Education, Nonprofit, & Social Impact

Education, Nonprofit, & Social Impact

Green Hall 448B
106 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02481
hm100@wellesley.edu

The Education, Nonprofit, & Social Impact fields are ways for students and alumnae interested in purpose-driven work, whether that be through teaching and education, nonprofit administration, philanthropy, social work and counseling, advocacy and activism, community development and planning, or countless other sectors that address society’s big challenges. Wellesley’s rigorous liberal arts education and commitment to service provide students and alumnae with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in these fields and prepare them to emerge as ethical leaders ready to make a real difference in their community.
 
ENSI careers take many forms and often cut across sectors, but are united by a common orientation towards addressing complex social issues, whether on an individual, community, or global scale. Students and alumnae in the ENSI career community are often involved in matters such as educational reform, racial justice, homelessness and housing rights, poverty, sustainability and climate change, mental health, gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights, food security, and community development. This work can occur in the classroom, through direct service organizations, within activist and advocacy spaces, or through research, policy, and assessment. No matter the setting, the ENSI community presents countless opportunities to precipitate social change.
 
Students and alumnae are encouraged to get started by exploring the resources below and scheduling an appointment in Handshake to meet with our Advisors for Careers in Nonprofits and Social Impact or Hayley Meredith McIlvaine, the Advisor for Careers in Education.
 

 

 

Education Resources

From K-12 to Higher Ed, the resources below examine careers in the broader Education field.

Nonprofit Resources

Nonprofits are mission-driven organizations dedicated to addressing a particular social issue or advocating for a cause. These resources provide an overview of the vast nonprofit sector, which includes numerous industries and many job functions.

Social Impact Resources

Learn more about the vast Social Services field through the resource below, and watch the recording of our 2019 Gather for the Greater Good Industry Panel.

Education, Nonprofit, Social Impact

Green Hall 448B
106 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02481
hm100@wellesley.edu

Office hours 

Appointments can be scheduled in Handshake for Mon–Fri.


 

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Top Job Functions

Class of 2023 Top Job Functions in the Education, Nonprofit, and Social Impact
24.21%
Education / Teaching / Training
20.00%
Research
12.63%
Lab Work / Science
11.58%
Administration
7.37%
Community & Social Services
5.26%
Fundraising & Event Management
4.21%
Other
3.16%
Marketing/General
2.11%
Customer/Technical Support
2.11%
Data & Analytics
2.11%
Writing/Editing

ENSI Graduates in the World

What they studied Where they work What they do
History UNICEF Global Engagement Researcher
Economics & Music Fulbright U.S. Student Program English Teaching Assistant
Philosophy & Spanish Partners for Youth with Disabilities, Inc. Marketing Coordinator
Environmental Studies & Spanish Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MASSCEC) Program Administrator in Workforce Development
Environmental Studies & History Boston Center for Independent Living Community Organizer
Psychology & Education Studies Meridian Schools Teacher
Neuroscience & South Asia Studies Nightingale School English Teacher
Women's and Gender Studies Society of Family Planning Grants Administration Coordinator
Psychology Institute of Reading Development Teacher
Education Studies Children's Museum of Pittsburgh Educator
* Highlighted outcomes from 2023 graduates

Making the Most of a Virtual Internship or Project

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Advisors for Career Exploration

Virtual internships and projects — experiences for which all of the work is done online from a remote location (e.g., your home) instead of on-site at the workplace - come with their own benefits (no commute!) and their own challenges (how to get to know colleagues?). This document will help you to identify and strategize for some of the benefits and challenges of a virtual experience in advance, so you’ll be ready to make the most of your summer experience.

Test Preparation Book Loan Program

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Wellesley Career Education

 

Wellesley Career Education has LSAT, GRE, MCAT and DAT test prep books to lend to current students planning to take one of these exams in the near term. 

“We have authored research documents on a wide range of labor issues, from exploitative employment contracts in textile factories to sexual harassment on tea estates.”

Wellesley Career Education Summer Internship Grants (Stipends for Student-Identified Placements)

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Lorraine Hanley ’98

Through the ongoing and generous support of our donors, the College is able to offer funding to support unpaid internships which students identify on their own. Many award recipients pursue internships in nonprofit organizations focused on education and other community development areas, but funding is available for opportunities in other sectors both within the United States and internationally, as well. In addition to the stipends, Wellesley Career Education staff provide ongoing professional development and career education training throughout their summer experiences.