Social Impact Careers Week
February 20-27, 2023
Monday, February 20, 2023
Confronting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Issues in the Social Impact Space
Tuesday, 5:00-5:30 p.m., Devlin 218
Join us when three BC alumni discuss issues of diversity, equity and inclusion at work, particularly the social impact space.
Panelists include:
- Akim St. Omer (BC '06, Communication), Program Administrator, New York University (recently Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism, The Girl Scouts of Greater New York)
- Gabriela Torres (BC '07, Hispanic Studies), Senior Program Officer, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- Shavel'le Olivier (BC '14), Executive Director, Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
How to Land a Social Impact Job or Internship
Tuesday, 5:00-5:30 p.m., Devlin 218
Do you want to use advocacy, service, and leadership to enhance the human condition, help others realize their potential, and make the world more just? Are you looking for an internship or a full-time job? Give us 30 minutes, and we'll show you how to find that perfect internship or job, and we'll even provide a few tips for making your resume and cover letter stand out!
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Nonprofit, Government and Social Impact Career Fair
Thursday, 4:00-6:00 p.m., Heights Room, Corcoran Commons
Monday, February 27, 2023
From CSOM to Service to Social Impact
Monday, 2/27, 4:30 p.m., Devlin 010
Join Amy McDermott (Marketing, 2013) and Adrienne Zak Hunt (MBA, 2018) as they discuss career paths informed by a desire to serve and impact the world, including post-graduation volunteer service; professional roles in nonprofits; advanced degrees; and roles in corporate social responsibility, ESG, and founding and running a thriving nonprofit organization.
Virtual Resources
In addition to the events listed above, the following virtual resources have been curated to help you explore the education, nonprofit and social service industries and prepare for job or internship opportunities.
BC's official career platform where you can schedule appointments with career coaches, register for upcoming events, and access job or internship postings. Indicate your industry interests so you can receive our bi-weekly cluster newsletters.
An online platform that fosters connections between BC students and alumni around the world. The platform will provide you the opportunity to seek knowledge and advice, explore career fields of interest, and build your professional network.
Social Impact Resources
A collection of professional associations, opportunities for connection, job boards and industry news.
Jobs and Blogs
Massachusetts Nonprofit Network Job Board
Idealist Jobs B Work Work for Good
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Connections with like-minded people
Eagle Exchange
Boston College’s alumni network. Alumni waiting to connect with and assist you!
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network
YNPN is a networking organization for the younger generation of nonprofit leaders. There are YNPN chapters across the country with thousands of members.
Effective Altruism Global
Attend a regional EAGx conference, or attend a local group event in your city.
Social Impact Fellowships
Second Day Community Scholars Program and Impact Fellowships: Paid summer and semester internships for current students.
The FAO Schwarz Fellowship: An intensive, transformative two-year experience in the world of social impact in Boston, New York and Philadelphia.
Forest Foundation: Yearly supports up to 65 paid summer internships at exceptional non-profit organizations in Greater Boston.
ProFellow - lists thousands of fellowship opportunities with nonprofits and NGOs worldwide.
