Education, Nonprofit & Social Impact

Social Impact Fellowships & Job Search Support Group

Alumni Jessie Lan ’21 talks about her experience getting involved with Second Day, and how it helped launch her career in Social Impact. 

During my senior year at Tufts, I joined the Community Scholars program, through Second Day. It’s a …

By Jessie Lan
Jessie Lan Lead Career Fellow
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Post-Graduate Govern for America Fellowship — Application Open!

Are you interested in exploring a career in government and public policy but not sure where to start? The GFA Fellowship (Govern for America) is a two-year paid opportunity for recent graduates to serve in high-impact roles in government across …

By Kate Rettstadt
Kate Rettstadt Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Where Do Tufts Students Intern? The Psychology Major Edition

It’s tempting to make assumptions about the type of internship, volunteering, or other work experience you’re supposed to pursue with a particular major.

The truth? A Psychology major — or any Tufts major for that matter — doesn’t limit you …

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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Internship Spotlight: International Spy Museum

Current Tufts student Sophia Hill shared the following about being a Summer Intern at the International Spy Museum …

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
I did a wide variety of projects as a Communications intern at …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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3 Questions with Jayson Uppal, ’08, Solar and Storage Product Growth Manager at National Grid

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. 

Jayson Uppal, ’08, Solar and Storage Product …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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Spring and Summer Internships at the International Rescue Committee

The IRC was founded at the behest of Albert Einstein in 1933 to assist people fleeing from persecution. Since then, the IRC has grown and works all over the world providing humanitarian support. In the United States, the IRC is …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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Getting Involved with Causes you Care About #foodjustice

How do you deepen your active citizenship and continue your commitment to solving complex challenges? Whether you are exploring mission driven career paths, or looking for ways to contribute to your community regardless of your day job, Melissa Acedera, Founder …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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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 …