Careers & Internships
There is a growing need for students to understand sustainability to succeed in their careers, even for students who do not plan to focus on sustainability endeavors. There are a variety of career paths students can take in the realm of sustainability. These opportunities include conservation and restoration, organizational sustainability management, consulting (including LEED and climate planning), energy management, green building design, and teaching. The first step is seeing what your interests align with! Find out through working with a variety of organizations or asking for informational interview!
Pali Institute Outdoor Education
High Trails Outdoor Science School
California Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education
Solano Resource Conservation District
Santa Cruz County Outdoor Science School
Catalina Environmental Leadership Program
Sky Mountain Outdoor Education Center
Three Oaks Outdoor Science School
Job Board for Sustainability Faculty & Staff at Universities
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
City of Los Angeles Environmental Sanitation
California Department of Parks and Recreation
California Department of Conservation
City of San Diego Environmental Services
U.S. Department of Agriculture
San Diego River Park Foundation
National Parks Conservation Association
San Diego Green Building Council
Protect Our Communities Foundation
Environmental Health Coalition
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy
Environmental Law and Policy Center
Factory Farming Awareness Coalition
California Native Plant Society
