Two hot positions are open with the Public Consulting Group. They are aggressively hiring, and are looking for UMass grads in particular. These are particularly relevant for grads with majors/interests in sociology, anthropology, education (early childhood in particular), psychology, policy, human services, etc.
PCG is a terrific organization doing excellent work for the public good.
Business Analyst – Human Services & Education
Apprentice Business Analyst – Human Services & Education
Quaker Voluntary Service is an 11-month experiment, living at the intersection of transformational spirituality and activism. Young adults work full-time in professional positions at community based organizations addressing a wide range of issues, while living in a cooperative house and worshiping with, and being mentored by, local Quakers. They receive housing, transportation, food, support for health and wellness (including access to health insurance if needed), and a small stipend, while engaging in regular self-led workshops and retreats that allow for continuing education in social justice, faith, and community building topics. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leJ_1LH4lsk[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/XlqsKf3goOs[/youtube]
Challeng
e Detroit is a leadership and professional development program that invites approximately 30 of tomorrow’s leaders to live, work, play, give, and lead in and around the greater Detroit area for one year.
Challenges are the heart of our program. In partnership with area non-profits, the challenges are designed to positively impact the city and region. Every Friday, participants will work in teams organized to generate innovative and impactful solutions to pressing needs faced by our partner non-profit organizations.
Application deadline: March 6.
Frontline Solutions is a one-of-a-kind consulting firm that provides convening design & facilitation, research & analysis, project management, and strategy advisement services to institutions working for the greater good.
FS designed the Hilliard P. Jenkins Fellowship for emerging leaders interested in the intersection of social justice, entrepreneurship, and consulting in the non-profit sector. The program is structured as a summer internship with supplemental professional development opportunities. HPJ Fellows are placed at one of Frontline’s two offices in Durham, NC and Philadelphia, PA. Fellows receive introductions to organizations in their base office and around the country, and also work on a variety of high-impact projects. Fellows are paid $15/hour.
Applications are due Feb. 26.
THE BILL EMERSON NATIONAL HUNGER FELLOWS PROGRAM seeks to develop effective leaders who will find innovative solutions and help bring about the end of hunger and poverty.
This year-long fellowship combines field training, policy training, and professional 
development training with months of hands-on work at community-based nonprofits and government agencies.
Fellows receive a living stipend, health insurance, and housing support.
DEADLINE: JANUARY 13, 2016
THE HERBERT SCOVILLE JR. PEACE FELLOWSHIP places recent college graduates at nonprofit and public-interest organizations working with peace and security issues in Washington, DC. For six to nine months, Fellows work within these organizations, building practical knowledge and experience.
$2,900 monthly stipend + travel expenses to Washington, DC
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR FALL 2016: JANUARY 4, 2016 