Job Search & Career Resources
Be sure to check out this new awesome website, that has great resources on higher education opportunities, career planning, and a search engine for jobs in conservation. The site is a collaborative effort of Get Outdoors Colorado, Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education and Colorado Youth Corps Association.
"What's Next: Life After Your Service Year." This tutorial will help you plan for transitions after your service term. You will find resources tailor-made for AmeriCorps members.
Job Hunting Resources
AmeriCorps Alums Career Webinars:
Each month, AmeriCorps Alums conducts a career webinar. Topics include a wide array of subjects, ranging from leadership and resume assistance to career panels and graduate school planning
CSUs Resume, CV, & Cover Letter Guide- Has an option to see examples by academic discipline, including natural resources and natural sciences
CSUs Interview Guide- Great information on how to interview successfully, interview do’s and don’ts, and tips on salary negotiation
Career Webinars- Select from a variety of webinars through AmeriCorps Alumns about career paths, graduate school, and resume help. Past webinars are also often posted on this same website.
Federal Jobs Resume Guide- A great resource that helps with federal resumes.
Networking:
CSUs Tips on Networking & Social Media- More and more employers are starting to check social media sites before they hire you.
LinkedIn Most people get jobs these days because of the connections they have. LinkedIn is a form of social media but more focused on professional networking. If you don’t have a LinkedIn account, consider making one. There are tons of SCC alumni you can connect with on LinkedIn, so take advantage of it!
AmeriCorps Alumns- Certain employers specifically look for AmeriCorps alumni to fill open positions and post them on this site! There are also monthly meet-ups and service events in most major cities.
Jobs:
National Wildlife Federation- You can search for jobs, internships, fellowships, and volunteer opportunities. Internship opportunities are nationwide and in the areas of conservation, education, fundraising, communications, legal work, and publications.
Grassroots Job Source- Nationwide internships and job opportunities in education, conservation, agriculture, sustainability, etc.
Short-Term Job Adventures- Lists of opportunities of short-term job adventures in a variety of areas, including environmental and outdoor jobs in the US and abroad.
OutdoorEd.com- Provides resources and job listings for outdoor and experiential education professionals
Cyber-Sierra’s Natural Resources- Links from this site provide access to postings to jobs and internships in categories including GIS, Environment, Forestry, Natural Resources, Watershed, and Wildlife.
Resort Jobs- Features worldwide resort jobs with ski and snowboard resorts, camps, national parks, cruise ships, restaurants and hotels
USA Jobs- Federal job search engine. Applying for federal jobs is much more complex than other jobs. Please look at the USA Jobs tips guide before creating a profile.
Navigating USA Jobs Video- A helpful step by step video to help you navigate USA Jobs.
Search Engines:
www.idealist.org
www.cooljobs.com
www.indeed.com.
"What's Next: Life After Your Service Year." This tutorial will help you plan for transitions after your service term. You will find resources tailor-made for AmeriCorps members.
Job Hunting Resources
AmeriCorps Alums Career Webinars:
Each month, AmeriCorps Alums conducts a career webinar. Topics include a wide array of subjects, ranging from leadership and resume assistance to career panels and graduate school planning
CSUs Resume, CV, & Cover Letter Guide- Has an option to see examples by academic discipline, including natural resources and natural sciences
CSUs Interview Guide- Great information on how to interview successfully, interview do’s and don’ts, and tips on salary negotiation
Career Webinars- Select from a variety of webinars through AmeriCorps Alumns about career paths, graduate school, and resume help. Past webinars are also often posted on this same website.
Federal Jobs Resume Guide- A great resource that helps with federal resumes.
Networking:
CSUs Tips on Networking & Social Media- More and more employers are starting to check social media sites before they hire you.
LinkedIn Most people get jobs these days because of the connections they have. LinkedIn is a form of social media but more focused on professional networking. If you don’t have a LinkedIn account, consider making one. There are tons of SCC alumni you can connect with on LinkedIn, so take advantage of it!
AmeriCorps Alumns- Certain employers specifically look for AmeriCorps alumni to fill open positions and post them on this site! There are also monthly meet-ups and service events in most major cities.
Jobs:
National Wildlife Federation- You can search for jobs, internships, fellowships, and volunteer opportunities. Internship opportunities are nationwide and in the areas of conservation, education, fundraising, communications, legal work, and publications.
Grassroots Job Source- Nationwide internships and job opportunities in education, conservation, agriculture, sustainability, etc.
Short-Term Job Adventures- Lists of opportunities of short-term job adventures in a variety of areas, including environmental and outdoor jobs in the US and abroad.
OutdoorEd.com- Provides resources and job listings for outdoor and experiential education professionals
Cyber-Sierra’s Natural Resources- Links from this site provide access to postings to jobs and internships in categories including GIS, Environment, Forestry, Natural Resources, Watershed, and Wildlife.
Resort Jobs- Features worldwide resort jobs with ski and snowboard resorts, camps, national parks, cruise ships, restaurants and hotels
USA Jobs- Federal job search engine. Applying for federal jobs is much more complex than other jobs. Please look at the USA Jobs tips guide before creating a profile.
Navigating USA Jobs Video- A helpful step by step video to help you navigate USA Jobs.
Search Engines:
www.idealist.org
www.cooljobs.com
www.indeed.com.