With talk of trying to be green, some jobs actually promote environmentally friendly initiatives. In fact, for someone looking for employment in a sustainable field, the outlook is bright as the Flexible Jobs Index (FJI) continues to show increases in the positions available.
But what exactly are the green jobs? Here are ten positions hiring now:
1. Sustainability Course Developer/Textbook Writer
Writer with expertise in sustainability education will research and develop textbooks, lecture materials, media and other related online course materials.
2. Sales Account Manager
Leader in human/environmental health seeks a Sales Account Manager to work with clients, make product demonstrations, negotiate/close sales, oversee product implementation, & provide training.
3. Senior Wetlands Scientist
Duties include providing permitting project, wetland delineation, and subject matter expertise, interfacing with regulatory agencies, and preparing written materials. MS and 12 years experience in Alaska wetland science required.
4. Community Garden Manager
Nonprofit seeks professional to design & teach housing development residents to plant & maintain garden, conduct workshops, manage volunteers and coordinate crop storage.
5. Outreach & Media Manager
?Small business advocacy nonprofit seeks professional to work with press and conduct outreach to small business owners & organizations pertaining to clean energy issues.
6. Green Lifestyle Experts
Seeking professional Writers and/or Editors to contribute articles and content to online site focused on sustainable living. Must be comfortable working under very tight deadlines.
7. Senior Water Designer
Create designs independently under broad direction from project engineers/managers. BS in engineering or related field preferred. 10+ years of experience in technical support of CADD applications with some background in water/wastewater required.
8. Project Manager
Duties include project development & coordination between partner agencies/organizations, managing a volunteer management contract, field leadership & supervision of crews, overseeing event management & maintaining safety standards.
9. Physical Scientist
Duties include conducting hydrodynamic modeling of quality conditions relating to marine water. Related Bachelor’s, 10 years computer data processing experience, and secret clearance required.
10. Senior Client Manager
Duties include managing projects, developing new business, building relationships with clients, and conducting studies on energy feasibility.
With so many options and career fields to choose from, what better way to make a living than by promoting sustainable life. In other words, it pays to be green.
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Passionate about flexible work, Chelsea P. Gladden is the Marketing & PR Director for FlexJobs, the leading site for part-time, telecommuting and other flexible positions. With an extensive background writing for the web, Chelsea is also a mother of 5 (yes, 5) and can regularly be found with a mocha in hand at the beach with her husband and kids.
Edited by
Stefania Viscusi
