Non-Profit, Social Justice & Education

Welcome to career pathways in the areas of Non-Profit, Social Justice, and Education!

This section is for those interested in careers that support, advocate, and educate for and within diverse communities. Often, these communities include those that are underserved and underrepresented. There is a vast range of career pathways one can pursue from community organizing, social services, counseling, children’s services, and academic advising.

The UCLA Career Center is committed to providing information and resources for you to make informed decisions about your career path. Below, you will find the following about various fields within the industry:

Details about career pathways
Key transferable skills relevant to entry-level positions in each industry
Average compensation
Entry level job titles to begin your search

You will also see details about majors that are most directly related to the industry. However, contrary to the idea that your major defines your career, your major is only one of the many components that will contribute to your post graduate aspirations. Your UCLA degree is designed to train you with transferrable skills that will make you marketable in a wide variety of industries and careers.

NON-PROFIT & SOCIAL JUSTICE
Professionals working in the non-profit and social justice industries play vital roles in creating positive change, addressing systemic issues, and advocating for marginalized communities.

Valuable transferable skills for non-profit and social justice industries:
- Problem Solving – Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
- Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
- Social Perceptiveness – Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Compensation averages (According to the US Dept. of Labor, 2022)
- In the United States, entry level professionals earn on average $74,240, 10% earn $46,770 or less, 10% earn $123,320 or more.
- In California, entry level professionals earn on average $74,920, 10% earn $49,210 or less, 10% earn $129,330 or more.Looking for entry level job titles in Non-Profit and Social Justice Sectors? Find more details about being a Community Health Worker, Child, Family, and School Social Worker, Healthcare Social Workers, and more on the US Department of Labor’s O*Net Database
EDUCATION

The education industry comprises a wide range of institutions and organizations dedicated to providing education and educational services. These can be public, non-profit, or for-profit entities. Valuable transferable skills for education:

Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Learning Strategies – Selecting and using appropriate training methods and procedures when learning or teaching new things.