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Job Opportunities

These sites feature job opportunities which look for candidates with skills students develop in our graduate program!

 

Please find below a sampling of current job opportunities (at the time of posting), which appear to resonate with the wide range of interests represented by our Department, as well as the transferable skills that students develop throughout our program. Should you find a link is no longer active, please do not hesitate to let us know so that we can keep this listing as updated as possible

 

External Engagement Fellow @ New_ Public

Posted: July 8| Start: Sep 2025 - Feb 2026 | Location: Remote (US/Canada)

New_ Public, a nonprofit R&D lab reimagining social media, seeks a temporary fellow to support fundraising and operations. The part-time, remote role ($40/hour, 20–25 hrs/week) involves improving systems, researching funders, tracking events, and drafting internal updates. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, systems-savvy, and experienced in nonprofit development, with strong communication skills. Reporting to the External Engagement Manager, the fellow will gain hands-on experience in nonprofit growth while advancing the mission of creating healthier digital public spaces. The hiring process includes interviews, a paid skills assignment ($250), and reference checks. Underrepresented candidates are encouraged to apply. Link.

 

Immigrant Defense Paralegal @ La Raza Centro Legal, Inc

Start: 28 July | Deadline: 21 July| Location: Hybrid/Bay Area, CA

The role involves supporting attorneys in deportation cases, drafting asylum/U visa/T visa applications, managing client deadlines, and conducting outreach. Responsibilities include administrative tasks, legal research, and community education. The position requires a BA/BS degree, fluency in Spanish, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a passion for immigrant justice. The salary is $71,200–$73,700/year with benefits (health insurance, retirement matching, paid leave). Hybrid work (3 days in-office). Link.  

 

Admin and Operations Associate @ Center for American Progress

Location: Washington, D.C.

The role supports the Senior Vice President of the Education Department with scheduling, project management, event logistics, and financial coordination. Responsibilities include maintaining confidential records, tracking departmental metrics, and liaising with external stakeholders. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 2+ years of relevant skills (organization, multitasking), and commitment to progressive values. Salary: $56,000–$64,400/year (union-represented, full-time, on-site). Benefits include health insurance and retirement matching. Preference for career administrative professionals. Open until filled. Link.