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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Biological Taxonomist/Aquatic Ecologist Tetra Tech Fairfax, VA	View
Scientist Nature Conservancy Bethesda, MD	View
Visiting Lecturer in Environmental Studies Bates College Arlington, VA	View
Assistant Professor for Systems Ecology and Sustainability Science University of Vermont Arlington, VA	View
Environmental Data Scientist Tetra Tech Fairfax, VA	View
Scientist, Human Physiology ManTech International Corporation Arlington, VA	View
Interdisciplinary Forestry/Biologist/Wildlife Biologist Department of the Army Arlington, VA	View
Stormwater Intern RESOURCE ENVIRONMENTAL LLC Annandale, VA	View
Scientist CSS-Dynamac Fairfax, VA	View
Senior Statistician / Project Manager Glotech Bethesda, 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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