The Career Resource Center for Young Professionals - by UNA Westchester
Welcome to the UNA Westchester Youth Career Resource Center. In the Job Portals section of the site, we have consolidated information to assist with your employment search, with a focus on the areas of international development, not-for-profit employment, and policy positions. We have also included links to sites for several Westchester-based employers. In the Resources section, you will find links to help with your job search (building skills like public speaking, resume development, interview tips, and more).
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We hope that with your help, this site will grow and improve as an open-source, curated resource. If you have suggestions of additional resources to add, please let us know by reaching out to unawestchester@gmail.com.
Job Portals
UN Career Portal
The world looks to the United Nations for solutions to complex problems everywhere; from ending conflict and alleviating poverty, to combating climate change and defending human rights. The wide array of jobs means that you may change functions, departments, geographic locations, and even organizations or fields of work throughout your career in the Organization. The diversity of the people, some 39,700 staff (as of 31 December 2016) from 193 Member States, means that you will find yourself working in multi-cultural teams with people from all backgrounds and cultures who have wide perspectives, experiences, expectations as well as approaches.
The world looks to the United Nations for solutions to complex problems everywhere; from ending conflict and alleviating poverty, to combating climate change and defending human rights. The wide array of jobs means that you may change functions, departments, geographic locations, and even organizations or fields of work throughout your career in the Organization. The diversity of the people, some 39,700 staff (as of 31 December 2016) from 193 Member States, means that you will find yourself working in multi-cultural teams with people from all backgrounds and cultures who have wide perspectives, experiences, expectations as well as approaches.
Josh’s Water Jobs
Josh’s Water Jobs started in 2011 as an informal listserv of a few dozen friends and colleagues receiving a job posting every month. As the list grew in size, not only in the number of recipients but also the number of jobs, it became increasingly clear that the list was filling a gap where a website concentrating on international water jobs should have been. The more people got jobs, the more the initiative to create that website gained momentum, culminating in Josh’s Water Jobs being launched in June of 2016. The jobs found on the website are related to water and internationally focused. There are two broad categories that are highlighted, namely Water (policy, governance, law, economics, management, finance, advocacy, science, communications, etc.) and WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene). Many are contractual appointments within the UN system
Josh’s Water Jobs started in 2011 as an informal listserv of a few dozen friends and colleagues receiving a job posting every month. As the list grew in size, not only in the number of recipients but also the number of jobs, it became increasingly clear that the list was filling a gap where a website concentrating on international water jobs should have been. The more people got jobs, the more the initiative to create that website gained momentum, culminating in Josh’s Water Jobs being launched in June of 2016. The jobs found on the website are related to water and internationally focused. There are two broad categories that are highlighted, namely Water (policy, governance, law, economics, management, finance, advocacy, science, communications, etc.) and WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene). Many are contractual appointments within the UN system
US Agency for International Development (USAID)
USAID’s long and proud history of helping developing countries and improving quality of life is underpinned by a caring, talented workforce. It is this caring that stands as a hallmark of the Agency and shows the world America’s true character as a nation. Today, USAID is the world's premier modern development enterprise, and its 21st Century workforce find themselves doing the best work in the most amazing places, whether it is helping sick people get HIV/AIDS drugs in the most remote parts of Africa, helping farmers learn how to grow crops better in Asia, or teaching people how to govern themselves democratically.
USAID’s long and proud history of helping developing countries and improving quality of life is underpinned by a caring, talented workforce. It is this caring that stands as a hallmark of the Agency and shows the world America’s true character as a nation. Today, USAID is the world's premier modern development enterprise, and its 21st Century workforce find themselves doing the best work in the most amazing places, whether it is helping sick people get HIV/AIDS drugs in the most remote parts of Africa, helping farmers learn how to grow crops better in Asia, or teaching people how to govern themselves democratically.
German Agency for International Development (GIZ, Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit)
As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, GIZ is dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world. Together with their commissioning parties and partners, they generate and implement ideas for political, social and economic change. Working for the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) brings a great sense of purpose. Their sustainable development projects help bring about meaningful change worldwide and shape better futures.
As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, GIZ is dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world. Together with their commissioning parties and partners, they generate and implement ideas for political, social and economic change. Working for the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) brings a great sense of purpose. Their sustainable development projects help bring about meaningful change worldwide and shape better futures.
NationalNonprofits.org
The organization strongly believes that the work nonprofits do is vital to the health and well-being of our country. Without a vibrant nonprofit sector, many basic human needs would not be met. They recognize the essential role nonprofits play in providing food, healthcare, housing, education, legal services, and quality of life through arts and culture - to millions of people. This portal allows job seekers and employers to connect.
The organization strongly believes that the work nonprofits do is vital to the health and well-being of our country. Without a vibrant nonprofit sector, many basic human needs would not be met. They recognize the essential role nonprofits play in providing food, healthcare, housing, education, legal services, and quality of life through arts and culture - to millions of people. This portal allows job seekers and employers to connect.
National Council of Nonprofits
The National Council of Nonprofits (Council of Nonprofits) is a trusted resource and proven advocate for America’s charitable nonprofits. Connecting the policy dots across all levels and branches of governments, the Council of Nonprofits keeps nonprofits informed and empowered to create a positive public policy environment that best supports nonprofits in advancing their missions. Working with and through the nation’s largest network of nonprofits – with 25,000-plus organizational members - they identify emerging trends, share proven practices, and promote solutions that benefit charitable nonprofits and the communities they serve.
