Jobs / Careers
History Department Career Adviser:
Professor Bill North
Alumni, we invite you to send any job listings you think might be of interest to your fellow majors to: wnorth@carleton.edu or nlambert@carleton.edu. Thanks, Brett Landis, Clemmy Brown and Eleanor Perrone for your help.
1. Additional Job and Internship offerings, Carleton Career Center Tunnel
2. Alumni Job Postings, Listing Sites, Career Resources
3. Additional Job Finding and Professional Association Resources
JOB POSTINGS, LISTING SITES, CAREER RESOURCES
Chicago, Illinois. I'm pleased to write to share a job listing that I think maybe of interest to Carleton History alumni of the History Department and beyond. Facing History and Ourselves in Chicago is seeking a Development Assistant. We are an education nonprofit organization engaging teachers in professional development that supports them in integrating themes of civic engagement, social responsibility and tolerance into their classrooms. I have been a part of Facing History for nearly five years as a member of their development (fundraising) staff, and I would highly recommend the organization as an employer to any fellow Carls. The need to fill the position is urgent, and I greatly appreciate whatever support you are able to lend. Please contact me with any questions or if there's anything else you need from me, eleanorperrone@gmail.com. Please, of course, also refer to our Careers & Internships page for additional current job postings in Facing History offices in other cities, including Boston, Denver and New York.
Portland, Oregon. Temporary, possibly permanent, Office assistant position, no legal training required. This is an open position, so we would also consider the temporary employee for permanent hire if they are a good fit. OLI is the CLE department of Lewis & Clark Law School and is located off-campus in the Gus Solomon Courthouse in downtown Portland. The position requires strong communication skills, experience with AV equipment, proficiency in Word, and advanced computer skills. We are looking for someone who is detail oriented, with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines. If you know of someone looking for a position, please have them e-mail me a cover letter and resume (ems@lclark.edu). We are hoping to lineup someone soon! Contact Elizabeth M. Stephens, Asst Dean for Continuing Legal education and Director, Oregon Law Institute, Lewis & Clark Law School, Portland, Oregon. (503) 768-6581; (800) 222-8213, FX: (503) 768-6585. Email: ems@lclark.edu. Website: http://go.lclark.edu/oli
Portland, Oregon. LASO Staff: The LASO Tax Program is seeking a grant-funded part-time bilingual intake specialist. This is a preexisting position located in the Multnomah office. This position needs to be filled quickly to meet grant requirements, LASO is starting the open hire process. Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a bilingual intake specialist for a part-time position in its Portland office. Ability to speak an Asian language, ability to learn tax issues, good client relations skills. Familiarity with local organizations serving immigrants a plus. Prior legal experience not required. CLOSING DATE: February 15, 2012 APPLICATIONS: Send resume and letter of interest to: Maya Crawford, Legal Aid Services of Oregon, 921 SW Washington, Ste. 500, Portland, OR 97205, Fax (503) 295-9496, taxjobs@lasoregon.org
Washington, D.C. Senior Policy Counsel Position open. Please submit resume and writing sample to Philip Tegeler (ptegeler@prrac.org) by February 22, 2012. The Poverty & Race Research Action Council (PRRAC) is a non-profit civil rights law and policy organization based in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1989 by major national civil rights and poverty law organizations, PRRAC’s primary mission is to help connect advocates with social scientists working on race and poverty issues, and to develop innovative approaches to structural inequality issues. Our current work is focused in the areas of housing, education, and environmental health, with a particular emphasis on the causes and consequences of housing and school segregation, and appropriate remedial strategies. In addition to national-level law and policy research and advocacy, we are engaged in local technical assistance work in Baltimore and Hartford, in support of regional desegregation cases filed by the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and the ACLU. PRRAC also supports public education efforts, including the bimonthly newsletter/journal Poverty & Race, and the award-winning civil rights history curriculum guide, Putting the Movement Back Into Civil Rights Teaching. For more on our organization, go to our website, at www.prrac.org. The Senior Policy Counsel will work closely with the Executive Director and the Deputy Director in the following areas: detailed legal and policy analysis of federal housing and education programs; drafting comments and advocacy letters in response to proposed rulemaking and sub-regulatory agency actions (NOFAs, notices, etc); drafting PRRAC reports and policy briefs; legislative advocacy; working with the PRRAC Social Science Advisory Board and tracking new social science research relevant to PRRAC policy goals; supporting PRRAC coalition work (including the National Coalition on School Diversity). The ideal candidate for the Senior Policy Counsel position would have excellent research and writing skills, an understanding of the appropriate uses of social science in policy advocacy, a strong interest in the minutiae of federal policy work, and a demonstrated commitment to civil rights and poverty alleviation. Minimum requirements: J.D., and at least 3-5 years of relevant experience in civil rights or poverty law.
