Resources for Green Job Seekers
More and more of today’s job seekers are looking for socially and environmentally responsible companies that give them more than just a paycheck. The variety of ways that workers can align their values with their livelihood is growing exponentially and there are plenty of resources to help you find the green job you want.
Green Dream Jobs: from Sustainable Business, is a great database of jobs from companies all over the globe with the bulk concentrated in the US. This site is a great place to connect with environmentally conscious employers. Green Dream Jobs is only open to employers that clearly embrace sustainable business practices and/or have high quality environmental jobs. They’ve been in operation for 10 years and have the reputation for posting the best environmental jobs.
Ruston WHEB: a specialist search firm, dedicated to strengthening executive and non-executive teams for companies, investors and advisers operating across environmental and clean energy markets. Sectors: Carbon and Climate Change, Clean Energy, Corporate Responsibility and Professional Advisory, Environmental Biotechnology, Private Equity and Finance, Public Sector and Not-for-Profit, Waste Management and Recycling. (UK & International).
Environment Job: This is a UK website, but there are listings for employment, volunteer opportunities and events all over the world. Sectors include Conservation, Environmental Campaigning, Renewable Energy, Recycling, Ecology, Environmental Education, Food, Farming and Organics, Sustainability, Sustainable Transport and Climate Change.
GreenBiz: is a great resource for keeping up with the green economy and the job seeker section on this site is great. It draws from international companies and attracts some of the best employers and job seekers around. Also here are tools for job seekers like career resources and a Green Career Advisor.
BSR: Business for Social Responsibility is the place to find a wide range of jobs with companies that have a focus on social and environmental responsibility. This site posts listings from top organizations like the World Wildlife Fund, Earthwatch Institute and The Marine Stewardship Council. The theme is corporate social responsibility.
One World: If you are looking to make the world a better place, One World is a great place to find jobs and volunteer positions that will let you do just that. Very international, you can search Ethical Jobs, Volunteer Opportunities and find Ethical Careers Resources.
TreeHugger: Arguably one of the most influential environmental blogs on the internet, TreeHugger gets a bevy of job listings from companies that walk the walk on social and environmental responsibility. Clean tech, farming, retail, renewable energy, organic goods, conservation and lots of other earth-friendly options.