- GreenJobSearch
- GivetoGetJobs
- Idealist
- Volunteer
- Network at a social innovation event
- Write about social innovation topics you are interested in
- Social innovation fellowship programs
- Informational interviews
- Organize an event for the social innovation community
- Freelance writing
- B Corporation Job Board
- Contact individuals with your credentials
- Intern at a social venture
- Go back to school for a degree or certification in a social innovation field
- Green Jobs Network
- Ask for an introduction, or introduce others in the field
- Join the Hub
- Attend a social innovation conference
- Work or volunteer at a social innovation conference
- Build a social innovation IQ
- Follow Social Capital Markets on Twitter
- Search for #socent #jobs on Twitter
- Build a niche skill relevant to social enterprise
- Follow NextBillion on Twitter
- Talk about social innovation over coffee
- Re-think about “work” as multiple jobs & projects vs. a single “day job”
- Travel abroad
- Teach
- LinkedIn Job search
- Read posts on SocialEarth, and write
- Watch the Do Lectures on iTunes, then do something
- Create a social innovation resume, show how you strive for the triple bottom line
- Update your LinkedIn profile
- Explore ways to create passive income so you can work, and your resources can work for you
- Start a social business so you can employ yourself and be a social employer
- Search on Indeed
- Monster, search for social innovation jobs
- Be willing to move anywhere
- Contact a professor doing social innovation research, find out if you help
- flexjobs
- Craigslist jobs, gigs, volunteering
- Develop your public speaking skills
- Bookmark careers page for 10 foundations, check back regularly for postings
- Find other social innovation job seekers—meet & discuss job search strategies (Meetup)
- Read books on the subject, develop ability to evaluate social innovation content
- Choose one social issue you are passionate about and do 5 things to alleviate the issue
Social innovation is often associated with social entrepreneurs who launch ventures that aim to create discernible change, with a smart business model.
But what about job-seekers who are looking to work at social enterprises?
As the field of social innovation emerges and takes shapes, there are new roles and opportunities available to support the field.
Here are a few resources for job seekers looking for jobs in the social innovation realm. Note: this list is a mashup of links, ideas, places, and activities to help you find a social innovation job. Feel free to suggest others via the comments section.
How To Find a Social Innovation Job
* updated 11/3/11
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This is amazing!!! thank you so much for that :)
I love your blog, keep up the good work
Thanks for reading Alice!
I am so glad i stumbuled across your blog.Your tips are very helpful and simple to follow and very clear to understand.
Thanks, glad you find it helpful.