Harvard's Office of Career Services

Non-profit and Public Service

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The information collected here is intentionally introductory, and we offer it here to help you get thinking. Feel free to pursue any questions by visiting OCS, dropping in to a counselor's walk-in hours, or Talk to a Counselor in your field of interest.

Make an Appointment with the
Public Service Careers Counselor

To contact OCS's counselor for careers in public service, call (617) 495-2595 and press "0" on the menu. Contact Gail Gilmore, Assistant Director for Careers in Arts, Public Service, and General Counseling, at ggilmore@fas.harvard.edu.
(DCE students: make an appointment with Linda Spencer, the DCE counselor.)


Choosing a Career in Public Service
Exploring the Field of Public Service
The Right Stuff
Goals and Timelines
Frequently Asked Questions
Workshops and Programs
Print Resources
Web Resources
OCS Handouts
Student Groups