Who's Hiring? Start Your Career With These Entry-Level Job Openings

This month, we're featuring entry-level job opportunities across impactful organizations.

From nonprofits dedicated to community development to those focused on conservation efforts, these entry-level roles offer job seekers the chance to gain valuable experience and contribute to social causes. Recent graduates eager to launch a social-impact career and mid-career professionals wanting to transition into a more fulfilling role are sure to find opportunities to support an incredible mission below.

1. AFSCME Maryland, Baltimore, MD

With over 1.4 million members, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) is the nation's largest public service labor union and a leader in the fight for social and economic change. They are hiring a Membership Data Assistant to work in a hybrid capacity in Baltimore, MD. 

2. Covenant House International, Remote Role

Founded in 1972, Covenant House is the largest charity across the hemisphere serving homeless, trafficked, and runaway youth. Located in 31 cities across six countries (Canada, the United States, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua), Covenant House offers a broad range of essential services to help youth move from poverty to opportunity and from homelessness to hope. They are hiring a Coordinator, Brand + Communications (Social Media & Public Relations) to work remotely. 

3. Illinois Public Health Institute, Chicago, IL

The Illinois Public Health Institute mobilizes stakeholders, catalyzes partnerships, and leads action to promote prevention and improve public health systems in order to maximize health, health equity, and quality of life for the people of Illinois. They are hiring a Program Associate to work in a hybrid capacity in or near Chicago, IL

4. California Community Foundation, Los Angeles, CA

Their mission is to lead positive systemic change that strengthens Los Angeles communities. They envision a future where all Angelenos can contribute to their region's productivity, health, and well-being. They are hiring a Donor Operations Associate to work in a hybrid capacity in or near Los Angeles, CA. 

5. Squash Haven, New Haven, CT

Squash Haven is an after-school enrichment program for New Haven youth. Its mission is to promote academic, athletic, and personal growth through a program of squash instruction, individual academic support/tutoring, health and fitness instruction, and community service. They are hiring a Coordinator of College and Career to work on-site in or near New Haven, CT. 

6. Big Life Foundation USA, Remote Role

Big Life Foundation USA (Big Life) is a holistic conservation nonprofit with on-the-ground operations in East Africa. While initially founded to stop the rampant poaching of elephants in the Greater Amboseli ecosystem, it has since grown in scope to include holistic wildlife protection, human-wildlife conflict mitigation, habitat protection, and community initiatives. They are hiring a Development Operations Coordinator to work remotely in the US. 

7. Stevenson Center for Community & Economic Development, Illinois State University, Normal, IL

The Stevenson Center at Illinois State University promotes community and economic development in the U.S. and abroad. The Center cultivates leaders in public service through a unique combination of interdisciplinary coursework, research, professional practice, and community collaboration. They are hiring a Stevenson Center Program Coordinator to work on-site in or near Normal, IL. 

8. National Brain Tumor Society, Remote

The National Brain Tumor Society was formed in mid-2008 by the merger of the National Brain Tumor Foundation and the Brain Tumor Society. With this merger, the National Brain Tumor Society is the largest organization that funds innovative brain tumor research and offers services to patients and families. They are hiring a Digital Marketing Coordinator to work remotely in the US. 

9. Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association, Boston, MA

Volunteer Lawyers Project assists low-income and elderly residents of Greater Boston with civil legal problems, primarily through the work of pro bono attorneys. They are hiring a Communications Coordinator to work on-site in or near Boston, MA. 

10. Society of Women Engineers, Chicago, IL

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is a not-for-profit educational and service organization. SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in those aspirations and be recognized for their life-changing contributions and achievements as engineers and leaders. They are hiring a Coordinator, Financial Services to work in a hybrid capacity in or near Chicago, IL. 

11. The Bretton Woods Committee, Washington, DC

The Bretton Woods Committee is the preeminent nonprofit organization dedicated to effective global economic and financial cooperation. They are hiring a Membership & Operations Associate to work in a hybrid capacity in or near Washington, DC. 

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