Careers in Government, Public Service & Nonprofit
One hundred and eight careers across policy, administration, public safety, social work, community organising, and the institutional roles that operate the public side of society. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day.
108 careers in Government, Public Service & Nonprofit
Access Control Specialist
Associate's Degree · $70,000
Manages and maintains physical and logical access control systems, ensuring security protocols are followed and…
Agricultural Policy Analyst
Master's Degree · $78,000
Analyzes agricultural policies, economic trends, and environmental impacts to advise government agencies,…
Animal Control Workers
High School Diploma · $45,830
Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended…
Assistant City Manager
Master's Degree · $95,000
Assists the City Manager in overseeing municipal operations, implementing policies, and managing various city…
Assistant County Administrator
Master's Degree · $105,000
Assists the County Administrator in managing and overseeing the daily operations, programs, and services of county…
Associate Pastor
Master's degree · $55,000
Support the Senior Pastor in leading the congregation, overseeing ministries, and providing spiritual guidance through…
Bailiffs
High School Diploma · $57,050
Maintain order in courts of law.
Bishop / Denominational Leader
Master of Divinity (MDiv) or Doctorate of Ministry (DMin) · $100,000
Leads a diocese, district, or denominational region, overseeing multiple congregations, clergy appointments, doctrinal…
Board Member / Advisor
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $250,000
Provide strategic guidance and oversight to organizations, leveraging extensive experience to advise on critical…
Board Member, Public Company
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $350,000
Oversee the strategic direction, governance, and performance of a public corporation, ensuring accountability to…
Botanical Garden / Zoo Director
Master's degree (PhD in Biology/Zoology common) · $140,000
Leads a botanical garden, zoo, or aquarium, overseeing conservation programs, animal/plant care, education,…
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Bachelor's Degree · $58,570
Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their…
Clergy
Master's Degree · $60,820
Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious…
Code Enforcement Officer
High School Diploma or GED; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred · $59,965
Enforces local codes and ordinances related to zoning, housing, public nuisances, and environmental issues.…
Community Coordinator
Associate's Degree · $58,000
Foster positive relationships within communities by organizing events, managing communications, and supporting…
Community Health Workers
Bachelor's Degree · $51,030
Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the…
Community Organizer
Bachelor's Degree · $58,000
Mobilizes and empowers community members to identify common problems, develop solutions, and advocate for social…
Conflict Resolution Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue, helping parties find common ground and mutual…
Correctional Officers and Jailers
High School Diploma · $57,970
Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May…
Counterterrorism Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Analyzes intelligence to identify, assess, and counter terrorist threats. Develops strategies and provides…
Crime Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $70,000
Analyze crime data and intelligence using statistical methods and GIS tools to identify patterns, trends, and hot…
Crossing Guards and Flaggers
High School Diploma · $37,700
Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or…
Cultural Center / Arts Council Director
Bachelor's degree (MFA/MA in Arts Administration common) · $95,000
Leads a community cultural center, arts council, or cultural affairs agency, overseeing arts programming, grants,…
Customs and Border Protection Officers
High School Diploma · $57,050
Investigate and inspect persons, common carriers, goods, and merchandise, arriving in or departing from the United…
Deputy Assistant Secretary
Doctorate degree · $160,000
Oversee specific policy areas, manage programs, and lead teams within a government department or agency, providing…
Deputy Commissioner
Master's Degree · $145,000
Oversee agency operations, policy implementation, and strategic planning while managing large teams, representing the…
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
High School Diploma · $93,580
Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.
Development Director
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Lead fundraising efforts by developing and executing comprehensive strategies, cultivating donor relationships,…
Directors, Religious Activities and Education
Bachelor's Degree · $54,840
Coordinate or design programs and conduct outreach to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational…
Disaster Preparedness Policy Analyst
Master's Degree · $85,000
Researches, analyzes, and develops policies and plans to mitigate the impact of natural disasters, public health…
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
Bachelor's Degree · $65,140
Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.
Emergency Management Directors
Bachelor's Degree · $86,130
Plan and direct disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare…
Fire Chief
Bachelor's degree · $100,000
Leads and manages a fire department, overseeing emergency response, fire prevention, personnel, and administrative…
Fire Inspectors and Investigators
Post-Secondary Certificate · $78,060
Inspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws, or investigate and gather facts…
Firefighters
High School Diploma · $59,530
Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk.…
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
High School Diploma · $76,310
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
High School Diploma · $92,430
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
High School Diploma · $105,980
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
Associate's Degree · $58,610
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of security workers and security guards.
Fish and Game Wardens
Bachelor's Degree · $68,180
Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by…
Forensic Science Technicians
Post-Secondary Certificate · $67,440
Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons…
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
High School Diploma · $52,380
Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures.…
Fundraisers
Bachelor's Degree · $66,490
Organize activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for an…
Fundraising Managers
Bachelor's Degree · $123,480
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators
High School Diploma · $43,900
Observe gambling operation for irregular activities such as cheating or theft by either employees or patrons.…
Government Affairs Specialist
Bachelor's degree · $95,000
Government Affairs Specialists monitor legislative and regulatory activities, analyze their potential impact on an…
Government Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Researches, analyzes, and interprets data to provide insights and recommendations on policy, programs, and operations…
Health Education Specialists
Associate's Degree · $63,000
Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and…
Healthcare Social Workers
Master's Degree · $68,090
Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal…
Historic Preservation / Heritage Organization Director
Master's degree (Historic Preservation/Museum Studies/History) · $110,000
Leads a historic preservation organization or heritage site, overseeing conservation, interpretation, fundraising, and…