Entry-Level Positions For Aspiring Nonprofit Professionals
Morgan, a Manager, Strategy & Impact at Meals on Wheels America, highlights program coordinator and executive assistant roles as excellent entry-level options in the nonprofit sector, noting that "those are really phenomenal opportunities to really support, um, executive leadership and learn more about their day-to-day, their priorities." Further, paid internships or fellowships are also strongly recommended, as they offer valuable experience and can quickly lead to full-time employment.
Entry-Level Jobs, Nonprofit Careers, Executive Assistance, Internships & Fellowships, Career Development
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Morgan Hultquist
Manager, Strategy & Impact
Meals on Wheels America
University of Arizona 2014
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Political Science, American Studies
Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Business Strategy
Scholarship Recipient, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level positions in the nonprofit sector include program coordinator roles and administrative positions like executive assistant.
2. Internships and fellowships offer valuable learning experiences and can lead to full-time employment.
3. The nonprofit industry provides diverse entry-level opportunities across various departments, such as research, operations, and communications.
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What entry-level positions in this field might an undergraduate college student consider?
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As a first step, consider program coordinator positions across any field, particularly within the nonprofit industry. Even administrative roles like executive assistants are phenomenal opportunities. They allow you to support executive leadership and learn about their day-to-day work and priorities.
These roles offer insights you might not gain even after years at an organization if you haven't worked closely with leadership. I was an executive assistant for nearly three years and learned a tremendous amount in that position.
Before graduation, paid internships or fellowships are also valuable. So much can be learned in those experiences. I've seen friends land full-time jobs quickly after graduating by entering paid internships or fellowships directly.
There are many entry-level positions in the nonprofit industry, including research, operations, and communications. It’s a huge benefit for learning, especially as a recent college graduate.
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