Service Corps Cities
What cities could I live in?
Corps Members co-create intentional, pluralistic communities in Chicago, New Orleans, New York City, and Washington, D.C. Applicants will be considered for all cities, and have the opportunity to learn more in the selection process about our cities and available roles.
What are the differences between the cities?
Each of our program cities has its own unique culture, history, and feel. New York City and Washington, DC are our larger program cities, with bigger Jewish communities as well as cohort sizes. Program cities often have different placements available depending on some of the justice issues that are particularly present in those cities—for example, we work with many criminal legal systems organizations in New Orleans, and many immigration organizations in Chicago.
Most years, New York City is our most competitive city, followed by Chicago or Washington, DC. And while New Orleans tends to be our least competitive city, it also has the fewest spots available at 7 Corps Members. If you are interested in serving in a particular city, we strongly encourage you to apply by the priority deadline!
Learn more about each of our cities:
On the application, we’ll ask your city preferences to help get to know you as a candidate and to help connect you to alumni and staff from the cities that interest you. If you don’t have any preferences yet, that’s fine too! You’ll have the chance to learn about our different cities during the interview process, and if you proceed to the final matching round, you’ll be able to interview with placements across all of our program cities.
If you’d like to learn more about our different cities, reach out to Emily, our Director of Recruitment and Partnerships, at apply@avodah.net.