From the Bottom Up
"Every day is an opportunity to organize and strengthen community power."
Careers
Graduates pursue careers that make a difference in nonprofits, government offices, political entities, and the private sector. Career paths include governmental relations and advocacy; nonprofit advocacy and administration; grassroots and community organizing; campaign strategy and management; lobbying; and policy writing.
Our program benefits greatly from active and engaged alumni across the country who are eager to work with current students. Alumni support students with internships and career seminars, by serving on thesis committees, and by hiring students in permanent jobs following graduation.
Where are they now?
Employers
A select list:
- California Association of Nonprofits
- California State Assembly Member Marc Levine
- CalTrans
- City of San Carlos
- Department of Public Health
- Latino Community Foundation
- Office of the Brooklyn Borough President
- Ohio Democratic Party
- San Francisco District 7 Supervisor Campaign
- San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
- San Jose Mayor’s Office
- United Healthcare Workers West
- Urban Strategies Council
- World Wildlife Fund
Job Titles
A select list:
- Campaign Manager
- Capital Budget and Economic Development Coordinator
- Communications Specialist
- Council Policy and Legislative Aide
- Deputy Director
- Director of Programs and Policy
- International Public Policy and Campaign Organizer
- Regional Organizing Director
- Senior Field Representative
- Transportation Planner
Contact Info
Office of Urban and Public Affairs
Kresten Froistad-Martin, Program Manager
Masonic, Room 106
University of San Francisco
2130 Fulton St.
San Francisco, CA 94117 upa@usfca.edu (415) 422-5060
University of San Francisco
2130 Fulton St.
San Francisco, CA 94117 upa@usfca.edu (415) 422-5060