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WEBSITES FOR JOB/INTERNSHIP LISTINGS
IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Students, use these websites as tools for finding important and rewarding opportunities for jobs, internships and research in Environmental Studies.

Environmental Careers Opportunities
http://www.ecojobs.com/

A comprehensive resource for jobs and internships in the environmental sciences. Includes national and international jobs in natural resources and conservation, outdoor environmental education, environmental advocacy and communication, and environmental policy, legislation and regulation, as well as many internship opportunities in the environmental sciences.

The Environmental Careers Organization
http://www.eco.org/

One of the most respected environmental research programs. For over 30 years, and through thousands of paid placements, ECO's internships continue to be at the heart of their commitment to helping people help the environment. ECO also has an extensive online career center with tips, links and opportunities. ECO works closely with the Environmental Protection Agency, the Bureau of Land Management, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Geological Society of America
http://www.geosociety.org

The official website of the Geological Society of America, one of the nation's most respected professional organizations in geology. At the website, click on “GSA for Students,” then use the links under “Employment and Internships” for multiple job listings and categories in environmental studies in geology and other earth sciences.

Idealist.org – Action Without Borders
http://www.idealist.org/

Idealist is a project of Action Without Borders that includes over 40,000 non-profit and community organizations in 165 countries. Students can search or browse a wide variety of internships and/or jobs by name, location, or mission. Idealist remains one of the top non-profit career centers on the Web.

National Science Foundation Research Opportunities for Undergraduates
http://www.nsf.gov/home/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm

A complete list of all NSF research opportunities available for undergraduates. Students can search by the specific focus they are interested in including earth sciences, ocean sciences, atmospheric sciences, biological, and astronomical sciences.

The Society for Conservation Biology
http://www.conbio.org

The SCB an international professional organization of over 8000 individuals dedicated to promoting the scientific study of the phenomena that affect the maintenance, loss, and restoration of biological diversity. The Society's membership comprises a wide range of people interested in the conservation and study of biological diversity: resource managers, educators, government and private conservation workers, and students. Many resources for student opportunities are available on the SCB website.

The Society for Ecological Restoration International
http://www.ser.org

The Society for Ecological Restoration International is a non-profit organization infused with the energy of 2300 members – individuals and organizations who are actively engaged in ecologically-sensitive repair and management of ecosystems through an unusually broad array of experience, knowledge sets and cultural perspectives. They are scientists, planners, administrators, ecological consultants, first peoples, landscape architects, philosophers, teachers, engineers, natural areas managers, writers, growers, community activists, and volunteers, among others. This website offers a variety of working opportunities for college students.

University of Illinois Research/Internship Opportunities Page
http://www.life.uiuc.edu/hughes/hurf/index.php?page=webops

An extensive list of undergraduate research and internship opportunities nationwide. All 250+ listings are at institutions other than the University of Illinois .