Perhaps you’ve heard the term "green collar" jobs, but weren’t sure what it referred to. According to San Francisco State University’s Raquel Pinderhughes, green collar jobs are "blue collar jobs in green businesses." If you care about the environment and embrace hard work, then a career in the green collar industry might be just what you’re looking for. Positions include technicians and engineers at solar and wind farms; organic farmers, day laborers and soil scientists, "green" certified urban planners and architects, and even alternative...

One of the greatest things in life is when you can turn your passion into your profession. After all, what could be better than doing what you love — and getting paid for it? For ocean lovers, landing a scuba diving job is as exciting as discovering sunken treasure. Opportunities range from instructors to hazmat divers and oil workers to underwater photographers. There are even professional treasure hunters! If you want to get up close and personal with Nemo or become the next Jacque Cousteau, start by reading the trove of articles on JobMonkey’s SCUBA Diving Jobs section. ...

Dude ranches embody the adventuresome spirit of the Old West. If you’d like to tap into some of that historical magic, a job at a dude ranch might be right for you. You’ll also need to be willing to work hard and adopt a can-do attitude. The hours are long and the conditions are rough, but pay is good and adventure abounds. At JobMonkey’s Dude Ranch Jobs section, you can learn the history of dude ranches, the modern dude experience, get job descriptions and more. ...

Are you looking to change your fortune? There’s no better place to get lucky than at a casino.  From traditional to Native American to online, casinos provide a host of job opportunities, including dealers, pit clerks, slot technicians and casino surveillance officer. In JobMonkey’s Casinos & Gaming Jobs section, you can learn everything you need to know to get lucky in the gaming industry. ...

Cruising is one of the fastest growing job sectors — in 2007 alone, ten new cruise ships were introduced. From deckhands to sailors and maintenance crew to service staff, the cruising industry has a diversity of jobs available to people seeking a short-term adventure or a long-term career. To help you set the course on your career, sail on over to JobMonkey’s Cruise Ship Industries. (You forgive my compulsion to use nautical imagery, right?) The site has teamed up with Cruise Job Finder to provide articles on cruise line job descriptions, working conditions, nautical terms, and mor...

Are you an animal lover?  If you are, then you might be able to turn your passion for furry creatures into a full-fledged career. From biologists to veterinarians and animal activists to professional pet walkers, JobMonkey’s Animal Jobs section has the lowdown on the trove of job opportunities in animal-related fields.  Articles tell you about educational requirements, salary ranges, and job descriptions.  You can also head right over to the Animal Job Board to start looking for your perfect animal job. ...

You know that perennial question adults ask children: "What do you want to be when you grow up?"  My guess is that for a fair share of you, "Pilot!" was a popular choice.  Well if flying the friendly skies was one of your childhood dreams, JobMonkey has all the information you need to turn that youthful ambition into a reality. Of course, flying a plane isn’t the only job out there for those of you interested in a career in the airline and airport industry. From pilots and flight attendants to cargo handlers, mechanics, ticket agents, security guards and of...

If you’re a college student looking for summer employment and adventure, consider looking West — *way* West.  All the way to Alaska.  There are more opportunities in that vast state than there are people to fill them! Alaska summer jobs include everything from nature and adventure guides to seasonal biologists to cooks, cleaners and service staff at hotels and restaurants. The pay range varies but is usually on the low side.  Free room and board and even comped transportation sweeten the deal for many job seekers, though. To get you started, JobMonkey has details on ...

As promised yesterday, we’re kicking off our first full week at the new blog with an overview of all the industry information you can glean from the JobMonkey site. What better way to start our rundown then with a look at the fishing industry in Republican VP-nominee Sarah Palin’s state of Alaska? Do you love the outdoors and possess an adventuresome spirit?  If the answer is yes, then you might want to head over to the Alaskan Fishing Industry. Working in the fishing industry is a great way to see the incredible state of Alaska and to earn some serious cash. Benefits of Alaska...

What will happen to the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline now that its major proponent, Governor Sara Palin, has become the VP choice of McCain? Find out on JobMonkey. ...