Environmental Studies: Careers
Guide to research and library resources related to Environmental Studies
Library sources for Environmental Careers
- Global Environmental Careers: the worldwide green jobs resourceCall Number: Online and Rock Creek Library 363.7 T33g 2022
- Library search: Environment - Vocational GuidanceBooks, videos and other library materials on this topic in the library catalog:
Seasonal Jobs and Internships
- Student Conservation Associationinternships are expense-paid and may include Americorps benefits. Positions are available throughout the United States!
- Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife internshipsWork as a Seasonal Biological Assistance at Oregon Department of Fish and WIldlife
- City of Portland Student Intern ProgramThe City of Portland offers paid summer internships in several environmental fields.
- 1000 Friends of Oregonoffers paid internships as well as volunteer opportunities.
- Oregon Wildoffers unpaid internships.
- EnvironmentalScience.org -- InternshipsLinks to many agencies, organizations, and companies that may provide internships in environmental careers.
- PCC Career ServicesGet help with career paths, scholarships, jobs, and internships.
Explore Environmental Careers
- Careers at EPAIncludes information about summer and part-time student internships as well as career opportunities. The EPA YouTube channel offers a look at several people who work at EPA; find out what it's really like!
- Occupational Outlook HandbookThe national career information resource, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. How many jobs will there be in conservation science and forestry in the next five years? The OOH can help you figure out what careers will be in demand, what training you'll need, and where people find jobs
- Oregon Career Information System This link opens in a new windowProvides comprehensive career information for Oregonians. Try looking up "environmental scientist" to see what the requirements, job prospects, and rewards of this career might be
- Careers in SustainabilityFrom Portland State University's Career Center. Includes links to "Sustainability Jobs Internet Sites"
Professional Organizations and Associations
- National Association of Environmental ProfessionalsMaintains lists of current job opportunities and student internships, plus a calendar of meetings and events.
- Northwest Association of Environmental ProfessionalsNorthwest chapter of the NAEP, for Oregon and Washington
- Ecological Society of America"The nation's largest community of professional ecologists" offers student memberships and includes a job board.
Even more information....
is available from Portland State University: What can I do with a degree in Environmental Studies/Environmental Sciences?