- Pursue jobs at wildlife parks, nature centers and zoos if you desire to work with live animals that are used for educating the public sector. Although jobs at these locations may be difficult to come by, you can inquire about an internship. If you are just beginning to explore different jobs related to ecology and environmental science, then an internship can be a good way to explore several different positions within an organization to see which jobs and tasks are most suited to you.
- State and national parks often have jobs and internship positions relating to educating the public about animals, plants and their habitats. This could be a good opportunity to travel, and to gain experience working in a competitive field, which has a limited amount of full-time positions. Another possible benefit to working at a state or national park may be the availability of temporary staff housing.
- There are nonprofit organizations in many communities that work to organize environmental cleanups and ecological restoration. If you are interested in nonprofit work that focuses more on cleanup and restoration, you can look for one of these jobs on websites that list ecological jobs or contact organizations directly.
- There are several different environmental-outdoor education jobs that entail taking groups on tours or trips, ranging from day hikes to multi-week expeditions. Even widely recognized outdoor trip-leading organizations, such as Outward Bound, incorporate ecology and environmental education in their teaching curriculum. Some summer camps and gated communities also have seasonal positions for specialists or naturalists to educate campers and residents about the natural environment.
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