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Sustainability, Environment & Conservation

Freshman tree planting on Swarthmore Campus

Explore & Make Connections

Talking to alumni in sustainability can help you make informed choices and potentially open doors.  Join Swatties Helping Swatties and conduct informational interviews to enhance your career journey. Make an appointment to chat with an advisor about this field.

Green bag that reads "re-use" sitting on leaves.

Learn & Apply

Browse the industry guides to learn more about types of roles, organizations and skills valued by employers. Look for internships and jobs on Handshake, where you can also browse employers and industry-specific events.

Careers for Graduates with a Degree in Environmental Studies

What’s Around You Can Support You

Provided By: Associated Content, Inc.

Careers for graduates with a degree in environmental studies, like the environment itself, are literally all around us. Many careers for graduates with a degree in environmental studies are …

By Candice A - College Recruiter
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Want to Go Green with an Entry Level Job? Tips for Your Job Search

If you want an entry level job with an environmentally conscious company, the following post offers a couple of tips you should consider.

The term “environmentally friendly” is like catnip to consumers nowadays. Claim your business is an eco-paradise and …

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Green, Eco and Conservation Careers: Working to Save the Environment

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Sustainability. Green. Environmental. Ecological. Conservation. Anyway you slice it these are the words that describe our attempt to put an end to global warming, the greenhouse effect, atmospheric pollution, ecosystem decay, and other environmental issues …

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Which Green Jobs Are in High Demand and Where Can You Find Them?

According to Environmental Business International, over 1.6 million people work in the U.S environmental sector. Compared to the annual growth predictions, the skill shortage for jobs within this industry is becoming greater every day. As we move towards a more sustainable way …

By Alice Porter - Vault
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We Need Environmental Science Grads, But What Do You Need? 13 Career Options We Think You’ll Love

You might be the kid who loved being outdoors, exploring the nearby woods and collecting bugs in a jar or taking samples from the local pond to look at under your most prized possession: a microscope (you know, the one …

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Expert advice to answer your career questions.
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Career & Industry Guides

Vault Guide to Energy Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Alternative Energy Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to the Top Law Firms for Clean Tech and Renewable Energy Law, 2021 Edition

The Vault Guide to the Top Law Firms for Clean Tech/Renewable Energy Law is an in-depth, candid guide on the most prestigious …

Vault Career Guide to Energy, Third Edition

In the midst of an energy boom that has positioned the United States as one of the world’s top oil-producing …

Vault Guide to Park and Public Land Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Agriculture Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Skill Building Courses

Learning Design for Sustainability

Scott Boylston
The world is facing a number of environmental, economic, and social challenges. Our future depends on sustainable solutions that improve…

Introduction to LEED Credentialing

Fulya Kocak Gin
Earning a LEED credential signifies your deep understanding of sustainable design and construction. If you’re interested in earning a LEED…

Green Jobs for Sustainable Careers

Fulya Kocak Gin
Looking for a greener job? Why wait when the world is hiring? Climate change and sustainability are transforming today’s economy,…

Closing the Green Skills Gap to Power a Greener Economy and Drive Sustainability

Sue Duke
As nations and industries worldwide make commitments toward a more environmentally sustainable future, many questions must be considered. How can…

Introduction to LEED Certification

Fulya Kocak Gin
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system evaluates buildings for their environmental performance and encourages the use…

Introduction to ESG: Environmental, Social, and Governance

Fulya Kocak Gin
In this course, instructor Fulya Kocak Gin explains what the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) umbrella encompasses, why there is…

Driving Measurable, Sustainable Change

Richard Chua
In any industry, successfully driving measurable, sustainable change is a challenge. In this course, Dr. Richard Chua shows managers how…

Career Resources

American Academy of Environmental Engineers & Scientists

The American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists is an organization serving the Environmental Engineering and Environmental Science professions by …

The International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP)

ISSP is the world’s leading professional association of sustainability practitioners. A member-driven organization, we move the sustainability profession forward by …

Columbia Climate School - The Earth Institute

Today, the Earth Institute has become a world leader in the basic and applied knowledge required to achieve sustainability. The …

The Student Conservation Association

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is America’s conservation corps. Our members protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks …

CERES

Ceres is a nonprofit organization transforming the economy to build a just and sustainable future for people and the planet. We …

Institute for Conservation Leadership

The Institute for Conservation Leadership strengthens leaders, organizations, coalitions, and networks. Founded as an independent national nonprofit in 1990, the …

Contact & Location

Phone
(610) 328–8352
Address

500 College Ave.
Parrish Hall 135
Swarthmore, PA 19081

Career Service Hours

M 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
T 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
W 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
TH 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
F 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Office closed daily from 12–1pm for lunch.