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F: Full-time I: Part-time / Internship L: Fellowship V: Employers indicated that they have veteran's preference or veteran's hiring initiatives NI: Employers indicated that they are open to hiring international students for internship positions NF: Employers indicated that they are open to hiring international students for full-time positions Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) (Table 40) F,I,NI,NF
The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) serves as a focal point for development and poverty research based on randomized trials. The objective is to improve the effectiveness of poverty programs by providing policy makers with clear scientific results that help shape successful policies to combat poverty. J-PAL works with NGOs, international organizations, and others to evaluate programs and disseminate the results of high quality research. They work on issues as diverse as boosting girls' attendance at school, improving the output of farmers in sub- Saharan Africa, racial bias in employment in the US, and the role of women political leaders in India.
Available Position(s): Various positions - please check the website for listings
http://www.povertyactionlab.org
Accenture (Table 53) F,I,V,NI,NF
Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services, and outsourcing company. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world’s most successful companies, Accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. As one of the world’s leading management consulting and technology services companies, Accenture helps clients deliver better social, economic and health outcomes for the people they serve.
Available Position(s): Paid internships and various other positions - please check the website for listings
http://www.accenture.com
Achievement First (Table 49) I,NI,NF
Achievement First is a growing network of non-profit, high-performing, college-preparatory, K to 12 public charter schools in Connecticut, New York and Rhode Island. The mission of the organization is to deliver on the promise of equal educational opportunity for all of America's children. Achievement First believes that all children, regardless of race or economic status, can succeed if they have access to a great education. Its schools provide all students with the academic and character skills they need to graduate from top colleges, to succeed in a competitive world, and to serve as the next generation of leaders in our communities.
Available Position(s): Intern
http://www.achievementfirst.org
Action Against Hunger (Table 20) F,V
Action Against Hunger | ACF International, a global humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger, works to save the lives of malnourished children while providing communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger.
Available Position(s): Various positions - please check the website for listings
http://www.actionagainsthunger.org
AdvantageCare Physicians (Table 22) F,I,V
AdvantageCare Physicians is a multi-specialty physician practice delivering comprehensive, community-based care in convenient locations throughout the New York metropolitan area. Driven by the goal of becoming New York’s preferred care destination, the organization's mission is to focus care on the needs of its patients and partner with them in their pursuit of better health.
Available Position(s): Physicians; RNs; Administrative, Corporate, HR, FInance, Marketing, Legal, IT, and Supply Chain positions
http://www.acpny.com
America Needs You (Table 58) F,I
America Needs You is the umbrella organization for New York Needs You (NYNY) and New Jersey Needs You (NJNY), a foundation dedicated to expanding its groundbreaking career development and mentoring program nationwide. America Needs You fights for economic mobility for ambitious, low-income college students. The organization does this by providing intensive career development, mentorship, and professional networks to enable students to realize their academic and career aspirations.
Available Position(s): Development Manager, various internships
https://www.americaneedsyou.org
Amp Up NYC (Table 33) F,I
Amp Up NYC is a partnership between Little Kids Rock and Berklee College of Music in support of the New York City Department of Education’s efforts to expand Modern Band music education programming to an additional 60,000 students (K-12) in 600 public schools throughout New York City over three years. Amp Up NYC is the largest private investment in a public school district's music education program in the history of the United States.
Available Position(s): National Development Director, Grants Manager
http://ampupnyc.org
Averill Fundraising Solutions (Table 68) F
Averill Fundraising Solutions is a full-service philanthropic management firm that provides fundraising counsel, strategic direction, and institutional capacity-building. The Averill team has nearly 60 years of combined experience serving secondary and higher education institutions, hospitals and medical centers, academic medicine, faith-based organizations, global health organizations, human service organizations, professional and membership societies, arts and cultural organizations, and civic and social groups.
Available Position(s): Project Manager
http://www.averillsolutions.com
Bahá’í International Community (Table 30) I,NI
The Bahá’í International Community (BIC) is an international non-governmental organization with affiliates in over 180 countries and territories, which together represent over 5 million members of the Bahá’í Faith. As an international NGO, the organization interacts and cooperates with the United Nations and its specialized agencies, with governments, as well as with inter- governmental and non-governmental organizations. The BIC seeks to promote and apply principles - derived from the teachings of the Bahá’í Faith - which contribute to the resolution of current day challenges facing humanity and the development of a united, peaceful, just, and sustainable civilization. At this time, the work of the BIC focuses on the promotion of a universal standard for human rights, the advancement of women, and the promotion of just and equitable means of global prosperity.
Available Position(s): Internships in Human Rights, Gender Equality, Social Development, Sustainable Development, and Website Development
http://www.bic.org
Better Business Bureau Serving Metro NY (Table 41) I,NI
The Better Business Bureau aims to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust by creating a community of trustworthy businesses, setting standards for marketplace trust, encouraging and supporting best practices, celebrating marketplace role models, and denouncing substandard marketplace behavior. The Charity Accountability Program is the core program of the Education & Research Foundation of the Better Business Bureau of Metropolitan New York. This program promotes accountability for local charities, helps establish confidence in the sector, and encourages charitable giving in New York.
Available Position(s): Charity Accountability Analyst Intern
http://www.newyork.bbb.org
BRAC USA (Table 23) I,NI,NF
BRAC USA aims to foster a better world by increasing BRAC’s visibility as a development success story, harnessing the power of its friends and ensuring support for a growing number of BRAC organizations around the world to unleash the potential of millions of poor households to create better futures for themselves and their communities. The organization does this through three main program areas: strategic and program services, grant making and public education. BRAC USA seeks business partnerships, strategic alliances, philanthropic and other capital to provide microcredit, health, education and other services sought by people living in poverty, especially women and children, throughout Africa and Asia.
Available Position(s): Outreach & Fundraising Intern, Program Intern, Communications & Storytelling Intern
http://www.bracusa.org
Camphill Communities of North America (Table 47) F,V,NF
Camphill is an international movement of intentional communities designed to meet the needs of children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities through a combination of community life, the arts, and work on the land. There are over 100 Camphill communities worldwide, and 11 communities throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Available Position(s): Camphill AmeriCorps Member & Long Term Coworkers
http://www.camphill.org
Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB) (Table 26) F,V,NI
Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB) is an international NGO providing long-term, co- operative medical and development aid to communities affected by poverty and unequal access to healthcare. For over a century, CMMB has worked to strengthen and support communities through healthcare programs and initiatives, the distribution of medicines and medical supplies through our Healing Help program, and the placement of volunteers. CMMB’s global movement focuses on developing access to needs-based healthcare in partnership with communities, government and international agencies, private and corporate donors, medical and pharmaceutical manufacturers, and local organizations.
Available Position(s): Program Coordinator, Grant Writers
http://www.cmmb.org
CCS (Table 14) F
CCS is a comprehensive and widely recommended fundraising, development services, and strategic consulting firm. Since 1947, CCS has provided fundraising counsel and campaign management services to leading academic institutions, national and international charities, medical centers, religious bodies, civic and human service organizations, and cultural institutions in pioneering fundraising efforts. While maintaining its roots in health, education, religious, and community fundraising, CCS has expanded its outreach to areas of growing philanthropic interest, including associations and societies, international relief and development, human rights, and environmental and conservation efforts.
