Government and Social Services

Careers that involve serving individuals and communities locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.

Overview

This cluster might be for you if: you want to contribute to your community, have a particular cause you’re passionate about, want to apply your skills to injustices you see around you, have a desire to help or counsel others, or are interested in international affairs and/or politics

This cluster includes careers in: advocacy, community organizations, counseling and mental health services, environmental sciences, government (local, state, and federal), international development, humanitarian, law, military, ministry, public health, public policy, social justice 

Gain experience by: volunteering, internships, student leadership positions, student employment.

Graduate degrees for this cluster: MPP, MPA, MPH, MBA, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, PsyD, PhD, MDiv, and more!

Resources

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Career Resources

HRC Website

The Human Rights Campaign envisions a world where every member of the LGBTQ+ family has the freedom to …

Diversity Minnesota

A great job search board for diverse people!

Transitioning in the Workplace: A Guide for Trans Employees

Learn how to safely transition in the workplace!

Coming Out at Work

A great guide that assures that your coming out experience at work is safe and smooth.

Lambda Legal’s lawyers have won precedent-setting civil rights cases on everything from marriage equality to expressions of gender identity to …

\https://aiesec.org/

AIESEC s aglobal platform for young people to develop their leadership potential through practical experiencesof many kinds, including internships, …

Online Tools

Diversity Working

DiversityWorking is the largest online site for DEI jobs and diverse talent.

Whether you’re aiming to fulfill your …

Corporate Equality Index Report

Learn about inclusion in the workplace, global equality, and the equality indexes of the leading Fortune-ranked …

Building Future Leaders & Safer, More LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities Since 2001

https://gustavus.biginterview.com/members/curriculum/lgbtq

https://www.twincitiesquorum.com

Quorum is Minnesota’s award winning LGBTQ+ and Allied Chamber of Commerce. They are an organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, …

Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index is the national benchmarking tool on corporate policies, practices, and benefits pertinent to …

Alumni Connections

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Financial Representative Northwestern Mutual
Meet Isaiah
  • Lakeville, MN
  • Associate General Counsel Kraus-Anderson
Meet Kyle
  • Dallas, TX
  • Social Service Manager LiteracyAchieves
Meet Amy
  • Washington, DC
Meet Jennifer
  • Chicago, IL
  • Freelance Musician - Oboe and English Horn Freelance
Meet Natalie
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Executive Aide for the Lt. Governor Office of Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan
Meet Paige
  • New Haven, CT
Meet Benjamin
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Financial Analyst State of AZ Department of Economic Security
Meet Katharine

Contact & Location

Phone
507-933-7575
Address

Johnson Student Union 209
800 West College Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm