317 first jobs with impact

You'll find them at NGOs, government organisations, social enterprises, sustainable start-ups, environmental organisations or companies with a clear focus on corporate social responsibility. Discover NGOs that are hiring here.

Passion for the mission is often just as important as qualifications. Backgrounds in social sciences, environmental science, veterinary medicine, economics or management can be useful. Internship experience or volunteer work also counts for a lot.

Yes, though it can sometimes be a bit less financially stable than commercial jobs. That said, sustainability, social innovation and the NGO sector are growing strongly, so there are certainly plenty of opportunities to advance.

Definitely. Many starters choose projects or companies that combine, for example, environmental work with technology, social projects with entrepreneurship, or animal welfare with education.

You can find entry-level jobs with impact on specialised job boards, via LinkedIn or through university and college career centres. For a tailored overview, you can also head to Student.be, where we've gathered a wide selection of entry-level jobs with social, environmental and animal impact. Set up a job alert too, so you're automatically kept up to date on new opportunities.

We all want to make an impact in one way or another. And what better place to do that than in the professional world? Do you have a passion for sustainability? Want to help vulnerable people? Maybe you enjoy working with children or have a heart for animals? Employers offering jobs with impact are often looking for all kinds of profiles. From working with organic cosmetic products to informing the public about environmental issues, there’s a wide range of meaningful opportunities waiting for you.

With a degree in communication, marketing, journalism, economics & business, social or political sciences, engineering, law or criminology, you can get started in this inspiring sector. Even with a technical bachelor’s degree, you’re more than welcome here. Your biggest assets? Enthusiasm and the ambition to make the world a better place. In an impact-driven job, you won’t feel like just a drop in the ocean—you’ll feel how your work truly makes a difference. Browse our impactful starter jobs and who knows, maybe you’ll find the job that sends you home fulfilled every single day.

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Have you ever thought about a traineeship? On our traineeships page, you can learn more about what that means and find one that suits you. Prefer an internship with impact? Start your search on our impact internship page! Even as a student worker, there are plenty of options to make a difference. You can find student jobs with purpose on our student jobs with impact page.