Nonprofits Supporting Students & Schools — And Hiring Now!
- MissionEB
- Aug 7
- 3 min read
From backpacks to broadband, these nonprofits are building a better future for students—and they’re hiring mission-driven talent in high volumes to make it happen.
If you’re looking for a career where your work fuels learning, equity, and opportunity, these organizations are growing fast and making an impact in schools and communities across the country. Whether you're a project manager, educator, program coordinator, or tech enthusiast—there's a role for you.
Communities In Schools
Communities In Schools works directly inside schools to surround students with a community of support. They help students overcome barriers to learning and stay on the path to graduation through mentorship, basic needs assistance, and individualized support plans.
Their team is growing rapidly, with opportunities in school-based roles, regional leadership, and national program innovation. It’s a people-first culture grounded in empathy, equity, and real results—perfect for those who thrive when they can see the direct impact of their work.
DonorsChoose
DonorsChoose is the leading platform for public school teachers to request classroom materials—and they’ve helped fund over 2.5 million projects nationwide. This ed-tech nonprofit is scaling up its impact with new hires across engineering, product, partnerships, and data.
Their hybrid team thrives on collaboration, transparency, and user-centered design. Employees are trusted to innovate and empowered to create tools that deliver resources to teachers when they need them most. If you’re passionate about education and love tech with a mission, this is your playground.
First Book
First Book has delivered over 225 million books and educational resources to children in low-income communities. They're expanding hiring across logistics, community engagement, fundraising, and corporate partnerships to keep up with demand.
The culture is fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and deeply rooted in literacy equity. You'll join a team of passionate changemakers helping schools, shelters, and programs close the resource gap. Bonus: book lovers will feel right at home here.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
This iconic mentoring nonprofit is actively hiring across affiliate and national roles, especially in community engagement, program delivery, and fundraising. BBBS connects young people with caring mentors who help them navigate school, life, and leadership development.
Their culture values relationship-building, inclusion, and lifelong learning. Whether you're coordinating volunteers or managing partnerships, every role is about unlocking potential—yours and theirs.
Girls Who Code
Girls Who Code is on a mission to close the gender gap in tech, starting with students from underrepresented communities. They run after-school programs, summer immersion camps, and alumni initiatives that foster confidence, coding skills, and sisterhood.
They're hiring for education roles, comms, partnerships, and tech—and their team is a vibrant mix of engineers, educators, and advocates. Expect a high-energy, high-impact environment that celebrates inclusion, creativity, and student-first thinking.
826 National
826 National is a network of creative writing centers that offer free tutoring, after-school programming, and publishing opportunities to help students find their voice. They’re actively hiring for program managers, volunteer coordinators, and education staff across multiple cities.
Their work environment is quirky, collaborative, and rooted in storytelling as a tool for transformation. If you believe kids have something important to say—and you want to help them say it—this is your place.
Bottom Line
Bottom Line supports first-generation college students from application through graduation with one-on-one advising and career support. They’re expanding their team across Boston, Chicago, and New York—especially in student success, recruitment, and operations roles.
The culture is values-driven and outcomes-oriented, perfect for professionals who want to see the tangible results of their student-focused work. Each hire helps another student succeed in college and life.
Make a Living and an Impact while Supporting Students
Working in education-focused nonprofits means waking up every day knowing you’re making a difference. These organizations offer more than purpose—they offer pathways to grow your skills, lead big initiatives, and be part of a movement to close opportunity gaps in schools.
If you're ready to serve students and shape the future, now's the time to act. They're hiring. They're growing. And they need YOU.
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