University Career Center @ BSOS

**Not an exhaustive list**

Careers: Anthropology

The University of Maryland Anthropology major graduates have been successful in many different fields post-graduation.

Review additional resources at BSOS’s Your Career.

Using information from the University of Maryland graduation survey, we have compiled information about ANTH

majors, such as where they work or go to graduate school post-graduation. Check out the topics below to learn more about

planning for your career!

Topics/Quick Links:

Jobs titles for ANTH Majors

Explore career titles/career

planning

Gain experience- Sample

internships

Identify skills developed

Job & internship search links

Who is hiring Anthropology

undergraduates?

Connect & grow your network

University Career Center @ BSOS

Anthropology majors work in many different areas including museums and archives, education, federal/state government,

archaeology, cultural resources, and business.

SAMPLE CAREER TITLES

Account Associate Admissions Counselor Air Force 2nd Lieutenant

Analyst Archaeologist

Archaeology Researcher Assistant Director Business Development Associate

Care Coordinator Case Worker Community Development Specialist

Community Service Administrator Counter-Terrorism Analyst

Curatorial Assistant Database Associate Ecotourism Director

Education, Research, and Programming Assistant Employment Recruiter

Epidemiology and Public Health Research Assistant Event Planning Assistant

Federal Investigator Field Archaeologist

Field Tech/Lab Tech Forensic Anthropology Lab Geospatial Analyst

GIS Analyst Human Resources Manager Immigration Inspector

Information Officer

International Program Officer Investigator Laboratory Assistant

Law Enforcement Analyst Legislative Aide

Manager, Strategic Operations Marketing Researcher Mental Health Associate

Mobilization Coordinator Multicultural Program Leader Museum Technician

National/State Park Interpreter Office Automation Clerk

Outreach Case Manager Peace Corps Volunteer Park Guide

Permit Agent Post-Bac IRTA Probation Officer

Program Assistant/Analyst Program Coordinator/Assistant Public Relations Specialist

Research and Outreach Assistant Research Associate

Security Monitor Teacher/Trainer Translator

Video Editing Contractor

Plus many more

Job Titles for ANTH Majors (Sample entry-level)

*Reported by UMD Anthropology graduates. Obtained by the University Career Center & The President’s Promise Graduation Survey.

Career areas of ANTH

graduates (LinkedIn’s

Alumni Tool)

University Career Center @ BSOS

Career Titles with Additional Education or Experience

Some career paths require an advanced degree. Here is a sample list of titles that require an advanced degree.

Adjunct Faculty

Anthropologist

Archaeologist

Archivist

Art Conservator

Assistant Professor

Audiology

Bilingual/Bicultural Specialist

Biographer

Career Counselor

Collections Manager

Community Dev. Officer

Community Planner

Congressional Committee Staff

Contract Archaeologist

Coroner/Medical Examiner

Cultural Artifact Specialist

Cultural Resource Manager

Cyber Anthropologist

Educational Anthropologist

Environmental Impact Assessment Researcher

Ethnologist

Executive Director/CEO

Family Service Counselor

Foreign Affairs Officer

Forensic Anthropologist

Foundation Program Manager

Genealogist

Genetic Counselor

Head Start Program Director

Health Science Administrator

Human Resources Manager

Industrial Psychologist

International Program Officer

Lawyer

Librarian

Linguist

Management Consultant

Market Researcher

Marketing Manager

Media Planner

Media Specialist

Medical Anthropologist

Multicultural Education Director

Museum Education Director

Operations Associate

Organizational Anthropologist

Outreach Case Manager

Paleontologist

Park Service Supervisor/Director

Peace Corps Area Director

Physical Therapist

Practice Owner/Project Manager

Professor

Research Associate

Scientific Linguist

Senior Analyst

Social Insurance Rep.

Social Service Agency Planner

Social Worker

Speech Pathologist

Teacher

Technical Writer

Union Legal Counsel

Urban Planner

Plus many more…

Graduate School Information

Applied Anthropology graduate schools (sample)

Questions to consider before applying to graduate school (plus a timeline for applying)

Follow this timeline to stay on track with your graduate school application

Tips for completing the application and financing the experience

UMD Pre-Law Advising, offers guidance on law related graduate school

University Career Center @ BSOS

Explore Career Titles

Use the sample job and internship titles (mentioned above) to start exploring career paths. The links below provide a short

overview of the positions.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

O*NET Online

Use FOCUS2 to explore career paths using self-

assessment questionnaires

Talk with professionals working in the field

through the Terrapins Connect

Candid Career, informational career videos (example to the right)

Vault Guides, download 100’s of industry guides. (Click the books below to read more. Note- users who are not

logged in to UMD Vault Campus when they click below will first be prompted to log in. Use your Careers4Terps

account for easiest access.)