Available Position(s): Associate Director
http://www.ccsfundraising.com
Center for Education Policy Research, Strategic Data Project (Table 36) F,L,NF
Housed at the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University, the Strategic Data Project (SDP) partners with school districts, charter school networks, and state education agencies to bring high quality research methods and data analysis to bear on strategic management and policy decisions. The organization believes that (1) policy and management decisions directly influence schools’ and teachers’ ability to improve student achievement; and (2) valid and reliable data analysis significantly improves the quality of decision-making. SDP believes that if we are able to bring together the right people, the right data, and the right analysis, then significantly better decision-making – as measured by student outcomes – will occur.
Available Position(s): Strategic Data Project Fellowship, Special Projects and Events Coordinator
http://www.gse.harvard.edu/sdp
Clinton Foundation (Table 46) I,L,NI,NF
Building on a lifetime of public service, President Clinton established the William J. Clinton Foundation to bring people together to take on the biggest challenges of the 21st century. Throughout the Foundation’s history and growth, Secretary Clinton and Chelsea offered their voice, vision, and counsel. To recognize their past contributions and acknowledge their role in shaping the Foundation’s future, the Foundation was renamed the Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation (Clinton Foundation). To accomplish its goals, the Clinton Foundation has established separate initiatives, each with a distinct mission but all reflecting the Clintons' vision: to implement sustainable programs that improve access worldwide to investment, opportunity, and lifesaving services now and for future generations. Working in diverse geographic regions and responding to local needs, the initiatives address targeted challenges in the Foundation’s key areas of focus: economic development, climate change, global health, and health and wellness.
Available Position(s): Interns and Fellows
http://www.clintonfoundation.org
Cultural Vistas (Table 44) L
A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, Cultural Vistas has used career exploration to facilitate connections between Americans and international visitors for more than 60 years. Cultural Vistas is committed to its mission to enrich minds, advance global skills, build careers, and connect lives through international exchange. The Robert Bosch Foundation and Alfa Fellowship Programs are distinguished international initiatives of Cultural Vistas that each year offer accomplished young Americans the opportunity to complete high-level professional development programs in either Germany (Bosch) or Russia (Alfa). Fellows complete work phases at leading institutions, attend professional seminars, and receive intensive language training.
Available Position(s): Alfa and Bosch Fellowship Programs
http://www.culturalvistas.org
DaVita (Table 29) F,V,NF
DaVita provides dialysis services for those diagnosed with chronic kidney failure, a condition also known as chronic kidney disease (CKD). The organization has over 1,300 outpatient dialysis facilities and acute units in over 800 hospitals. DaVita has locations in 42 states and the District of Columbia, serving approximately 103,000 patients.
Available Position(s): Healthcare Administrator, Director of Operations
http://www.davita.com
District of Columbia Public Schools (Table 66) F
The District of Columbia Public School system is: - 45,000 students committed to graduating from high school, prepared for college and work - 4,000 teachers determined to live up to the unparalleled role of ensuring the achievement of their students - 125 principals who demonstrate the vision to build positive school communities focused on academic achievement - 2,300 classroom aides, social workers, counselors, custodians, and other support staff who understands that students must be safe, healthy, and supported in order to achieve at their highest possible levels - Countless parents and family members supporting their children and demanding a high-quality education for them - More than 1,000 community organizations and thousands of volunteers who provide support for students and staff in their daily work to achieve excellence - Residents of Washington DC, who know that a strong school system and high achieving students are the backbone and the future of the city
Available Position(s): Various positions - please check the website for listings
http://joindcpublicschools.com
Education Pioneers (Table 79) F,L,NI,NF
Education Pioneers, a national non-profit organization, recruits talent from business, law, education, public policy, and other disciplines to work in the field of education through its selective graduate school Fellowship and Alumni Programs. Education Pioneers grooms a new generation of leaders to address the nation’s most critical urban education issues. The organization's work results in a pipeline of highly skilled, talented people working in the field of education and increases capacity and results in its partner schools, districts and education organizations. Education Pioneers supports alumni as they launch and maintain successful, rewarding careers in the field of education through career counseling, a job board, professional development opportunities, and access to an extensive network of organizations and education professionals.
Available Position(s): Graduate School Fellowship - 10 Week and Year Long
http://www.educationpioneers.org
Empire State Fellows Program (Table 88) F,L,V
The Empire State Fellows Program is a full-time leadership training program that will prepare the next generation of talented professionals for careers as New York State policy-makers. Each Empire Fellow works at a state office or agency, such as the Empire State Development Corporation, the Department of State, the Department of Agriculture and Markets, the Department of Labor, or in the Governor’s Executive Chamber. Work assignments offer Fellows unparalleled experience collaborating with senior officials and participating in the policy-making process.
Available Position(s): Empire State Fellows (10-20 open fellowships)
http://www.dos.ny.gov/newnyleaders/fellows_app.html
Eskolta School Research and Design, Inc. (Table 51) I,NI,NF
Eskolta is an evaluation and design firm that helps educators reinvent schools to make learning meaningful. The organization works with schools, school districts, and nonprofit agencies to develop, test, implement, and codify effective practices for innovatively engaging adolescents in school and preparing them for meaningful career, community involvement, college success, and engaged citizenship.
Available Position(s): Research Intern, Program Intern
http://www.eskolta.com
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (Table 97) F,I,L,V
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, is an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security. The primary purpose of FEMA is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program.
Available Position(s): Various positions - visit www.usajobs.gov search for job openings within the federal government
http://www.fema.gov
Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) (Table 84) F,V,NI,NF
The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States. The FDNY provides fire protection, search and rescue, pre-hospital care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY not only responds to more than a million emergencies every year, its personnel also strive to prevent them by continually educating the public in fire, life safety, and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes.
Available Position(s): Various positions - visit http://www1.nyc.gov/jobs to search for job openings within the city
http://www.nyc.gov/fdny
Fiscal Management Associates (FMA) (Table 86) F,I,L
Fiscal Management Associates (FMA) provides professional services to not-for-profit organizations, empowering them with the customized infrastructure development and support tools they need in order to build the necessary framework to successfully serve their constituents, fulfill their missions, and grow their organizations. FMA offers a range of fiscal management, accounting, organizational, and technology consulting services customized to the specific needs of each of its clients in the not-for-profit sector.
Available Position(s): Summer Associate, Fellow, Consultant
http://www.fmaonline.net
Fitch Ratings (Table 70) F,I,NI
Fitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world’s credit markets with accurate, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets. The organization is dual-headquartered in New York and London, operating offices and joint ventures in more than 50 locations and covering entities in more than 90 countries. Fitch Ratings is a majority owned subsidiary of Fimalac, S.A., an international business support services group headquartered in Paris, France.
