Sustainability, Energy & Conservation

Welcome to the Sustainability, Energy & Conservation Career Community! Find resources and opportunities to launch your career in Sustainability, Energy & Conservation and learn about the many different areas students can pursue in the field. Browse this Community for career advice blogs, available career opportunities, and explore the resources to help you build your career and beyond.

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Ladd Flock
Associate Director of Career Advising (Science & Mathematics - STEM) Meet Ladd

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Energy & Infrastructure Projects Experience with Ashurst

Climate Change and Sustainability Experience with EY

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Featured Resources

The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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Driving fundamental discoveries and supporting scientists at all stages of their careers.

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ProFellow

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ProFellow helps you find competitive fellowships and funding. Explore curated listings for graduate school, research, and professional programs.

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Conservation Job Board

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Discover the Latest Conservation Jobs

The world’s largest and most-visited career website in conservation, ecology, forestry, wildlife, and fisheries.

Conservation Jobs Board

Climate Solutions + Climate Careers

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Finding Your Role in the Climate Fight

Developed by Professor Jeff Seidman at Vassar, this is a great resource for …

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Outside resource for opportunities in cleantech and sustainability. Includes job board, volunteer opportunities, scholarship programs, career development resources, events, and …

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American Clean Power

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Job board for careers in clean energy.

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Featured Programs and Experiences

Energy & Infrastructure Projects Experience with Ashurst

Climate Change and Sustainability Experience with EY

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Job & Internship Opportunities

Environmental Protection Seasonal Resource Assistants
State of Connecticut Executive Branch
Guest Engagement Senior Interpreter
National Aquarium
Associate Director of Environmental Control
City of Providence Human Resources Department
Environmental Health & Safety Consultant - Somerville
Triumvirate Environmental
Energy and Environment Analyst
International Technology and Trade Associates, Inc.

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Clubs, Campus Partners, and Alumni Associations

                        
                                Wesleyan Sustainability Office                                                            
                    
                                Wes Deans’ Peer Tutoring Program                                                            
                    
                                Wes Individual Tutoring Program                                                            
                    
                                Wesleyan Science Education Club                                                            
                    
                                Wesleyan Students in Research                                                            
                    
                                Wesleyan Green Fund

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