Career Planning Links for ANTH Majors

Not sure where to start in planning your post-graduation activities? Review these resources.

All about Forensic Science, information on forensic

anthropology

Applied Anthropology career paths with the federal

government

Careers in Anthropology, AAA provides sample areas

where anthropology majors work

Careers in Archaeology (Texas A&M), answers to

frequently asked questions about a career in archaeology

Non-academic Careers in Anthropology (AAPA), focuses

on careers in physical anthropology

Spotlight: UMD Anthropology Alumni

Register for PSYC 123: The Psychology of Getting Hired-

a one-credit, UMD course that introduces students to

psychological principles involved in hiring processes.

Develop a Career Plan: http://go.umd.edu/BSOSactionplan

University Career Center @ BSOS

Gain Experience – Sample ANTH Internships

Anthropology majors pursue a variety of internships. Review the sample list below. Internships are a great way to try out

an interest, regardless if it is directly related to your major. Employers tend to favor job seekers who have had an

internship in the field they are hiring for.

Sample internship titles/sites

Anthropology Intern, Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Intern and Coalition Coordinator, MaryPIRG

Intern, DBI Architects, Inc.

Intern, Interior Museum, Department of the Interior

Intern, Organizational Behavior Project, Center for International Development and Conflict Management

Intern, National Aquarium in Baltimore

Intern, Smithsonian Institution

Internship, National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START)

Market Research Intern, AFS International

Marketing and Communications Intern, Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Marketing Intern, Creative License

Organizing Intern, Amnesty International USA

Paralegal, Mona Shah & Silvers

Policy Intern, Department of Homeland Security

Press Intern, Senator Tim Johnson

Regional Volunteer, The Fouta Coordination of Tostan International

Research Aide/Student Intern, Animal Biosciences & Biotech Lab, US Department of Agriculture

Research Associate, DC HIV/AIDS Administration, Behavioral Research Section

Student Volunteer, Archaeology in Annapolis

Summer Intern, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Volunteer Research Assistant, Tony Whitehead and the Cultural Systems Analysis Group (CuSAG)

Volunteer Researcher, Earthwatch Member: Dolphins of Greece Expedition

Youth Program Intern, Girls Inc.

Ways ANTH Majors Gain Experience

The links below will be a helpful start in locating internship openings. Sample list of opportunities

Research Opportunities, advice and links for undergraduate students pursing research experiences

BSOS Engagement Opportunities, offers links on out of the classroom experiences

UMD Careers4Terps, UMD maintains a job and internship database for off-campus positions for students

UMD National Scholarships Office, opportunities for all levels of undergraduates

UMD Department of Anthropology Blog, list opportunities posted by alumni and employers

The Department of Anthropology offers internship, field school, study abroad, and independent study related

information on their website.

University Career Center @ BSOS

Skills Developed as an ANTH Major

Skills lead to jobs. Which skills do you possess? Review the Skills Inventory list to examine soft skills to highlight

on your resume and within interviews.

Sample list of skills developed in class by Anthropology majors.

**Not an exhaustive list**

Accurate interpretation of behavior

Insight interpretation of information

Observation

Persuasive writing

Planning

Qualitative research

Simplification of information Problem solving

Social agility and sensitivity

University Career Center @ BSOS

Job & Internship Search Links for ANTH Majors

Applying for an advertised position on a large board is an ineffective job/internship strategy, but it can be helpful in

researching what the typical qualifications are for a field or positions. Anthropology majors work in many different fields

so the list below is only a sample of resources for you to utilize.

Federal, State, & Local Government (preparation tips)

Federal Government Jobs, list of federal government agencies and their hiring websites

Federal Job Search, search for federal positions by profession or location

Job wonk, DC Jobs & Internships, DC opportunities listed as global, U.S., business, and society categories

State and Local Government on the Net, directory provides websites of state agencies, city & county governments

State of Maryland, position openings in Maryland

Student jobs, with the federal government

International Development/Humanitarian

DevNetJobs.org, lists international development jobs and consulting opportunities

Foreign Policy Association, internship positions

Global Service Corps, program for volunteering abroad

Reliefweb, provides information on global crises and disasters, as well as a job board

THIS for Diplomats, volunteer opportunities

United Nations, offers resources on peace and security, development, human rights, & humanitarian affairs

U.S. Department of State, Foreign Service Specialist Oral Assessment Study Guide

Museums

Museum Employment Resource Center, offers mostly master level positions with some internship openings

Smithsonian, offers many internship and research positions

Nonprofit

AmeriCorps, post-graduation service based positions at nonprofits, schools, public agencies, etc.

Corporation for National and Community Service, Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and the Social Innovation Fund

Human Services Career Network, positions advertised in the Human Service Jobs, Social Service Jobs, etc.

