Hello, and sorry if this type of question is not allowed on the forum.
I have a lot of hobbyist experience in software engineering and related areas, and I have enough skill to work a junior+ - middle position (in fact, I have a year of professional work experience). However, I'm also a first year bachelor student, which means I can only work a part-time job, and even then, most companies are understandably reluctant to hire students when they can just hire more experienced candidates.
Do you know if there are any EA organizations with remote entry-level jobs accessible to students? I wasn't able to find anything fitting on the 80000h Job Board neither on the EA Forum job board, but maybe there's a chance I just didn't find something.
Hi fx, I think this question is on topic. Bear in mind that this is just my opinion and I'm not the EA police (:
You might want to check the Opportunities Board:
https://www.effectivealtruism.org/opportunities
At least in theory it contains stuff to do that is less commitment than a full time job opportunity.
Then, it depends if you are looking for a paid opportunity or you just want to contribute. If it's paid, the space is quite crowded and competitive.
If you want to gain experience, your best chances are probably outside of EA-themed organizations, just because it's a small pool.
If you want to do something impactful right now or do something to feel more part of the community, there are some ways to get involved: you could start a group in your university if there isn't one, or you can ask your local EA Chapter if they could use some support. Keep in mind that managing volunteers takes time and it is not always welcome, but sometimes it is worth it.
I would also consider applying for career advice.
And all this is with the important caveat that depending on what you're doing at university, focusing on what you're studying can be a smart path towards impact later in life.