PublicInterestCrossing is a specialized job-search service focused on public interest and related professional opportunities. It brings together listings gathered from employer career pages, government offices, public interest organizations, job boards, and other online sources, including jobs that may be difficult to find on general public job sites. The company says its research team, supported by programmers and analysts, searches thousands of websites and refreshes listings regularly.

Members can search and browse jobs by title, location, and category, explore related career articles, and upload a résumé in several common file formats. The site features openings across fields such as social work, human services, advocacy, communications, public interest law, fundraising, and volunteer coordination, including VISTA volunteer roles. Users can also sign up for access, while employers are invited to post public interest jobs. PublicInterestCrossing positions its service as a private alternative to broad public job boards, aiming to help job seekers discover opportunities and connect with employers. Its tools include advanced job search, résumé search for employers, article search, and career advice.