Environmental studies majors work in a variety of roles in nonprofit, government, and for-profit organizations. There are a lot of possibilities beyond those that are listed here. The information on this page is a starting point for exploration. UCC Career Counselors can help you identify options that reflect your skills, interests, and values.
Ideas for Careers and/or Places of Employment
The following lists of job titles and employers were developed from job postings, LinkedIn profiles, government classification specifications, and college and university first-destination surveys.
American Rivers–River Protection Communications Director
Booz Allen Hamilton–Environmental Specialist, Junior
Carleton College–Manager of Campus Sustainability
Cascade Energy–Strategic Energy Management Specialist, Senior Strategic Energy Management Specialist, Strategic Energy Management Coach
Center for Resilient Cities (Urban Open Space Foundation)–Program Manager
Clackamas County GreenCorps–Garden Educator
CLEAResult–Program Specialist, Data Analyst, Energy Coordinator, Energy Specialist
Coalition for a Livable Future–Program Director
Columbia Springs EEC–Communications Event Coordinator
Community Energy Project–Program Coordinator
Ecolab-Data Analyst
Environmental Defense Center–Community Affairs Director
GEI Consultants–Environmental Planner/Project Coordinator
Goucher College–Environmental Sustainability Coordinator
Growing Gardens–Community Gardens Program Recreation Leader
ICF–Energy and Sustainability Researcher
Impact NW–Science Teacher at Buckman Elementary
Integrated Environmental Restoration Services–Environmental Technician
Illinois Department of Natural Resources–Conservation Education Representative
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve–AmeriCorps Environmental Restoration and Education Coordinator
Jacobs–Deputy Project Manager
Kiewit–Environmental Coordinator
Kleinschmidt Group–FERC Relicensing Project Manager, Licensing and Permitting Specialist
Mercy Corps–Consultant - Climate Change Communications
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation–Grant Support Technician
National Electrical Manufacturers Association–Outreach and Communications Associate
National Parks Conservation Association–Online Engagement Manager
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance–Program Coordinator
NSF International–Climate Consultant Sustainability
NV5-GIS Technician, Senior GIS Technician
PaleoWest–Project Manager
Peace Corps–Natural Resource Volunteer, Rural Community Development Organizer
Portland General Electric–Associate Product Specialist, Field Researcher
Portland Sustainability Institute–Program Manager, EcoDistricts Program Director
Resonance–Manager, Corporate Sustainability Advisory
SCS Global Services–Coordinator II, Sustainability
Sound Transit, Office of Environmental Affairs and Sustainability–Environmental Project Specialist
Southeastern Wisconsin Watersheds Trust–Project Manager
Spokane County Environmental Services–Environmental Education Outreach Assistant
Strategen–Manager, Clean Energy Stakeholder Engagement
Tillamook County Creamery Association–Environment & Community Impact Specialist
Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District–Environmental Educator
US Environmental Protection Agency–Remedial Project Manager
US Forest Service–Grants Management Specialist; Lands Special Uses Administrator, Trails and Recreation Field Manager
Washington County–Program Communication and Education Specialist–Green Business Advisor, Program Coordinator, Senior Program Coordinator
West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District–Urban Watershed Mentor
Wolftree–Project Manager
WSP–Grants Development & Management Senior; Project Director, Sustainability, Energy and Climate Change
Government Classification Specifications
Government classifications can be used to identify the kinds of jobs you might be interested in learning more about and may include all or some of the following categories: essential duties and responsibilities; expected knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs); qualifications; and salary ranges.
City of Milwaukie
Climate and Natural Resources Manager
Environmental Services Coordinator
City of Portland
Environmental Policy Analyst
Environmental Program Coordinator
City of Tigard
Environmental Program Coordinator
Senior Environmental Program Coordinator
State of Washington
Community Outreach and Environmental Educational Specialist 1
Community Outreach and Environmental Educational Specialist 2
Community Outreach and Environmental Educational Specialist 3
Community Outreach and Environmental Educational Specialist 4
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