Careers A to Z

Government and Public Policy

Careers In Government is full of information, resources, and jobs available in public sector organizations in America and abroad. Resources include a directory of government-related associations, a list of related books and periodicals, and explanations on government employment needs.

Govtjobs.com is a leading website for individuals seeking jobs in the public sector. Complete job descriptions and application information is available for positions in a variety of fields.

Commonwealth Employment Opportunities (CEO) has a comprehensive listing of current state government openings in Massachusetts.  Postings including jobs for administrators, social workers, analysts,, interns, educational specialists, and more.

US Department of State has updates on employment opportunities, including internships and programs for students, in the United States Department of State.

National Career Services Conference: There are great webcasts about careers with the federal government. Of particular interest are links to government careers in the arts, business, or law enforcement. This is a good site for those who are willing to take the time to view presentations

Ecoemploy provides links to environmental government job openings in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The Riley Guide–Government has a listing of government industry-related web sites.

Partnership for Public Service offers job, internship, and career information for students interested in public service.

United Leaders: Founded by a Tufts Alumnus, United Leaders declares its mission as inspiring a new generation to pursue political careers as a means for social change. The website includes links to related sites, news, and press releases. There are internship offerings as well as information about The Institute for Political Service (IPS), a political fellowship program offered by United Leaders.

Institute for Humane Studies assists undergraduate and graduate students worldwide with an interest in individual liberty. There is information about career workshops, internship programs, grants, summer seminars, and more.

SpeakOut, "the place where you can make a difference," is a forum for news, issues, politics, and opinions. "Activism Centers" address a wide range of issues. This nonpartisan site is nonprofit and publicly funded.

MDRC is a social policy research organization, and the website has links to recent publications, press releases, and public-use files.  You can also learn more about current policy issues such as welfare reform, the working poor, Community initiatives, family and children and education.  There are career links. 

American Friends Service is an organization that includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace, and humanitarian service. The sites provides links to jobs and volunteer opportunities as well as Periodicals, newsletters, and news.  You can search its Archives and find ways in which to contribute to current programs.   

Public-Policy.org is a gathering place for those who strive for change. It has a number of links to Public policy issues. 

National Center for Policy Analysis provides links to national as well as international news.

Foreign Policy Association maintains formation about jobs, graduate school, internships/fellowships, and career options in foreign policy.

Government Agencies to Consider:

www.nasa.gov: National Aeronautics and Space Administration

www.fda.gov: Food and Drug Administration.

www.usmint.gov: The US Mint

www.usgs.gov: US Geological Survey

www.usdoj.gov/crs: US Justice Department’s Community Relations Service.