Non-Profit work in NYC? (job market, to live in, to move)

[ChristopherBearkat]

Hi there,

(waves)

I'm a graduating political science major and was really wanting to get a non-profit job after graduating. Unfortunately, there aren't many non-profit jobs my current area. So, I'm going to have to move.

Is anyone familiar with with the job market for non-profit / activist jobs in NYC?

[jeffcon0]

I am not personally involved in the non-sprofit sector and admittedly couldn't answer any specifics about it. I do have a handful of friends who work for non-profits (one in law, one in education, and one for a charitable organization). From my non-expert standpoint you would have a had time finding any city in the US with more non-profits based there. Everything from arts to science can be found here. The only caveat is that this is an exteremly expensive city to live in and non-profits don't exactly pay the big bucks.

Again, these are generalizations but hopefully it is some help. I can also tell you that everyone I know who has moved here has had a very quick and smooth job hunt regardless of their field.

[UpsonDowns]

Check out idealist.org for job listings. There are tons in NYC, but of course the low pay is even harder to deal with in NYC.