OUTDOOR JOBS WITH ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS

What could be more natural than working for an environmental organization in the great outdoors? Jobs with these types of private (and usually non-profit) employers involve much of the same work found with government agencies, such as wildlife studies, trail maintenance, and interpretation. Competition for full-time paying positions, however, is tough, sometimes even more than for federal government positions. Full-time career positions typically require previous work experience and/or education in the natural sciences or related fields.

While we cannot list all the many and varied environmental groups to be considered for employment, we do highlight The Nature Conservancy and the Appalachian Trail Conference as two environmental groups that offer paid positions. (See the non-government jobs) Don't forget, however, that there are many more opportunities to get work experience through volunteering. Almost all environmental groups offer part-time volunteer jobs, some of which are examined later in this manual under the volunteering chapter.

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