Could an economics major find work in a non-profit?

Would it be possible to find work in a non-profit company with a degree in economics? What type of position would they qualify for?

Could an economics major find work in a non-profit?
Nonprofits are looking for people with expertise, just like for-profit businesses. A degree in economics is no more of a guarantee with a nonprofit than it is with a for-profit. Also, a degree is never enough; what is it you want to *do* professionally?





There are many nonprofits that are focused on helping people in low-income/impoverished communities set up small businesses, and they certainly need people with a background in economics. Or there are nonprofits that help families in low-income/impoverished communities better manage finances (such as never using rent-a-center-type programs, avoiding credit-card debt, how to use a bank rather than a check-cashing business, etc.). There are nonprofits who are focused on impoverished communities in the developing world, to help with microfinance projects (such as kiva.org). But a degree wouldn't be enough for these nonprofits; they would want someone who also at least had volunteering experience related to the paid work they would be hiring for.





San Francisco State University has a nice page called "Why Major in Economics?". Have a read:


http://bss.sfsu.edu/economics/undergradu...
Reply:Absolutely. My friend got a job in Paris working for a non-profit organization straight out of grad school. I know several other economists who work for non-profit as well.





As with most economist jobs, a graduate degree will certainly help though.





You could qualify for research, statistics, analyst and policy jobs.
Reply:Of course. Think Bill gate's Foundation. They have to account for the millions they are giving away. Someone is auditing the books and it better be right.

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