Non-profit and Social Justice Careers
Note: This is not intended to be a complete list of possible careers related to the non-profit sector and social justice,
rather it is a sampling of possible options and resource.
Broad Exploration of Careers in Social Justice
Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov
Type in job title and get information about job outlook, pay, work environment, etc.
O-Net Online: http://www.onetonline.org/
Type in job title and learn about the work context, styles, tasks, wages and much more!
Buzzfile: http://www.buzzfile.com/
Find organizations and research organizations that hire students with your degree
Volunteer Service
Peace Corps http://www.peacecorps.gov
Serve for two years in one of 60 countries, in areas ranging from education to the environment. You can even
pursue your master’s degree during or post-Peace Corps and qualify for financial assistance
Jesuit Volunteer Corps http://jesuitvolunteers.org
Volunteer for one year in rural or inner-city areas within the US or around the world.
Teach for America https://www.teachforamerica.org
Teach for two years in a low-income community in the US
City Year http://www.cityyear.org
Help bridge the gap between what students need and what schools provide for 11 months by working with atrisk youth
Americorps http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps
Fulfill part-time or full-time assignments for community education, healthcare, and environmental projects
General Nonprofit
Young Non-Profit Professionals Network: www.ynpn.org
The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) is a movement activating emerging leaders to advance a
diverse and powerful social sector
National Council of Nonprofits: https://careers.councilofnonprofits.org/
This resource can be used to search for nonprofit jobs based upon job title and location
Non-profit Organizations
Humanity in Action http://www.humanityinaction.org/about
Promote the development of youth dedicated to protecting human rights and the rights of minorities
GLAD http://www.glad.org
Help end discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender through taking on advocacy actions and legal
cases
Greater Boston Food Bank http://www.gbfb.org
Help end hunger for those in need in the Boston area
Career Center Website: http://www.bc.edu/careers
BC Career News: careeredge.bc.edu
cartcr@bc.edu
617.552.3430
United Nations Foundation http://www.unfoundation.org
Work on campaigns for sustainable changes in areas such as climate change, women’s rights, healthcare, and
poverty
Girl Scouts http://www.girlscouts.org
Provide programming for girls to become women of courage, confidence and character
UNHCR http://www.unhcr.org/cgi-bin/texis/vtx/home
Take action to protect and provide resources for refugees worldwide
Boys and Girls Club http://www.bgca.org/Pages/index.aspx
Be a part of community programming for boys and girls
Corporate Social Responsibility
BC's Center for Corporate Citizenship http://ccc.bc.edu/
Learn how to use your CSOM experience to ensure companies provide positive outcomes for their communities
CSR Job Board https://www.devex.com/impact/jobs
Check out some available CSR jobs
How to Find a CSR Job http://www.forbes.com/sites/csr/2012/03/13/how-to-find-a-csr-job-in-a-big-company/
Tips in finding a CSR job at a major company
Boston College Resources
Career Edge: http://careeredge.bc.edu
Eaglelink: https://bc-csm.symplicity.com/students
Vault: http://careerinsider.vault.com/career-insider-login.aspx?parrefer=2088
Use BC email to create a free account. Once logged in, navigate to "Industries and Professions" tab
Career Center Website: http://www.bc.edu/careers
BC Career News: careeredge.bc.edu
cartcr@bc.edu
617.552.3430