: Sites with Job Listings
Earth, Environmental & Water Sciences
If you are thinking "green jobs," then you are in the right place to start your search. Civil Engineers will want to look at Engineering, Building, and Mining. Alternative Energy professionals as well as Waste Water and Clean Water professionals should look at our page for Utilities & Telecomms. Additional resources may be found under Natural Sciences, Agriculture & Forestry, Science Writing, and Animal Sciences.
You may also want to review the Career Guides on our page for Engineering and Math as it includes STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) resources.
- Cassio.com
- Jim Cassio is a career information & workforce development consultant, as well as an author and trainer. One of his areas of specialty is Green Careers -- what are they, who is working in a "green career", and how can you get into this area? You can download his Green Careers Resource Guide in PDF format for free from his website by registering. This is a marvelous introduction to Green Careers and provides numerous resources for you to explore this idea. While you are here, take a look at his other publication, Green Careers: Choosing Work for a Sustainable Future (2009, New Society Press), co-authored by Alice Rush. I had the great pleasure to read an advance copy of this soon-to-be-released book and I was impressed by the information presented. It is a great resource for anyone curious about sustainable jobs and how to get into any part of this expanding field. It's also a great resource for folks looking to make a side-step into a new aspect of their current work. And then there are those resource lists!
- Environmental Consulting Career Tips, PM Environmental Inc.
- PM Environmental is an environmental consulting firm with office across the eastern half of the US. They compiled this page of career tips for students who may be interested in this field because they couldn't find a good resource that answered the questions being asked, like recommended courses, starting out in this field, and career paths. One thing I learned -- this is a broad field that is still expanding, so individuals from many fields of study can find a place here.
- Conservation Job Board
- ...an environmental career website that profiles the latest jobs in the fields related to nature conservation, including jobs in ecology, forestry, botany, wildlife biology, fisheries, marine science, environmental education, park management, outdoor recreation, and more. While many of these listings are sourced from SimplyHired.com, others are directly posted here. I must admit it makes it very easy to find these jobs. The Conservation Job Board is operated by the folks behind the Conservation Maven, an online hub for practitioners, educators, students, researchers, and others. The two sites together make a terrific career resource for people in this field.
- Sequence Staffing
- "We are the premier executive search and staffing firm providing employment solutions to the environmental, climate change, engineering, construction, and light industrial industries." Handling searches and staffing needs in the US and abroad, Sequence offers temporary, temp-to-hire, direct hire and executive recruiting services in these various industries at all levels of engineering experience and seniority. You can review a list of current searches and submit a resume in response to any specific position that interests you (you will need to register for a free account). Qualified candidates are also welcome to submit a resume for future consideration. You may be interested in their free reports: a salary survey for California and Nevada and a Workforce Needs Assessment for the Greehouse Gas / Climate Change industry.
- Jobs in the Green Industry, Job-Hunt.org
- This page Job Boards that feature employment listings in this industry along with links to several employers, but don't stop here. You'll want to look over the list of Green Industry Associations in the "More On Green Jobs" box for connections to others in this field. Those of you wondering how you might fit into this growth industry should read the article Any Job Can Be a Green Job for ideas and more information leads.
- Earth Science World
- ...weather junkies as well as those curious about the Earth in general will enjoy this site. You can view the hundreds of images in their ImageBank (including cool volcanoes and odd minerals), check for books on all aspects of the geosciences, and learn about the many careers in this diverse field. A link even takes you to the American Geological Institute's Geotimes Classifieds to check out real job openings like "Senior Petrographer". (Honest! It was listed July 6, 2004.)
- EarthWorks
- ...jobs in Geoscience, Environmental Science, Ecology, Conservation and other related positions (Geoscientists, seismologists, mineral explorationists, petroleum professionals, ecologists/conservation biologists, environmental scientists, climate/atmospheric scientists, plant scientists, forestry professionals, agricultural scientists, oceanographers/marine scientists, aquaculture professionals, soil scientists, Remote Sensing/GIS professionals, geographers, hydrologists, hydrogeologists, geocomputing specialists, space/planetary scientists and geotechnical engineers -- this list courtesy of EarthWorks.) Under Links is a list with hundreds of related resources to explore. EarthWorks is operated by an ad agency based in Cambridge, England.
- Ecological Society of America Careers & Certification
- ..job announcements, internships, and funding opportunities that are submitted to the site. Visitors who are curious about a career in Ecology will want to look at the many resources available under Teaching & Learning.
