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Careers

Students in the field

Students in the Environmental Studies and Sciences Program are prepared for a wide range of careers, many of which are not well-known to the public. We include here a list of potential types of careers in this field, as well as links to job boards that may be helpful for job seekers. Our education in this field at ̽»¨ÉçÇø helps you develop the technical skills and humanistic skills (writing, presenting, decision-making, mentoring, collaboration) that are highly valued by employers.

Potential Careers

  • Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
    • Nature Centers
    • Land Trusts
    • Advocacy
    • Museums, Zoos, Aquaria, Arboreta
    • Field Stations
    • Think Tanks
    • Environmental Education
    • Public Radio and TV
  • Government
    • Federal, state, county, and city-level opportunities
    • Nearly every department / agency has environmental scientists
    • Most can be found in USDA, Dept of the Interior (USGS, BLM, BIA), NSF, DOD, EPA, Americorps, and USACE
    • Job titles and responsibilities vary widely, often include project oversight
  • Education
    • K-12 science teachers
    • Undergraduate lecturers and adjuncts
    • Undergraduate faculty
    • Graduate faculty / researchers / lecturers
    • Non-profit environmental education
  • Private Sector
    • Education / Translational (scientific reporting and writing, filmmakers)
    • Engineering (landscape architecture, waste mgmt, green remediation, alternative energy development
    • Environmental Testing (water and wastewater monitoring, laboratory testing)
    • Consulting (biodiversity goals, ecosystem services quantification, environmental impact assessment, international finance, environmental compliance and permits, renewable energy, conservation and land management)
    • Industry (healthcare, energy, manufacturing, technology, tourism, media, transport)

Job Boards