Opportunities in Conservation

Do you want to travel, explore, inform, or hit the trail? Trained, experienced professionals who can demonstrate the right skills and knowledge should be able to pursue many exciting and respected career options.

Career openings in many of these areas, however, may be very limited.

Park Ranger Assistant

Help rangers in educating visitors; maintain and improve shelters, displays, and hiking trails; patrol wildlife habitats.

Visitor Center Specialist

Help educate tourists who visit natural history centers, hiking trails, campgrounds, historical sites, and national forests.

Biologist or Wildlife Assistant

Assist in field research, sample collecting, and monitoring of fish, plant, or wildlife.

Wildlife Handler

Aid in the care, control, capture, and transportation of animals at a wildlife preserve or zoo.

Nature Park Specialist

Assist with environmental programs for youth and adult groups; help maintain facilities.

Conservation Educator

Develop environmental instruction programs for youth and school groups, and visitors to conservation centers and parks.

Marine Life Aquarium Worker

Train, exhibit, and care for fish and aquatic mammals in an aquarium or theme park.

Forestry Technician

Provide technical support for foresters in forests, parks, or public land.

Horticulture Aide

Care for plants, flowers, shrubs, and vegetables in a public or private garden, park, or botanical center.

Grass Roots Organizer

Work for a non-profit organization to increase public awareness of issues affecting wilderness sites.

Lobbyist

Help an environmental group influence governmental decisions by presenting ideas to lawmakers and other officials.

Adventure Tour Guide

Guide hiking, rafting, climbing, riding, and camping expeditions.

Zoological Society Specialist

Assist in the preparation of wildlife and zoo education programs, fund-raising activities, and community awareness campaigns.

Peace Corps Volunteer

Support agricultural, environmental, natural resource, and conservation efforts for people in countries around the world.

Imagine an office on top of a mountain, deep in a forest, by the sea, near a pristine lake, or amid the vast plains. You could start making it happen, if you get the right training and have the right skills.

Enroll online or call 1-800-535-1613 to speak with an Admission Advisor!