Career Newsletters
Sign up for weekly updates on events, opportunities, and openings in behavioral health, counseling, social work, and direct service.
Build Your Network
Connect with employers through recurring social service programming, including the quarterly Employer Info Session and employer spotlights. See our Events page for upcoming dates.
Community Service Opportunities
The University Community Service Center can help you identify volunteer opportunities where you can make an impact and work towards your career goals!
Research Tools
As a UChicago student, you have access to free resources that can support research projects and professional development in social service:
Complimentary access to the online editions of leading publications such as the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times
Industry research resources for nonprofits and charities
Policy papers published by top think tanks
Explore the Pozen Family Center for Human Rights
Click here to learn about academic programs, events, research, and experiential opportunities related to human rights.
Meet with a Career Advancement Adviser
Book a one-on-one appointment to talk through your goals, get feedback on your resume or cover letter, or schedule a mock interview for behavioral health, case management, or advocacy roles.
Search for Human Rights Opportunities
Use Handshake to identify internships, research experiences, fellowships, and full-time roles across law, policy, health, social services, and advocacy.
For more information about human rights careers, contact Swapna Shaw at srshaw@uchicago.edu or Paige Williams at paigewilliams@uchicago.edu.
Social Service Resources to Land an Offer