Liberal Arts Career Network https://lacn-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php
Minnesota Education Job Fair http://mcucsa.org/mnedfair/
Beginning a Job Search, a place for History majors to start.
Cambia Careers in Health Care, Staff Attorney. www.cambiahealth.com/careers and Apply Online to Job #19497
Listing of All Job Openings at Cambia Health Care: www.cambiahealth.com/careers
San Jose, California. STAFF ATTORNEY, Fair Housing Law Project (FHLP), part of the Law Foundation of Silicon Valley, provides free legal services to individuals who experience illegal discrimination in acquiring or maintaining housing in Santa Clara County. See www.lawfoundation.org for background about organization. Duties: divided time between fair housing and fair lending/servicing cases. Will provide legal representation and litigation to individuals discriminated against in housing (mortgage origination, servicing, loan modifications); provide community education on fair housing and fair lending issues; produce educational materials on these topics; conduct legal screenings; assist client population in systemic reform efforts concerning discrimination in housing and lending; and coordinate with work of other FHLP attorneys and legal assistants and pro bono firm co-counsel. Desired Qualifications: Bilingual Spanish, Vietnamese, or other relevant non-English language speaker (preferred), demonstrated commitment to civil rights, particularly in housing, Knowledge of home mortgage origination, servicing, foreclosure and modification processes and laws, 3-5 years’ experience in the practice of law, preferably in the area of civil litigation and/or housing, member of the State Bar of California (required), California driver’s license, Ability to identify, investigate, research, and resolve client problems, Ability to work productively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, Excellent public speaking, interpersonal, and writing skills. APPLICATION: Send a letter explaining your interest and experience, your resume, list of three references, and a writing sample (no more than 10 pages) to: Human Resources Department, Law Foundation of Silicon Valley, 152 N. Third St., 3rd Floor, San Jose CA 95112 OR Email to: jobs@lawfoundation.org. (posted 1/11/2012, from Brett Landis)
Portland, Oregon. Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) Executive Director position open.
Portland, Oregon. Office of Government Relations, Office Assistant (B.A. only required for this position).
San Francisco. 3 Attorney Positions open in the National Center for Lesbian Rights seeks a highly skilled, enthusiastic, articulate, and motivated Deputy Director, a Staff Attorney, and a Youth Project Director/Staff Attorney, all three are based in the San Francisco home office.
New York (Manhattan), New York. Latino Justice League, SENIOR ASSOCIATE COUNSEL, Position Description, deadline Jan 31, 2012 or until position is filled. We are seeking an energetic, motivated attorney with record of commitment to social justice work, excellent legal, written, research, and communications skills. Will be based in NYC office in lower Manhattan. Primarily litigation and advocacy on behalf of emerging Latino communities throughout the country. Will be litigation team member and will help develop strategies to achieve litigation goals. LatinoJustice PRLDEF is at the forefront of litigation that expands the political participation of Latino communities by creating fair redistricting plans; attacks anti-immigrant, anti-Latino ordinances that are being proposed nationally; removes discriminatory barriers to labor market participation; and addresses police practices that target Latino communities. The attorney hired for this position will serve as a resource for Latino groups nationally in need of assistance combating these issues. Duties also include drafting testimony and serving as a media spokesperson for the organization, travel nationally and serve as LatinoJustice PRLDEF’s liaison to local community. He/she will coordinate outreach to local leaders, conduct community education forums, and identify local counsel with expertise in civil rights litigation and related duties. Applicants with experience working with or on behalf of Latino communities are strongly encouraged to apply. To learn more about LatinoJustice PRLDEF, please visit: www.latinojustice.org. Please contact Silvia Orna for more information at: sorna@latinojustice.org To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, writing sample (5 to 15 pages) and three references to:
Silvia Orna, Director of Human Resources and Operations, e-mail: sorna@latinojustice.org - Email subject: SENIOR Associate Counsel.
Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington, Garvey Schubert Barer (GSB) law firms. Openings: Portland office - temporary office manager position, Seattle office - one summer lawyer position.
Hillsboro, Oregon. City of Hillsboro, Oregon has several jobs open.
Los Angeles, California, Los Angeles Convention Center opportunities at the Los Angeles Convention Center; Job Opportunities with CDD Jobs within the Community Development Department. Job Opportunities with CRA/LA Jobs in the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles.
St. Paul, Minnesota. City employment opportunities. Includes Organizational Transformation Leader; Senior Workers Compensation Claims Processor, among others.
