Interested in Green Careers?
The William & Mary Office of Sustainability has partnered with the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement to generate student resources on Green Careers. This website serves as a portfolio of conversations with alumni and other Green Career professionals to expose the variety of job opportunities with sustainability and/or environmental components.
What is a Green Career?
A succinct, yet thorough definition is provided by Cassio and Rush in the book Green Careers: Choosing Work for a Sustainable Future. They define working in a green career as “working in green jobs that are focused on sustainability and/or environmental protection and preservation. These jobs can be defined by the nature and purpose of the job or by the nature and purpose of the employer.”
'Greening' Your Career
The definition for 'Green Career' is vague, but even jobs that wouldn't necessarily fall under the category can be addressed with a 'green' mindset. Approaching careers traditionally lacking a sustainability aspect with a newfound environmentally-conscious or sustainable mindset can be considered 'greening' a career and is an option for all professionals.
Useful Links
Check out these links for more information on Green Careers!
U.S. Green Building Council: Green Building Careers
Green America: Getting a Green Job
Let's Go Solar: Green Careers Beyond Solar
The Environmental Career Center
Environmental Science: Sustainability Careers & Green Jobs
Aspen Snowmass: How to Find a Green Job