Careers in Policy

By Willy Franzen

Looking for an entry level job or internship in policy? 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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Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Policy

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
Market & Business Intelligence Analyst	Lake Mary, FL
Program Management Support - Business Analysis	Washington, DC
Project Manager	Washington, DC

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Targeted Victory - Targeted Victory is an Alexandria, VA based agency that has “anchored digital campaigns on the local, state, and presidential level.”

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Job Title	Location
Developer, Ruby on Rails	Alexandria, VA
Senior Software Engineer, Data Platforms	Alexandria, VA
Intern, Data Science and Research	Alexandria, VA
Intern, Design	Alexandria, VA
Intern, Client Strategy	Alexandria, VA

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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
President & CEO	Westminster, CO
Regional Press Secretary (Southern States)	Atlanta, GA
Director, Global Business and Economics Program	Washington, DC
Bipartisan Policy Center Internships	Washington, DC

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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
Patient Care Manager - Digestive Health Center	Urbana, IL
Product Manager	Fairfax, VA
Analyst, Applications	Chicago, IL
Director of Production Operations	Boston, MA
Clinical Manager	Lincoln, CA

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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.

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Job Title	Location
Manager, Systems Integration	Chicago, IL

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Stratfor - Stratfor is an Austin, TX based “geopolitical intelligence firm that provides strategic analysis and forecasting to individuals and organizations around the world.”

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Job Title	Location
Latin America Analyst	Austin, TX
Caregiver-Live In, Fairfield County, CT	Stratford, CT

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The National Center on Time & Learning - The National Center on Time & Learning is a Boston, MA non-profit that “is dedicated to expanding learning time to improve student achievement."

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Job Title	Location
Principal Aspiring Transformation Intern	Minneapolis, MN
RN Progressive Care (Full-time, Days)	Saint Petersburg, FL
Oracle Applications DBA Job	Andover, MA
Part-Time Lecturer, Engineering	San Jose, CA
Principal Consultant, Presales	Scottsdale, AZ

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Natural Resources Defense Council - NRDC is an NYC based non-profit that wants to "safeguard the Earth: its people, its plants and animals and the natural systems on which all life depends."

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Job Title	Location
Program Assistant	Washington, DC
Executive Director, Division of Earth and Ecosystem Sciences	Las Vegas, NV
2014 Legal Internship	Washington, DC
Litigation Assistant	Washington, DC
Membership & Public Education Internship	New York, NY

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Landesa - Landesa is a Seattle, WA based non-profit that “works to secure land rights for the world’s poorest people."

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Job Title	Location
Senior Research and Evaluation Specialist	Seattle, WA

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American Council of Young Political Leaders - American Council of Young Political Leaders is a DC non-profit that introduces "rising political and policy professionals to international affairs and to each other.”

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Job Title	Location
GENERAL COUNSEL	Upper Marlboro, MD
Major Gifts Officer	New York, NY

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Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership - Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership is a Washington, DC based non-profit that aims to “guarantee all Americans quality places to hunt and fish.”

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No current job openings.

Americas Society/Council of the Americas - Americas Society and Council of the Americas are two New York, NY based non-profits in one that aim to improve relations across the Americas.

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No current job openings.

International Council on Clean Transportation - International Council on Clean Transportation is a Washington, DC based org that aims “to improve the energy efficiency of road, marine, and air transportation."

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Job Title	Location
Librarian III	Los Angeles, CA
Transport Supervisor - Rosharon	Rosharon, TX
Physical Therapy Assistant - Therapy Coordinator	Shafter, CA

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Institute for Educational Leadership - The Institute for Educational Leadership is a Washington, DC based non-profit that does research, leadership development, and policy work in the area of education.

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Job Title	Location
RN Specialist - Oncology NCI	Urbana, IL
Community Development Extension Educator (Assistant or Associate rank)	Bethel, CT
Summer Academy Site Lead Intern	Denver, CO
Lead Teacher	Charlottesville, VA
Medical Assistant-Certified	Richland, WA

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Center for Clean Air Policy - The Center for Clean Air Policy is a Washington, DC based non-profit that is “a recognized world leader in climate and air quality policy."

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Job Title	Location
Production Associate	Boardman, OR
Executive Chef/Food Service Supervisor	Centennial, CO
Journeyman Mechanic/Technician	Portland, OR
Inpatient Services RN	Corvallis, OR
CNC Machinist	Stillwater, OK

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Defenders of Wildlife - Defenders of Wildlife is a Washington, DC based non-profit that aims to “protect and restore imperiled species throughout North America."

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Job Title	Location
Financial Analyst	Washington, DC
Payroll and Accounts Payable Clerk	Washington, DC
Digital Projects Specialist	Washington, DC
Director of Accounting Operations	Washington, DC
Human Resource Manager II	Cheyenne, WY

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Marine Conservation Institute - Marine Conservation Institute is a Seattle, WA non-profit that uses the latest science to identify and advocate for important marine ecosystems around the world.

