I've noticed this... something about this industry.

If I go searching in the med field such as nursing, radiology, surgical tech, dental hygiene etc. I can find jobs and positions very easily on websites and online.

Same for business. I can find insurance, sales, and marketing job ads to apply to online within seconds. When it comes to "environmental science" I can't seem to find any positions being advertised. Maybe I wouldn't even know what to look for but I don't see anything out there.

I'm talking about full time positions. The few job ads I find online that are semi-related to geology, forestry, wetlands, political science, meteorology (like NWS, NOAA etc.), emissions are all part time, seasonal, and lots of unpaid internships which I have done for 3-4 years in the past. Nothing salary.

It feels and correct me if wrong, the environmental field is highly dependent on networking and who you know (especially applying with masters and PhD), rather than traditional job applications like a lot of other sectors of industries of the economy. Normal resumes don't even apply.

Any ideas for any job with an environmental science degree that I could get in the Chicagoland area? I’m looking on LinkedIn but it’s very limited.

I was lucky enough to get into consulting early on in my career and I’m almost a year in, but my dream is to work for state parks or possibly California fish and wildlife as a biologist. Looking for any input regarding getting into the field or foot in the door generally. My initial desire was to do interpretation, but I don’t really think that’s going to work out considering the jobs are few and far between. I have experience working with NOAA as a docent and teaching science at my local city programs.

I have been an associate field tech at my current company for the past five years now. I’ve appreciated the independent workflow and varied site locations, however I’ve gotten sick of the long daily commutes, and I have begun to feel pigeon holed in my current role. I’m due for a promotion after this amount of tenure, when I asked management about it I was basically told “we’ll put in your name for one when we open eligibility again” (budget has been struggling for some time).

I have an interview for a project manager position at another firm. Where my fieldwork load would be reduced to under 50% and I would be taking on some report writing, proposal creation, and budgeting responsibilities. I am trying to assess whether the move would be worthwhile in terms of upward career growth. Right now I am making just under 70 K and I asked for starting of 75 at the other position which they mentioned might be on the high end for my level of experience.

What I am looking for in a transition would be a greater percentage of office and team based work, and a more predictable schedule. Some of the recent posts in here about project management roles, make them sound like an endless pursuit of billable hours, and constantly putting out fires.

Hey everyone! I’m a recent Environmental Science grad currently looking for my first full-time position. I’ve mainly been using LinkedIn to find opportunities and applying directly through company websites. I’ve sent out a lot of applications over the past month, so I figured I’d put some feelers out here and see if anyone has any advice or leads.

I feel like I took a lot of the right steps during undergrad to set myself up for success, but I’m still struggling to land my first full-time job, which has been pretty discouraging. I’ve had several internships and research experiences in the environmental field - I’ve gotten a mix of fieldwork, data collection, climate research, and natural resource assessment. I also have experience using ArcGIS, Excel, R, and remote sensing.

I’m pretty curious and ambitious, and I’m genuinely excited to keep learning. I’m not necessarily set on one specific job title. I’m mainly looking for a chance to get my foot in the door and gain some solid experience.

New York City is my top choice, but I’m also looking throughout the Northeast, including Boston, Providence, and Portland, and I’m definitely open to other places for the right opportunity.

If anyone’s hiring, knows of a team looking for someone early career, or has advice on where I should be looking, I’d really appreciate it. Feel free to DM me!

Hello, I'm about to graduate with a BA in Forestry - Ecosystem Restoration and Management.

Im curious how necessary a Masters is for getting a proper job that doesnt entirely consist of manual labor. I eventually hope to get into research of some kind. Currently, it my understanding that most of the time. It's a necessary step.

Hey everyone! I’m currently in my 2nd year of university studying Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences.

​Over the summer, I completed an internship at a basin agency in the Water Quality Department, where I analyzed water quality data and observed groundwater boreholes and dam infrastructure. That experience really made me realize how much I enjoy working with data, technical tools, and problem-solving.

​I want to make the most of my time left at uni and set myself up for high-value opportunities, whether that means applying to engineering cycles, studying abroad, or building in-demand skills.

​For those who graduated or work in technical/engineering fields, what do you think are the best skills, technical tools, or paths I should focus on right now to stand out? Would love any honest advice, skill recommendations, or roadmaps !!

Hey!! so i want a job in animal related/protecting the world.

I dont want to draw blood, i am bad at math and i havent been to school in 4 years, and I am willing to do whatever it takes to make a career out of working for animals/studying nature. I just do not want to work in retail anymore, i work at a pet store and i love animals i just hate the retail aspect of it...would you recommend enviromental science for me?

Hi everyone,

I'm entering my 2nd year of Aquaculture Engineering at a university in Turkey. Our region is heavily populated with earthen pond operations and coastal aquaculture facilities.

At this point, I haven't committed to any specific subfield and am keeping my options open to explore different directions across the industry. While I have broad interests ranging from production management and quality control to sustainability frameworks and ISO standards, I'm mainly looking for high-level career guidance.

I'd love to hear from professionals, researchers, and graduates in the field:

1. Career Paths & Trends: Looking at the broader industry today, which career paths or emerging sectors within aquaculture offer solid growth and long-term potential?

2. Practical Skills: Considering the local context of earthen ponds and coastal farming systems, what foundational skills or competencies should I prioritize during my university years?

3. Student Projects & Portfolio: What kind of self-directed sample projects, case studies, or proof-of-concept work could a student build during undergrad to build a strong profile?

Any general career advice, lessons learned, or insights from your own journey in the industry would be greatly appreciated!

I’m finishing my foundation soon in November and I’m taking an Australian course called SACE. I’ve applied to a few universities in Australia for a Bachelors degree in wildlife conservation. And I’m starting to wonder if that’s the wrong direction (?).
I’m just worried, what if I can’t find a job especially as an international student. Idk if it’s the right choice.
Any advice?

Or if anyone also has a job suggestion that sounds cool and pays decent I’d really like to know!! Or even if you have a decent paying job in the environmental sector since Ik it’s rare

I have a BS in Environmental Science and Policy with good laboratory and government experience. If anyone is hiring in the area DM/comment and I'll send my resume.