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Community Outreach and Engagement on the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail | Department of the Interior
Location: Baltimore, MD
Application Closes: 10/29/2026
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Collaborate with National Park Service staff in creating an interpretive program for the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
Engage the public in the National Park Service's work and assist in off-site events
Enrollment in higher education required
Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program (SIFP) | Smithsonian Institution
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: 10/15/2026
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Take part in a plethora of in-residence research opportunities across disciplines, including anthropology, the natural sciences, and history
Programs range from Graduate to Pre-Doctoral to Post-Doctoral and beyond
Graduate Degree required
Spring 2027 Internships at the National Museum of African American History and Culture | Smithsonian Instiution
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: 10/15/2026
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Join the National Museum of African American History and Culture in a myriad of different fields, with openings across educational levels
Ranging opportunities include: music and performing arts curation, oral history, marketing, and interpretative research
At least one year of undergraduate education required
Research Associate, Committee on Human Rights | The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: When Filled
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Through research and activism, standing members on the Committee for Human Rights (CHR), generate awareness of and combat human rights violations, particularly in the fields of science, engineering, and medicine
Create digital resources for research and activism, draft and publish research reports, and bolster advocacy campaigns
Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant experience required
Research Project Coordinator | Johns Hopkins University
Location: Baltimore, MD
Application Closes: When Filled
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As a Research Project Coordinator, advance research projects in fields ranging from public health to social work
Oversee data collection, recordkeeping, protocol implementation, literature reviews, and validate findings
Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred
Senior Associate, Domestic Policy | Save the Children
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: When Filled
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Develop policy and advocate for the needs of children across the country
Provide political analysis, logistical and administrative support, conduct policy and research analysis, and support the broader Domestic Policy Team
High School Diploma, 2 years of relevant experience required
Director of Development and Communications | DC History Center
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: 10/18/2026
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Help the DC History Center and Center for Humanities in their merger, working to synthesize their missions of advancing DC historical inquiry and humanities research
Lead the development and communications team while developing organizational strategy, gifts and grants, and advancing relations with DC-based community organizations and scholars
Bachelor's Degree and relevant experience required
Research Associate, Food, Nutrition, and Agriculture Program | The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: When Filled
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Oversee and conduct the study of food distribution within the SNAP program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Convene with community organizations, leaders, and experts from food science, to nutrition and agriculture, to resource management in order to develop a holistic approach to food system strategy
Bachelor's Degree, 2 years of related experience required
Community Engagement VISTA | International Rescue Committee
Location: Silver Spring, MD
Application Closes: When Filled; Program Began 9/2026
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Using the IRC's network, engage community members, organizations, and stakeholders from across the globe and advance the IRC's future development
Work to analyze outreach strategies and develop new approaches through data analysis, outreach, and surveys
Prior experience preferred
Community Engagement Supervisor | Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County
Location: Silver Spring, MD
Application Closes: When Filled
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Support the HOC in its role as a Public Housing Authority through managing and advancing affordable housing access, supply, and related resources
Oversee engagement specialists and community aides, develop resources, and ensure support for families
Bachelor's Degree, 5 years of relevant experience required
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
Faculty Part Time | Anthropology, Prince George’s Community College
Organization: Prince George’s Community College
Location: Largo, MD
Application Closes: When Filled
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Teach Anthropology
Plan and Organize Curriculum
Anthropology MA Required

