The Career Center at Santa Clara University

Green Careers

Are you looking to make a difference in your career? Do you want to contribute to the lives of future generations? Are you committed to protecting the environment? If so, a green career might be for you.

New technologies and services are being created every day. Green career choices may include becoming a Green Builder, Engineer, Environmental Compliance Inspector, Park Naturalist or even a Zoologist. Exciting green careers also exist in environmental non-profits, “green lifestyle” companies, government agencies and even entrepreneurial ventures that you could pursue on your own. Almost any job can exist in a green context!

To explore a full range of green possibilities, check out these links.

Green Careers Resource Guide

Read a detailed analysis of green careers.
Green Jobs

Explore links to external job posting boards for green careers.
Green Internships

Explore links to green internship sites.
Directory of Green Technology Companies

Use this directory to identify green technology companies around the world. Search by location or by green technology emphasis.
Sustainability at SCU

Find opportunities to be green on campus.
Graduation Sustainability Pledge

Further your commitment to being green as you graduate and enter the workforce.