Careers in Public Policy

Chemical Heritage Foundation - The Chemical Heritage Foundation is all about fostering "an understanding of chemistry’s impact on society," and they offer some exciting job opportunities.

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Sacramento Tree Foundation - Do you love trees? If so, then a career with the Sacramento Tree Foundation might be a great fit for you.

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

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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - If you're interested in "improving health policy and practice," then a job with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation might be a great fit for you.

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New England Healthcare Institute - If you’re interested in public health, you should definitely take a look at the New England Healthcare Institute and their job opportunities.

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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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Institute for the Study of War - If studying war sounds interesting to you, check out The Institute for the Study of War’s job opportunities for college grads.

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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.

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Center for Science in the Public Interest - If you’re big on nutrition, then a job at the Center for Science in the Public Interest might be exactly what you're looking for.

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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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One Economy Corporation - If you’d like to be a part of One Economy, then head over to their Jobs page to see what's available.

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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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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.

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Hip Hop Caucus - My take is that as Hip Hop Caucus uses hip hop to better the world, they’ll also end up bettering hip hop culture. You can be a part of that!

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

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Association of State and Territorial Health Officials - The ASTHO's vision is of “healthy people thriving in a nation free of preventable illness and injury” and they're hiring.

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The Cadmus Group - The Cadmus Group is an environmental consulting firm based in Watertown, MA and they have a variety of entry level jobs for new grads.

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Environment America - As you can see, Environment America spreads their work across a lot of issues, which means that they have a ton of different job opportunities.

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Trick or Vote - Obviously Trick or Vote’s operations are extremely time sensitive, so now is probably the worst time to think about getting involved. So what?

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Institute for Market Transformation - If you’re intrigued by the philosophy behind the Institute for Market Transformation, they you’ll probably want to take a look at their Jobs page.

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Global Green USA - Right now Global Green USA is looking for a Database & Development Associate, and they are also involved with the The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship.

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The Urban Institute - What I really like about The Urban Institute is that they are tirelessly focused on finding the facts, not promoting political opinions. It's about the research

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Public Notice - If you care about our nation’s debt as much as I do, and you are all about new media, then you should check out Public Notice’s Jobs page.

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Taxpayers for Common Sense - Taxpayers for Common Sense aims for “a government that spends taxpayer dollars responsibly and operates within its means,” and they're hiring new grads to help.

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OneAmerica - Based in Seattle, WA, OneAmerica is a non-profit that aims "to advance the fundamental principles of democracy and justice" by empowering immigrant communities.

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U.S. PIRG - U.S. PIRG does a really nice job with their Career site, so it should be easy for you to find out about all of their opportunities.

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Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington - If you like what you see at CREW, then you should check out their Jobs page. Right now they’re looking for a Communications Associate.

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Genetic Alliance - If you’re passionate about genetics and health, then you might want to consider a job at Genetic Alliance.

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National League of Cities - Right now the National League of Cities has a few jobs posted including Sustainability Fellow and Member Relations Representative.

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Bridging Nations - Bridging Nations pursues their mission in 4 program areas: India-China-US Relations, Energy Technology/Policy, Education/Innovation, and Leadership/Governance

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German Marshall Fund of the United States - If you’re interested in foreign policy, then it’d be hard to find a more interesting place to work than the German Marshall Fund of the United States.

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Sunlight Foundation - The Sunlight Foundation is based upon “a fundamental belief that increased transparency will improve the public’s confidence in government" and they're hiring.

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Project Vote Smart - Check out jobs at Project Vote Smart. They don’t typically pay very much, but you’ll get to live on their Montana ranch/research center

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Social Science Research Council - If you’re also fascinated by social science, then you should check out jobs at Social Science Research Council.

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National Council on Crime and Delinquency - Right now the National Council on Crime and Delinquency is looking for entry level Research Associates.

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The Institute for College Access & Success - If you’re concerned wit college accessibility, and you have a background in research, then you might want to check out Jobs at TICAS.

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American Association for the Advancement of Science - The AAAS is a global non-profit that serves as an "educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association" to aid the advancement of science.

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Corporation for Enterprise Development - CFED takes a “think-do-invest approach" to helping people find new opportunities, and you can take a similar approach to finding a job with them.

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The Reinvestment Fund - If you’d like to help “build wealth and opportunity for low-wealth people,” then you need to look no further than The Reinvestment Fund’s Jobs page.

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Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center - Florida is going to continue to attract immigrants, and FIAC will continue to stay busy. Interested in being a part of what they do? Check out their Jobs page.

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The Aspen Institute - The Aspen Institute is all about promoting dialogue and the sharing of ideas, and they have a number of jobs available for new college grads.

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National Endowment for Democracy - Current openings that might be suitable for new grads include Publications Coordinator and Program Assistant for Middle East and North Africa.

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The Constitution Project - The Constitution Project has one position available right now—Development Associate—and it requires some prior experience, but it’s worth checking out.

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Children’s Dental Health Project - Children’s Dental Health Project is a small Washington, DC based non-profit organization “advances policies that improve children’s access to oral health.”

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American Rivers - If American Rivers looks like somewhere you might want to work, you can check out their Jobs page here. Right now they’re looking for a Conservation Associate.

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Corporate Accountability International - If holding corporations accountable sounds like something that you want to do, then check out Jobs at Corporate Accountability International.

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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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POLITICO - It’s hard to discern which positions at POLITICO are most appropriate for new college grads, but we've found a few that are worth a look for politics junkies.

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Emotive - Whether you’re interested in direct marketing, web development, politics, organizing, or all of the above, Emotive could be an intriguing place to work.

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