Careers in Ecology

By Willy Franzen

Looking for an entry level job or internship in ecology? This is an overview of how to approach the search and a list of companies that might have relevant entry level and internship opportunities.

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Ecology is the study of plants and animals and their interaction with the environment. If you’re interested in ecology and want to turn it into a career, there are several career paths you can take.

You can work for a research lab or a federal agency as a research assistant or lab technician. Or you can work at a park or nature center as a naturalist, educating the public on the local environment. An couple of more options are to work in advocacy or in the environmental nonprofit sector, or to become an environmental consultant. Most of these jobs require bachelor’s degrees in a related field such as biology, ecology, or environmental science.

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Construction Stormwater Compliance Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4) State of Washington Washington, DC	View
Wetland Ecologist (ML) Shannon & Wilson Washington, DC	View
Coastal Geospatial Scientist (Natural Resource Scientist 3) Washington State Department of Ecology Washington, DC	View
Fire Inspector IV Fairfax County Government Fairfax, VA	View
Deputy Zoning Administrator Loudoun County Government Leesburg, VA	View
Waterfront & Coastal Engineer / Project Manager GEI Consultants Potomac, MD	View
Fire Alarm Technician George Mason University Fairfax, VA	View
Senior Wetland Scientist DesignForce Fairfax, VA	View
Fire Alarm Technician 2 MSCCN Bethesda, MD	View
Foreman Aerotek Gaithersburg, MD	View

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Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Ecology

Advanced Telemetry Systems - Advanced Telemetry Systems is an Isanti, MN based company that provides "researchers and managers in ecology and biology with animal tracking and monitoring products."

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Chincoteague Bay Field Station - Chincoteague Bay Field Station is a Wallops Island, VA based non-profit that helps people learn through experience while fostering environmental stewardship.

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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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American Conservation Experience - American Conservation Experience offers “opportunities for both American and International volunteers to take part in challenging outdoor projects."

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The Island School - If you’d like to spend some time in The Bahamas, you should check out The Island School’s Teaching positions along with their Teaching Fellowship Program.

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The Mountain Institute - If you’re intrigued by what The Mountain Institute does, you should check out their jobs listings. They look pretty cool.

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The Cadmus Group - The Cadmus Group is an environmental consulting firm based in Watertown, MA and they have a variety of entry level jobs for new grads.

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Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Ecology

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