Careers in Environmental

By Willy Franzen

Looking for an entry level job or internship in environmental? Here's an overview of how to approach the search and a list of companies that might have entry level and internship opportunities that will interest you.

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If you want to study or protect the world around us, you have lots of possibilities. A few of them include:

Environmental scientist: Study the composition of our environment and advise on ways to protect or clean up a location
Environmental engineer: Design efficient environmentally friendly products and services
Trip leader: Lead group trips into nature
Educator: Teach the environment at a school or outdoor center
Lobbyist: Promote change in environmental policy
Non-profit: Work with a non-profit promoting environmental change or conservation

Because these options are so broad, it’s hard to give firm requirements for all of them. Having a bachelor’s degree and an interest in the environment will only help you. If you’re interested in researching or teaching at the university, you’ll need an advanced degree.

Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Environmental

The San Francisco Foundation - The San Francisco Foundation is a non-profit founded in 1948 “to pull the community together to create pride and unity and improve quality of life” in the Bay Area.

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Job Title	Location
Information Systems Manager (ISO; HIPPA; SOX; or SOC exp. required)	San Francisco, CA
Intern Statistics\Machine Learning (Master's\PhD)	San Bruno, CA
Intern Data Scientist (Master's\PhD)	San Bruno, CA
Intern Product Manager (MBA)	San Bruno, CA
Research Intern-PAMFRI-Palo Alto (Part Time/non-benefited)	San Francisco, CA

See all 1,554 job postings

Partners of the Americas - Partners of the Americas is a DC based non-profit that works to “build partnerships that create opportunity, foster understanding, and solve real-life problems.”

See the complete Partners of the Americas profile

Job Title	Location
Director of Operations	Pleasant Prairie, WI
Vice President, Global Medical Affairs - Multiple Myeloma Job	Summit, NJ
Vice President, Global Medical Affairs - Melanoma Job	Summit, NJ
Vice President, Global Medical Affairs - Breast Disease Lead Job	Summit, NJ
Sourcing Recruiter	Hamilton, NJ

See all 20,503 job postings

WaterSmart Software - WaterSmart Software is based in San Francisco, CA, and they aim “to help water utilities make it easier for their customers to save water and save money.”

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Job Title	Location
Lead Visual Designer	San Francisco, CA
Sales Executive	San Francisco, CA
Product Manager	San Francisco, CA
Operations and Marketing Intern	San Francisco, CA
Director of Marketing	San Francisco, CA

See all 9 job postings

Ducks Unlimited - Ducks Unlimited is a Memphis, TN based non-profit has become “the world’s leader in wetlands and waterfowl conservation.”

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Job Title	Location
GIS Intern - Memphis, TN	Memphis, TN
Regional Biologist - Mississippi Alluvial Valley	Ridgeland, MS
Sous Chef - Blue Duck Tavern	Washington, DC
Sales Associate	Kansas City, MO
President, Normandale Community College	Saint Paul, MN

See all 10 job postings

Natural Resources Defense Council - NRDC is an NYC based non-profit that wants to "safeguard the Earth: its people, its plants and animals and the natural systems on which all life depends."

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Job Title	Location
2014 Legal Internship	Washington, DC
GIS Intern	Washington, DC
Legal Intern	Chicago, IL
Project Scientist	Washington, DC
Water Efficiency Intern	Santa Monica, CA

See all 25 job postings

Canopy - Canopy is a Palo Alto, CA based “environmental nonprofit that engages the community in the growth and care of our urban forest.”

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Job Title	Location
Need a Wedding Decorator and Designer	New Albany, IN
Emergency Medicine Physician - Permanent: Emergency Medicine in Great College Town of Mississippi	Mississippi
HL7 Developer	Greensboro, NC
Developer - Front End	Greensboro, NC
Operator Level 2	Shepherdsville, KY

See all 251 job postings

Panthera - Panthera is a New York, NY based non-profit that “is the world’s leading conservation organization devoted exclusively to the protection of wild cats.”

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Job Title	Location
Media & Communications Internship	New York, NY

See all 1 job postings

Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership - Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership is a Washington, DC based non-profit that aims to “guarantee all Americans quality places to hunt and fish.”

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No current job openings.

