Frustrated by the limited number of people he could help in
his job at a nonprofit organization providing services for at - risk youth, Geoffrey Canada in 1999 founded a large - scale initiative eventually dubbed the Harlem Children's Zone.
When we think about
jobs at nonprofit organizations (NPOs), we're likely to envision those big international entities that help displaced populations relocate after a natural disaster, or immunize children in developing countries against common diseases.
Not exact matches
Twenty - one percent found work
at government agencies,
nonprofits, or other educational
organizations, and 10 % took
jobs in industry.
According to the Workplace Bullying Institute (WBI), a
nonprofit organization that advocates for victims» rights, 37 percent of U.S. employees have been bullied
at their
job, as opposed to 8 to 10 percent who have been sexually harassed.
Of these, 281, or 17 percent, have left their school buildings to take
jobs at a district office (154), a
nonprofit organization (47), a university (41), a federal or state government office (24), or a private company (15).
Having a «public service»
job pertains to any
job at any level of government, such as a public defense attorney, or any occupation
at a 501 (c)(3)
nonprofit organization.
«The people whose
job is to protect the user always are fighting an uphill battle against the people whose
job is to make money for the company,» said Sandy Parakilas, who worked
at Facebook enforcing privacy and other rules until 2012 and now advises a
nonprofit organization called the Center for Humane Technology, which is looking
at the effect of technology on people.
From corporations to startups to
nonprofits and beyond, Austin has a plethora of
job openings
at great
organizations.
«Volunteer work, whether in addition to a current
job or an activity in between
jobs, shows an employer that you are willing to try new experiences, be involved in your community and generally demonstrates a willingness to take initiative and make things happen,» says Kara Montermoso, content manager
at Idealist.org, a site that connects people and
nonprofit organizations and has partnered with Monster on Monster Volunteering.
If you're applying for a
job at a
nonprofit, your first contact largely depends on the role being filled and on the size of the
organization.
I am thrilled to be starting a new
job in a couple of weeks that I think is totally right for me
at this stage in my career (I will be a mid-level manager
at a well regarded
nonprofit organization).»
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