Education, Nonprofit & Social Impact

Welcome to the Education, Nonprofit & Social Impact Community!

This community is a great starting place for those who value purpose-driven work. Career paths dedicated to public good cut across industries, and are all connected through the common goal of addressing society’s big challenges. This could be through teaching, nonprofit administration, social work, activism, and a variety of other ways. 

Jumbos are dedicated to being change-makers who share a commitment to helping others. Those who follow this community are often involved in matters such as education reform, racial justice, human rights, sustainability and climate change, mental health, and food security. This work can occur in the classroom, through direct service organizations, community organizing, public service, fundraising, policy research and development, and even in corporate settings through roles in social responsibility. No matter the setting, this community presents opportunities to connect over social change and mission-driven work on individual, community, and global scales.

Social Impact Career Guides

Our friends at Second Day have put together the following career guides from across the Social Impact sector, so you can learn more about the industries, entry level jobs, and how to break in. What is included? Youth Services, Volunteer Management, US Legislature, State Government, Social Impact Finance, Social Impact Design, Social Enterprises, Public Health, Political Campaign, Philanthropy, Policy + Research, Operations and Admin, Local Government, International Development, Impact Investing + ESG, Human Resources, Housing, Direct Service, Development + Fundraising, Corporate Social Responsibility, Community Organizing, Communications, Nonprofit Careers, Government, Social Impact Consulting, Corporate Impact Careers

Internship Spotlight: Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program

Current student Vance Boyd shared the following about being an intern at Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program…

How did you find this internship?
I first heard of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP) when my Grandma …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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3 Questions with Mark Lannigan, ’23, Regional Assistant for Senator Ed Markey

Welcome to “3 Questions with …”, a recurring feature on the Career Center blog. We’re asking alumni of all graduation years and career interests to share a bit of their experiences and advice. 

Mark Lannigan, ’23, Regional Assistant for Senator …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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Don’t Miss the Annual Public Service & Social Impact Networking Night

Are you interested in knowing more about what a mission-driven career looks like? Join an inspiring group of professionals and employers from a variety of social impact careers for an evening of conversations. Come hear from folks who work across …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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Education Jobs That Aren’t Teaching

Passionate about education but NOT interested in teaching? It’s true that the face of education seems to be teaching in a traditional classroom setting, however, there are so many more options to explore if you are interested in education.

Where …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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3 Questions with Ran Guo, ’23, Junior Fellow at Asia Society

Welcome to “3 Questions with …”, a recurring feature on the Career Center blog. We’re asking alumni of all graduation years and career interests to share a bit of their experiences and advice. 

Ran Guo, ’23, Junior Fellow at Asia …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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Non-Profit Girlstart is seeking Summer 2024 After School Leaders (STEM CREW) – Apply Now!

Founded in 1997, Girlstart’s mission is to increase girls’ interest and engagement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through innovative, nationally recognized informal STEM education programs. Girlstart’s year-round programs inspire girls to transform our world. These programs include after …

By Sue Atkins
Sue Atkins Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Corporate Impact Careers

What is Corporate Impact?

The upside to using business to do good in the world is clear: corporations have an outsized financial imprint on the world, and so making that imprint more socially responsible could be a huge deal. Despite …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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Featured Resources

Education, Nonprofit & Social Impact Resume Guide

Every industry and sector has it’s own nuances, lingo, and values. How can you best position yourself for opportunities in …

Career Center Summer Internship Grant Program

Internships. An opportunity to gain exposure, explore and try ideas for your future, apply theory from the classroom out in …

Too Good to Be True? Be on the Lookout for Fraudulent Employers

It’s easy to say, “I would never be tricked by a scam employment offer!” But every year, students at universities …

Tufts Career Center Professional Development Fund for Undergraduate Students
From Here, to There: A Podcast with the Career Fellows

How did they get from here, to there? Career Fellows talk to Tufts alumni about their career journeys, how they …