Where are all the green jobs?
July 2, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under Green Living
Despite debates about the actual worth and usefulness of green jobs in the U.S. there’s no doubt that green jobs are popping up all over. If green jobs can save this economy is still questionable, but we are seeing more and more full-on green jobs along with jobs that at the very least include green policies or eco-slants. If you’re interested in a green job, here are some of the best places to look.
First of all – look where you like. Places like Gaiam, Origins, The Arbor Day Foundation and Whole Foods all list career pages. You can search the job boards, or go right to the source. If there’s a green company you’re interested in, odds are they have a job page at their website. However, if you do want job boards, read on…
Green job boards:
The Treehugger job boards list all sorts of green jobs. From PETA marketers, to staff accountants, to green tech, to fashion interns, this job board has a little something for everyone.
Find a job working for one of the many green non-profits – i.e. the Environmental Defense Fund, the National Audobon Society, the Rainforest Alliance, the Sierra Club and more. Part of the much larger Green Jobs Network.
Grist job boards – all kinds of green jobs. Plus, it’s been updated much more frequently as of late.
Renewable energy related green jobs.
Green Dream Jobs has many cool gigs to browse.
Excellent and frequently updated list of green job expos and conferences.
Green Gigs is a great board. They don’t post scads of jobs, but always seem to post good ones. Plus since this is ablog, not just job board, they post helpful tips, interviews with green employees, and more.
Environmental jobs – lots of mainly upper level green jobs.
If you’re into green building, urban planning, or eco-architecture, the Green Construction Guide is a must read.
Also see the previous post; California’s Green Job Guidebook
Are you searching for a green job right now? What sort?
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I have compiled list of some growing Green Career fields check it out
I’ve seen the growth of “green” job boards grow tremendously of late which is, in turn, an offshoot of the general popularity of vertical job boards in general combined with the more eco-conscious state of the populous. Regardless of the reason, it’s clear that there are a great number of opportunities in this field, as well as the job boards to match.