A paycheck with purpose: From climate change to toxic pollution, we can solve today’s greatest environmental problems. But we’ll need environmental champions in every industry to meet this challenge. If you’re ready to get to work saving the planet, green jobs are growing fast — and they’re available in just about any field.
Begin your journey: Starting a search can be daunting, especially if you don’t have connections in the industry or aren’t sure how to map your skills to new roles. We’ve gathered resources to help. Keep reading to explore climate careers and get practical advice on breaking into the green workforce.
Tips for your green job hunt
Explore real-life strategies for landing a green job that matches your skills and interests.
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EDF’s Degrees podcast
Degrees is your podcast community for advice and inspiration to guide you on a purpose-driven journey to find a green job.
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All about climate jobs
Get tips from movers and shakers in the green workforce in this podcast miniseries on starting a climate career.
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Land a green job 101
From resume help to networking tips, this six-part podcast miniseries is packed with practical advice for green jobseekers.
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3 tips for getting started
Our in-house expert Yesh Pavlik Slenk shares advice for finding a green job that’s right for you.
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Green job trends
Sustainability careers are surging. We interviewed a leading researcher about what you need to know.
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How to green any job
This Degrees podcast episode focuses on ways you can put a climate lens on the job you currently have.
Browse green job openings
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Green jobs hub
Get started with this collection of job boards and resources curated by the team behind EDF’s Degrees green jobs podcast.
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EDF Climate Corps
This hands-on fellowship pairs graduate students with companies and public institutions to meet sustainability goals.
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Work at EDF
We’re an environmental nonprofit working to build a vital Earth for everyone. Grow your career by joining our team.
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on green jobs.
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Seeking Increased Sustainability Capacity? Host an EDF Climate Corps Fellow
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Three Takeaways on the Green Workforce Revolution at Climate Week NYC
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Navigating a Just Labor Transition: Unveiling the JLT Progress Scale and Strategies for a Fairer Future
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Ashoka University and Environmental Defense Fund partner to develop ‘sustainability leaders’ across organisations
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Unveiling Environmental Heroes: Environmental Defense Fund’s Climate Corps 2024 Program
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Husna Ali-Khan joins Environmental Defense Fund as Senior Director of EDF Climate Corps
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Featured insights from Degrees, our green jobs podcast
Degrees highlights in-depth, up-close conversations with innovators who are using their careers to make a difference. Get inspired by their stories and follow in their footsteps.
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How to get a job investing millions in planet saving tech
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How to network for a green job with purpose-driven LinkedIn expert Nick@Noon
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How this 30 Under 30 sustainability star navigates tough dilemmas at REI
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The fastest electric vehicle fleet makeover in the west
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Taking the mystery out of finding a green job with Browngirl Green’s Kristy Drutman
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Lake Street Dive on music activism and bravery
Our green jobs experts
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Yesh Pavlik Slenk
Director, Climate Corps®
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Daniel Hill
Director, Business and Innovation
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Betty Zhong
Manager, Climate Corps, China & India
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