Case Manager

• Works one-on-one with individuals or families to connect them with resources like housing, healthcare, or education.
• Helps clients set goals and navigate systems to improve their overall well-being.

Community Outreach Coordinator

• Builds relationships with community members and partners to increase awareness of programs and services.
• Organizes events, workshops, and outreach efforts to engage the community.

Youth Program Coordinator

• Plans and leads programs for children and teens in schools or community organizations.
• Designs activities that support learning, leadership, and personal growth.

Behavioral Health Technician / Assistant

• Supports individuals experiencing mental health or behavioral challenges.
• Works with professionals to implement care plans and provide daily support.

Program Coordinator / Program Assistant

• Helps plan, run, and evaluate nonprofit programs.
• Manages logistics, tracks outcomes, and supports day-to-day operations.

Volunteer Coordinator

• Recruits, trains, and supports volunteers for events and ongoing programs.
• Matches volunteers with roles and ensures a positive experience.

Advocacy Assistant

• Supports campaigns focused on social issues like education, healthcare, or equity.
• Assists with research, outreach, and organizing advocacy efforts.

Development / Fundraising Assistant

• Helps raise funds through donor outreach, events, and grant support.
• Tracks donations and supports campaigns that sustain nonprofit programs.

Policy Assistant

• Supports research and analysis on public policy issues.
• Tracks legislation and helps prepare reports or recommendations.

Research Assistant (Social Impact Focus)

• Collects and analyzes data on social issues like poverty, education, or health.
• Contributes to reports that inform programs or policy decisions.

Community Support & Human Services

• Internships: Commonly posted during the fall, winter, and spring.
• Full-time jobs: Frequently hired on a rolling basis throughout the year, often closer to the position start date.

Program Management & Operations

(Program Coordinator, Program Manager, Operations Coordinator)

• Internships: Available throughout the year, with many summer opportunities recruiting during the fall and winter.
• Full-time jobs: Often posted during the spring and summer, though hiring occurs year-round.

Volunteer Management & Community Engagement

• Internships: Often recruit during the academic year for summer and semester-based opportunities.
• Full-time jobs: Typically, open throughout the year as organizations expand programs or fill vacancies.

Advocacy & Policy

(Nonprofit Advocacy, Public Policy, Government Relations, Social Justice Organizations)

• Internships: Many opportunities recruit during the fall and winter, with some government and policy programs requiring early fall applications.
• Full-time jobs: Often hired on a rolling basis, with opportunities appearing throughout the year depending on funding cycles and organizational needs.

Social Impact Research

(Research Assistant, Policy Research, Program Evaluation, Think Tanks)

• Internships: Commonly posted during the fall and winter for summer roles.
• Full-time jobs: Frequently recruit during senior year and into the spring, with many positions posted as projects and funding become available.

Recruiting timeline information adapted from Princeton University’s Center for Career Development Recruiting Timelines guide.