Peace jobs : a student's guide to starting a career working for peace / David J. Smith.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This book is a guide for college students exploring career options who are interested in working to promote peacebuilding and the resolution of conflict. High school students, particularly those starting to consider college and careers, can also benefit from this book. A major feature of the book is 30 stories from young professionals, most recently graduated from college, who are working in the field. These profiles provide readers with insight as to strategies they might use to advance their peacebuilding careers. The book speaks directly to the Millennial generation, recognizing that launching a career is a major focus, and that careers in the peace field have not always been easy to identify. As such, the book takes the approach that most any career can be a peacebuilding career provided one is willing to apply creativity and passion to their work. Endorsements: The 30 profiles and other examples of career options across disciplines in Peace Jobs should be a required resource for all high school and college career offices. Packed with valuable realistic examples of how students, from a wide array of backgrounds, connected their passion with a paid career, it answers the ever present question zbut what job can I get in peacebuildingy?

What is a Peace Job? -- Preparing for and Finding a Peace Job -- Peacebuilding Careers in Diplomacy -- Enforcing Peace and Justice through Human Rights and Law -- NGO, IGO, Humanitarianism, and Military Careers -- Teaching About Peace and Conflict -- Social Justice and Environmental Action -- Health, Community, and Faith-Based Strategies -- The Arts, Science, Technology, and Media -- Pursuing Peacebuilding Education -- 86 Peace Jobs for College Grads -- Peace Jobs Glossary -- Peace Jobs Career Resources -- Additional Readings