Idealist Job Board, list volunteer, internship, and job opportunities across the country in the nonprofit field

Riley Guide: Nonprofits, Associations, Foundations

Public Policy

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, job opportunities

Global Policy Forum, internship opportunities

Jobs in Think Tanks, listing offered by the U.S. Department of State

Policy jobs and internships

Social Services

I Hire Social Services, niche job board dedicated to the social service industry

Jobs in the Social Science Fields, list links to job boards and tips for breaking into the social science field

Peace Corps, 2-year commitment to volunteer abroad

Social Service, lists positions in substance abuse treatment, domestic violence, community development, youth

development, child welfare, developmental disabilities and all other areas of social services

University Career Center @ BSOS

Youth/Education

Association of Independent Maryland Schools, list teaching and administrative positions in Maryland

Baltimore County, MD, provides a list of youth programs

Jobs at Camp, list country-wide summer youth camp positions

K-12 Jobs, postings for administrative and teaching positions at public and private institutions

Nem Net, the National Employment Minority Network

School-Job, lists country-wide positions within education

Aggregate search engines yield more advertised opportunities because of the algorithm used to search the entire web.

Examples: Indeed.com, Linkup, Simplyhired. Learn more about search strategies at http://go.umd.edu/internsearch.

University Career Center @ BSOS

Employers of ANTH Undergraduates

The sample list below includes employers who have hired UMD Anthropology undergraduates.

Achieve Tutoring

Advocates for Youth

Aerotek

AFI Silver Theatre

Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.

AMC COMM Ltd

AmeriCorps

Anne Arundel County Department of Health

Anthropological Studies Center

Association of State and Territorial Health Officials

Baltimore City Public Schools

Baltimore Free Farm

Barnes Gromatzky Kosarek Architects

Broward Public Defender

Bureau of Land Management

CASA de Maryland

Center for Energy, Marine Transportation, and Public

Policy-- SIPA, Columbia University

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Chase Brexton Health Services

Children’s National Medical Center

Clark, McGlade, Heisig & Van Meter, LLC

Clear Channel Radio

CNI Professional Services, LLC

Civilians in Conflict

Council for Community Clinics

DC Public Schools

Delphi Healthcare Partners, Inc.

Department of Business and Economic Development

Department of Health and Human Services

Earth Networks

Experience Project

Family Action

FINRA

French Education System

Global Peace Foundation

Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens

Hogan Lovells

IBM

IMC Global Services

Innovation Network

Institute for Public Representation at Georgetown

University Law Center

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

JP Morgan Chase Bank

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Latin American Youth Center

Long & Foster Companies

Martha Harrison Print Studio

MD-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

McKinney Rogers

Montefiore Medical Center

Montgomery County MD Dept. of Recreation

NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado

National Gallery of Art

National Institutes of Health

National Park Services

Nonprint Media Services Library- UMD

NY Dept. of Environmental Conservation

Pace Environmental Litigation Clinic

Peace Corps

Philadelphia Department of Public Health

SAIC

Science First LLC

SGO Designer Glass of Annapolis

Share Our Strength

Smart Brief Inc.

Smithsonian Institution

State's Attorney's Office for Cecil County, MD

Steinhardt Foundation

T. Rowe Price

The Bill and Melinda Gates Institute for Population

and Reproductive

The EMMES Corporation

The Humane Society of the United States

The Louis Berger Group

U.S. Air Force

U.S. Department of Defense

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

U.S. Department of Labor

U.S. Department of State

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

U.S. National Park Service

Unilever

University of Maryland

US Army, HQDA

Westat

World Relief

Plus many more!

University Career Center @ BSOS

Connect and Grow Your Network

Use these sample opportunities to meet professionals in your field of interest to learn about the field, establish new

networking contacts, and conduct informational interviews.

Sample Engagement Opportunities

Expand your network

Career Shuttles - a half day, group experience to visit an organization of interest

DC Link Tank- find citywide events, organizations and people engaging on topics that matter to you

Employer networking events - attend to meet professionals and gain knowledge of openings

Intern - make the most of your internship by requesting informational interviews

Intern for a Day - one day shadowing experience that allows students to forge connections

Meetup- locate people in your area with similar interests or within your industry of interest

Online Events Calendar- for the state of Maryland

Terrapins Connect - connects students with UMD alumni

Social Media

Join LinkedIn groups

Connect with other BSOS alumni in the UMD College of Behavioral and Social Sciences LinkedIn group

Tips for using LinkedIn to make industry specific connections and research career paths

Need help starting your career exploration or job search? Schedule a career consultation appointment with the University

Career Center & The President’s Promise. Get started mapping your career action plan today!

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**Not an exhaustive list**