Available Position(s): Various positions - please check the website for listings
http://www.fitchratings.com
Gartner (Table 104) F
Gartner, Inc. is the leading provider of research and analysis on the global information technology industry. The firm serves more than 13,000 distinct organizations, including chief information officers and other senior IT executives in corporations and government agencies, as well as technology companies and the investment community. Gartner focuses on delivering objective, in-depth analysis and actionable advice to enable clients to make more informed business and technology decisions.
Available Position(s): Associate Consultant, Consultant, Senior Consultant
http://www.gartner.com
Good Shepherd Services (Table 43) F,I
Good Shepherd Services goes where children, youth, and families face the greatest challenges and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success. The organization provides quality, effective services that deepen connections between family members, within schools, and among neighbors. It works closely with community leaders to advocate, both locally and nationally, on behalf of its participants to make New York City a better place to live and work. Good Shepherd Services leads in the development of innovative programs that make a difference in the lives of children, youth and families today.
Available Position(s): Various positions - please check the website for listings
http://www.goodshepherds.org
Great Oaks Foundation (Table 93) F,NF
The Great Oaks Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the launch and support of high-performing charter schools. There are three components to its mission: to prepare students for college success, to train highly effective classroom teachers, and to invest in the communities in which its schools operate. The organization's academic model was inspired by the Match School of Boston, which has an extraordinary track record of success using the Tutor Corps model.
Available Position(s): Executive Director
http://greatoakscharter.org
Harlem Lacrosse and Leadership (Table 55) F,I,NI,NF
Harlem Lacrosse and Leadership ("HLL") is a 501 (c) (3) youth service organization that uses lacrosse to engage at-risk youth from Harlem and the Bronx. HLL's mission is to provide a safe, structured environment for children to compete, learn and develop into leaders in their community. The organization offers year-round academic support and character building in addition to athletic opportunities. In order to play lacrosse, students attend mandatory study halls and participate in monthly community service events. HLL also offers a unique service to students who wish to pursue an elite secondary school education: free private school admissions counseling, general academic tutoring, entrance exam preparation, application essay counseling and academic advising throughout the application process.
Available Position(s): Assistant Coach and Mentor
http://www.harlemlacrosse.org
HD MADE (Table 37) NI,NF
HD MADE is a digital creative agency which combines storytelling, design, and technology to create campaigns and experiences that inspire action. HD MADE has worked with many social enterprises and nonprofits to develop strong digital marketing campaigns including Robin Hood, Breast Cancer Research Foundations, ideas42, and NYC EDC.
Available Position(s):
http://hdmade.com
HR&A Advisors (Table 60) F,I,L,NI,NF
HR&A Advisors, Inc. is an industry leader in economic development, real estate and public policy consulting. Equipped with a unique understanding of the intersection of the public and private sectors, HR&A has served diverse clients since 1976. With corporate offices in New York and Los Angeles, HR&A's clients include the nation's most prominent real estate developers, corporations, financial institutions, not-for-profit organizations, universities, public and quasi- public agencies. HR&A excels at developing economic growth and implementation strategies for mixed-use developments, affordable housing, waterfront revitalization, transportation, energy efficiency, brownfields, and parks. The firm provides solutions that create value for its clients by maximizing public benefit and minimizing private investment risk.
Available Position(s): Senior Analyst, Analyst, Summer Fellow
http://www.hraadvisors.com
ideas42 (Table 81) F,NF
Recent research in psychology and economics has uncovered important, and sometimes surprising, drivers of human behavior. ideas42 attempts to apply these insights to our understanding of the economic lives of people. The organization uses insights from complex research to generate practical and testable innovations, and then subjects these insights to careful evaluation. Its innovations have produced new solutions in the areas of financial access for the poor, harvesting technologies in developing countries, the choice of health coverage in the United States, and educational opportunities in low-income communities. ideas42's research spans both domestic and international projects.
Available Position(s): Associate, Senior Associate, Vice President
http://www.ideas42.org
iMentor (Table 82) F,NI,NF iMentor builds mentoring relationships that empower students in low-income communities to graduate from high school, succeed in college, and achieve their ambitions. Students work with their mentors one-on-one, in-person and online, to develop strong personal relationships, nurture a college aspiration, navigate the college application process, and build critical skills that lead to college success. In New York City, iMentor partners with public schools to ensure every student in the school receives a mentor. The organization also provides its curriculum, technology, and best practices to help nonprofits run effective programs in the iMentor model. Since 1999, iMentor has connected 11,000 students with mentors.
Available Position(s): Director of Programs, Managing Director of Communications, Managing Director of Development, Program Coordinator
http://www.imentor.org
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) (Table 87) F,NF
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), is an international non-profit research organization. Based in New Haven, CT, with offices in Washington, D.C. and worldwide, IPA works with development partners and academic researchers to create and evaluate approaches to solving development problems, to communicate “what works” in development and to scale up successful projects in a variety of fields, including health, education, micro-finance, governance and agriculture.
Available Position(s): Research Managers
http://www.poverty-action.org
Isaacson, Miller (Table 105) F,NI
Since 1982, Isaacson, Miller has recruited for the leadership of the nation's civic infrastructure. The firm has approximately 150 employees, two-thirds of whom are search professionals. Isaacson, Miller completes over 200 searches each year. Its clients include leading colleges and universities, foundations, human service agencies, research institutes, academic medical centers, economic development enterprises, arts and cultural groups, conservation and environmental organizations, and social justice and other national advocacy organizations. Almost all of the firm's clients are not-for-profit organizations meeting demands of both mission and market.
Available Position(s): Associate
http://www.imsearch.com
Israel Tennis Centers Foundation (Table 21) I,NI
Through the discipline of tennis, the Israel Tennis Centers Foundation strives to improve the lives of children in one of the most conflicted regions of the world. By teaching the life skills of self- reliance, perseverance, and focus, the ITC fosters sustainable values of self-esteem, character and tolerance, creating a positive imprint on the children, their families, the communities and the world for generations to come.
Available Position(s): Intern
http://www.israeltenniscenters.org
Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services (JBFCS) (Table 101) F,I,NI
The Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services (JBFCS) began over a century ago as a network of volunteers bringing food and clothing to poor Jewish families. Today, JBFCS is one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive mental health and social service agencies providing support and care for people of all faiths, races, and cultures. The organization serves over 30,000 New Yorkers annually at over 50 locations throughout the five boroughs and at a 125 acre campus in Westchester.
Available Position(s): Various positions - please check the website for listings
http://www.jbfcs.org
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (Table 102) I,NI
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) empowers artists by providing them with networks, resources, and support, to create vibrant, sustainable communities in Lower Manhattan and beyond. In 2014, LMCC will award approximately $500,000 in grants, provide 500 individuals with professional development skills and access to business leaders and arts professionals, place 100 individuals and arts groups in its studio residency programs, as well as present over 60 days of free cultural experiences for the public to enjoy. The combination of LMCC’s investment in individual artists and small arts groups, its robust network of partners in the public and private sectors, and its integrated approach to fostering local neighborhood efforts, aims to spark public imagination as well as inspire personal attachment and investment in NYC’s communities.
