Employment Opportunities in Public
Administration
Employment and career possibilities in
public administration cover the full spectrum of public service
activities. Government and nonprofit endeavors come to mind first, of
course, but also consider . .
- nongovernmental and
transgovernmental organizations (e.g., Organization of American States
[OAS], North Atlantic Treaty Organization [NATO], Inter-American
Center of Tax Administrations [CIAT]).
- business firms
involved in training and consulting for government and nonprofit
clients (e.g, accounting and consulting firms).
- business firms
involved in contract work for administrative functions or program
delivery activities (e.g., technology, human resources).
- business firms that
have specialist areas dealing with government relations (e.g.,
regulated industries).
- trade organizations
and political action committees that lobby for causes of interest to
you.
- news organizations
that feature government and nonprofit activities (e.g., Bureau of
National Affairs [BNA]).
- publicly-funded
education and research institutions (e.g., public schools, state
universities).
- education institutions
that teach public administration and related public service
disciplines (e.g., public affairs, public policy, criminal justice).
- organizations that
operate largely through the efforts of their dedicated public service
volunteers.
The internet is a great place to
explore what opportunities are available. The web sites below are fine
places to begin your investigations.
Career
Center
An on-campus consulting and referral service for University of Maine
students.
Municipal Job Bank
Local government positions advertised through the Maine Municipal
Association.
State of
Maine
Positions available in Maine State government.
USAJobs
Competitive positions within the United States federal government.
The Plum Book
Noncompetitive (i.e., appointed) positions within the U.S. federal
government.
United Nations
Employment and internship opportunities at the U.N.
Nonprofit Career Network
Nonprofit career advice and on-line job search site.
America's Job
Bank
Government-sponsored on-line job search site that includes
public-sector and private-sector employment opportunities.
ASPA: The Recruiter
Government, nonprofit, and academic positions advertised through the
American Society for Public Administration.
Student Jobs on USA Jobs
Internship and student employment opportunities within the U.S.
federal government.
Volunteering
Links to scores of organizations that rely on civic and community
volunteers. Sponsored by U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development.
