Practicing Community Psychology in a Large Nonprofit Research and Evaluation Organization

This chapter introduces the reader to work life in a large nonprofit research organization with respect to project-based work, teaming, organizational resources and challenges, as well as technical and soft skills that are valued in this type of environment. The chapter discusses how the concepts of diversity and theoretical perspectives of community psychology apply within such a setting and gives the reader an overview of how the content and tools acquired during training in community psychology are used within this setting. The chapter closes with suggestions for learning areas that can be strengthened while still in school or early on a career path in a large organization.