I’m now on the Board of Advisors for a startup non-profit called National Coaching Fellows because I featured their internships (with very little information to go on) on One Day, One Internship. (They’re not hiring right now, but if they were I’d let you know.) Because I took a flier on NCF and trusted in their idea, I’m now going to play a pretty big part in their early stages of development. I’m not trying to get on another board, but I thought that it would be fun to take a look at another startup non-profit that is just breaking on to the scene. This morning I came across True Childhood, a Washington, DC based “educational and consulting organization that raises awareness of stereotypes affecting children and youth, influences media and the marketplace and empowers parents and educators to help all children – boys and girls – be true to themselves and reach their full potential.” They’re apparently launching in May, although their own website dubs them “the leading national organization helping all children – boys and girls – break through stereotypes.”

True Childhood?

I’m still not sure what True Childhood is all about and what they’re going to be doing, but it sounds pretty intriguing. I came across a job posting on Idealist for an Operations and Communications Associate, and it looks suitable for new grads. The job description is pretty lengthy, and just focuses on tasks. I think that it’d make more sense to shed more light on what the organization is about than what tasks the job will entail, but that’s just my opinion. If you’re intrigued by what they’re up to, you can apply by sending a cover letter and resume to d.baker@truechildhood.org. I wish that I could provide more information, but that’s all that I have.

Links to Help You Begin Your Research

• TrueChildhood.org
• Jobs at True (Idealist)

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