Conservation Law Foundation - Conservation Law Foundation is a Boston, MA based non-profit that believes “that healthy communities and a clean environment are a right for all New Englanders.”

See the complete Conservation Law Foundation profile

Job Title	Location
Administrative Assistant, U.S. Public Lands	Washington, DC
Associate, International Ocean	Washington, DC
13-215-ANG, Public Health Technician (NATIONAL GUARD REQUIREMENT)	Tacoma, WA
Plant Biologist	Las Cruces, NM
13-215-ANG, Public Health Technician (NATIONAL GUARD REQUIREMENT)	Tacoma, WA

See all 18 job postings

Global Footprint Network - Global Footprint Network is an Oakland, CA based non-profit that is focused on “measuring human impact on the Earth so we can make more informed choices.”

See the complete Global Footprint Network profile

Job Title	Location
Staff SWE in Quality	Mountain View, CA
Network Architect	San Francisco, CA
Staff Application Ops Eng	Menlo Park, CA
Staff Software Engineer in Quality	Mountain View, CA
Staff Software Engineer Consumer Financial Data Platform	San Diego, CA

See all 644 job postings

International Council on Clean Transportation - International Council on Clean Transportation is a Washington, DC based org that aims “to improve the energy efficiency of road, marine, and air transportation."

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Job Title	Location
HVAC Inspector	Greenbelt, MD
Director of Planning and Development	Portland, OR
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER	Rochester, NY
Global Safety & Health Manager	Rogers, CT
Quality Control Inspector	Arlington, VA

See all 4 job postings

Center for Clean Air Policy - The Center for Clean Air Policy is a Washington, DC based non-profit that is “a recognized world leader in climate and air quality policy."

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Job Title	Location
Inpatient Services RN 3K Sign On	Phoenix, AZ
Inpatient Services RN	Fort Worth, TX
Social Worker Sign On Bonus Available!	Midland, TX
Stationary Engineer	Rancho Cordova, CA
Assistant Administrator, Neurosciences Center, Days (MHA, HR, Manager)	Wilmington, DE

See all 994 job postings

Defenders of Wildlife - Defenders of Wildlife is a Washington, DC based non-profit that aims to “protect and restore imperiled species throughout North America."

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Job Title	Location
Chief Operating Officer (COO)	Washington, DC
Endangered Species Science and Policy Analyst	Washington, DC
Executive Director	United States
Constantine Sidamon-Eristoff Conservation Policy Intern	Albany, NY
Constantine Sidamon-Eristoff Conservation Policy Intern	Public, KY

See all 5 job postings

Marine Conservation Institute - Marine Conservation Institute is a Seattle, WA non-profit that uses the latest science to identify and advocate for important marine ecosystems around the world.

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Job Title	Location
Marine Biologist	Cabo Rojo, PR
Education Department Intern (AAOA)	New Orleans, LA
Sustainable Fisheries Internship	United States
Marine Biologist	Cabo Rojo Municipio, PR
Assistant/Associate/Full Research Professor	Boca Raton, FL

See all 17 job postings

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy - Rails-to-Trails is a Washington, DC based non-profit that is aiming “to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines."

See the complete Rails-to-Trails Conservancy profile

Job Title	Location
Development Coordinator	Washington, DC
Healthy Communities Manager	Washington, DC

See all 2 job postings

American Littoral Society - The American Littoral Society is a Highlands, NJ based non-profit that “promotes the study and conservation of marine life and habitat, protects the coast from harm."

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No current job openings.

Seattle Tilth - Seattle Tilth aims “to inspire and educate people to safeguard our natural resources while building an equitable and sustainable local food system.”

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Job Title	Location
Seattle Tilth Youth Garden Works Volunteer & Prog Specialist	Seattle, WA

See all 1 job postings

Social Impact - Social Impact is an Arlington, VA based management consulting firm that aims “to make international development more effective in improving people’s lives.”

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Job Title	Location
Director of Digital Marketing & e-Commerce	South Amboy, NJ
DIGITAL CONTENT COORDINATOR - TUSM	Philadelphia, PA
Full-Time Faculty Advertising and Marketing Communications	New York, NY
Social Media Specialist	Austin, TX
Digital Marketing Specialist	Northfield, NJ

See all 12,771 job postings

Earth Island Institute - Earth Island Institute is a Berkeley, CA based org that is a “hub for grassroots campaigns dedicated to conserving, preserving, and restoring ecosystems."

