Links
ES Peer Advisor's
Helpful Websites
Environmental
Careers:
US Department of Labor <http://www.bls.gov>
Great information on available job opportunities and industries such as salary,
education needed, expected growth, and sample "day in the life" job descriptions.
Peace Corps <http://www.peacecorps.gov/library/index.cfm>
Governmental Jobs <http://www.govtjobs.com/jobsourc.html>
Job information from every government sector from the Department of Energy to
the CIA. Job applications, questionnaires, descriptions, and exam information
are available.
EPA Jobs and Scholorships <http://www.epa.gov/ohr/careers/index.html>
GreenBiz- Environmental Economics <http://www.greenbiz.com/jobs/>
Job opportunities in the for profit business world for the environmentally oriented
worker.
Environmental Jobs
These websites are general environmental job websites with a fairly good mix
of entry level and senior level positions in lots of different areas such
as energy, consulting, organic products, environmental non profits, and policy.
<http://www.ecojobs.com/index.php>
<http://www.environmentalcareer.com/>
<http://www.ejobs.org>
<http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/jobs>
National Council for Science and the Environment:
Internships and Jobs
<http://www.NCSEonline.org/Jobs/index.cfm?&CFID=5496530&CFTOKEN=11834166>
Great internship opportunity for college grads and graduate students.
Environmental Careers Organization <http://www.eco.org>
This website has good tips and links concerning getting an environmentally oriented
job.
Environmental Business Information <http://www.environmental-expert.com/jobs.htm>
Environmental job information that is focused on jobs in the UK and for seasoned
environmental professionals with advanced degrees or experience. This is a
good place to find out about "dream jobs" or positions to work toward.
Corporate Social Responsibility Jobs <http://bsr.org/insight/jobs/index.cfm>
This is a job listing website that solicits postings from members of Businesses
for Social Responsibility.
Outdoor Careers <http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/jobs/careeroe.html>
A guide to finding an outdoorsy career.
Renewable Energy <http://www.greenjobs.com/public/index.aspx>
Job listings that are specifically related to energy.
UCSB Career Services <http://career.ucsb.edu/>
Environmental Career Books and Resources
(also available in Peer's Office)
"The Complete Guide to Environmental Careers in
the 21st Century"
by Kevin Doyle, Environmental Careers Organization (Editor), Tanya Stubbs
Paperback - 280 pages 3 edition (October 1998) Island Press; ISBN: 155963586X
This is THE book to buy on careers in the environment. It details almost any
profession you can think of, from science to social work. There are clear
descriptions off all the various careers, case studies (i.e. "a day
in the life of John Doe, Botanist") and tons of contact information for
everyone from the high school student to a Ph.D.. I bought three books on the
subject, and this one covers all the information that was in the other two
plus it gives hints on how to go about preparing for and engaging in the job
search.
"Careers in the Environment" (VGM Professional Careers Series)
by Michael Fasulo, Paul Walker
Paperback - 160 pages 2nd edition (April 1, 2000) NTC/Contemporary Publishing
Co.; ISBN: 0658002244
Covers all types of careers, plus includes detailed job forecast information,
salary data and each section includes a summary of how to obtain additional
career information as well as the education required. The book also includes
extensive reference material such as professional organizations for each job.
"Green at Work : Finding a Business Career That Works for the Environment"
by Susan Cohn, Horst Rechelbacher
Paperback - 400 pages Rev&Expanded edition (October 1995) Island Press;
ISBN: 1559633344
After an initial section on how to learn about "green" jobs and a
summary of environmental law, the bulk of the book comprises 70 profiles of
individuals who are creating a better environment through their careers. This
wonderful resource enables users to explore a wide range of green business careers.
While it can be used for reference in specific fields, it will be even more
valuable in exploring environmental job possibilities in general. Public and
academic libraries will find this an important addition to career-planning collections.
Cohn expands her scope beyond the business world to examine environmentally
focused nontechnical careers in a wide variety of fields, including communications,
banking and finance, and consulting. Includes listings of more than 400 contacts.
"100 Jobs in the Environment"
by Debra Quintana
This title is out of print, but available in libraries and used bookstores.
ASIN: 0028614291
100 Jobs in the Environment has given me a knew perspective on my career choices.
As a college student my self and fellow classmates have used this this book
to guide our environmental careers. The author has given the reader clear career
descriptions and interviews with successful environmental professionals. With
each description of a profession is information on where to get education and
training on some of the newest environmental jobs in the country. The format
of this book is wonderful: each left page lists a job, duties, salary, prospects,
education needed, etc.; each right page tells the story of someone who has this
job - how they got it, what they do all day, where they see themselves going.
"Outdoor Careers : Exploring Occupations in Outdoor Fields"
by Ellen Shenk
Paperback - 224 pages 2nd edition (February 2000) Stackpole Books; ISBN: 0811728730
Careers are grouped in chapters under eight general headings: agriculture and
food production, biological sciences, conservation, environmental sciences,
engineering, marine careers, recreation, and indoor careers with an outdoor
twist. There are about 60 careers all told, including such uncommon jobs as
elephant trainer, skydiving instructor, and equestrienne. Profiles of people
in various professions offer personal perspectives, and each chapter has a resources
section that provides detailed job source information, including fax numbers
and Web site addresses. Salary ranges, educational requirements, and employment
outlooks are also given, as are advice on choosing a career and tips on job
hunting.
