Professional Development & Activities

5 Great Reasons for Environmental Studies Majors to go to the Career Center & GAMP Office in Crosby Student Center

Visit the Career Center at this link to explore opportunities

1. Opportunities
   

   Are you looking for an internship or job? Check out the possibilities for Environmental Studies Majors in the widget at the bottom of this page. You can also sign up for ZagTrax on the career center website at ZagTrax Signup

2. Connections
   

   Sign up for GAMP (Gonzaga Alumni Mentor Program) to access the network of over 2,400 mentors some of whom are working in fields related to Environmental Studies.

   Sign up on-line at: GAMP Signup and then register for an orientation on ZagTrax.net.  When signing up, designate the environmental field of interest and/or in the geographical area you prefer to work.

3. Outreach
   

   The Career Center is committed to identifying and building relationships with key constituents for the purpose of creating internship and job opportunities for students in Environmental Studies. Work with us by letting us know who you hope to work for so we can reach out and build a strong University relationship with the organization.

4. Networking
   

   Did you know that 65% of jobs are found through the "hidden job market"? Let us assist you with the keys to effective networking. 

5. Training
   

   Receive hands on training on all aspects of your professional preparation: Résumé and Cover Letter Development, Interview Preparation, Internship & Job Search, and Building Your Network. We meet students where they are in their career development journey towards an Environmental oriented career.

Contact the Career Center/GAMP at 509-313-4234

or careercenter@gonzaga.edu. Friend us on Facebook

Other Information for Students

NEW - 190+ Environmental Internship/Volunteer/Summer Job Opportunities

Click HERE for list of organizations throughout the Northwest looking for interns, volunteers, and/or student summer jobs

Free Outdoors opportunities for ENVS Students

Conservation Northwest (Summer Only)
Hikes and camping in the Columbia Highlands Region, including the Kettle River Range and the Washington Selkirk Mountains in Ferry, Stevens, and Pend Oreille Counties. For more information visit:
www.conservationnw.org/columbiahighlands/hikes-in-the-colville-national-forest

Friends of Scotchman Peaks
Hikes and camping in the rugged western cabinet mountains along the Idaho-montana border. For more information visit:
www.scotchmanpeaks.org/hiking/current-hiking-schedule/

Spokane Audubon
Bird oriented field trips. Some mostly car, some on foot, some both. For more information visit:
www.spokaneaudubon.org/Default.aspx?pageId=281031

Washington Native Plant Society
Native plant field trips. Contact Dr. Julie Beckstead at beckstead@gonzaga.edu.