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Job Title	Location
Director of Research Institute (UHM), Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology	Honolulu, HI
Senior Associate, Global Ocean Legacy (Campaign)	Washington, DC

See all 1 job postings

Build It Green! NYC - Build It Green! NYC is a non-profit “working towards reducing the amount of unnecessary construction and demolition (C&D) waste clogging our landfills.”

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Job Title	Location
Client Analytics Vice President	New York, NY
Lead Analyst, IT - Sharepoint Job	Berkeley Heights, NJ
Research Analyst	New York, NY
UN Women: Speechwriter and Communications Advisor	New York, NY
Communications Specialist	New York, NY

See all 136 job postings

Center for The National Interest - The Center for The National Interest is based in Washington, DC and was originally founded by former President Nixon as the Nixon Center for Peace and Freedom

See the complete Center for The National Interest profile

Job Title	Location
Installation & Logistics (I&L) Intern Program	Fort Meade, MD
Sales Technician	Nashville, TN
Occupational Therapy Assistant	Silver Spring, MD
Occupational Therapist (OT) -Pediatric Occupational Therapist Outpatient Ped's setting in Washington, DC	Washington, DC
Program Assistant	Hialeah, FL

See all 5,956 job postings

William J. Clinton Foundation - The Clinton Foundation aims to “improve global health, strengthen economies worldwide, promote healthier childhoods, and protect the environment."

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Job Title	Location
Website Managing Editor	New York, NY
CGI America 2014 Working Group Associate	New York, NY
Graphic Designer	New York, NY
Account Executive	New York, NY
Vice President for Development	United States

See all 16 job postings

Louisiana Bucket Brigade - Louisiana Bucket Brigade is a NOLA based non-profit “environmental health and justice organization."

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Job Title	Location
Louisiana Bucket Brigade - Research Analyst	Los Angeles, CA
Louisiana Bucket Brigade - Volunteer Coordinator	Los Angeles, CA

See all 2 job postings

Willliam Penn Foundation - The Willliam Penn Foundation is a Philadelphia, PA based non-profit that distributes approximately $80 million in grants annually.

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No current job openings.

World Wildlife Fund - World Wildlife Fund is a Washington, DC non-profit that “has been protecting the future of nature” for the last 50 years.

See the complete World Wildlife Fund profile

Job Title	Location
Lead / Senior Drupal Developer	Washington, DC
Investigative Wildlife Research - Honduras	Philadelphia, PA
Student Trainee (Communications)	Arlington, VA
Communications Intern	Washington, DC
Development Assistant	United States

See all 80 job postings

Heal the Bay - Heal the Bay is devoted to protecting and reviving Santa Monica Bay, “the centerpiece of Los Angeles’ beach culture."

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Job Title	Location
Aquarium Programs Internship (Closed for summer 2013 - Accepting applications for fall/winter 2013)	Santa Monica, CA
Clinical Administrative Coordinator - Green Bay, WI; Onalaska, WI; OR Wausau, WI	Onalaska, WI
Social Media Assistant (Closed for summer 2013 - Accepting applications for fall/winter 2013)	Santa Monica, CA
RN Residency Program - Florida Hospital Tampa	Tampa, FL
Dir, Operations-Phy Enterprise	Tampa, FL

See all 100 job postings

International Rivers - International Rivers is a non-profit “at the heart of the global struggle to protect rivers and the rights of communities that depend on them.”

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Job Title	Location
Business Analyst / Presales Asset Management	New York, NY
Clinical Coordinator, Physician Assistant Faculty	Minneapolis, MN
Research Associate III	Tarrytown, NY
Special Education Faculty, Tenure-Track	Minneapolis, MN
Veterinary Internal Specialist	Plains, PA

See all 797 job postings

Biodiversity Project - Biodiversity Project is a Chicago, IL based non-profit that works "to protect North America’s most precious land and water resources.”