"Sunshine Jobs : Career Opportunities, Working Outdoors"
by Tom Stienstra, Robyn Schlueter, Janet Connaughton (Editor)
Paperback - 300 pages 2nd edition (April 1997) Live Oak Pubns; ISBN: 0911781153
Fifty different outdoor opportunities for gainful employment are explored in
Sunshine Jobs. Each job is fully described in terms of how much it pays, training
and education requirements, the pros and cons of the job, and strategies for
getting that particular job. Sunshine Jobs also features first-person interviews
with one hundred people who work at these jobs. These job-holders speak frankly
and spontaneously about what is really involved on a day-by-day basis.
"Conservation Directory : A Guide to Worldwide Environmental Organizations
(Conservation Directory, 2001)"
by National Wildlife Federation (Editor)
Paperback - 544 pages 46th edition (April 2001) The Lyons Press; ISBN: 1585741140
Here is the authoritative sourcebook of over 3,000 organizations and agencies
concerned with natural-resource use and management. The Lyons Press is proud
to present the forty-sixth annual edition of the National Wildlife Federation’s
Conservation Directory of U.S. and international organizations and agencies
working to protect the environment. Included are: members of the United States
Congress; government agencies; citizens’ groups; educational institutions;
databases, services, periodicals, and other directories; federally protected
conservation areas; indexes; and more.
This annual directory is essential for colleges and universities, libraries,
environmental activists, students, outdoor writers, science editors, natural-resource
agencies, people seeking employment in the field of conservation, researchers,
and all individuals interested in wildlife and ecology. ****
"Guide to Graduate Environmental Programs"
by Student Conservation Association Staff (Compiler), Scott D. Izzo
Paperback - 384 pages (May 1997) Island Press; ISBN: 1559633409
A must for anyone interested in attending graduate school in an environmental
field, this guide presents, for the first time in a single volume, information
on the various types of programs available across a wide spectrum of environmental
fields: city and regional planning; environmental law; public policy; natural
resources management; ecology; biological sciences; public health; architecture,
and many others.
Environmental
Graduate Schools and Education:
This list, compiled by the ES Peer Advisor’s office, is intended to serve
as a starting point for students beginning to explore their graduate school
options. It is by no means an exhaustive resource of all graduate choices,
but a good place to start. Students are encouraged to use these websites and
to explore further on their own according to their unique interests. Please
also note the additional Grad School resources given towards the bottom of
this page, and you are encouraged to stop by the ES Peer Advisors office (Bren
4313) with any questions!
Comprehensive Grad School Directories
Gradschools.com <www.gradschools.com/environment.html>
Includes both domestic and foreign environmental graduate programs.
May also search specific categories: environmental studies, science, education,
engineering, management, or policy.
Peterson’s Graduate School and Program Search
<www.petersons.com/gradchannel/code/search.asp>
Search categories: environmental biology, sciences, education, engineering,
design, policy and resource management, or occupational health.
American Universities <www.clas.ufl.edu/CLAS/american-universities.html>
Penn State Institute of the Environment
<www.environment.psu.edu/for_students/grad_progs_other.asp>
Indexes a variety of additional directories
Graduate Guide <www.graduateguide.com>
Search ‘environmental science’
Specific Environmental Interest Directories
Environmental Journalism <http://www.sej.org/careers/programs.htm>
Professional Science Masters Programs
<http://www.ScienceMasters.com/>
Law <http://www.stu.findlaw.com/schools/fullist.html>
or
<http://www.abanet.org/legaled/aprovedlawschools/approved.html>
Programs in Canada <http://www.thegreenpages.ca/esac/esprogs.htm>
Additional Graduate School Resources
UCSB's Counseling and Career Services Graduate School
Information
<www.thegreenpages.ca/esac/esprogs.htm>
UCSB Graduate Division <www.graddiv.ucsb.edu>
The Gevirtz Graduate School of Education <www.education.ucsb.edu>
College of Letters and Science Advising
<www.advising.ltsc.ucsb.edu/advising.php>
Graduate School Examination Information:
US News & World Report: America's Best Graduate Schools 2005
<http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/grad/rankings/rankindex_brief.php>
On this site students can go to the section "rankings and more"
and click on one of several categories: engineering, health, etc. Students
can then look for the top graduate programs in each of these areas.
UC Berkeley Career Center: Exploring Graduate School <http://career.berkeley.edu/Grad/Grad.stm>
Info on: What is Graduate School? Is Graduate School for Me? How Do I Choose
a School?
Applying to Graduate School: Timeline, Application & Transcripts, Statement,
Letters of Recommendation, Testing.
General
Environmental Resources:
Resource Guide to the Internet <www.ac.wwu.edu/~lrobbins/huxley.html>
Virtual Library on the Most Common Topics in Environmental
Science
<www.earthsystems.org/virtuallibrary/vlsubjects.html>
Earth's Biggest Environmental Search Engine
<www.webdirectory.com>
Environmental News Network <www.enn.com>
California Environmental Resource <www.ceres.ca.gov>
ENDS Environment Daily <http://www.environmentdaily.com/articles>
Europe’s
environmental news service specializing in environmental policy and legislation.
Envirolink Network <http://www.envirolink.org>
Links to environmental news stories from leading publications around the world.
Environmental News Service (ENS) <http://www.ens-newswire.com>
An international daily newswire.
Greenpeace <http://www.greenpeace.org>
One of the premier international environmental organizations.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
<http://www.epa.gov>
A division of the United States government.
United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP)
<http://www.unep.org>
Resources, information, and programs for thirteen global environmental ‘issue
areas’ ranging from atmosphere to sustainable consumption.
