Significant Career Lesson From a Founder at P16 Partners
For undergraduate students interested in Aditi's field, internships and fellowships are widely available at nonprofits, foundations, and government entities; upon graduation, entry-level roles such as "program associate," "project associate," and "site coordinator" are readily available, particularly in the nonprofit sector, but it is important to consider salary, daily tasks, advancement potential, and skill-building opportunities.
Entry-Level Jobs, Nonprofit Careers, Program Associate Roles, Career Advancement, Skills Development
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Aditi Goel
Founder
P16 Partners
UC Berkeley
Harvard University Graduate School of Education - Master in Education Policy & Management
Philosophy
Education, Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Entrepreneurship and Business Owner
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Internships and fellowships are available in nonprofits, foundations, and government entities.
2. Entry-level roles include program associate, project associate, and site coordinator.
3. Consider salary, workday, advancement potential, and learning opportunities when evaluating entry-level positions.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
For an undergraduate student looking at roles while in school, internships and fellowships are definitely available. These opportunities can be found across nonprofit organizations, foundations, philanthropies, and even certain government entities.
Upon graduation, there's a lot of entry-level work. Roles with titles like program associate, project associate, or site coordinator are readily available, particularly in the nonprofit sector.
The main questions often revolve around salary, the workday, and the potential for advancement. It's also important to understand the opportunity to learn, so you're clear on where the role leads and what skills you'll gain.