Evanston, Illinois, Economic Development Specialist, Evanston Civic Center, Community and Economic Development Department.
Portland, Oregon. Current job openings list for the City of Portland, Oregon. Includes: Assistant Program Manager - Half Time Position, the Portland City Auditor's Independent Police Review Division (IPR) The job openings are listed at the bottom of the main page, and the title of the position is "Assistant Program Manager - Half Time Position."
Madison, Wisconsin. Variety of city employment opportunities, Urban Planning.
Northwest Intertribal Court System, a variety of positions are open on this site from Brett.
Philadelphia, Project Director, Public Interest Law Center, Job advertisement for director ej project.doc
Texas, University of Houston-Victoria, Assistant Professor
New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, Disability Justice position
San Francisco, Associate Director, San Francisco Office of the California Appellate Project
ACLU Careers page - includes wide variety of administrative, paralegal and legal positions, across the country.
San Francisco, ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) is hiring a full-time Community Organizer, to work on the Safe California Campaign for one year. http://www.aclu-sc.org/jobs/view/102936
San Francisco, ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) is hiring temporary, part-time community engagement workers to help with signature gathering for the SAFE CA Campaign against the death penalty. www.safecalifornia.org, https://secure.aclu.org/site/SPageNavigator/CN_Community_Engagement_Application.html
Macy's Careers: http://www.macyscollege.com/college/careers/
Summer Jobs, National Park Service: http://www.nps.gov/history/hdp/jobs/index.htm
Fort Worth, Texas: Historic Preservation Planner, http://jobs.fortworthgov.org/historic-preservation-planner/job/3011510
The Washington State Bar Association has an opening for a Director of Justice and Diversity Programs. For more information, see https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit2/?id=973461&t=1
Muslim Advocates - 3 positions, please e-mail or call Sam Karimzadeh at sam@muslimadvocates.org, or (415) 692-4931. For more information, please go to:
Minnesota's Private Colleges Job & Internship Fair: February 21 & 22, 2012, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, intended exclusively for undergraduates from Minnesota's Private Colleges and employers interested in this group of candidates. (Alumni are encouraged to contact their alumni or career office for information about career services.) For the 35th year, Minnesota's Private Colleges will host the annual JOB AND INTERNSHIP FAIR on February 21 and February 22 which stands out as one of the premier college/employer partnerships in the country. This Fair allows employers and candidates to meet at the booths from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. while simultaneously allowing interviewing for either job or internship candidates until 5:00 p.m. The second day of the Fair will be exclusively for interviews. The job fair is attended by approximately 1,800 candidates.
Bronx, New York: Legal Services, NYC-Bronx currently has several job openings in Social Work, Development, Communications, and paralegal, among others, that do not require a JD. Also includes possibilities for Internships/Externships.
Bronx, New York. Legal Services NYC-Bronx is hiring a Director of Litigation to develop litigation plans in all practice areas to and closely work with an extraordinary staff on innovative legal issues. This is a terrific opportunity to work on some cutting-edge poverty issues so please feel free to forward to your networks. To apply for the position send your resume, two (2) recent writing samples, and three (3) references to: Jennifer Levy, Esq., Project Director, Legal Services NYC-Bronx, 579 Courtlandt Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451-5013. All applications should be submitted via e-mail ONLY to: JenniferL@lsny.org, subject line should read: “Director of Litigation.” More information.
Bronx, New York. Legal Services NYC-Bronx is hiring a Director of Litigation to develop litigation plans in all practice areas to and closely work with an extraordinary staff on innovative legal issues. This is a terrific opportunity to work on some cutting-edge poverty issues so please feel free to forward to your networks. To apply for the position send your resume, two (2) recent writing samples, and three (3) references to: Jennifer Levy, Esq., Project Director, Legal Services NYC-Bronx, 579 Courtlandt Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451-5013. All applications should be submitted via e-mail ONLY to: JenniferL@lsny.org, subject line should read: “Director of Litigation.” More information.
Burbank, California, Walt Disney Studios. Collections & Exhibit Archivist/Curator. Corporate Communications. Imagine a career with an organization that brings smiles to millions around the world every day, working with people whose passion for what they do is simply indescribable? Work under the direction of the Disney Collections Manager/Head Curator. Assess, collect, organize, preserve, maintain control over and provide access to assets determined to have long-term value. Responsibilities: Acquire and appraise new collections and assets; arrange and describe records; provide reference service; preserve and conserve materials in the collections; assist researchers in interpreting collections and answering inquiries; share research with the company and the public through exhibitions, presentations and publications; install exhibitions; participate in Archives outreach programs including orientations, tours and presentations. Basic qualifications: be good with people; have some basic knowledge of conservation; be logical and organized and be able to pay attention to detail; research skills in cataloging, and for assisting users and researchers. More information.