The National Council of Nonprofits (Council of Nonprofits) is a trusted resource and proven advocate for America’s charitable nonprofits. Connecting the policy dots across all levels and branches of governments, the Council of Nonprofits keeps nonprofits informed and empowered to create a positive public policy environment that best supports nonprofits in advancing their missions. Working with and through the nation’s largest network of nonprofits – with 25,000-plus organizational members - they identify emerging trends, share proven practices, and promote solutions that benefit charitable nonprofits and the communities they serve.
DEVEX
DEVEX is the media platform for the global development community, and the social enterprise working to make the $200 billion aid and development industry do more good for more people. They identify themselves as the largest provider of recruiting and business development services for global development.
DEVEX is the media platform for the global development community, and the social enterprise working to make the $200 billion aid and development industry do more good for more people. They identify themselves as the largest provider of recruiting and business development services for global development.
Chronicle of Philanthropy
The Chronicle of Philanthropy provides nonprofit professionals, foundation executives and board members with vital news, in-depth insights and practical tools which help them advance causes and change the world. Jobs.Philanthropy.com is their job board, where these professionals identify their best career opportunities and read invaluable career advice and perspectives each day.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy provides nonprofit professionals, foundation executives and board members with vital news, in-depth insights and practical tools which help them advance causes and change the world. Jobs.Philanthropy.com is their job board, where these professionals identify their best career opportunities and read invaluable career advice and perspectives each day.
IdeaList.org
Idealist is a nonprofit organization based in New York. Working with others, in a spirit of generosity and mutual respect, we want to help build a world where all people can lead free and dignified lives. In the last 25 years they have connected more than 130,000 organizations with tens of millions of people: posted close to a million jobs and hundreds of thousands of internships and volunteer opportunities; organized more than 250 graduate-school fairs; and built a grad-school directory to help people advance their social impact career.
Idealist is a nonprofit organization based in New York. Working with others, in a spirit of generosity and mutual respect, we want to help build a world where all people can lead free and dignified lives. In the last 25 years they have connected more than 130,000 organizations with tens of millions of people: posted close to a million jobs and hundreds of thousands of internships and volunteer opportunities; organized more than 250 graduate-school fairs; and built a grad-school directory to help people advance their social impact career.
Westchester-Based Organizations
Resources
Career One Stop
A “one stop shop” for all things related to career information and job searches, sponsored by the US Department of Labor
Youth.gov
youth.gov (formerly FindYouthInfo.gov) was created by the Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs (IWGYP), which is composed of representatives from 22 federal agencies that support programs and services focusing on youth.
JFF
JFF accelerates the alignment and transformation of the American workforce and education systems to ensure access to economic advancement for all.
Department of Labor Youth Employment and Training Administration
The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) administers federal government job training and worker dislocation programs, federal grants to states for public employment service programs, and unemployment insurance benefits. These services are primarily provided through state and local workforce development systems.
Khan Academy Life Skills
Khan Academy’s mission is to provide a free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. This site focuses on learning about many different jobs and other career opportunities.
Open University Soft Skills Training
The phrase “soft skills” incorporates a wide variety of personality traits, communication and people skills, social attitudes and emotional intelligence. These qualities (also known as “core skills”) are increasingly important for success in the workplace – and not just for those in leadership positions. Everyone can benefit from some focused training and development to help them realize their full potential. OpenLearn has a number of courses you can study to enhance your soft skills right now, which you can find on this page.
Ten Resume Writing Tips to Help You Land a Job
Five Sites to Create An Awesome Infographic Resume
A “one stop shop” for all things related to career information and job searches, sponsored by the US Department of Labor
Youth.gov
youth.gov (formerly FindYouthInfo.gov) was created by the Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs (IWGYP), which is composed of representatives from 22 federal agencies that support programs and services focusing on youth.
JFF
JFF accelerates the alignment and transformation of the American workforce and education systems to ensure access to economic advancement for all.
Department of Labor Youth Employment and Training Administration
The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) administers federal government job training and worker dislocation programs, federal grants to states for public employment service programs, and unemployment insurance benefits. These services are primarily provided through state and local workforce development systems.
Khan Academy Life Skills
Khan Academy’s mission is to provide a free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. This site focuses on learning about many different jobs and other career opportunities.
Open University Soft Skills Training
The phrase “soft skills” incorporates a wide variety of personality traits, communication and people skills, social attitudes and emotional intelligence. These qualities (also known as “core skills”) are increasingly important for success in the workplace – and not just for those in leadership positions. Everyone can benefit from some focused training and development to help them realize their full potential. OpenLearn has a number of courses you can study to enhance your soft skills right now, which you can find on this page.
Ten Resume Writing Tips to Help You Land a Job
Five Sites to Create An Awesome Infographic Resume
Disclaimer: Listing of the sites here is a support service to youth, and does not imply or represent a formal endorsement of the organizations by UNA Westchester or UNA-USA. Use of the resources is at the sole discretion of the user, and UNA Westchester does not accept responsibility for the content or use of the sites.