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Job Title	Location
Ops Administrative Assistant I	Saint Petersburg, FL
OPS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I	Saint Petersburg, FL
Exciting Marketing Communications Internship Oceans/Travel/Sports	Seattle, WA
Research Scientist	Saint Petersburg, FL
Research Scientist	Saint Petersburg, FL

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Group of Fifty - The Group of Fifty is a DC based non-profit made up of select “business leaders who head some of the most significant and forward-looking enterprises in Latin America."

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Job Title	Location
FBR FT/PT Licensed Outpatient Therapist - Johnstown, PA Clinic	Johnstown, PA
FBR Licensed Outpatient Therapist - Indiana, PA Clinic	Indiana, PA
Business Development Rep - Payroll	Novato, CA
Plant Manager - Corsicana	Corsicana, TX
Physical Therapist Assistant	California

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The Trust for Public Land - The Trust for Public Land is a San Francisco, CA based org that was “founded in 1972 with goals of protecting land in and around cities and pioneering."

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Job Title	Location
Recreation Aid/Recreation Assistant	Alsea, OR
Park Ranger	Alsea, OR
CPA - Entrepreneur	Frederick, MD
Recreation Aid/Recreation Assistant (River)	Maupin, OR
Deputy Assistant Administrator	Washington, DC

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Parent Revolution - Parent Revolution is a Los Angeles, CA based non-profit that is aiming to “transform public education based on what is good for children, not adults."

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Job Title	Location
Editor/Analyst, The Business	Alexandria, VA
Student Conduct Specialist	Newark, NJ
SVP, Mobile Communications Lab - B2B	California
College Counselor (AZ 2014-2015)	Phoenix, AZ
Student Conduct Specialist	Newark, NJ

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Rails-to-Trails Conservancy - Rails-to-Trails is a Washington, DC based non-profit that is aiming “to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines."

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Job Title	Location
Trails and Greenways Program	Washington, DC
Traillink GIS Technicia	Washington, DC
Development/Fund Raising	Washington, DC
TrailLink.com Photography	Washington, DC
Transportation Policy	Washington, DC

See all 8 job postings

National Academy for State Health Policy - The National Academy for State Health Policy is a non-profit that helps “states achieve excellence in health policy and practice” by working with each other.

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Job Title	Location
Nurse Practitioner, NP, MSN, Neurology, Part Time (CRNP, APN, Neuroscience)	Washington, DC
NP/PA - Oncology (Tunnell Cancer Center) (FT)	Lewes, DE
Sales and Marketing Representative	Mishawaka, IN
Statewide Workforce Safety Compliance Coordinator	Chesterfield, VA
ARNP - Healthy Eatonville Place - Eatonville - Part Time	Orlando, FL

See all 424 job postings

City Hall Fellows - City Hall Fellows is a San Francisco, CA based non-profit that engages “diverse, talented young people in the work of cities.”

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Job Title	Location
Fellowship Program	United States
SPECIALIZED CARE COORDINATOR	Iowa City, IA
VIP Model Marketing Host	Atlantic City, NJ
Staff Pyschiatrist	Asheville, NC
Security Host	Atlantic City, NJ

See all 47 job postings

National Immigration Forum - The National Immigration Forum is a Washington, DC based non-profit organization that “advocates for the value of immigrants and immigration to our nation.”

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Job Title	Location
Director, Global Market Access Excellence Job	Summit, NJ
Immigration Internship	Silver Spring, MD
Citizenship and Immigration Intern Summer 2014 (Unpaid)	Elizabeth, NJ
Product Manager	Arlington, VA
Citizenship and Immigration Intern	New York, NY

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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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Job Title	Location
Technical Program Manager	Redwood City, CA
Financial Services Solutions Architect - San Francisco	San Francisco, CA
AMI Project Manager	Chicago, IL
Director of Partner Marketing	Mountain View, CA
Intermediate Software Engineer - Grand Rapids, MI	Grand Rapids, MI

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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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Job Title	Location
Nail Technicians and Cosmetologists	Lone Tree, CO
Insurance Consultant	Opelika, AL
Roofing Sales Position - Company Based in KC Since 1977 (midtown )	Kansas City, MO
Loyalty Marketing Analyst I, II, III	Pleasanton, CA
Interactive Designer, Tech-Forward Financial Services Company	New York, NY

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ONE - ONE is a Washington, DC based “grassroots advocacy and campaigning organization that fights extreme poverty and preventable disease."

