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Best Social Justice Jobs

Advocating for social justice is as important as ever, but even determined activists become fatigued when they are not compensated for their work. Luckily, these social justice jobs offer competitive salaries and can be an integrated part of anyone’s advocacy efforts. If you are interested in a career in social justice, this list will help you find the best job that fits your skill set and passion for making a difference. With that in mind, we have ranked the best field-based social justice jobs, the best office-based social justice jobs, the highest paying social justice jobs, and the best social justice jobs that don’t require a degree to help social activists find the perfect job for them.Read MoreRead Less

Employed in fields such as environmental health, non-profit operations, health and human services, government, and law, social activists leverage their unique skill sets to making a difference in the world through their work. Furthermore, there are opportunities in all of these fields for everyone regardless of experience or qualifications.

All jobs on this page help advance social justice issues in local communities and around the world. Data displayed is from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

On This Page:
Field-Based Jobs
Office-Based Jobs
High Paying Jobs
Jobs That Don't Require a Degree
On This Page:
Field-Based Jobs
Office-Based Jobs
High Paying Jobs
Jobs That Don't Require a Degree

Best Field-Based Social Justice Jobs

These jobs provide social activists with the opportunity to work out in the field advancing social justice issues. Ranked according to median salary, these jobs represent a wide array of sectors including media, environmental health, corrections, and non-profit work. They require activists to be mobile and to communicate effectively with the populations they are serving or gathering information and resources from.

Best Office-Based Social Justice Jobs

Taking place in an office setting, these desk jobs advance social justice issues and are great for activists who prefer a traditional work environment. While sitting in their office, activists in these roles will still work closely with the individuals and groups they are directly helping, working with, and advocating for. Ranked according to median salary, public interest attorney tops the list at $65,000.

Best High Paying Social Justice Jobs

Offering salaries over $60,000, these highest paying social justice jobs are great career choices for qualified social activists. Atop the list is political scientist with a median salary of $115,110. For social activists not interested in pursuing a master’s degree, fundraising manager comes in a close second with a median salary of $111,280 and only requires a bachelor’s degree.

Social Justice Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree

These jobs offer social activists with a high school diploma the opportunity to make a difference without a college degree. All of these jobs listed help to advance social justice issues and are ranked according to median salary. Most of these jobs fall into the health and human services field, with the exception of canvasser, which can be employed for a variety of activist efforts.

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References

  • Social and Human Services Assistants. Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/social-and-human-service-assistants.htm.
  • Findings from the NALP/PSJD 2018 Public Service Attorney Salary Survey. National Association for Law Placement. https://www.nalp.org/0618research.
  • Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers. Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes419091.htm.
  • Political Scientists. Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/political-scientists.htm.
  • Reporters, Correspondents, and Broadcast News Analysts. Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/reporters-correspondents-and-broadcast-news-analysts.htm.
  • Social and Community Service Managers. Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/social-and-community-service-managers.htm.
  • Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians. Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/occupational-health-and-safety-specialists-and-technicians.htm#tab-1.
  • Fundraisers. Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/fundraisers.htm.
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