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Senior Research Associate (Higher Education & Workforce) | Urban Institute
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: When Filled
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Bolster the Urban Institute's Mission of Community Support through Creating and Implementing Research and Development Plans
Conduct Qualitative Research on topics from Educational Technology, the Consequences of AI, and Workforce Conditions
Graduate Degree Required
Senior Research Manager, Center for Best Practices | Share Our Strength
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: When Filled
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Advance Share Our Strength's Policy Priorities through Directing Research and Analysis
Design, Oversee, and Manage Inquiry into Poverty Alleviation, Human Services, and Legislative Policy, in Collaboration with Stakeholders and Community Partners
Master's Degree, Relevant Experience Required
Civic Designer | City of Baltimore
Location: Baltimore, MD
Application Closes: 8/31/2026
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Create and Expand Qualitative Research for Various City of Baltimore Agencies
Conduct Ethnographic and Geospatial Analysis to Generate Policy and Lead Advocacy Efforts
Relevant Experience Required
Policy Associate | Scholars Strategy Network
Location: Washington, DC (Remote)
Application Closes: When Filled
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Develop Policy Proposals, Support Outreach Efforts, and Coordinate Advocates to Elevate SSN's Mission of Creating an Accessible Academia
Conduct Research, Edit Publications, Support Scholars, and Facilitate Relations between Policy-Makers and Researchers
Relevant Degree, Experience Required
Social Scientist | District Communications Group
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: When Filled
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Support and Develop Consumer and Regulatory Efforts through Qualitative Research
Advance the Planning, Development, and Execution of Research Initiatives
Bachelor's Degree, Experience Required
Development Data and Research Intern | International Rescue Mission
Location: Silver Spring, MD
Application Closes: 9/7/2026
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Review and Organize Program Data to Advance Human Rights Advocacy
Design Resources and Implement Plans to Expand Understanding and Organizational Capacity
Enrollment in Higher Education Required
Regulatory Intelligence Intern | Enhesa
Location: Arlington, VA (Remote)
Application Closes: When Filled
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Conduct Research and Monitor Policies to Expand and Enhance Health, Environment, and Safety Protections
Expand Labor and Environmental Protections across the Globe
Relevant Degree Required
Research Assistant, Housing and Communities Division | Urban Institute
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: When Filled
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Support the Urban Institute in its Mission to Provide Effective Research to Advance Housing Initiatives and Community Development
Oversee and Implement Statistical and Qualitative Research and Analysis
Bachelor's Degree, Relevant Experience Required
Research Associate, Science and Society | Pew Research Center
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: When Filled
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Study and Analyze Sentiment towards Science from AI to Vaccines
Utilize both Ethnography Study and Survey alongside Data Interpretation
Bachelor's Degree Required
Associate, India Safe Water Program | Evidence Action
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: When Filled
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Conduct Research to Advance Evidence Action's Development and Assistance Programs like Water Access Expansion and Deworming
Support ISW's Community Outreach and Advocacy Efforts
Relevant Experience Required
Reentry Book Club Internship | Free Minds
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: 8/16/2026
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Provide and Manage Reentry Support Services such as Book Clubs, Creative Writing Workshops, Job Training, and Community Outreach
Support Ongoing Advocacy and Reform Efforts
10 Hours Availability a Week Required
Director of Organizing and Systems Change | Bread for the City
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: When Filled
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Lead Community Organizing Efforts through Planning, Strategy Development, and Supporting Ongoing Efforts
Meet with Community Organizations, Client Partners, and the rest of Bread for the City Leadership to advance Anti-Racism and Poverty Relief
5 Years Relevant Experience Required
Volunteer & Client Engagement Coordinator | Bread for the City
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: When Filled
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Assist in Bread for the City’s Mission of Community Organizing to End Poverty and Systemic Racism through Outreach and Managing their Center
Oversee Bread for the City's Volunteer Network, Including Recruitment and Training
Applicable Experience, Bilinguality, College Degree Prefered
Prison Book Club Internship | Free Minds
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: 8/16/2026
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Support Free Minds' Book Club through Outreach, Digitization of Members' Letters and Creative Work, and Assisting in the Distribution of Resources
Coordinate with Volunteers, Supporters and Community Organizers to advance Free Minds' efforts
10-20 Hours Availability a Week Required
Manager, Digital Mobilization | Amnesty International
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: 8/24/2026
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Direct Amnesty International's Digital Organizing and Strategy through Outreach and Collaboration with Activists
Create Opportunities for Engagement by Developing Resources and Campaigns
Bachelor's Degree and Relevant Experience Required
Director of Development | Anacostia Watershed Society
Location: Bladensburg, MD
Application Closes: When Filled
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Create a Multiyear Strategy to Expand Visibility, Influence, and Donor Base for AWS' Mission of Restoring the Anacostia Watershed
Engage Community Members, Local Organizations, Donors, and the Public
Relevant Experience, Bachelor's Degree Required
Manager, Housing Is | CLPHA
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: 8/21/2026
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Support the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities Initiative to Unite Housing, Healthcare, and Employment by Developing Strategic Partnerships and Outreach
Provide Day-to-Day Assistance, and Facilitate CLPHA's Cross-sector Conference, Housing Is
Graduate Degree and Relevant Experience Preferred
Community Builder | OSG
Location: Alexandria, VA
Application Closes: When Filled
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Create and Customize Programming Designed to Foster Inclusion and Interdependent Living within OSG's Support Communities
Conduct Research and Provide Resources for Residents to Expand Community Access
Relevant Experience, Availability Required
Implementation & Innovation Associate | American Public Human Services Association
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: When Filled
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Develop Strategy and Coordinate Community Organizers and Stakeholders to Expand Access to Human Services
Support APHSA Initiatives through Research, Environmental Scans, Policy Reviews, and Landscape Analyses
Relevant Experience, Bachelor's Degree Required
Consumer Watchdog Associate | Public Interest Research Group
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: When Filled
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Research Consumer Issues and Develop Persuasive Campaigns, with Grassroots Leadership Opportunities
Monitor Developments and Coordinate Strategy with Contemporary Organizations
Bachelor's Degree Required

