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Director of the Neighborhood Land Trust and Community Development | Area 2 Farms
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: When Filled
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Plan and Create a Neighborhood Land Trust
Organize with Farmers, Local Communities, and Government
4 Year Degree Required
Community Manager | CO-LAB on U Street
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: When Filled
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Oversee and Manage Community Organizing Space through Bookkeeping and Planning
Lead Staff and Assist in Community Organizing
Relevant Experience Preferred
Membership & Engagement VISTA | Douglass Community Land Trust
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: 8/10/2026
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Expand the Community Land Trust's Capacity through Community Engagement and Strategy Development
Manage and Foster Greater Involvement of Lessees in CLT Governance
Enrollment in Higher Education Required, Housing and Living Allowance Provided
Homeownership Accelerator VISTA | Medici Road
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: 8/14/2026
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Oversee and Design New Resources for the Homeownership Accelerator through Community Outreach and Issue Assessment
Consolidate Relations with Housing Counselors, Community Organizations, and Lenders
Enrollment in Higher Education Required, Housing and Living Allowance Provided
Social Housing Initiative VISTA | Mi Casa
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: When Filled
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Create and Plan New Social Housing Initiatives in DC
Develop Outreach Strategy and Resources for Residents
Enrollment in Higher Education Required, Housing and Living Allowance Provided
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