The Education, Nonprofit, & Social Impact fields are ways for students and alumnae interested in purpose-driven work, whether that be through teaching and education, nonprofit administration, philanthropy, social work and counseling, advocacy and activism, community development and planning, or countless other sectors that address society’s big challenges. Wellesley’s rigorous liberal arts education and commitment to service provide students and alumnae with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in these fields and prepare them to emerge as ethical leaders ready to make a real difference in their community.
ENSI careers take many forms and often cut across sectors, but are united by a common orientation towards addressing complex social issues, whether on an individual, community, or global scale. Students and alumnae in the ENSI career community are often involved in matters such as educational reform, racial justice, homelessness and housing rights, poverty, sustainability and climate change, mental health, gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights, food security, and community development. This work can occur in the classroom, through direct service organizations, within activist and advocacy spaces, or through research, policy, and assessment. No matter the setting, the ENSI community presents countless opportunities to precipitate social change.
Students and alumnae are encouraged to get started by exploring the resources below and scheduling an appointment in Handshake to meet with our Advisors for Careers in Nonprofits and Social Impact or Hayley Meredith McIlvaine, the Advisor for Careers in Education.
Education Resources
From K-12 to Higher Ed, the resources below examine careers in the broader Education field.
Nonprofits are mission-driven organizations dedicated to addressing a particular social issue or advocating for a cause. These resources provide an overview of the vast nonprofit sector, which includes numerous industries and many job functions.
Learn more about the vast Social Services field through the resource below, and watch the recording of our 2019 Gather for the Greater Good Industry Panel.
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Top Job Functions
Class of 2023 Top Job Functions in the Education, Nonprofit, and Social Impact
24.21%
Education / Teaching / Training
20.00%
Research
12.63%
Lab Work / Science
11.58%
Administration
7.37%
Community & Social Services
5.26%
Fundraising & Event Management
4.21%
Other
3.16%
Marketing/General
2.11%
Customer/Technical Support
2.11%
Data & Analytics
2.11%
Writing/Editing
ENSI Graduates in the World
What they studied
Where they work
What they do
History
UNICEF
Global Engagement Researcher
Economics & Music
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
English Teaching Assistant
Philosophy & Spanish
Partners for Youth with Disabilities, Inc.
Marketing Coordinator
Environmental Studies & Spanish
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MASSCEC)
Program Administrator in Workforce Development
Environmental Studies & History
Boston Center for Independent Living
Community Organizer
Psychology & Education Studies
Meridian Schools
Teacher
Neuroscience & South Asia Studies
Nightingale School
English Teacher
Women's and Gender Studies
Society of Family Planning
Grants Administration Coordinator
Psychology
Institute of Reading Development
Teacher
Education Studies
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
Educator
* Highlighted outcomes from 2023 graduates
“I use my International Relations and Sociology background to foster conversations with delegates, industry leaders and community members through my first passion—events! Getting to know what excites me led me to creating a brand that I truly love, Black America Summit. We host cross-cultural conversations to unite, educate and inspire Black Americans and allies around potential solutions to phenomena impacting Black America.”
- Gabrielle Jones ’14
Event Organizer and Creator of the Black America Summit and Black America Podcast