- EE-Link
- ...connects you to environmental education resource online, including job and grant opportunities and links to environmental organizations and projects. There are several sources for job information here. From the front page select the link for EE Job Resources. The main part of this consists of links to other sites with job listings, but in the left menu you'll see links for their Enviro Ed Job Search, a meta-search capability that will scan for jobs on specific sites listing jobs in EE, and View EE Jobs, a link to their own database of job announcements. However, review the entire site for information on grant opportunities, professional resources, and much more.
- EcoEmploy.com was EJobs
- ...Some good listings here, and lots of links to additional info for jobs in both the US and Canada. Nice list of employers in environmental fields that you can browse alphabetically or regionally by state or province.
- EnvironmentalCareer.info
- ...the Environmental Career Center in Virginia has comprehensive environmental and natural resources job listings that cover all experience levels from entry-level to senior management. There are even listings for environmental support jobs and career changers.
- Green Dream Jobs
- ....connecting people with business skills to environmentally-conscious employers. These range from trade / labor to mid-level managers and senior executives. Hosted by SustainableBusiness.com, a website dedicated to helping green businesses grow.
- GreenJob Spider
- ...a job-search aggregator targeted to the "green jobs" industry. It searches several green or environmental jobs sites as well as other large boards for specific terms to compile a list of jobs for this growing field. You will be directed back to the original source to read the full listing and submit an application. You can establish a job alert, but you will need to register (free). GreenJob Spider is a product of AllCountyJobs.com, operator of several other job sites.
- Juara Turtle Project
- Located in the tiny fishing village of Juara, on the East coast of Tioman Island, Malaysia, the Juara Turtle Project is an environmental conservation project which aims to rejuvenate the Sea Turtle population of Tioman Island in the most natural way. JTP relies upon volunteers both physically and financially to further the project and offers year round volunteer programs, where you are able to work directly with our conservation and gardening programs. You can learn about the program, check out photos, and watch their YouTube video about the project. If you like it and are adventurous (or already heading that way), contact them about volunteering short-term or long-term. Experience with turtles not necessary.
- Jobs in Sustainability (JobsinSustainability)
- If you are unsure what "sustainability" means, then read some of the job listings. Employers can post directly, but many of the listings are pulled from SimplyHired.com. At least this way you can find these listings much more easily. My only complaints -- for some of the jobs you will be required to register with the hosting board in order to submit an application, and there is no contact info for the operator of the board. Fortunately I know that this site is operated by Chris Russell, founder of AllCountyJobs.com, LLC & Jobsinpods.com, so I am happy to pass it on to you.
- Maine Conservation Corps
- ...a division of the Maine Department of Conservation (Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands), the MCC places members all over the state to serve on environmental and conservation projects. Positions range from three month to ten month commitments. Some members serve individually at agencies and nonprofits to address resource issues and educate Maine citizens, and others serve on Field Teams constructing and rehabilitating trails and trail structures. They offer a living allowance, health insurance and AmeriCorps education award to those eligible. Select either the Field Team or Environmental Educator program to learn about each, see current opportunities, and download an application. Please be sure to read the applicant qualifications as they differ for each program. You must be at least 18 (20 for some positions), and a U.S. citizen (U.S. nationals and lawful permanent residency permitted for some positions). Some positions require a 4-year degree or equivalent.
- Montana Conservation Corps
- "Picture yourself building a section of the Continental Divide Trail, or planting trees in a national park. Imagine that you are constructing a house for a low income family. Your home is a tent for much of the time, with meals shared around camp with fellow crew members. The greatest rewards – and challenges – come from learning how to work as a team with people different from you." The Montana Conservation Corps is a private, non-profit, crew based program working to improve our communities and environment in Montana. Positions run May to November and crews work a diverse range of projects including trail maintenance and building, stream and habitat restoration and weed mapping. Meals, transportation, a stipend, and an education award to be used to pay back student loans or for future education.
- The Student Conservation Association
- "SCA is a nationwide conservation force of college and high school volunteers who protect and restore America’s parks, forests, and other public lands." High school students can volunteer with the SCA, and students over the age of 18 can apply for internships and jobs with the association. "SCA offers 3-to-12 month, expense-paid internship opportunities in all 50 states, in more than 50 professional fields with the National Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Geological Survey, and state and local agencies, among others." At a Weed Warrior meeting, I saw a great presentation by an exotic plant management specialist with the US National Park Service, and she emphasized how the SCA interns and volunteers were utilized in this effort.
