Government and Social Services
Career Interest Cluster
This cluster might be for you if: you want a career that will contribute to your community, you have a particular cause you’re passionate about, you want to apply your skills to injustices you see around you, you thrive helping others, you are interested in international affairs and/or politics
This cluster includes careers in: advocacy, community organizations, counseling and mental health services, government (local, state, and federal), international development, law, military, ministry, public policy, social justice
Gain experience by: volunteering, internships, student leadership positions, student employment
Graduate degrees for this cluster: MPP, MPA, MBA, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, PsyD, PhD, MDiv, and more!
Flagship events: Government and Nonprofit Career Fair (fall)
Resources:
USA Jobs : Job board for most United States federal jobs
Partnership for Public Service : guides for applying to federal jobs
Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) : resources for graduate schools and employment in the international affairs field
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits: trainings, resources and job/internship board for nonprofit jobs in Minnesota (similar associations exist for most states - check National Council of Nonprofits for listings)
Pollen Midwest : events, storytelling, and job/internship listings for Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the native nations that share their geography
Idealist.org : Job and internship board that includes positions across the US, the world, and those that are fully remote
Year of Service : Considering a year of service? These resources are for you!
Gustavus Fellowships Office : Resources and assistance for those exploring competitive fellowships and scholarships
Pre-law: Interested in a career in law? Check out Gustavus's pre-law resources, and connect with the pre-law advisor, Michelle Zehnder Fischer
Looking for something else? Feel free to reach out to this cluster’s specialist, Lauren Van Schepen.
Sample Résumés:
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Contact
Career Development Specialist - Government and Social Services,
Lauren Van Schepen | lvanschepen@gustavus.edu | 507-933-7532
To schedule an appointment with Lauren, log in to Handshake and follow these instructions, call 507-933-7575, or stop in to the office - 209 Johnson Student Union.
Updated 8/5/21 LVS