Resilience is a growing career field that intersects with many other fields, including climate adaptation, environmental management, local and regional planning, organizational and corporate leadership, program administration, humanitarian assistance, and community development. Public and private sector employers are increasingly looking for candidates with knowledge and skills in resilience and adaptation.
Job Boards
Curious about what jobs are out there? Scan these job boards for current opportunities:
American Society of Adaptation Professionals job board is updated weekly with positions and other professional opportunities related to adaptation, climate, and sustainability.
Arizona Environment Job & Internship board lists jobs and internships for students or recent graduates in environmental fields, and is maintained by AIR staff. You can also sign up for the Growing Green e-Newsletter to receive a monthly digest of featured opportunities.
Devex International Development Jobs Portal is a searchable database of public and private sector jobs in the international development sector.
Greenjobsearch.org is a searchable database of environmental positions, maintained by the Green Jobs Network.
Green Jobs Board is a searchable database of environmental positions, with the option to search by career “pathway” (e.g. administrative, media, policy, business development).
UNJobs job board is a searchable database of open positions at international development organizations and agencies, including many related to adaptation and resilience.
Terra.do is a searchable job posting database for climate-related positions.
Searching the term “Environmental resilience” on LinkedIn allows for searching open position descriptions and viewing people in your network connected to employers.
Networking
Networking Events
Student Engagement and Career Development hosts virtual career fairs and other networking events throughout the year. Sign up to receive event notifications based on specific career cluster, such as Environment and Resources or Global Impact and Public Service. Scroll down on the career cluster pages to find alumni willing to support others in their career, and reach out!
For water sector networking, AZ Water Association hosts trainings, events, and an annual conference. Arizona Hydrological Society also offers chapter meet-ups for networking and student scholarships. U of A Water Resources Research Center hosts an annual Spring conference in Tucson.
The Environmental Breakfast Club, hosted by the Environmental Law, Science, and Policy JD program, offers monthly events open to the public related to environmental policy. Events are typically hosted on Main Campus with virtual participation options. Email ebc@list.arizona.edu to be added to the listserv.
Green Drinks Tucson is a happy hour-style networking event for environmental professionals in the Tucson area. Check their Facebook page for upcoming events, typically hosted at different Tucson area breweries, bars, and restaurants.
LinkedIn pages to follow
Arizona Institute for Resilience
Masters of Resilience Practice Program