Available Position(s): LMCC Internship Program
http://www.lmcc.net
Lulu & Leo Fund (Table 15) I,NI,NF
The Lulu & Leo Fund gives financial and strategic support to grantee partners who are delivering art education programs to children in need. The Fund also develops its own programs focused on promoting creative confidence. The Lulu & Leo Fund is, on one level, about supporting and promoting art education. On a more fundamental level, it’s about the importance of creativity in children and their families’ success and resiliency. The organization is driven by its conviction that creative confidence – the belief that one can effect positive change – has the power to heal, to grow, to change lives.
Available Position(s): Full-Time Intern, Part-Time Intern
http://lululeofund.org
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP (Table 27) F,I,V,NI,NF
Manatt Health Solutions (MHS) is the interdisciplinary health policy and business strategy advisory division of Manatt, Phelps and Phillips, LLP, one of the nation’s preeminent health care law and consulting firms. MHS is comprised of a dedicated team providing their knowledge and expertise to leading healthcare organizations to strategize and help resolve complex issues to help improve quality, efficiency, and safety of care. MHS attracts a wide range of for-profit and non-profit clients in both the public and private sectors including health care providers, coalitions and associations of providers, heath plans and other payers, foundations, health information technology vendors, and federal and state government.
Available Position(s): Senior Analyst, Quantitative Senior Analyst, Summer Analyst
http://manatt.com
MDRC (Table 2) F,V,NI,NF
MDRC is a nationally recognized and highly respected public policy research organization that is dedicated to learning what works to improve the well-being of low-income families and children, and increasing the effectiveness of public policies and programs. Established in 1974, the organization has provided rigorous, nonpartisan, reliable evaluations of key interventions and policies. MDRC is organized into five policy areas: Welfare and Barriers to Employment, Families and Children, K-12 Education, Youth and Post-Secondary Education, and Low-Wage Workers and Communities - each headed by substantive experts and supported by a management team.
Available Position(s): Research Assistant, Technical Research Assistant, Research Analyst
http://www.mdrc.org
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) (Table 8) F,V,NI,NF
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - the world's oldest and largest private cancer center - has devoted more than 125 years to exceptional patient care, innovative research, and outstanding educational programs. Today, MSKCC is one of 41 National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers, with state-of-the-art science flourishing side by side with clinical studies and treatment.
Available Position(s): Annual Giving Officer, Development Officer, and Fundraising Event Associate (future)
http://www.mskcc.org
Montefiore Medical Center (Table 48) F,V,NI,NF
As the academic medical center and University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center is nationally recognized for clinical excellence - breaking new ground in research, training the next generation of healthcare leaders, and delivering science-driven, patient-centered care. From its beginning in 1884, as a facility for the care of patients with tuberculosis and other chronic illnesses, to the new millennium, Montefiore has been at the forefront of patient care, research and education and steadfast commitment to its community.
Available Position(s): Various positions - please check the website for listings
http://www.montefiore.org
Moody's Investors Service (Table 89) F,V
Moody's Investors Service is a leading provider of credit ratings, research, and risk analysis. Moody's commitment and expertise contributes to transparent and integrated financial markets. The firm's ratings and analysis track debt covering more than 110 sovereign nations, 13,000 corporate issuers, 26,000 public finance issuers, and 109,000 structured finance obligations.
Available Position(s): Various positions - please check the website for listings
http://www.moodys.com
Mount Sinai Health System (Table 67) F,I,NI,NF
The Mount Sinai Health System is an integrated health care system providing exceptional medical care to local and global communities. Encompassing the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and seven hospital campuses in the New York metropolitan area, as well as a large, regional ambulatory footprint, Mount Sinai is acclaimed internationally for its excellence in research, patient care, and education across a range of specialties. The Mount Sinai Health System was created from the combination of The Mount Sinai Medical Center and Continuum Health Partners in July 2013.
Available Position(s): Project Managers
http://www.mountsinaihealth.org
MTA-NYC Transit (Table 57) F,I,L,V,NI
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) - NYC Transit is the nation’s largest urban mass transit system and has over 48,000 employees who provide services to 7.5 million customers weekly. MTA - NYC Transit operates the New York City Subway system, the New York City Bus system, and the Staten Island Railway. The organization is involved in many green initiatives incorporating environmentally responsible practices.
Available Position(s): Various positions - please check the website for listings
http://www.mta.info/nyct
National September 11 Memorial & Museum (Table 34) F,I,V,NI
The National September 11 Memorial Museum at the World Trade Center will bear solemn witness to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and February 26, 1993. The Museum will honor the nearly 3,000 victims of these attacks and all those who risked their lives to save others. It will further recognize the thousands who survived and all who demonstrated extraordinary compassion in the aftermath. Demonstrating the consequences of terrorism on individual lives and its impact on communities at the local, national, and international levels, the Museum will attest to the triumph of human dignity over human depravity and affirm an unwavering commitment to the fundamental value of human life.
Available Position(s): Various positions - please check the website for listings
http://www.national911memorial.org
Neighborhood Restore HDFC & Restored Homes HDFC (Table 38) F,I,NI,NF
Neighborhood Restore HDFC and Restored Homes HDFC are two related non-profit housing development organizations working in collaboration with the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development to develop and preserve affordable housing throughout New York City. Neighborhood Restore’s mission is to develop and ensure the maintenance of safe and affordable housing in New York City, and to oversee the stabilization, management and rehabilitation planning of distressed tax foreclosed properties. Restored Homes’ mission is to prevent and eliminate blight and foster the stabilization of communities by developing and preserving affordable housing.
Available Position(s): Graduate Intern, Rehabilitation Specialist
http://www.neighborhoodrestore.com
New Visions for Public Schools (Table 6) F
New Visions for Public Schools is the largest education reform organization dedicated to improving the quality of education in New York City's public schools. New Visions works with schools, parents, community groups, and civic leaders to identify critical issues in the school system and to implement effective programs citywide. Working with the Department of Education and the community at large, New Visions is transforming failing large schools into communities of schools that are centers of learning and achievement.
Available Position(s): 12 Grade Teachers, Assistant Principals. SPED teacher and ELL teachers
http://www.newvisions.org
Newark Public Schools (Table 85) F
Newark Public Schools (NPS), with 66 schools and a student population of 35,054, is the largest and one of the oldest school systems in New Jersey. Its origin dates back to 1676. The ethnic diversity of the city provides a rich educational experience for pre-kindergarten to secondary school students. The district continues to revise its services to meet the changing needs of students. Newark Public Schools is in a historic period of change. With the appointment of Superintendent Cami Anderson and a significant level of national attention and investment, Newark has an incredible opportunity to transform the school system into one that ensures that all of its students graduate with the reading, writing, critical thinking, analytic, and quantitative skills to succeed in the college or career of their choice.
Available Position(s): Various positions - please check the website for listings
http://www.nps.k12.nj.us
NYC Council (Table 5) F,I,NI
The New York City Council is the law-making body of the City of New York. It is comprised of 51 members from 51 different Council Districts throughout the five boroughs. The Council monitors the operation and performance of city agencies, makes land use decisions, and has sole responsibility for approving the city's budget. It also legislates on a wide range of other subjects. The Council is an equal partner with the Mayor in the governing of New York City.
