Leaning toward greening your career? You’re not alone. In the last year, an increasing number of people are opting to change their path to one that’s a little more planet friendly.
According to Google Trends, 2008 saw a relatively consistent increase in the “green jobs” search, while 2009 has leaped substantially more. Here are some resources to help you get started.
The Green Jobs Network
greenjobs.net (US)
They aim to connect people seeking jobs related to environmental and social responsibility with available opportunities and resources.
Treehugger
jobs.treehugger.com (international)
Much loved eco-website Treehugger features a job board for those on the search.
ECO Canada
eco.ca (Canada)
A part of Canada’s sector council initiative, to service the environmental sector, including employers, practitioners, educators, and students.
Work Cabin
workcabin.ca (Canada)
The first environmental jobs site to use Bullfrog Power™, Canada’s leading 100% green electricity retailer that uses sources that have achieved the government’s EcoLogo certification. (Oh, and they have a lot of great resources and info, too).
Greenjobs
greenjobs.com (International)
Focuses on all aspects of employment in renewable energy, and offers employment services, news and information.
Environmental Career
environmental-jobs.com (US)
They help promote environmental businesses and organizations and their job openings via powering a dedicated environmental job site.
Idealist
idealist.org (International)
A project of Action Without Borders, Idealist is an interactive site where people and organizations can exchange resources, ideas, and opportunities. (We like this one the best).
GoodWork
goodworkcanada.ca (Canada)
Connects employers with employees, and includes a green job board.
Sustainable Business
sustainablebusiness.com (US)
A global news and networking servings to help grow green businesses, covering all sectors that impact sustainability: renewable energy, green building, green investing, and organics.
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Discussion Take a look at what is being said about this article.
Rob, on March 25th, 2009 says:
Great sources, thanks! With the economy as it is, I’m afraid that I’ll be laid off soon – and this is definitely the new direction in employment.
DIpesh Gala, on July 20th, 2009 says:
Hi,
I’m a Construction Professional from Mumbai, India trying to explore new job/business opportunities in the Green Building Industry.
Could someone please advise if any International Design/Construction/Green companies are planning to establish themselves in India as I havent been able to source this information from the web.
Thanks,
Dipesh
Jeff, on December 30th, 2009 says:
Also, check out Great Green Careers (http://www.greatgreencareers.com) – we have lots of renewable energy and environmental jobs