Entry-level Positions For Aspiring Communicators And Outreach Specialists
Kyle, Founder at Parichute, suggests that entry-level communication and outreach roles offer a strong starting point for undergraduates interested in the nonprofit sector, allowing new professionals to "spread their wings and explore" various aspects of the field like fundraising and events. This experience helps identify strengths and preferred areas within the organization, a valuable skill applicable across industries.
Communication, Outreach, Fundraising, Entry-Level, Nonprofit
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Kyle Crognale
Founder
Parichute
Kent State University, 2017
N/A
Creative Writing, Journalism
Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Entrepreneurship and Business Owner
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Greek Life Member, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level positions in this field often involve communication and outreach.
2. These roles provide exposure to various aspects of the organization, including fundraising and events.
3. This allows students to identify their strengths and preferred areas of focus within the nonprofit sector or other industries.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
There are many communication and outreach roles available for recent college graduates, and I think that would be a really good starting point. You will have your hands in all of the communication tasks, which may get tedious.
For example, you might be sending many emails or making numerous cold calls each day. However, this work can naturally lead into the fundraising department or various events you can get involved in.
This allows you to get a feel for which aspect you like most, what skillset is your strongest, or what work truly fulfills you. Communications and outreach is a good starting point that allows you to easily explore what else is out there within a nonprofit organization or that space.
I think that's something that can be applied to a lot of other companies and industries as well.