Available Position(s): Various positions - visit http://www1.nyc.gov/jobs to search for job openings within the city
http://www.council.nyc.gov
NYC Dept. of Correction (DOC) (Table 61) F,I,V,NI,NF
The New York City Department of Correction provides custody for male and female inmates, 16 years and older, who after arraignment on criminal charges are unable to post bail or are remanded without bail, pending trial. The Department also incarcerates individuals sentenced in the city to terms of up to one year, parole violators awaiting revocation hearings, as well as others charged with civil crimes.
Available Position(s): Deputy Director, Senior Program Analyst, Reentry Coordinator, Intern
http://www.nyc.gov/doc
NYC Dept. of Education, Division of Early Childhood Education (Table 71) F,I,NI,NF
The NYC Department of Education's Division of Early Childhood Education (DECE) administers UPK programs for NYC students in public elementary schools and Community-Based Early Childhood Centers (CBECCs). DECE provides families with access to high quality early childhood options that prepare their children for success in school and life. Together with families and programs, OECE ensures that children are engaged, nurtured, and supported with the tools needed to develop into independent learners and creative problem-solvers.
Available Position(s): Data Analyst, Operations Analyst
http://schools.nyc.gov
NYC Dept. of Education, Division of Teaching & Learning (Table 72) F
As part of the NYC Department of Education’s Division of Teaching & Learning (DTL), the Office of Talent Research and Data (ORD) is responsible for developing policies, programs, systems, and tools that support the development and evaluation of extraordinary teachers and leaders for NYC schools. The ORD team provides in-depth analysis linking policies to the impact they have on student outcomes. This analysis provides critical information used to inform strategy and enables DTL to continually assess and improve policies and programs.
Available Position(s): Various positions - please check the website for listings
http://schools.nyc.gov
NYC Dept. of Education, Office of District Planning (Table 73) F
The NYC Department of Education's Office of District Planning (ODP) is responsible for the development and implementation of district and borough‐based plans that address problems of school performance, parent/student access and choice, as well as learning conditions. These plans include placement of high performing schools in underutilized space, grade reconfigurations, zoning changes, and placement of specialized programs. Planning decisions seek to alleviate school overcrowding, facilitate improved student achievement, and establish optimal program allocations. These decisions impact choice, equity, and access to high-quality options citywide and can improve school performance.
Available Position(s): Associate Director of Planning, Analyst, Special Projects Manager
http://schools.nyc.gov
NYC Dept. of Education, Office of Student Enrollment (Table 74) F,I
The NYC Department of Education is the branch of municipal government in New York City that manages the city's public school system. These public schools form the largest district in the United States with over 1 million students taught in more than 1,200 separate schools. The department covers all five boroughs of New York City.
Available Position(s): Various positions - please check the website for listings
http://schools.nyc.gov
NYC Dept. of Finance (Table 91) F,V,NI,NF
The NYC Department of Finance is the fourth largest taxing jurisdiction in the United States. The department administers the tax laws and policies, conducts audit operations and tax enforcement, and analyzes data to present to legislature.
Available Position(s): Various financial analysis and economic statistics positions
http://www.nyc.gov/finance
NYC Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) (Table 80) I,NI,NF
With more than 6,000 employees throughout the five boroughs, the NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene is one of the largest public health agencies in the world, serving 8 million New Yorkers from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. With over 200 years of leadership in the field, it is also one of the nation's oldest public health agencies. The challenges faced range from obesity, diabetes and heart disease to HIV/AIDS, tobacco addiction and substance abuse, and the threat of bioterrorism. The Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene is tackling these issues with innovative policies and programs.
Available Position(s): Internships
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh
NYC Dept. of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) (Table 42) F,NF
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the largest municipal housing preservation and development agency in the nation. The agency’s mission is to promote housing equality and create and sustain viable neighborhoods for New Yorkers though housing education, outreach, loan and development programs and enforcement of housing standards.
Available Position(s): Directors and Project Manager
http://www.nyc.gov/hpd
NYC Dept. of Parks and Recreation (Table 39) I,V
As the steward of over 29,000 acres of parkland, the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) is a recognized leader and innovator of public spaces. The department is a dynamic agency dedicated to beautifying, protecting, and revitalizing New York City's urban forest and precious green spaces. DPR is also committed to helping New Yorkers maintain active and healthy lifestyles in an urban environment.
Available Position(s): Development and Marketing Intern, Landscape Design Intern
http://www.nycgovparks.org
NYC Dept. of Probation (Table 96) I,V,NI,NF
The New York City Department of Probation helps build stronger and safer communities by working with and supervising people on probation, fostering positive change in their decision- making and behavior, and expanding opportunities for them to move out of the criminal and juvenile justice systems through meaningful education, employment, health services, family engagement and civic participation.
Available Position(s): Volunteers and Interns
http://www.nyc.gov/html/prob
NYC Dept. of Small Business Services (SBS) (Table 100) F,I,V,NI,NF
The New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) is a vibrant, client-centered agency whose mission is to serve New York’s small businesses, jobseekers and commercial districts. SBS makes it easier for companies in New York City to start, operate, and expand by providing direct assistance to business owners, supporting commercial districts, promoting financial and economic opportunity among minority- and women-owned businesses, preparing New Yorkers for jobs, and linking employers with a skilled and qualified workforce. SBS continues to reach for higher professional standards through innovative systems, new approaches to government, and a strong focus on its employees.
Available Position(s): Various positions - please check the website for listings
http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs
NYC Dept. of Transportation (DOT) (Table 94) I,V,NI,NF
The mission of the NYC Dept. of Transportation is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of its primary customers, City residents. The agency's work is guided by Sustainable Streets, the Strategic Plan for the NYC Dept. of Transportation 2008, and Beyond.
Available Position(s): Intern
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot
NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) (Table 98) F,I,NI,NF
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is a non-profit organization that functions as a city agency, reporting to the Deputy Mayor for Economic Development. The NYCEDC is charged with encouraging economic growth in New York City through a variety of means, including facilitating real estate development, improving infrastructure, attracting and retaining businesses, and conducting economic research and analysis.
Available Position(s): Various positions - please check the website for listings
http://www.nycedc.com
NYC Health & Hospitals Corporation (HHC) (Table 69) F
The New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) is an integrated healthcare system of hospitals, neighborhood health centers, long-term care, nursing homes and home care - the public safety net healthcare system of New York City. HHC is committed to the health and well- being of all New Yorkers and offers a wide range of high quality and affordable healthcare services to keep its patients healthy and to address the needs of New York City's diverse populations.
Available Position(s): Various positions - visit http://www1.nyc.gov/jobs to search for job openings within the city
http://www.nyc.gov/hhc
NYC Human Resources Administration, Office of Citywide Health Insurance Access (Table 75) I
The mission of the NYC Human Resources Administration's Office of Citywide Health Insurance Access is to expand access to health insurance for all New Yorkers. The office has two key priorities: first, to ensure that uninsured New Yorkers who are eligible for public health insurance programs such as Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus, and Medicaid are enrolled and, second, to expand access to affordable health insurance for the City's small businesses, sole proprietors and working individuals.
