Hire an Evans School Student or Graduate


The Evans School offers experienced midcareer and executive-level students and alumni, and top-quality entry-level candidates. All of our students and graduates have either a minimum of three years of relevant experience, or have conducted 400 hours of graduate-level internships.

Evans School alumni and students offer:

  • Training from a program that ranks 14th in the nation and 6th among public schools of public affairs
  • Excellent writing, communication, and teamwork skills
  • Ability to measure organizational performance and manage workflow
  • Skills in policy analysis, public administration, statistics, budgeting and financial management, political processes, organizational management, and more

To help employers maximize their campus presence and connect with our talented students and alumni, Evans School Career Services offers a variety of free services that include:

  • On-Campus Recruiting: Each year, numerous of employers from the public, nonprofit, and private sectors participate in Evans School recruitment events. You can participate in quarterly brown-bag information and/or recruitment sessions, career panels, campus interviews, and speaker series. To make it easy, Career Services works closely with you to identify a recruitment strategy that fits your needs.
  • An Online Résumé Book: If you cannot come to campus, find your next top candidate through our searchable, online résumé directory. The directory lists profiles of MPA students and alumni actively seeking employment or internships. It is free and simple. Just create an employer profile at EvansJobs and view resumes that fit your criteria.
  • Job and Internship Postings: Career Services will publicize your job announcements by targeting them to students and alumni with the specific skills you need. You can then set up interviews with candidates at your convenience. You can also post your position directly on EvansJobs or by contacting us at evansjob@u.washington.edu.
  • Assistance with Structuring your Position: Contact us to discuss how to structure your job description or target the best candidates.

For more information, download our employer handbook (352 KB PDF) or contact Career Services at evansjob@u.washington.edu or 206.616.1609.