- WiserEarth
- ...an ad-free directory and social networking site for non-profits, community organizers, and concerned citizens interested in environmental sustainability and social justice. The site also contains a list of job and volunteer opportunities from all over the world. "Wiser" stands for World Index for Social and Environmental Responsibility. If this is field of interest to you, either personally or professionally, you would gain much from just visiting the site and exploring the possibilities.
- WorkCabin
- "Canada's outpost for Green Jobs." This site features "green" jobs in Canada and beyond, this meaning conservation, environmental, and opportunities in corporate responsibility. There are a number of really interesting and amazing opportunities listed here, and you do not need to register in order to apply for any. You can set up an account to receive job alerts, but you are also welcome to post a public resume at no cost. Workcabin is based in Simcoe, ON.
You may also want to look at Occupational Safety / Industrial Hygiene as well as Utilities: Water & Sewer for resources dealing with water quality. Visit our Career Research Center to learn more about jobs, salaries, and employment growth in Forest and Conservation Workers.
- Association of American Geographers
- ..a nonprofit scientific and educational society founded in 1904 with current members in over 60 countries. The Jobs and Careers area includes information on this field and people in it. Under Jobs there is information on internships (public) as well as position announcements (members only). Nice explanation of the relevance of this field today. Very different than my 7th grade geography class.
- GeographyJobs.com
- ...relatively new site carrying Geography-related jobs from all over the world in all facets of this field. "Geography is a very broad field. Geographers can have expertise regarding the environment, economics, demographics, GIS, urban planning, transportation, education and more, but in the end they are still geographers with unique skills that differentiate them from most everyone else in the job market. [...] To ensure that job postings are relevant to job seeking geographers, the ads must fall into at least one of our ten geography-related job categories such as 'GIS' or 'Transportation.' " The full list of categories that appear here are Academia & Education, Economic Development, Emergency Planning, Environment, GIS & Mapping, Housing, Remote Sensing, Research & Analysis, Transportation, and Urban Planning. You will need to chose a location to target (the network of sites covers most of the world), but not all areas have listings at this time. However, it is a nice site and I hope one that will continue to grow at a good rate. Free registration is not required to view the jobs, but some job listings require you to apply through this site, which you can only do with a registered resume. You can store up to 5 confidential resumes here plus set up job alerts.
- GIS Jobs Clearinghouse
- ....one of the best sources of GIS/IP/GPS position announcements
- American Institute of Professional Geologists
- ...with over 5500 members in the US and abroad, AIPG is the largest association dedicated to promoting geology as a profession. Among other information in the "Students" area you'll find information on scholarships as well as the free Reflections on a Geologic Career [PDF], a great guide to careers in this field. Yes, they have information on Jobs in this field, Salaries, and even Licensure information.
- American Meteorological Society
- ... promotes the development and dissemination of information and education on the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. AMS has a membership of more than 11,000 professionals, professors, students, and weather enthusiasts. The site includes publications from the association, a career guide for the atmospheric sciences, certification information, a directory of local chapters, and employment opportunities in a variety of organizations. All visitors are welcome to use the job board, but only AMS members can see listings that are less than 14 days old.
- National Weather Association Job Corner
- ...jobs posted from various employers by this association.
- Penn State Dept of Meteorology Job Board
- ... a listing of jobs posted here by various employers. Nice feature: the brief list tells you the Job Category for each, so those of you wanting a job on TV can quickly spot the listings and go for them. (Lots of "private" jobs in the airline and energy industries....)
- Soil and Water Conservation Society
- ..."an international organization comprised of more than 10,000 professionals and students involved in conservation." They offer a program to accredit Certified Professionals in Erosion and Sediment Control Program. Information about the organization and links to related groups and resources are included.
- Soil Science Society of America
- "A soil scientist, or pedologist, studies the upper few meters of the earth's crust in terms of its physical and chemical properties; distribution, genesis, and morphology; and biological components. A soil scientist needs a strong background in the physical and biological sciences and mathematics.[...] Job titles include soil conservationist, soil microbiologist soil ecologist, soil chemist, soil scientist, land-use specialist, soil physicist, and natural resource manager." Learn more here, then check out the Careers area, featuring the shared ASA-CSSA-SSSA Career Placement Center.
