Job Search Resources
LISTINGS
PLEASE NOTE: These sites and listings are not endorsed by Brandeis University, its departments, or the Hiatt Career Center. They are provided as potential resources only in your work-related research.
General Listings
Idealist is a global job and resource sharing website for organizations working in a wide range of issues in the public good.
International Volunteer Programs Association is a search site for international opportunities.
GoAbroad.com listings for work, internships, and volunteering.
Monster Global Gateway (jobs by country).
The Riley Guide (use the A-Z keyword index for industry- and location-specific resources).
Transitions Abroad has extensive information on working abroad; be sure to check out Transitions Abroad Magazine (now only available on-line) which has excellent stories, tips, and resources.
Industry-specific Research Resources and Job Listings
The American Association for the Advancement of Science offers information about issues, members, and jobs on the AAAS and Science's Next Wave websites.
Dave’s ESL Café for English-language teaching opportunities.
Directory of American Firms Operating in Foreign Countries and the Directory of Foreign Firms with Representation in the United States are invaluable research books to find businesses in your host country and enterprises from your home country abroad – in Goldfarb Library
Directory of Development Organizations is an extensive country-specific listing of organizations related to all aspects of political, social, and economic welfare.
Federation of International Trade Associations offers links to a wide range of useful directories of international businesses.
Interaction is an umbrella group of 160 NGOs working around the world on a wide range of social, political, and economic issues – research organizations and find volunteer opportunities.
The International Council of Museums (ICOM) and the American Association of Museums (AAM) websites list museums, resources, and jobs.
Literary Marketplace is a directory of the publishing business.
NIRA offers a World Directory of Think Tanks.
The Riley Guide (use the A-Z keyword index for industry-specific resources)
United States Institute of Peace lists International Organizations and Research Centers in International Relations.
U.S. Chambers of Commerce international pages have information about members, trade, and business issues around the world.
World Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (WANGO) is a clearinghouse for NGOs around the world (sort by country).
Programs and Organizations
PLEASE NOTE: These programs and organizations are not endorsed by Brandeis University, its departments, or the Hiatt Career Center. They are listed as potential resources only in your work-related research.
AIESEC is an international student organization of students with global interests.
American Friends Service Committee offers service, development, social justice, and peace programs world-wide.
American Jewish World Service has summer volunteer opportunities in South Asia, Central America, and Africa.
American-Scandinavian Foundation work placements in Scandinavia for students.
Amigos de las Americas volunteers work on projects in community health and development throughout Latin America.
British Council work experiences, including a program to teach in England.
The Carter Center provides information on careers and internships with the center.
CDS, International internships in Germany, Argentina, Spain, and Switzerland.
Center for Economic and Policy Research jobs and internship announcements.
Clinton Global Initiative provides world wide information about people and organizations working in education, energy and climate change, global health, and poverty alleviation; see especially Member Commitments, Resources Centers, and Newsroom.
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) has training opportunities in the U.S. and abroad.
D.A.A.D. offers internships in Germany.
Habitat for Humanity International website lists volunteer and full-time positions world-wide.
Hole in the Wall Camps, a philanthropic project begun by actor Paul Newman, for children with serious illnesses.
International Partnerships for Service Learning and Leadership has projects in 14 nations, including Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, India, Israel, and Thailand.
Earthwatch Institute expeditions combine scientific research and public participation around the world.
European Union Traineeships are available – be sure to read the “Rules” section to determine eligibility.
The Ethics Center at Brandeis offers a by-country list of global organizations in the public good; the list is meant to expand, not limit, students’ potential options for work sites.
French-American Chamber of Commerce offers internship opportunities.
French Embassy Cultural Services offers an internship program in France.
IAESTE provides world-wide training opportunities in technical fields, such as engineering, science, computer technology, mathematics, agriculture, and architectural and media studies.
Institut Pasteur work and internships in science research.
JET Program to teach in Japanese schools.
Operation Crossroads Africa volunteers work on development projects in countries throughout the African continent.
Peace Corps international service program.
Right to Play manages projects in a number of countries that assist children through sport and athletics.
United Nations employment announcements.
United Nations internship in UNITAR’s Multilateral Diplomacy Section in Geneva, Switzerland.
United Nations list of links to UN organizations and specialized agencies that sponsor internships.
USAJobs is the official U.S. government jobs website.
U.S. Dept of State information about careers in U.S. Foreign Service.
U.S. Dept of State Student Programs provide experience in a range of government agencies.
VEGlobal offers volunteer work on projects with children in schools, community centers and orphanages in Chile.
Volunteers for Peace arranges short-term international volunteer experiences on local projects.
World Teach offers teaching programs in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Pacific region for a summer or one-year commitment.