Available Position(s): Various positions - visit http://www1.nyc.gov/jobs to search for job openings within the city
http://www.nyc.gov/hilink
NYC Human Resources Administration, Office of Planning and Performance Management (Table 76) F,V
The Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services (HRA/DSS) enhances the quality of life for all New Yorkers by providing temporary help to eligible individuals and families with social service economic needs in order to assist them in leading independent lives. These goals are accomplished through the effective administration of a broad range of social welfare programs and services.
Available Position(s): Project Manager/Lead Analyst
http://www.nyc.gov/hra
NYC Independent Budget Office (Table 24) F
The mission of the NYC Independent Budget Office (IBO), an independent city agency, is to provide nonpartisan budgetary, economic, and policy analysis for the residents of New York City and their elected officials, and to increase New Yorkers’ understanding of and participation in the budget process. The agency does this by publishing reports and analyses, and by responding to requests from elected officials and their staffs, community boards, civic groups, the press, and the public. IBO’s research and executive staff consists of about 35 professionals with diverse experience and training in public policy, public administration, economics, finance, business, and law.
Available Position(s): Budget & Policy Analyst Positions
http://www.ibo.nyc.ny.us
NYC Mayor's Office Center for Economic Opportunity (Table 103) I,L,V,NI
The Center for Economic Opportunity (CEO) fights the cycle of poverty in New York City through innovative programs that build human capital and improve financial security. Launched by the Office of the Mayor in 2006, CEO works with both city agencies and the federal government to implement successful anti-poverty initiatives in New York and partner cities across the United States. Among CEO's greatest successes have been the creation of the Office of Financial Empowerment, SaveUSA, CUNY ASAP, Jobs-Plus, and a more accurate measure of poverty. Several CEO initiatives have been incorporated into the Young Men's Initiative, a comprehensive and expansive program designed to address disparities between young African- American and Latino men and their peers.
Available Position(s): Various positions - Visit http://www1.nyc.gov/jobs to search for job openings within the city
http://www.nyc.gov/ceo
NYC Mission Society (Table 106) F,I
New York City Mission Society helps children and families in NYC’s underserved neighborhoods transcend the challenges of poverty and create a cycle of success for generations to come. The organization's dynamic and comprehensive portfolio includes education, workforce development, prevention, youth development, and community-building programs, which provide participants with the tools they need to succeed as independent, contributing members of their communities.
Available Position(s): Various positions - please check the website for listings
http://www.nycmissionsociety.org
NYC Office of Emergency Management (OEM) (Table 50) F,I,NI
Established in 1996, the NYC Office of Emergency Management (OEM) plans and prepares for emergencies, educates the public about preparedness, coordinates emergency response and recovery, and collects and disseminates emergency information. To accomplish this mission, OEM maintains a disciplined unit of emergency management personnel, including responders, planners, watch commanders, and administrative and support staff, to identify and respond to various hazards.
Available Position(s): Various Full-Time Paid Positions and Part-Time Unpaid Internships
http://www.nyc.gov/html/oem
NYC Service (Table 54) I,L,NI,NF
NYC Service promotes volunteerism, engages New Yorkers in service, builds volunteer capacity, and mobilizes the power of volunteers to impact NYC’s greatest needs. It was launched in April 2009 in response to President Obama's national call for volunteerism and a goal of engaging 100 million Americans in service by 2020. NYC Service targets volunteers to address New York City’s greatest needs by mobilizing the power of volunteers to impact six areas: Strengthening Communities, Education Excellence, Economic and Workforce Development, Health and Well Being, Environment, and Emergency Preparedness and Response.
Available Position(s): NYC Service Fellow, NYC Civic Corps
http://www.nycservice.org
NYS Division of the Budget (Table 10) L,V,NI
The New York State Division of the Budget (DOB) acts as the Governor’s principal advisor on fiscal matters, including forecasting revenues and expenditures, preparing and executing the State Budget in accordance with the Governor’s policy objectives. In addition, DOB coordinates the development and management of State agency programs, and deals with a wide range of issues affecting local governments and the State’s relationship with the Federal government.
Available Position(s): Budget Fellows
http://www.budget.ny.gov
NYU Center for the Study of Asian American Health (Table 56) V,NI,NF
The NYU Center for the Study of Asian American Health (CSAAH) is a partnership of the NYU School of Medicine, Department of Population Health, Section on Health Equity, several healthcare and public hospital organizations and more than 55 community and government partners serving the NYC Asian American community. The mission of the Center for the Study of Asian American Health (CSAAH) is to reduce health disparities in the Asian American community through research, training and partnership.
Available Position(s): 0
http://asian-health.med.nyu.edu
NYU Langone Medical Center (Table 63) F,I,V,NI,NF
The NYU Langone Medical Center, one of the nation's premier centers of excellence in health care and medical research, is located in mid-town Manhattan, New York City. The Hospitals Center consists of two hospitals: the Tisch Hospital and the Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine. Tisch Hospital is an acute-care general hospital of 726 beds that annually admits approximately 25,000 patients. The hospital contains a number of important treatment and diagnostic units and is a focus for a wide spectrum of regional patient care programs. The Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine is the world's first facility devoted entirely to rehabilitation medicine. Together these hospitals provide a range of superb clinical care matched by only a few centers worldwide.
Available Position(s): Various positions - please check the website for listings
http://www.med.nyu.edu
One Acre Fund (Table 95) F,NF
Most of the world's poor are farmers, representing the largest and most uniform group of poor people in the world. One Acre Fund is a growing NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. Instead of giving handouts, One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. The organization provides farmers with a "market bundle" that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. Their program is proven impactful – every year, One Acre Fund weighs thousands of harvests and measures more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre.
Available Position(s): Various positions - please check the website for listings
http://www.oneacrefund.org
Open Society Foundations (OSF) (Table 99) F,I,NF
The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant societies whose governments are accountable and open to criticism, whose laws and policies are open to debate and correction, and whose political institutions are open to the participation of all people. We seek to strengthen justice and the rule of law; broaden respect for human rights, including the rights of minorities; encourage pluralism and a robust diversity of opinion; deepen democratic practice and participation; expand economic equity; support effective governance; and invest in individuals, public and private organizations, and social movements that advance these goals.
Available Position(s): Various positions - please check the website for listings
http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org
Peace Corps (Table 1) F
Since 1961, more than 187,000 Peace Corps Volunteers have been invited by 139 host countries to work on issues ranging from AIDS education to information technology and environmental preservation. 7,749 Volunteers currently serve 73 countries around the world and continue to address global needs as they arise. Today's Peace Corps is more vital than ever, working in emerging and essential areas such as information technology, NGO advising and business development, and committing more than 1,000 new Volunteers as a part of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. Peace Corps Volunteers continue to help countless individuals who want to build a better life for themselves, their children, and their communities.
