Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Take our survey to tell us about your summer experiences or share your post-grad plans.

Government & Public Interest

The Government and Public Interest Career Community covers several types of opportunities within the work world including:

Education
Government and Public Service
Public Interest and Nonprofit
Think Tanks
Public and Global Health
Environment and Sustainability

Featured Articles

Clear

Filter:

Lewisburg Prison Project Offers Internships for 2025–26 Academic Year

Looking for a hands-on internship that combines research, advocacy, and real-world impact? The Lewisburg Prison Project (LPP), a local nonprofit that advocates for incarcerated individuals regarding conditions of confinement, is seeking two undergraduate interns for the 2025–26 academic year.

Internship …

By Megan Wolleben

How to Make Career Coaching Appointments on Handshake

This year, you’ll see a few updates to the Handshake appointment process — making it easier and more flexible to get the support you need.

What’s New

Reminders

👉 How to schedule an appointment on Handshake

By Sarah Bell

David R. Hamill ‘81 Washington, D.C. Experience

The David R. Hamill ’81 Washington, D.C., Experience is an internship fund designed to support students who want to cultivate …

BPIP Internship Fund

Through the generosity of alumni, parents and friends of Bucknell University, the Bucknell Public Interest Program (BPIP) Internship Fund provides …

Government & Public Interest Overview and Resources

This resource highlights fields within the Government & Public Interest fields. It includes summaries of career paths and highlights industry-specific …