The article on seeking a feminist job is a good summary of what to look for.
I also really like the poster associated with this blog posting. I actually own one of the original 1944 versions of this poster. It’s hanging on my wall in my office. Mine is a landscape version of this poster without the airplane. It says at the bottom of the poster that it was “Distributed for War Manpower Commission by OWI” and “See your US Employment Service.”
FYI, OWI is the acronym for the Office of War Information that existed between June 1942 and September 1945. It was used to consolidate information services and for propaganda related to World War II both at home and abroad.
The artist signature on the poster is Vernon Grant. Here’s a picture of my version of this recruitment poster.
I often get asked: I want your job; how do I do that? Here is a compilation of advice and reflection I’ve given over the years.
“Being a feminist” is not a job. Being a feminist ___ is.
Pick a function or at least a set of skills that sound interesting. Maybe you like writing? Or fundraising? Or are interested in lobbying? If there are employers out there hiring feminists because they are feminists, I’ve yet to meet them (though they do sound lovely). You are going to be infinitely more employable if you say you’re interested in accounting, marketing, something — and yes, feminist organizations hire for all of these things.
You can still be a feminist and work anywhere, not just with a non-profit or an NGO.
I have worked in: Advertising agencies, consulting firms, investment research firms, writing companies, financial service firms, media organizations, and explicitly feminist non-profits. Working…
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