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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
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
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
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
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
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
Government Affairs Policy Counsel/Advocate | Public Knowledge
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: When Filled
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Support Public Knowledge's Advocacy and Develop Strategies
Meet with Stakeholders, Organizers, and Officials to Communicate Policy Issues
College Degree, Relevant Experience Required
Intern (Multiple Positions) | National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institute
Organization: National Museum of American History (Smithsonian Institute)
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: 10/23/2026
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Contribute to the archival and preservation of historical objects
Assist and develop in the creation of exhibits and educational opportunities
Program-specific degrees preferred, application open to all
Intern | Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, D.C. Government
Organization: D.C. Government
Location: Washington, D.C.
Application Closes: 1/15/2027
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Assist in one of the OCME programs, including forensic anthropology, mortuary, and death investigations
Gain an on-the-ground understanding of the OCME's work through shadowing workers
Applicants must be at least 18, pursuing higher education at a participating university, and have completed the OCME application packet

