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. Fall 2012 ENVS Career Services handout (pdf)

Careers and Wage Information for Environmental Scientists

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.

Additional Environmental Jobs Resources

• CU-Boulder Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute (RASEI)
• CU-Boulder CU Cleantech Jobs Board
• Cool Climate Jobs
• Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences Job Board
• Green Collar Jobs
• Green Jobs
• Grist Green Jobs
• ISA Environmental Studies Section
• Pherkad Wildlife Job Search
• Red Lodge Clearinghouse
• Society for Conservation Biology
• Sustainable Business Green Jobs
• Tree Hugger

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 -

Dan Doak

The ecology and management of rare species and habitats, biodiversity protection and management, population and community ecology, and the effects of climate change on ecological systems.

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Sharon Collinge weighs mouse