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Job Title	Location
Forests and Climate Measures/Communications GLOBE Intern	Washington, DC
2014 Sustainable Development Intern	Houston, TX
Urban Conservation GLOBE Intern	New York
Grassland Monitoring GLOBE Intern	North Dakota
2014 Sustainable Development Intern	Houston, TX

See all 124 job postings

Earth Day Network - Earth Day Network is a DC based non-profit that coordinates Earth Day activities globally while also working on environmental issues, and they're hiring.

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Job Title	Location
Navy Reserve Healthcare	Gaithersburg, MD
Software Engineer/Programmer I	Boulder, CO
Transport, Urban Design & Health Intern	Washington, DC
Environmental Democracy Intern	Washington, DC
Communications Intern	Washington, DC

See all 116 job postings

Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation - If you love the sporting life and its intersection with politics, you should consider a job with the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation in Washington, DC.

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No current job openings.

National Marine Sanctuary Foundation - The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation works with NOAA to protect and support the U.S. national marine sanctuaries, and they're hiring.

See the complete National Marine Sanctuary Foundation profile

Job Title	Location
Senior Associate, Global Shark Conservation	Washington, DC
Director, Philanthropic Partnerships, Environment	Washington, DC

See all 0 job postings

League of Conservation Voters - The League of Conservation Voters is a Washington, DC based non-profit organization that “works to turn environmental values into national priorities.”

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Job Title	Location
Business Development Director	Washington, DC
State Electoral Campaigns Director	Washington, DC
SALARIED CAMPAIGN DIRECTORS NEEDED!	Austin, TX
SALARIED CAMPAIGN DIRECTORS NEEDED!	Minneapolis, MN
SALARIED CAMPAIGN DIRECTORS NEEDED!	Philadelphia, PA

See all 40 job postings

Environmental Law Institute - The Environmental Law Institute is a Washington, DC based non-profit organization that helps shape "the fields of environmental law, policy, and management."

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Job Title	Location
Service Manager	Kirkland, WA
John Zink Drafting Design Intern	Tulsa, OK
Marine Biologist	Cabo Rojo, PR
JOHN ZINK DRAFTING DESIGN INTERN	Tulsa, OK
JOHN ZINK DRAFTING DESIGN INTERN	Tulsa, OK

See all 172 job postings

WildAid - WildAid is a non-profit organization that raises awareness about endangered species stems demand for the trade in illegal wildlife, and they're hiring.

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Job Title	Location
Video Editor Internship	San Francisco, CA
Media Archival Intern	San Francisco, CA
Media Placement Intern	San Francisco, CA

See all 0 job postings

Switch - Switch is a San Jose, CA based startup that has developed some amazing, new light bulb technology, and they're hiring.

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Job Title	Location
Installation & Logistics (I&L) Intern Program	Fort Meade, MD
Test Engineer/System Administrator/Network Engineer	Annapolis Junction, MD
VP, Global Voice and Data Communication Solutions	Indianapolis, IN
Principal Layout Designer	Newbury Park, CA
LOOK BOUTIQUE NAIL TECHNICIAN	Boston, MA

See all 18,210 job postings

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation - National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is a non-profit that directs "public conservation dollars to the most pressing environmental needs," and they're hiring.

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Job Title	Location
Marine Biologist	Honolulu, HI
Marine Biologist	Honolulu, HI
SUNY Oswego - Research Support Specialist	Oswego, NY
Research Support Specialist	Oswego, NY
Assistant Professor of Biology (Immunology), NSU Tahlequah	Tahlequah, OK

See all 7 job postings

Grist - Grist is a Seattle, WA based magazine that takes a humorous look at environmental issues, and they have a number of job openings.

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Job Title	Location
Foundation and Corporate Relations Manager - Seattle	Seattle, WA
RNClinical Quality Manager	Portland, OR
Director of Development (Seattle)	Seattle, WA
RN - Clinical Quality Manager	Happy Valley, OR
Clinical Quality Manager	Portland, OR

See all 7 job postings

Synthetic Genomics - Interested in solving the world's problems through genomics? A career with Synthetic Genomics may be just what you're looking for.

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Job Title	Location
Production Associate, Next Generation Sequencing	La Jolla, CA
Bioinformatics Scientist, SGI-DNA	La Jolla, CA
Senior Product Manager, Synthetic Biology	La Jolla, CA
Director, Business Development	La Jolla, CA
Senior Web Developer / Software Engineer	La Jolla, CA