A Career in Wildland Firefighting

The the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), the National Park Service (NPS), and other Federal agencies hire Wildland Firefighters. To find jobs in Wildland Firefighting at federal agencies follow these steps: 1) Visit USA Jobs 2) Type in “wildland firefighter” in...

5 Secrets to Finding a Conservation Career

Looking to pursue your passion in conservation? Here is a short list of secrets to help improve your conservation career job search. Be open to exploration Think globally, act locally! Start by being open to exploring opportunities in different places with different...

Diversity in the Conservation Workforce

Conservation Conversation from Benjamin Drummond + Sara Steele on Vimeo. This video was made possible with support from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Wilburforce Foundation, and the University of Washington.

Five Tips to Start Your Conservation Career While Still in College

Employers recognize that you are focused on your class work and getting good grades during your college years. However, after graduating you need to stand out from the crowd. Here are five tips to bulk up on your job skills and other knowledge that will grab the...

Thinking About a Career in Conservation?

Thinking about a Career in Conservation? Conservation work involves the protection and preservation of the environment. While conservation jobs are diverse, they all involve conserving natural resources for future generations. Let’s take a look at a few professions in...

Find Conservation Jobs

Interested in finding a conservation job? Browse job boards from some of the leading conservation organizations in the country.

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Conservation Internships

An internship or fellowship can give you invaluable experience that will impress potential employers. Search opportunities.

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Conservation Resources

Finding a job can feel intimidating. But with the right knowhow, you can find the conservation job of your dreams.

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Employer Resources

To create a workforce of skilled individuals, conservation organizations need to embrace diversity. Find resources here.

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5 Secrets to Finding a Conservation Career

5 Secrets to Finding a Conservation Career

Looking to pursue your passion in conservation? Here is a short list of secrets to help improve your conservation career job search. Be open to exploration Think globally, act locally! Start by being open to exploring opportunities in different places with different...

Diversity in the Conservation Workforce

Diversity in the Conservation Workforce

Conservation Conversation from Benjamin Drummond + Sara Steele on Vimeo. This video was made possible with support from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Wilburforce Foundation, and the University of Washington.

Five Tips to Start Your Conservation Career While Still in College

Five Tips to Start Your Conservation Career While Still in College

Employers recognize that you are focused on your class work and getting good grades during your college years. However, after graduating you need to stand out from the crowd. Here are five tips to bulk up on your job skills and other knowledge that will grab the...

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                                        ABOUT THE DJV

The Diversity Joint Venture for Careers in Conservation (DJV) is a partnership of federal and state agencies, universities, non-governmental organizations, foundations, and professional societies that work together to increase the number of women and people of color in the conservation workforce.

The DJV leverages new and existing programs to achieve increased diversity with the support of the Partner organizations. DJV efforts include introducing potential employees to the conservation field, supporting recruitment and hiring, and providing opportunities for career growth and development. By doing so, the Partners can ensure that conservation organizations attract, recruit, and retain a new, dynamic cadre of diverse employees whose fresh insights and perspectives will increase productivity in the workplace

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