Careers

UEP graduates have ample opportunities for meaningful work. Alumni work in a wide variety of settings, for example local and state planning agencies, environmental and conservation organizations, housing authorities, transportation agencies, community development corporations, neighborhood-based organizations, private consulting firms, and social welfare agencies, among others. The American Planning Association's 2018 Salary Survey offers a glimpse of compensation levels for some of these jobs.

The department is committed to assisting students in locating internships and employment. UEP keeps an active and up-to-date library of job and internship postings, previous internship employers, and other career resources. Off the Wall, a weekly email newsletter sent to current students, alumni, and faculty, contains UEP announcements, information on upcoming lectures, events, conferences, "Fun Stuff," and lists job and internship postings.

Off the Wall Newsletter

Department faculty and administrative staff maintain contact with a widespread alumni network through LinkedIn, which has proven to be invaluable to students seeking internships and jobs.

Check out these additional career resources:

Organizations that may offer Internships

• Alaska Department of Natural Resources - Ever dream of working in Alaska? These are volunteer/intern positions. Although some cover housing and provide some remuneration, most are for ranger assistants or interpreters etc. Sometimes you can find an opportunity such as program coordinator for environmental education programs. Check on residency requirements
• Environmental Career.com - This site posts job opportunities in the environmental sector from all around the United States.
• Environmental League of Massachusetts - The Environmental League of Massachusetts is dedicated to protecting the air, water, and land for the people of the commonwealth. They do this by voicing citizens' concerns, educating the public, advocating for strong environmental laws, and ensuring that our laws are implemented and enforced.
• Environmental Protection Agency - EPA offers a wide range of opportunities to talented, energetic people willing to make a commitment to the Agency's vital mission — protecting human health and the environment.
• National Council for Science and the Environment - The National Council for Science and the Environment is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the scientific basis for environmental decision-making. They envision a society where environmental decisions by everyone are based on an accurate understanding of the underlying science, its meanings and limitations, and the potential consequences of their action or inaction.
• Orion Society - The Orion Society's mission is to inform, inspire, and engage individuals and grassroots organizations in becoming a significant cultural force for healing nature and community.
• The American Planning Association - APA is a nonprofit public interest and research organization committed to urban, suburban, regional, and rural planning. APA and its professional institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners, advance the art and science of planning to meet the needs of people and society.
• Children's Defense Fund - CDF provides a strong, effective voice for all the children of America who cannot vote, lobby, or speak for themselves.
• Fund for Public Interest - The Fund for Public Interest is a national nonprofit organization working to increase the visibility, membership and political power of the nation's leading environmental and progressive groups.
• Grassroots International - Grassroots International promotes global justice through partnerships with social change organizations. We work to advance political, economic and social rights and support development alternatives through grantmaking, education, and advocacy.
• The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship - The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship was established in 1987 to provide college graduates with the opportunity to gain a Washington perspective on key issues of peace and security. Twice yearly, the Fellowship's Board of Directors selects a group of outstanding individuals to spend six to nine months in Washington. Supported by a monthly stipend, the Fellows serve as full-time junior staff members at the participating organization of their choice.
• Institute of Government and Public Affairs Guide to Careers in Child and Family Policy - For more than 10 years, Guide to Careers in Child and Family Policy has provided validation, insight, and ideas for child and family policy careers. They cover the diversity of child and family policy careers, which can be pursued across private, non-profit, academic, and government settings and can begin with formal training or through experiential learning in internships, fellowships, volunteer positions, or jobs at all life stages.
• National Human Services Assembly - A coalition of leading national non-profit agencies committed to helping individuals, families, and communities thrive.
• People for the American Way - People for the American Way is an energetic advocate for the values that sustain a diverse democratic society. They work in close collaboration with other leading state and national progressive organizations to mobilize Americans at this defining moment in our history.
• The Urban Institute - A Non-partisan economic and social policy research organization that promotes sound social policy and public debate on national priorities. The Urban Institute gathers and analyzes data, conducts policy research, evaluates programs and services, and educates Americans on critical issues and trends.
• The Washington Center - The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars is an independent, nonprofit organization serving hundreds of colleges and universities in the United States and other countries by providing selected students challenging opportunities to work and learn in Washington, D.C. for academic credit. The largest such program, with more than 60 full-time staff, The Washington Center has over 35,000 alumni, leaders in numerous professions and nations around the world.