Available Position(s): Peace Corps Volunteers and various other positions
http://www.peacecorps.gov
Peer Health Exchange (Table 19) F,I,NI
Peer Health Exchange’s mission is to give teenagers the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy decisions. The organization does this by training college students to teach a comprehensive health curriculum in public high schools that lack health education. Peer Health Exchange's vision is that, one day, all teens will have the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy decisions.
Available Position(s): Various positions - please check the website for listings
http://www.peerhealthexchange.org
PFM Group (Table 3) F,I,NF
The PFM Group of companies, which includes Public Financial Management, Inc. and PFM Asset Management LLC, is the nation’s leading provider of independent financial and investment advisory services to governmental and not-for-profit organizations, with 34 offices located throughout the United States and over 450 employees. The PFM Group provides independent advice to its clients across three primary businesses. The financial advisory business provides clients with transaction structuring and management services related to debt issuance and accessing the capital markets. The asset management business provides clients with investment advice and portfolio management services. The strategic consulting business provides advice related to clients’ operating and capital budgets.
Available Position(s): Analysts
http://www.pfm.com
Primerica (Table 7) I
Primerica is a main street company for main street North America. Its mission is to help families earn more income and become properly protected, debt free, and financially independent. Primerica helps main street families get the protection they need at a price they can afford, invest for the future, and get out of debt. The organization teaches families fundamental financial principles that aren't taught in school and gives them an opportunity to build a business and transform their lives.
Available Position(s): Part-time Representatives and/or others who are willing to work themselves into a full-time position.
http://www.primerica.com
Purpose (Table 92) F,NI,NF
Purpose creates 21st century movements. The organization deploys the collective power of millions of the world’s citizens and consumers to help solve major global problems. To do this, Purpose develops and launches its own technology-driven social and consumer movements from concept to execution, using its model of movement entrepreneurship. The organization partners with progressive businesses and existing organizations to create new initiatives at the intersection of mass participation, social innovation, and the new economy.
Available Position(s): Senior Strategist
http://www.purpose.com
Reboot (Table 62) F,I,NI,NF
Reboot is working toward a 21st century social contract. Around the world, new models of engagement are reshaping the relationship between citizens and institutions acting in the public interest. They present opportunities for greater justice, accountability, and inclusivity in the structures that affect our lives. Reboot is dedicated to unlocking this potential. The organization helps the world’s leading organizations become more responsive to the communities they serve. Reboot designs and implements systems that enable institutions and individuals to engage one another in tackling social challenges.
Available Position(s): Internships, Operations Manager, Service Designer, Technology Manager, Creative Manager
http://www.reboot.org
Repair the World (Table 16) L
Repair the World works to inspire American Jews and their communities to give their time and effort to serve those in need. The organization aims to make service a defining part of American Jewish life. Repair the World focuses on mobilizing Jews of all ages and backgrounds to serve with integrity and authenticity, ensuring that the world is left a better place. The organization works to develop high-quality service opportunities with real impact and build an inspired Jewish community engaged in service.
Available Position(s): Repair the World Fellowship
http://werepair.org
Resilience Advocacy Project (Table 11) I,NI,NF
The Resilience Advocacy Project (RAP) works to empower youth to become leaders in the fight to end poverty. The organization works directly with teens to give them the confidence, problem-solving and leadership skills to design and implement real-world solutions to entrenched social problems. At the same time, RAP conducts research and advocacy initiatives aimed at improving the policies and government systems that shape youth resilience.
Available Position(s): Policy Coordinator
http://www.resiliencelaw.org
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) (Table 4) I
Since 1963, Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) has made a lifetime of achievement possible for 10,000 talented young people from underserved and underrepresented communities. SEO Scholars is a free eight-year academic program that gets low-income public high school students to and through college. Upon graduating from high school, 100% of Scholars are accepted to four-year colleges and 95% graduate within six years. In addition, 80% of Scholars are the first in their families to attend college.
Available Position(s): Summer Academy Math Instructor, Summer Academy ELA Instructor
http://www.seo-usa.org
Staten Island Partnership for Community Wellness (Table 35) F,I,NI
The Staten Island Partnership for Community Wellness is a membership organization of individuals and community organizations from the public, private and non-profit sectors established to promote wellness and to improve the health of the Staten Island community through collaboration and a multidisciplinary approach.
Available Position(s):
http://www.sipcw.org
Success Academy Charter Schools (Table 90) F,I,L
Success Academy Charter Schools (SACS) is a not-for-profit charter management organization that operates public charter schools in primarily economically-disadvantaged communities with high concentrations of minority students. Success Academy Charter Schools ranks in the top 1% in math and top 3% in reading among all New York schools. In addition, 100% of all scholars passed the 2014 science exam. The organization provides an exploration driven Pre-K - 12 curriculum focused on the whole child. Chess, art, and other specialized subjects bring excitement to the school day and foster a lifelong love of learning.
Available Position(s): Various positions - please check the website for listings
http://www.successacademies.org
Synergos Institute (Table 9) F,I,NI,NF
The name “Synergos” comes from the Greek root meaning “working together.” Synergos addresses global poverty and social injustice by supporting and connecting leaders so they can work in collaboration to change the systems that keep people in poverty. Bringing together influential people and institutions in government, business and civil society, as well as poor and marginalized communities who are usually left out of the process, the organization helps every part of society work together to create long-term progress. For over 20 years, Synergos has supported innovative global partnerships in more than 30 countries and regions, including Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, India, Mexico and the U.S.-Mexico border, the Middle East, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Synergos is headquartered in New York with regional offices in Latin America and Southern Africa.
Available Position(s): Internships, Office Assistant (Mexico), Cluster Project Associate (Ethiopia), Senior Manager
http://www.synergos.org
Taproot Foundation (Table 25) I,L,NI,NF
Taproot is a nonprofit organization that makes business talent available to organizations working to improve society. Taproot engages millions of business professionals in pro bono services both through its award-winning programs and by partnering with companies to develop their pro bono programs. Taproot's mission is to equip all solution-oriented organizations with the marketing, technology, management, and strategic planning resources they need to successfully impact critical issues like the environment, health, and education.
Available Position(s): Pro Bono Research & Communications Fellow; Pro Bono Marketing Fellow; Pro Bono Program Fellow; Pro Bono Advisory Services Fellow
http://www.taprootfoundation.org
The Door (Table 45) F,I,V,NI,NF
The Door’s mission is to empower young people to reach their potential by providing comprehensive youth development services in a diverse and caring environment. Since 1972, the organization has helped a diverse and rapidly growing population of disconnected youth in New York City gain the tools they need to become successful, in school, work, and in life. While The Door prides itself on offering all of its services under one roof, it is also focused on impacting the lives of young people throughout the city - and the world - and, as such, has served as a model for other, similar organizations locally, nationally, and internationally.
Available Position(s): Various positions - please check the website for listings
http://www.door.org
The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School (Table 59) F,NI,NF
The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School, a 480-student middle school in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City that opened in September 2009, aims to put into practice the central conclusion of a large body of research related to student achievement: teacher quality is the most important school-based factor in the academic success of students, particularly those from low-income families. In singling out teacher quality as the essential lever in educational reform, TEP is uniquely focused on attracting and retaining master teachers. To do so, TEP uses a three-pronged strategy that it terms the 3 R’s: Rigorous Qualifications, Redefined Expectations, & Revolutionary Compensation.