Portland, Oregon. Mercy Corps Northwest (MCNW) Portland-based international relief and development agency. MCNW is a Community Development Financial Institution that assists all low-income populations, including minorities, women, refugees and immigrants and prisoners, previously incarcerated in Oregon and Washington states, by increasing their economic self-sufficiency and community integration through self-employment. For more information about several positions open at Mercy Corps Northwest in Accounting & Finance, Communications, Fundraising and Resource Development, Human Resources (these are in Portland, Oregon), and Advocacy and Public Relations (in Washington, DC), go to: www.mercycorpsnw.org
Environment America, Environment Minnesota Jobs and Internships. Contact: Michelle Hesterberg, Environment Minnesota
Federal Field Associate, (612) 331-3315.
New England Museum Association jobs:
Administrative/Director, Collections, Development and Marketing, Education, Exhibits, Facilities, Museum Store, Other, Security
New York Job: NAACP Director of Scholarship Programs, for more info about this amazing job, please visit: http://naacpldf.org/job/director-scholarship-programs
St. Paul, Minnesota, Historical Preservation Specialist, http://agency.governmentjobs.com/stpaul/default.cfm?action=viewclassspec&classSpecID=772145&agency=1939&viewOnly=yes
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (located in Lake Oswego, Oregon, off of the I-5 and 217/Kruse Way exchange) seeks a Staff Attorney to work with three attorneys in its corporate office. We are a publicly traded company (GBX on the NYSE) and manufacture, sell, lease, repair and refurbish railcars, and also manufacture and sell marine barges. This position will provide a wide range of support to all parts of the company’s organization, and may include drafting and negotiating contracts, contract management, complex business transactions, managing litigation, and various other responsibilities. Preference for in-house experience, and experience with lease, sale and service contracts. See complete job description and application details at http://www.gbrx.com/Careers.php?expandable=100.
Portland, Oregon office: Marketing Coordinator - We are seeking an enthusiastic person to coordinate our marketing efforts. The marketing coordinator will assist our partners and associates with client communications, public relations, advertising and business development as well as other administrative tasks. The successful candidate will be energetic and organized, with excellent written and verbal communication, and complex creative problem-solving skills. Multi-tasking and time management skills are a necessity. We are looking for a candidate who has an undergraduate degree in marketing or comparable experience, experience in a law firm environment and excellent technical skills. (Job #1298) Interested applicants are encouraged to send a resume and cover letter referencing the appropriate job number in confidence to: Mindy Becker, PHR, Human Resources Manager, Ball Janik LLP, 101 SW Main Street, Suite 1100, Portland, OR 97204, Fax: (503) 295-1058, E-Mail: mbecker@balljanik.com.
Associate, Dispute Resolution. Qmedtrix Systems, a Bill Review Organization located in Portland, Oregon has a full time opening in our Dispute Resolution & Litigation Department. The successful candidate will monitor and review state fee schedules; research and complete monthly reports on law changes and additions in appropriate states; track disputes in various jurisdictions; manage database of cases and provide detail on status; communicate with attorneys in various states, both verbally and written, regarding status of cases; and prepare documentation for litigation. Qualifications: Strong analytical and organizational skills required. Requires attention to detail and ability to effectively communicate and interact with clients, management, and peers. Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year College or university; Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree and admission to the Oregon State Bar required. Great benefits with competitive salary. EEO Employer. Please forward a copy of your resume to: careers@qmedtrix.com.
