Top 10 Sustainability & Green Careers

With Earth Day approaching, we thought it would be exciting to share the top sustainability and green tech jobs in O*NET and also in CareerScope.

1. Renewable Energy Engineer: As the demand for clean energy rises, the need for engineers specializing in renewable energy solutions such as solar, wind, and geothermal power will increase.

• Wind: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/17-2199.10
• Solar: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/17-2199.11 

2. Sustainability Coordinator: The sustainability coordinator ensures that organizations are operating in an environmentally responsible manner. They develop policies and practices that promote sustainability, reduce waste, and conserve natural resources.

• Sustainability Specialists: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-1199.05 

3. Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Manager: With an increasing need for sustainable food production, farming, and distribution, a career as a sustainable agriculture and food systems manager is promising.

• Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9013.00

4. Environmental Consultant: As more businesses recognize the importance of environmental responsibility, the need for environmental consultants is increasing. Environmental consultants help companies minimize their impact on the environment and comply with environmental regulations.

• Industrial Ecologists: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/19-2041.03

5. Green Building Architect: With the growing trend towards sustainable building design, green building architects will be in high demand. They design buildings that are energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and sustainable.

• Architects: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/17-1011.00 

6. Clean Energy Marketing Manager: Companies developing and marketing clean energy products and services will be in high demand in the coming years. Clean energy marketing managers are responsible for developing marketing strategies to promote clean energy products and services.

• Marketing Managers: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-2021.00

7. Waste Management Specialist: With increased attention on waste reduction, recycling, and responsible waste disposal, the need for waste management specialists is growing. They provide expertise in waste minimization, recycling, and waste disposal.

• Recycling Coordinators: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/53-1042.01
• Recycling and Reclamation Workers: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/53-7062.04 

8. Environmental Scientist: Environmental scientists study the impact of human activities on the environment and develop solutions to environmental problems. With concerns over climate change and ecological sustainability, this career is in demand.

• Environmental Scientists and Specialists: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/19-2041.00

9. Green Logistics Manager: The logistics industry has a significant impact on the environment. Green logistics managers develop sustainable transportation systems, reduce fuel consumption, and minimize waste in logistics operations.

• Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-3071.00

10. Water Resource Specialist: As the demand for clean water grows, there is an increased need for water resource specialists who can manage, develop, and protect water resources sustainably.

• Water Resource Specialists: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9121.02