Use this as a staring point of resources for life after environmental studies at Gonzaga.
Overview
Gonzaga Environmental Studies and Sciences majors have an excellent record of job and graduate school placement. Recent government job placements include:
- City of Salem, OR
- City of Kirkland, WA
- City of Spokane, WA
- King County Conservation District
- Shoshone-Bannock Tribes
- Spokane County Conservation District
- State of Colorado, Department of Parks and Wildlife
- State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources
- State of Washington, Department of Ecology
- State of Washington, Department of Fish and Wildlife
- State of Washington, Department of Natural Resources
- Upper Columbia United Tribes
- Unites States Geological Survey (USGS)
- Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
- Washington State Senate
In addition, recent ENVS graduates have attended the following graduate schools:
- Alaska Pacific University
- Gonzaga University
- Johns Hopkins University
- Lewis and Clark Law School
- Oxford University
- Oregon State University
- Texas A&M University
- University of Arizona
- University of Colorado, Boulder
- University of Colorado, Denver
- University of Kentucky
- University of Montana
- University of Texas
- University of Vienna
- University of Washington
- University of Washington Law
Career Planning Resources
- Environmental Career Opportunities
- Conservation Job Board
- Green Jobs
- Conservation Careers
- Cool Works Jobs in Great Places
- Student Conservation Association
Are you still exploring?
The My Next Move website may help you clarify what you want your future career to be.
Career Opportunities
Don't underestimate the importance of getting some hands-on experience, which will help you pinpoint your interest in a certain area of environmental studies, and will often be your means of securing further education or employment.
- American Conservation Experience (ACE)
- Cyber-Sierra
- Earthworks-jobs
- Environmental Career Opportunities
- EPA Pathways Internship
- Green Corps - One year paid training programs
- Greenbiz.com
- Jesuit Volunteer Corps
- Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies
- Peace Corps
- Student Conservation Association (SCA) - the premier national organization for placing students into internships
- Sustainable Industries
- Teach for America
Career and Mentorship Resources for
Environmental Studies & Sciences Majors
Five ways the Center for Career and Professional Development supports your path toward a purpose-driven environmental career.
- 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 Handshake on the career services page.
- 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. When signing up, designate the environmental field of interest and/or in the geographical area you prefer to work.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 by phone at 509-313-4234 or email at careercenter@gonzaga.edu.
Where Environmental Studies Leads
There is a wide diversity of career paths open to graduates with ENVS BA and BS degrees, including in the public sector, private sector, non-profit sector, and graduate school. Below is a sample of jobs, issues, and skills ENVS graduates go into after graduation:
BA in Environmental Studies
Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Government and Policy
Positions
- Technician
- Analyst
- Planner
Issues
- NEPA Compliance
- Land Use & Conservation
- Parks
- Forests
- Wildlife Management
- Transportation
- Climate Change
- Energy
- Agriculture
- Environmental Health
Skills
- Policy Analysis
- Risk Assessment
- Public Relations
- Communications
- Grant Writing
- Permitting
- Urban/Regional Planning
Environmental Non-Profit
Positions
- Technician
- Analyst
- Planner
Issues
- NEPA Compliance
- Land Use & Conservation
- Parks
- Forests
- Wildlife Management
- Transportation
- Climate Change
- Energy
- Agriculture
- Environmental Health
Skills
- Policy Analysis
- Risk Assessment
- Public Relations
- Communications
- Grant Writing
- Permitting
- Urban/Regional Planning
Private Consulting/Corporate
Positions
- Technician
- Analyst
- Planner
- Consultant
Issues
- Natural Resource Management
- Corporate Sustainability
- Climate Change
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Building/Zoning
- Land Use Planning
- Energy
Skills
- Risk Assessment
- Data Analysis
- Public Relations
- Communications
- Permitting
BS in Environmental Sciences
Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Government and Policy
Positions
- Scientist
- Analyst
- Technician
- Specialist
Issues
- Soil and Water Science
- Atmospheric Science
- Wildlife Management
- Environmental Health
- Climate Resilience
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Energy
- Natural Resources Management
Skills
- NEPA Compliance
- Geographic Info. Systems (GIS)
- Permitting
- Data Analysis
- Statistical Modeling
- Risk Management
- Policy Analysis
Non-Profit
Positions
- Scientist
- Analyst
- Technician
- Specialist
Issues
- Soil and Water Science
- Atmospheric Science
- Wildlife Management
- Environmental Health
- Climate Resilience
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Energy
- Natural Resource Management
Skills
- NEPA Compliance
- Geographic Info. Systems (GIS)
- Permitting
- Data Analysis
- Statistical Modeling
- Risk Management
- Soil and Water Science
- Atmospheric Science
- Corporate Sustainability
- Sustainable Construction
- Climate Resilience
- Sustainable Agriculture Skills
- Energy
- Natural Resources Management
Waste Management
Positions
- Scientist
- Analyst
- Technician
- Specialist
Issues
- Sewer/Water Treatment
- Solid Waste
- Landfills
- Hazardous Waste
- Recycling
- E-Waste
- Composting
Skills
- NEPA Compliance
- Geographic Info. Systems (GIS)
- Permitting
- Data Analysis
- Statistical Modeling
- Risk Management