- National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration Careers
- ...part of the US Department of Commerce, NOAA is "a scientific agency providing information and data about life on earth, our oceans, atmosphere, and the Nation's living marine resources. NOAA's programs range from marine sanctuaries, environmental satellites, global climate change, and ocean exploration initiatives to climate, weather, and water services." Here's the real sell: "Unlock secrets in the deep oceans, track rapidly moving storms, operate state-of-the-art environmental satellites, chart the Nation's waterways, formulate models to forecast climate trends, protect and preserve our living marine resources. It's all in a day's work at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration!" This site offers basic information on careers, opportunities for students/grads/faculty, recruiting events and what NOAA has to offer before sending you over to USAJobs to view the current openings.
- Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences
- "Our mission is to transform the fields of oceanography, marine science, and ocean health through a blend of cutting edge research, comprehensive educational experiences and a commitment to share our knowledge internationally." Under "Education" you'll find information on internship/volunteer opportunities available along with scholarships for summer study programs (citizens of Canada, UK, and developing countries have special scholarship opportunities).
- ReefDoctor.org
- ...a not-for-profit marine conservation organisation currently working on the heavily utilised barrier reef system of the Bay of Ranobe on the south western shores of Madagascar. They are seeking staff to assist in overseeing their research operations and have just started a research assistant program for persons interested in learning about marine conservation.
- Work for Water
- ..."the place where students and job seekers can explore green careers, and utilities will find a clearinghouse of resources for recruiting in the wonderful world of water. Developed by the American Water Works Association and Water Environment Federation, the world’s leading technical experts on drinking water and water quality, this site is packed with resources to find jobs or prepare for rewarding careers in protecting public health and the environment. Learn about what it takes to work for water and get a great job for a great cause!" This site is divided into sections for the various audiences (high school/votech, college, Military second career, and advanced science), and each offers a career profile relevant to this audience before linking to information on education, scholarships, internships, job & salary info, job futures, and much more. Employers will also find information on recruiting, developing, and managing their workforce.
You may also want to review some of the resources under Utilities: Water & Sewer and Fisheries / Limnology / Oceanography.
Sustainable development or sustainable design, also called Environmental or Green Design, is a multi-disciplinary field covers many professions including architecture, building and construction, and interior design. Sustainably designed buildings aim to lessen their impact on our environment through energy and resource efficiency. These resources will help you to learn more about this concept, where to go to learn more about these building and design techniques, who is in this field, and even lead you to a few jobs.
- Green Design / Sustainable Architecture: Resources
- Compiled by the Environmental Design Library at UC Berkeley, this document lists resources you can use to learn more about this field and find potential employers.
- International Institute for Sustainable Development
- ..."contributes to sustainable development by advancing policy recommendations on international trade and investment, economic policy, climate change, measurement and assessment, and natural resources management." Down the right side of the page you'll find links to their extensive Research Library, Internships, and the SD Gateway.
- Jobs in Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability, Ethical Corporation
- This board allows organizations and corporations to list jobs in corporate responsibility and sustainability in a nice public place so you can review them at no cost. You'll notice the "date of closing" on the announcements so you know how quickly you need to move on these. This free service is provided by Ethical Corporation, a business intelligence firm focused on global ethical business and how large companies are responding to the sustainable business agenda.
- Action Appointments Development Recruitment
- A recruitment agency in South Africa that specialises in placements in the development sector. Their head office is in Cape Town, but they operate throughout Africa. You can review some of their most recent vacancy announcements on the website and submit the requested documents in response to a specific position. You are also welcome to submit your CV and a complete bio summary for inclusion in their database.
- Jobs4Development.com
- ...operated by Smithtec Limited in Bournemouth, Dorset, this site lists jobs in international development. There is no fee to view the jobs, create a job alert, or upload your CV. Please note that the CV database is public, but name and contact information is only available to registered recruiters. It's not a large site, but the jobs are current and quite good.
- Job Websites and Consultants, Eldis
- This is a list of job sites and consulting firms/organizations that list opportunities in international development and sustainability. It is an older list, so a few links may be broken, but it is still very good. Eldis used to offer their own job board, but they do not have that available any longer. This is a good substitute.
- ASID Design Knowledge Center (American Society of Interior Designers)
- Information on the basics of green design, why you as a designer should care, and how to add this approach to your work. This page includes many answers to basic questions along with extensive links to additional resources.
- U.S. Green Building Council
- ..."the nation's foremost coalition of leaders from across the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work." Get connected to local chapters, learn about LEED certification, and access their many resources.
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