Available Position(s): Operations Manager, School Director, Teacher Evaluator
http://www.tepcharter.org
Uncommon Schools (Table 12) F,L
Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit organization that starts and manages outstanding urban charter public schools that close the achievement gap and prepare low-income students to graduate from college. Uncommon builds uncommonly great schools by developing and managing philosophically aligned, highly accountable, and geographically linked networks. All of the organization's schools are predicated on standards-based instructional models, proven curricula driven and informed by assessment, and highly structured environments.
Available Position(s): Operations Fellow, K-12 Teachers (all grade levels and content areas)
http://www.uncommonschools.org
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) (Table 83) F,I,NI,NF
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis, and drive and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for everyone. On the ground in more than 170 countries and territories, the organization offers global perspective and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient nations. UNDP's network links and coordinates global and national efforts to reach these Goals. UNDP focuses on helping countries build and share solutions in four main areas - Poverty Reduction and Achievement of the MDGs, Democratic Governance, Crisis Prevention and Recovery, and Environment and Energy for Sustainable Development. In all its activities, UNDP encourages the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities and the poorest and most vulnerable.
Available Position(s): Various positions - please check the website for listings
http://www.undp.org
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) (Table 18) F,I,L,NI,NF
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is an international development agency that promotes the right of every woman, man, and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity. UNFPA supports countries in using population data for policies and programmes to reduce poverty and to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, every young person is free of HIV/AIDS, and every girl and woman is treated with dignity and respect.
Available Position(s): Reproductive Health, Adolescent & Youth, Gender & Human Rights, Population & Development, Humanitarian Specialist and Programme Managers
http://www.unfpa.org
Urban Institute (UI) (Table 52) F,V,NI,NF
The Urban Institute gathers data, conducts research, evaluates programs, offers technical assistance overseas, and educates Americans on social and economic issues to foster sound public policy and effective government. The organization builds knowledge about the nation’s social and fiscal challenges, practicing open-minded, evidence-based research to diagnose problems and figure out which policies and programs work best, for whom, and how.
Available Position(s): Research Associate
http://www.urban.org
US Dept. of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) (Table 78) F,V
The US Dept. of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is a federal agency that runs the Medicare and Medicaid programs - two national health care programs that benefit about 90 million Americans. The mission of CMS is to ensure effective, up- to-date health care coverage, and to promote quality care for beneficiaries.
Available Position(s): Various positions - please check the website for listings
http://www.cms.gov
US Dept. of Health & Human Services, Office of the Inspector General (Table 77) I,V
Since its 1976 establishment, the Office of the Inspector General of the US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has been at the forefront of the Nation's efforts to fight waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicare, Medicaid and more than 300 other HHS programs. The Office of Evaluation and Inspections (OEI) is one component of the Office of the Inspector General. Its mission is to conduct national evaluations to provide the Department of Health and Human Services, Congress, and the public with timely, useful, and reliable information on significant issues. Specifically, these evaluations focus on preventing fraud, waste, or abuse and promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in departmental programs.
Available Position(s): Unpaid Summer Internship
http://www.oig.hhs.gov
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (Table 31) F,I,V
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is an agency of the federal government of the United States charged to regulate chemicals and protect human health by safeguarding the natural environment: air, water, and land. The agency conducts environmental assessment, research, and education. It has the primary responsibility for setting and enforcing national standards under a variety of environmental laws, in consultation with state, tribal, and local governments. It delegates some permitting, monitoring, and enforcement responsibility to U.S. states and Native American tribes. EPA enforcement powers include fines, sanctions, and other measures. The agency also works with industries and all levels of government in a wide variety of voluntary pollution prevention programs and energy conservation efforts.
Available Position(s): Environmental Protection Specialist, Program Analyst, Environmental Engineer, Physical Scientist, Life Scientist, Paid Summer Intern
http://www.epa.gov
Vera Institute of Justice (Table 32) F,I,V,NI,NF
The Vera Institute of Justice combines expertise in research, demonstration projects, and technical assistance to help leaders in government and civil society improve the systems people rely on for justice and safety. Vera is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit center for justice policy and practice, with offices in New York City, Washington, DC, New Orleans, and Los Angeles. Its projects and reform initiatives, typically conducted in partnership with local, state, or national officials, are located across the United States and around the world.
Available Position(s): Various positions - please check the website for listings
http://www.vera.org
VisionSpring (Table 65) F,I,L,NI,NF
VisionSpring is a leading non-profit social enterprise. The organization's mission is to ensure affordable access to eyewear, everywhere. VisionSpring achieves its goals through two broad strategies, integrating retail sales with community outreach, and partnering with local organizations to distribute eyeglasses. Through these two models, the organization has sold over 2 million eyeglasses to consumers living on under $8 per day throughout the developing world over the last decade. VisionSpring has a presence in 20 countries worldwide; its work primarily takes place in India, Bangladesh, and Central America.
Available Position(s): Development Associate, Graduate Fellow (India-based)
http://visionspring.org
Visit.org (Table 28)
Visit.org is an online platform that enables travelers to find & book short guided-tours given by over 50,000 non-profit organizations around the world. Travelers add unique local experiences to their travel itinerary; organizations get tour proceeds and new supporters.
Available Position(s):
http://www.visit.org
Winthrop University Hospital (Table 13) F,I
Winthrop University Hospital is a 591-bed teaching hospital located on Long Island in Mineola, NY. A major regional healthcare resource, the Hospital has been a leading healthcare provider for more than a century, committed to the integrity, dignity and well-being of every individual. Winthrop offers a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services, with a deep commitment to medical education and research, and the Hospital's website provides a wealth of information that focuses on promoting the best of health.
Available Position(s): Various positions - please check the website for listings
http://www.winthrop.org
WXY Architecture & Urban Design (Table 17) F,I,NI
WXY Architecture + Urban Design is a design and planning firm based in New York City. Focused on social and environmental transformation of the public realm at multiple scales, the firm’s work engages both regional planning and site-specific design. WXY's planning work engages local communities and high-level constituencies while building on new analytical GIS and data-based technologies, web-enhanced public forums, and economic development concerns. The results have included the creative envisioning of new public spaces, community facilities and urban revitalization efforts. The firm’s commissions are in collaboration with community-based organizations, public entities, and private clients as well as engineers and landscape architects.
Available Position(s): Junior Urban Planner
http://www.wxystudio.com
YWCA of the City of New York (Table 64) F,I,NI,NF
The YWCA of the City of New York is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. The YWCA empowers women for success and leadership in their lives, jobs, and communities through job training and support services, educational childcare, and after-school programs. To support and implement these resources, the organization partners with businesses, government agencies and other not-for-profits, and advocates on behalf of the clients it serves.
Available Position(s): Various positions - please check the website for listings
http://www.ywcanyc.org