuses on safety in transportation, at home, and in the workplace, and they're hiring new grads for entry level jobs.

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campusCATALYST - campusCATALYST is an amazing opportunity for current college students with an interest in non-profits and consulting, but they’re also hiring grads.

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New Canaan Nature Center - If you get even more excited about nature than I do, then a career as an Environmental Educator at New Canaan Nature Center might be worth considering.

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Fatherhood Educational Institute - If you think that a job at the Fatherhood Educational Institute might be right up your alley try reaching out to them through the info on their Contact page.

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Public Architecture - Public Architecture a very cool non-profit, and certainly one that an architecturally minded new grad might want to work for.

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Dress for Success - Dress for Success helps disadvantaged women find work. They might also be a good place for you to find work, as they have a couple of entry level jobs.

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Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research - Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research is working tirelessly to cure Parkinson's, and right now they're hiring new grads to help.

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Root Cause - Right now Root Cause has an opening posted on Idealist (but not on their Jobs page) for a Consulting Research Associate, which looks perfect for a new grad.

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Public Library of Science - If you love science and the open source movement, then a job at the Public Library of Science would be a perfect fit for you.

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CPWR - If safety research sounds like something that you could dig into, you’re in luck. CPWR has a job/internship for you.

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The School for Field Studies - The School for Field Studies sounds like a really cool educational institution, which is why you might want to consider a job with them.

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Right To Play - Right now, Right to Play’s Jobs page has a number of openings posted. None are explicitly entry level, but there are still a couple worth checking out.

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Graywolf Press - Graywolf Press is looking for an Editorial Assistant to join their 9 person office. It looks like an awesome job for a new college grad.

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Empax - Empax is a non-profit for non-profits that provides “a complete array of branding services," and they're looking for a Junior Graphic Designer.

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Green Chimneys - Green Chimneys is a Brewster, NY based non-profit organization that is perfect if you love working with special-needs children and also love animals.

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Family Health and Birth Center - If you'd like to consider a job at Family Health and Birth Center, you'll have to get a little bit creative.

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Surf City Squash - If you love squash and working with kids, then a job with Surf City Squash might be a great way to give back and launch your career.

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American Lung Association - If you want to help "save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease," then you should consider a job with the American Lung Association

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Participatory Culture Foundation - Participatory Culture Foundation is a Boston, MA based non-profit organization that spreads democracy and openness through software, and they're hiring.

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Reasoning Mind - Reasoning Mind wants kids to "love their math class so much, they do math problems at home instead of playing video games" and they need Program Coordinators.

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The Bronx Defenders - The Bronx Defenders, like many non-profits, is an organization that you hope you never have to take advantage of, but if you do, it’s nice to know it’s there.

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Kiva - When Kiva does post some new jobs (and they will because they appear to be growing quickly), you want to be able to jump on them as quickly as you can.

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Techbridge - Want to help end the underrepresentation of females in careers in science, engineering, and technology? A job at Techbridge in Oakland, CA is worth a look.

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Rabbit Rescue - Your Easter challenge is to find a non-profit (or even a for-profit company) with better bunny related jobs. Report back in the comments!

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Museum of Science, Boston - If you were a nerdy kid like me who loved science and you want to share that passion with today’s kids, check out jobs at the Museum of Science, Boston.

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Institute for Sustainable Communities - Institute for Sustainable Communities has a number of open positions, but only one appears to be geared towards new college grads - Program/Office Assistant.

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National Parks Conservation Association - If you love the outdoors as much as I do , and you want a job that is going to put you to work protecting what you love, then the NPCA may be the place for you.

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Project HEALTH - Project HEALTH’s Jobs page has 6 openings posted right now. 5 are as Family Help Desk Program Managers and one as a Family Help Desk Program Assistant.

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Job Path - Job Path has been around since 1978, and they’ve put more than 2,000 people with developmental disabilities in jobs - maybe they can put you in a job with them.

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All Stars Project - All Stars Project doesn’t seem to have a Jobs page on their website, but they do post their jobs on Idealist.

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MDRC - MDRC is a non-profit located in New York City and Oakland, CA, and they are at the forefront of the science of doing good.

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Seacology - Seacology, a non-profit that works to preserve islands, currently has a job opening for a Development Assistant in Berkeley, CA posted on Idealist.

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The Mathematical Association of America - We're celebrating Pi Day by taking a look at entry level jobs with The Mathematical Association of America.

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Kidsave - Kidsave operates all across the globe with the specific goal of helping children find permanent families, and they're hiring at the entry level.

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The Cara Program - The Cara Program needs new friends - in the form of employees. Their Careers page has a number of jobs listed, and a couple look suitable for new college grads.

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Battelle Memorial Institute - Battelle has 127 jobs open in 5 areas of focus - Energy, Health & Life Sciences, National Security & Defense, Laboratory Management, and Community & Education.

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Council on Foreign Relations - The need for understanding foreign policy isn’t going anywhere, so I think the Council on Foreign Relations is going to continue to be an exciting place to be.

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True Childhood - True Childhood, a Washington, DC based “educational and consulting organization that raises awareness of stereotypes affecting children and youth, is hiring.

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National Student Partnerships - Beyond offering volunteer opportunities and internships for college students, NSP also has some entry level jobs for new grads.

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School On Wheels - If you’re looking to work at an education focused non-profit, then School On Wheels is definitely worth a look.

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