May Moves: What Job Seekers Should Be Doing Right Now

Hey Friends,Trying something new here—combining my weekly newsletter with a few new sections, including a quick look at the job market and my curated list of standout remote and social impact jobs posted as recently as this morning.

We're officially in May, and if you're on the job hunt—especially in education or the nonprofit world—this is your green light month. 🌱

Why? Because May marks a turning point. It’s when hiring managers are wrapping up spring initiatives and starting to prep for summer transitions. That means new roles are opening up, leadership shifts are happening, and there's space to get ahead of the rush before everyone checks out for summer vacation.

Whether you're exploring a career switch or just ready to move on from your current role, May is not the time to coast. Here’s where to focus:

Many folks in education and nonprofit plan their exits for June or July. Which means today is when teams start posting those upcoming vacancies. If you wait until late June to start looking, you'll miss the wave. Refresh your resume, update your LinkedIn, and let your network know you’re open to new roles.

In education, summer hiring is real. Schools, edtech companies, and youth-serving nonprofits ramp up recruiting now to be ready for fall. Think: curriculum design, program management, student support, operations—these are all hiring now through July.

If you're pivoting into the education sector from another field, this is the best time to break in. Summer often brings more contract roles, special projects, or interim positions that can be your foot in the door.

Let’s be honest—once mid-June hits, inboxes get quiet. Hiring slows down temporarily as decision-makers go on vacation. Use May to build momentum: apply now, schedule networking chats, and book informational interviews while folks are still responsive.

Not seeing traction? Use this month to reassess. Are you applying for the right types of roles? Is your messaging clear? This is a great time to tune up your materials and refocus before summer sets in.

Need support making that pivot or refining your job search strategy? Sign up for a free 20-minute job search strategy call through our website.

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If you're job searching, the key is to stay flexible and lead with transferable skills—there’s still strong demand for experienced professionals who can drive impact.

This week’s job openings in social impact show a clear trend: organizations are investing in experienced leaders across operations, finance, development, and communications. If you’re a senior-level professional looking to drive impact in areas like civic engagement, human rights, and economic justice, there are some incredible remote roles paying six figures and up—now’s a great time to put yourself out there.

Need help standing out for any of these (or other jobs)? Sign up for a free 20-minute job search strategy call through our website.