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Full Time, In Person, Research, Policy Oscar Ellery Full Time, In Person, Research, Policy Oscar Ellery

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

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Full Time, In Person, Research, Advocacy Oscar Ellery Full Time, In Person, Research, Advocacy Oscar Ellery

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

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Full Time, In Person, Research, Policy Oscar Ellery Full Time, In Person, Research, Policy Oscar Ellery

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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