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The Koch Associate Program
The Koch Associate Program is a very selective, one-year, paid career opportunity for bright, talented young people who are interested in pursuing a career in the nonprofit sector. Graduating students often don't realize the great job opportunities that market-oriented nonprofit organizations provide for those interested in advancing the ideas of a free society. The Associate Program is a great way to jumpstart that career, because we help associates develop the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary for a successful future with free-market think tanks, policy institutes, or other nonprofit organizations.
While in the program, associates are placed into a full-time role with a reputable organization where they work four days each week. The positions available to associates cover various fields such as policy analysis, donor relations, program management, legal reform, public relations, and marketing. A full list of the organizations where associates work along with some examples of project placements can be found on our website. Then, one day each week, associates come together in a classroom setting at the foundation to engage in reading discussions and group projects, network with their peers, listen to guest speakers, and learn how to apply Market-Based Management® in a nonprofit setting through interactive exercises and workshops.
Associates range in experience from recent graduates to those with up to ten years of work experience, and they come from diverse fields and academic majors. Project assignments are determined on a rolling basis, so the earlier candidates apply, the sooner they can select their non-profit placement. All applications must be submitted via our website.
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs promotes and supports international cooperation to achieve development for all, and assists governments in agenda-setting and decision-making on development issues at the global level. DESA provides a broad range of analytical products and policy advice that serve as valuable sources of reference and decision-making tools for developed and developing countries, particularly in translating global commitments into national policies and action and in monitoring progress toward the internationally agreed development goals, including the Millennium Development Goals.
The American Political Science Association
APSA's eJobs is a year-round, online resource for political science employment opportunities and job candidates. It contains the most comprehensive online listing of political science jobs, is updated daily with new job listings and candidate resumes, and is fully searchable by field of interest, name of employer/candidate, region, keyword, position, salary, type of institution, and most recent postings.
The World Health Organization
The World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries, and monitoring and assessing health trends.
IREX
The International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX) is an international nonprofit organization providing thought leadership and innovative programs to promote positive lasting change globally. We enable local individuals and institutions to build key elements of a vibrant society: quality education, independent media, and strong communities. To strengthen these sectors, our program activities also include conflict resolution, technology for development, women, and youth.
Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of more than $60 million and a staff of over 400 professionals worldwide. IREX employs field-tested methods and innovative uses of technologies to develop practical and locally driven solutions with our partners in more than 100 countries.
To Apply
Visit the IREX careers website and click on Current Openings. Then click on the corresponding position to apply. Supply a résumé and a cover letter with your application.
Program Associate, American Academy of Arts & Sciences
The American Academy of Arts & Sciences, an international learned society and policy research center with headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, seeks a program associate to support its Initiative for Humanities and Culture and associated research initiatives. This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated individual to play a key role in advancing multidisciplinary projects and studies with some of the country's leading humanities scholars. The program associate may also work on other projects. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in the humanities; three to five years of relevant project administration experience in a university, foundation, learned society, or nonprofit; experience working with senior faculty; knowledge of policy issues in the humanities; strong writing, editing, research, and communication skills; successful grant writing expertise and familiarity with private foundations and other funding sources; and an ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment.