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Job Title	Location
New Regional & OTR Truck Driving - Tanker Class A CDL	Chesapeake, VA
Account Executive - Finance Sales	Camas, WA
CDL-A Drivers: Zero Down Walkaway Lease	Martinsburg, WV
Developer, Ruby on Rails	Alexandria, VA
Staff Nurse New Grad Fellow Summer 2014 (Cary Women's Pavilion & Birthplace)	Cary, NC

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InterAction - InterAction, is a Washington, DC based non-profit that “seeks to shape important policy decisions on relief and long term development issues."

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Job Title	Location
Software Product Manager – Energy Software Solutions	Corvallis, OR
Nursing Assistant Instructor	Phoenix, AZ
Clinical Pharmacist	St. Louis, MO
Inside Sales Manager / Recruiter	New York, NY
Licensed Mortgage Loan Officer Assistant	Greenville, SC

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Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation - If you love the sporting life and its intersection with politics, you should consider a job with the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation in Washington, DC.

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No current job openings.

International Food Policy Research Institute - International Food Policy Research Institute is a Washington, DC based non-profit that aims to end hunger and poverty, and they're hiring.

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Job Title	Location
Internship - Alliance for Artisan Enterprise	Washington, DC
Housekeeping Aide - SpringHill Suites Raleigh-Durham Airport/Research Triangle Park (14000DQY)	Durham, NC
Conference & Meetings Assistant 14-131	Washington, DC
Institute for Health Policy Grad Internship	Oakland, CA
Clinical Research Associate II 603564 (NCI) Job	Frederick, MD

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50CAN - Great Schools Can Change Everything. That's what 50CAN believes, and that's why they're hiring people to help them advocate for education reform.

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Job Title	Location
Operations Manager	New York, NY
Operations Manager	Washington, DC

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New America Foundation - The New America Foundation's approach is broad, but if you think that you could help them build a better America, then take a look at their jobs.

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Job Title	Location
Technical Architect	Alexandria, VA
Entry Level Developer	Belcamp, MD
Professional Services Consultant III - Functional	Alpharetta, GA
IT Consultant	Alpharetta, GA
Summer 2014 Financial Product Sales & Analytics - New York Job	New York, NY

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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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Job Title	Location
Chief of Audiology ( Job Number: 233653 )	Largo, MD
Sr Field Safety Specialist	University Park, IL
EMS Communications Supervisor, Per Diem	Newark, NJ
Postdoctoral Research Scientist	New York, NY
Commercial HVAC Service Apprentice	Baltimore, MD

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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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No current job openings.

Common Cause - If you like what Common Cause is doing to hold the government accountable, then you should consider a job with them after graduation.

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Job Title	Location
Dean, Academic Affairs - Nursing - Arlington, VA with Relocation	Arlington, VA
Professional Nursing Tutor - Part Time 32 hrs/week	Arlington, VA
Visiting Professor - Phoenix, AZ Campus	Phoenix, AZ
Laboratory Supervisor (MT)	Raleigh, NC
Summer Intern	Rochester, NY

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OPOWER - If you're excited by OPOWER and how they're promoting efficient energy use to consumers, then you should check out their Careers site.

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Job Title	Location
Engineering Intern	Arlington, VA
Client Support Intern	Arlington, VA
Corporate Communications Intern	Arlington, VA
Information Security Intern	Arlington, VA
Hris Coordinator	Arlington, VA

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National Bureau of Asian Research - The National Bureau of Asian Research conducts research on U.S. relations with Asia while also training next generation of Asian specialists.

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Job Title	Location
Social/Behavioral Sciences (14-42)	Los Angeles, CA
Humanities Administrator	Washington, DC
Political and Security Affairs (PSA) Internship	Seattle, WA
Assistant Director/Director, Congressional and Media Outreach	Washington, DC
Social/Behavioral Sciences (14-42)	Northridge, CA

See all 4 job postings

Independent Diplomat - Independent Diplomat is a unique foreign relations focused non-profit currently looking for a Program and Development Assistant in their New York City office

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Job Title	Location
Associate Real Estate Agent - Philadelphia	Philadelphia, PA
Associate Real Estate Agent - VA	Washington, DC
Associate Real Estate Agent - Anne Arundel	Baltimore, MD
Associate Real Estate Agents - Multiple Locations - Marin / SF Peninsula / Silicon Valley	San Francisco, CA
Associate Real Estate Agent - Dallas (Flexible Schedule!)	Dallas, TX

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Point Carbon - Right now, the two job openings at Point Carbon that look most promising for new college grads are Sales Executive and Marketing Coordinator.

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Job Title	Location
Business Development Associate - PDX	Portland, OR
Advanced Welder Fabricator	Nevada, IA
API Sales / ISV Channel Development	Santa Barbara, CA
Banquet Cook 1 - Entry Level	Portland, OR
Territory Mgr Bond - Home Office	Hartford, CT

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