Green Careers

The movement for a sustainable economy has begun to reach beyond traditional conservation, environmental protection, and natural resource management institutions. With training in the principles of Environmental Studies and in environmentally-related disciplines such as geography, biology, and economics, you will find employment opportunities in numerous sectors of the government, private research firms, non-profit organizations, consulting firms, and industrial companies.

University of Colorado students should contact Career Services early in their academic careers for advice about job prospects and applications.

Environmental Science Fast Facts

Investigate Careers in the Environment (ICE)

ICE is a student-sponsored weekly series of career talks by professionals in various environmental fields.

ICE Talks (more info)

Online Resources

Many resources are available online to help individuals interested in environmental careers.

Links to More Environmental Job Resources

• CU-Boulder Energy Initiative
• Environmental Careers Organization - ECO - One of the largest and most comprehensive sites.
• Environmental Career
• Red Lodge Clearinghouse
• Society for Conservation Biology
• Texas A&M Job Board
• Wildlife Job Search
• Cool Climate Jobs
• Sustainable Business Green Jobs
• Grist Green Jobs
• Tree Hugger
• Green Jobs
• ISA Environmental Studies Section
• Green Collar Jobs

Books

The Environmental Studies program office has a small library of career books that can be browsed, including Opportunities in Environmental Careers, The ECO Guide to Careers that Make a Difference, Sunshine Jobs, and 100 Jobs in the Environment.

Undergrad Program:

- Faculty Focus -

Lloyd Burton

The intersection of law, culture, and the environment; especially the handling of values conflicts over natural resource and environmental health decision making in domestic and international contexts

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