Current job openings at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, based in Seattle, include attorneys with an IP focus to work with the Global Health and the Global Development Teams, Requisition No. 2639BR, “Associate General Counsel” (Business Transactions/IP) Requisition No. 2626BR, and “Contracts Business Partner” for the Finance and Strategy Division, Requisition No. 2665BR. For detailed information about position requirements or to apply, click on the following link: http://www.gatesfoundation.org/jobs/Pages/job-search.aspx
Family Law Staff Attorney
The Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia is seeking to hire a Domestic Violence / Family Law Staff Attorney. Please forward the attached to qualified applicants you may know. Katherine L. Hays, Chief Operations Officer, Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia, 1331 H Street, N.W., Suite 350, Washington, DC 20005 202) 661-5959, (202) 727-2132 (fax), www.legalaiddc.orghttp://www.legalaiddc.org/ Visit Our Blog at www.makingjusticereal.org
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Litigation Legal Secretary. Top Tier Labor and Employment Law Boutique, Buchanan Angeli Altschul & Sullivan, is looking for an experienced (3+ years) litigation secretary. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter who is extremely organized and who possesses strong interpersonal skills. Other assets include an ability to multi-task with a high level of accuracy, a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well in a small, but extremely busy team-oriented law office. Additional requirements for the position include proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint). Experience with Time Matters is a plus, but not required. This career opportunity comes with competitive pay and benefits. Please submit resumes to Andrew@baaslaw.com
National Center for Youth Law (www.youthlaw.org) The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) is a non-profit organization that for over four decades has worked to ensure low-income children have the resources, support and opportunities they need for healthy and productive lives. NCYL is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, ethnic background, sex, disability, or sexual orientation. Applicants of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Foster Youth Education Initiative (www.Foster-Ed.org) The Foster Youth Education Initiative (FosterEd) is the newest major initiative of the National Center for Youth Law (NCYL). A national project, it improves the educational outcomes of foster children by ensuring every foster child has an educational champion supporting their academic success. FosterEd seeks a California Manager to plan, manage, implement and evaluate the FosterEd: Santa Cruz County pilot project. In partnership with local school districts, child welfare agencies, and juvenile court systems. Position open until filled. Please mail or email a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and salary requirements to: Larry Nguyen, Assistant Administrator, National Center for Youth Law, 405 14th Street, 15th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612-2701. (510) 835-8098 x 3036, Email: lnguyen@youthlaw.org
Please also contact our Carleton History Alumni Career Consultants in all of the fields that interest you!
ADDITIONAL JOB AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION RESOURCES
Professional associations are a good resource for career information and networking opportunities. Associations often provide current online job listings and links to job search resources and upcoming conferences.
Academic Employment Network of History Jobs and Internships
AHA Careers for History Majors
American Association of Museums - Job Headquarters for Museum Careers
American Association of State and Local History
American Historical Association Careers
Association for Living History, Farm, and Agricultural Museums
Association of Children's Museums
Association of Midwest Museums
Association of State and Local History
Best Entry Level Jobs - job information
Careers for Students of History links, AHA website
CollegeGrad.com - wide variety of jobs, including Border Patrol, Homeland Security, many others.
Corporations with large Defense Contracts (DefenseLink)
Department of State Office of the Historian
Family Friendly Workplaces Boston College Sloan Work and Family Research Network
Federal government: Office of Personnel Management
Great Places to Work Website: Fortune 500 list, best places to work
Historical Research Associates
History Major Job Listings - Juju History on-line
H-Net Job Guide for the Humanities and History
H-Net, see also: H-Public and H-Museum
Indeed Job Search - website that offers job searching by zip code, includes detailed information about jobs, salaries, descriptions throughout the United States.
Institute of Historical Research (IHR), the National Centre for History, United Kingdom
Jobs Today: http://www.minneapolisjobstoday.com/
Libraries: The Western European Studies Section (WESS) of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) provides listings for opportunities in academic or research libraries
Link to Stanford University History Department Careers for History Majors
Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (statewide job fairs, internships, employment opportunities)
Minnesota Historical Society Jobs Index
Minnesota Job Seekers - find a job
Mountain-Plains Museum Association
Museum Employment and Cultural Resource Job Vacancies Listing (MERC)
Museums Jobs.com (also lists jobs outside of the United States)
National Association of Independent Schools, 1620 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036. (202) 973-9700
National Association of Social Workers, 750 First Street, NE, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20002. (202) 408-8600
National Conference of State Historic Preservation Offices
National Council on Public History Jobs Vacancies Listing By State
National Trust for Historic Preservation
New England Museum Association
Occupational Outlook Handbook: nationally recognized source of career information published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Office of Personnel Management (Make sure you check the GS 170-Historian classification)
Online Recruitment Journal - wide variety of job opportunities and background information about employers, in the USA and 60 other countries! There are 1,741 recruitment sites in the USA site, and 4,566 recruitment sites in their complete database worldwide.
Organization of American Historians Jobs Online: Current Employment Listings — Many of the jobs posted on this site require advanced degrees, but there are also jobs requiring a bachelor's degree included.
Quintessential Careers (help with career direction)
Scholarly Societies Project, UI Waterloo (access to information on scholarly societies across the world)
Sloan Work and Family Research Network (Boston College)
Social Scientists Occupational Outlook Handbook
Society for History in the Federal Government
Society of American Archivists, Employment Bulletin
State Jobs Listings - http://www.statejobs.com
The Chronicle of Higher Education
The Southeast Museum Conference
Websites for the History Profession
Wetfeet.com job information site and background about currently hiring companies and organizations.
Writing and Editing Career Overview