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If you’ve missed the boat on any of the above opportunities, don’t forget to explore our latest job listings to find open positions at incredible organizations around the world!

It doesn’t matter how old you are, if you’ve never worked for a nonprofit, or the number of internships you’ve had—pursuing an entry-level position is the perfect way for those interested in social impact to grow skills and gain experience.

This week, we’re sharing a variety of entry-level roles at organizations across the US, with availability for in person, hybrid, and remote schedules. Here’s to launching your social-impact career! 

Trans Lifeline, Remote Role

A national trans-led 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving the quality of trans lives, this nonprofit is dedicated to responding to the critical needs of their community through direct service, material support, advocacy, and education. They are hiring an Advocacy Coordinator for a remote role based in the US.

GreenLight Fund, Dallas, TX

GreenLight Fund is a national nonprofit with a local focus, partnering with communities to create opportunities for inclusive prosperity through a community-driven process that matches the local needs of individuals and families not met by existing programs, to organizations with track records of success elsewhere. They are hiring a Program Associate for GreenLight Dallas, which is an onsite role.

RE Sources, Bellingham, WA

This organization is on a mission to promote sustainable communities and protect the health of northwest Washington's people and ecosystems through the application of science, education, advocacy, and action. They are hiring a Communications Coordinator for a hybrid role based in Bellingham, WA.

Generation Hope, Washington, DC

Founded in 2010, this organization works directly with young parents earning their college degrees and with their young children to prepare them for kindergarten, advocates nationally for the unique needs of student parents and their families, and partners with colleges and universities to provide technical assistance in order to advance student-parent success in higher education. They are hiring a Scholar Program Coordinator for a hybrid role based in Washington, DC.

Roderick and Solange MacArthur Justice Center, Chicago, IL

A national, nonprofit law firm dedicated to protecting civil rights and fighting unfairness in the criminal legal system, this organization works to protect the rights of the poor, the marginalized, and the vulnerable in the criminal justice system, combat racial discrimination, stop the punishment of poverty, fight unjust prosecutions and police misconduct, and vindicate the rights of people who are imprisoned and detained. They are hiring a Communications Coordinator for a hybrid role based in Chicago, IL.

Arcora Foundation, Seattle, WA

As Washington’s largest foundation dedicated exclusively to improving oral health, this organization is dedicated to improving health equity by partnering with communities to prevent oral disease, transform health systems, and increase access to dental care. They are hiring an Associate Program Officer for a hybrid role based in Seattle, WA.

VOCAL-NY, Kings County, NY

This grassroots membership organization builds power among low-income people affected by HIV/AIDS, the drug war, mass incarceration, and homelessness in order to create healthy and just communities, accomplishing their mission through community organizing, leadership development, advocacy, direct services, participatory research, and direct action. They are hiring a Community Organizer for an onsite role based in Kings County, NY.

Rebuilding Together Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

The mission of Rebuilding Together Philadelphia is to bring volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of low-income homeowners. They are hiring a Project Coordinator for an onsite role in Philadelphia, PA.

Project Place, Boston, MA

A community based organization serving homeless individuals in Boston, Project Place is dedicated to promoting hope and opportunity for homeless individuals by providing the skills, education, resources, and personal support necessary to obtain employment and housing and sustain economic stability and independence over a lifetime. They are hiring an Intake Coordinator for an onsite role in Boston, MA.

LiveOn NY, New York, NY

Founded in 1979, this organization is dedicated to advocating for policy change to further the interests of senior centers and agencies in New York City. Their programming helps older New Yorkers as they confront ageism, social isolation, the hardships of living on a fixed income, the need for quality and compassionate healthcare, and other challenges. They are hiring a Communications Coordinator for a hybrid role based in New York, NY.

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I oversee the content and resources we share at Idealist to help organizations, prospective grad students, and job seekers make an impact in their personal and professional lives. In my spare time, I love to read, cook, and explore NYC's parks.

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