Careers in Outreach

By Willy Franzen

Looking for an entry level job or internship in outreach? This is an overview of how to approach the search and a list of companies that might have relevant entry level and internship opportunities.

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Outreach is the act of providing services to groups who may not otherwise have access to them, as well as raising awareness of these services. Non-profit organizations most often perform outreach, providing services that other organizations do not provide. The services provided vary widely and can include shelter, rehabilitation, mentoring, or counseling.

Since non-profits perform most outreach, one of the best ways to get a job in outreach is to get involved. Volunteer or intern at an organization related to the cause you’re interested in (even better, the place you want to work). A couple of job titles to look for include Outreach Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator.

You’ll need a bachelor’s degree for most staff positions involving outreach, along with strong communication skills, passion for your cause of choice, and ability to get along with all types of people.

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Director of Digital Outreach The White House Historical Association Washington, DC	View
Community Outreach Coordinator I Love Black People Washington, DC	View
Communications and Outreach Assistant George Mason University Fairfax, VA	View
Women's Leadership & Outreach Coordinator Cherokee Federal Washington, DC	View
Librarian (Community Outreach Coordinator) Geological Survey Reston, VA	View
Recruitment and Outreach Specialist GAP Solutions Bethesda, MD	View
Women's Leadership & Outreach Coordinator Cherokee Nation Businesses Washington, DC	View
Outreach Specialist - Veterans First Friendship Place Washington, DC	View
Community Outreach Worker Inova Health System Annandale, VA	View
Event Planner The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC	View

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Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Outreach

Cradles to Crayons - Cradles to Crayons is a Brighton, MA based non-profit that is focused on “providing to children ages 0 to 12 some of the most important basics of life—free of charge.”

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Small Business Majority - Small Business Majority is a San Francisco, CA based “national small business organization" that focuses "on solving the biggest problems facing small businesses today.”

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National Center for Missing & Exploited Children - National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is an Alexandria, VA non-profit that acts as a "clearinghouse on issues related to missing and sexually exploited children.”

See the complete National Center for Missing & Exploited Children profile

Amicus - Amicus is a New York, NY based company that turns a “nonprofit’s supporters into fundraisers and advocates.”

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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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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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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.

See the complete National Alliance to End Homelessness profile

Chemical Education Foundation - The Chemical Education Foundation is an Arlington, VA based non-profit that “is committed to enhancing science education among every generation."

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Canopy - Canopy is a Palo Alto, CA based “environmental nonprofit that engages the community in the growth and care of our urban forest.”

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Global Footprint Network - Global Footprint Network is an Oakland, CA based non-profit that is focused on “measuring human impact on the Earth so we can make more informed choices.”

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Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians - Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians is a Philly non-profit that “connects newly arrived individuals from around the world with the economic opportunities."

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National Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition - National Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition is an Alexandria, VA based non-profit started in response to the US Surgeon General’s conference on infant mortality.

See the complete National Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition profile

Art Enables - Art Enables is a Washington, DC based non-profit that helps people with developmental disabilities make a living from their artistic expression.

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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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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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The Wildlife Center of Virginia - The Wildlife Center of Virginia is a Waynesboro, VA based org that “was formed to provide quality health care, often on an emergency basis, to native wildlife.”

See the complete The Wildlife Center of Virginia profile

AmeriCares - AmeriCares is a Stamford, CT based “nonprofit disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization which provides immediate response to emergency medical needs."

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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.”

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Prison Fellowship - Prison Fellowship is a Lansdowne, VA based org that helps prisoners, ex-prisoners, and their families find the love and truth of Jesus Christ.

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New York Needs You - New York Needs You is a non-profit that is aiming to enable “first-generation college students to realize their college and career ambitions."

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Chrysalis - Chrysalis is a Los Angeles, CA based non-profit that helps "homeless and low-income individuals by providing resources and support to find and retain employment.”

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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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Heifer International - Heifer International is a Little Rock, AR based non-profit that enables people to “donate animals to poor countries.”

See the complete Heifer International profile

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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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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Wireless Generation - Wireless Generation is a Brooklyn, NY based company that is at the forefront of education technology, and they have a ton of job opportunities.

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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.

See the complete The Humane Society of the United States profile

HealthCorps - HealthCorps is a NYC based non-profit founded by Dr. Oz to help American students take charge of their health, and they're hiring.

See the complete HealthCorps profile

The Nature Conservancy - The Nature Conservancy is "the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters" and they're hiring

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Career Transition for Dancers - Career Transition for Dancers is a non-profit that helps dancers make the most of their lives after they stop dancing, and they're hiring.

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American Planning Association - Ever consider a career in planning? The American Planning Association can help you get started.

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VOICES of September 11th - VOICES of September 11th seems to continually adapt as the needs of people affected by September 11th change.

See the complete VOICES of September 11th profile

Pathways to Housing - If you want to help solve the root causes of homelessness, then a job with Pathways to Housing would be a great fit for you.

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Atlantic Council - If you’re interested in getting involved, then head over to The Atlantic Council’s Jobs page to learn more about how they foster international relations.

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Samaritan’s Purse - Samaritan's Purse is a Boone, NC based non-profit that serves people through Emergency Relief Programs and Community Development and Vocational Programs.

See the complete Samaritan’s Purse profile

Share Our Strength - If you like what Share Our Strength is doing to end childhood hunger, check out their job opportunities.

See the complete Share Our Strength profile

Arthritis Foundation - Arthritis Foundation is a Atlanta, GA based non-profit organization that “helps people take control of arthritis" by providing a myriad of services.

See the complete Arthritis Foundation profile

Ahkun - Ahkun is a New York based non-profit that connects micro-funded entrepreneurs with the U.S. market so that they can sell their goods and grow their businesses.

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Washington Wilderness Coalition - Washington Wilderness Coalition is over 30 years old and 10,000 members strong, and they're hiring a few people to help preserve Washington's wildlife.

See the complete Washington Wilderness Coalition profile

Urban Dove - Extracurricular activities are extremely important for improving educational outcomes, and Urban Dove, based in NYC, works to help kids have such opportunities.

See the complete Urban Dove profile

Bread for the City - If you like what Bread for the City is all about, then you should check out their jobs on Idealist.

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Rock the Earth - If you’re digging what Rock the Earth is all about, then you should check out their jobs on Idealist.

See the complete Rock the Earth profile

Volunteers of America - Volunteers of America serves more than 2 million people with their staff of 16,000 paid employees and 70,000 volunteers, and they're trying to grow both.

See the complete Volunteers of America profile

Union of Concerned Scientists - If you want a closer look at the kind of work that the Union of Concerned Scientists does, look at their history of accomplishments and then their Jobs page.

See the complete Union of Concerned Scientists profile

Plan - Plan is an international development non-profit organization based in Warwick, RI that focuses on helping children, and they're hiring.

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StudentsFirst - If you take a look at StudentsFirst’s Jobs page, it’ll be quite obvious that they’re just getting their start, but that means lots of opportunities.

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RecycleBank - If you’re excited about the nexus of marketing and recycling, then you should check out jobs at RecycleBank.

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U.S. Agency for International Development - There is tons of information on the USAID website, so if you’re considering a career with them, spend a good amount of time learning about the agency.

See the complete U.S. Agency for International Development profile

Pencils of Promise - Pencils of Promise is making a difference in education one village at a time, and the pace at which they’re doing it is impressive. You can join them.

See the complete Pencils of Promise profile

Disaster Accountability Project - If you’re passionate about how our government deals with disasters, then you should get involved with the Disaster Accountability Project.

See the complete Disaster Accountability Project profile

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