General Internship Websites

• Cool Job - Search for internships under a large variety of categories (e.g., social, research)
• Idealist - Sign up to receive internship listings in health, education, nonprofits and social services.
• Internship Programs - A database allows you to search hundreds of internship opportunities. For instance you can search for opportunities in Boston under community service/non-profits. You need to register (no charge) to access the database.
• Rising Star Internships - Another general listings site. The cool thing about this site is the variety of "search by interest" listings such as community service, consulting, ecology, environment, nonprofit, land use planning, watershed management youth development and even public policy and urban planning! The negative is that the listings are limited.
• U.S. Department of State Careers - This is the Department of State's internship index. Some are domestic, others abroad, but most are unpaid. Regardless, you can land an internship in bureaus that cover human rights, the family liaison office, emerging infectious diseases and HIV/AIDS Program or oceans and international environmental scientific affairs.
• How to Write an Internship Resume - An internship resume writing guide that goes in depth on how to write objectives and formats, even has some samples and templates.
• Tufts Internship Guide - A complete guide for college students searching for an internship.

Environmental and Public Interest Organizations

• DiscoverDataScience.org - DiscoverDataScience.org offers a guide around the intersection between Environmental Science and Data Science and how the two can be combined to better tackle sustainability issues.
• Earthworks - Jobs in energy, environmental science, remediation, contaminated land, agriculture, forestry, ecology, remote sensing, GIS, renewable energy, carbon management, EIA, EMS, waste management and related subjects.
• Environmental Career.com - This site posts job opportunities in the environmental sector from all around the United States.
• Environmental League of Massachusetts - The Environmental League of Massachusetts is dedicated to protecting the air, water, and land for the people of the commonwealth. They do this by voicing citizens' concerns, educating the public, advocating for strong environmental laws, and ensuring that our laws are implemented and enforced.
• Environmental Protection Agency - EPA offers a wide range of opportunities to talented, energetic people willing to make a commitment to the Agency's vital mission — protecting human health and the environment.
• EnvironmentalScience.org - EnvironmentalScience.org's mission is to be the most reliable and expansive advocate for environmental science education and careers.
• Greenbiz.com -  GreenBiz is the leading information resource on how to align environmental responsibility with business success.
• National Council for Science and the Environment - The National Council for Science and the Environment is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the scientific basis for environmental decision-making. They envision a society where environmental decisions by everyone are based on an accurate understanding of the underlying science, its meanings and limitations, and the potential consequences of their action or inaction.
• Mass Audubon - Mass Audubon works to protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and wildlife.
• Orion Society - The Orion Society's mission is to inform, inspire, and engage individuals and grassroots organizations in becoming a significant cultural force for healing nature and community.
• Sustainable Business.com - This site has a link for Green Dream Jobs. Searchable by job type or skill level.
• The American Planning Association - APA is a nonprofit public interest and research organization committed to urban, suburban, regional, and rural planning. APA and its professional institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners, advance the art and science of planning to meet the needs of people and society.
• Children's Defense Fund - CDF provides a strong, effective voice for all the children of America who cannot vote, lobby, or speak for themselves.
• The Chronicle of Philanthropy's Philanthropy Careers - Searchable by categories such as religion, health, arts, social services, and the environment.
• Fund for Public Interest Research - The Fund for Public Interest Research is a national nonprofit organization working to increase the visibility, membership and political power of the nation's leading environmental and progressive groups. 
• Grassroots International - Grassroots International promotes global justice through partnerships with social change organizations. We work to advance political, economic and social rights and support development alternatives through grantmaking, education, and advocacy.
• National Human Services Assembly - A coalition of leading national non-profit agencies committed to helping individuals, families, and communities thrive. 
• The Urban Institute - A non-partisan economic and social policy research organization that promotes sound social policy and public debate on national priorities. The Urban Institute gathers and analyzes data, conducts policy research, evaluates programs and services, and educates Americans on critical issues and trends. 

Jobs in Non-Profit

• American Lung Association - Improving lung health and preventing lung disease, through research, education and advocacy.
• Charity Village.com - A Canadian website devoted to charitable issues and jobs in Canada.
• The Non-Profit Times - Lists jobs available nationwide in the non-profit arena.

General Jobs Sites

• American Planning Association's Early Career Program - The APA Early Career Program is a package of services and membership benefits offered exclusively to planning's emerging professionals — students, recent graduates, and others in the early stages of their careers. The program provides extra value at reduced cost, with a special emphasis on opening the world of day-to-day planning and encouraging emerging professionals to connect with planning veterans.
• Job Hunters Bible - This is the site of Richard Nelson Bolles, author of What Color is Your Parachute.
• Monster - Lists jobs by location and field in the U.S.
• Public Service Careers - PublicServiceCareers.org is your source for professional jobs in the NEW public sector – government, nonprofits, NGO's, consulting, contracting and academia – and for high quality advice and information about public service careers.
• U.S. Jobs - The U.S. government's official site for jobs and employment information.

Tufts Career Center

The Tufts Career Center offers numerous resources for students, including resume and cover letter editing, career workshops, and interview prep.