{"id":10201,"date":"2025-04-30T15:09:01","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T19:09:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/?page_id=10201"},"modified":"2025-10-17T16:08:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T20:08:45","slug":"natural-resources-and-environmental-sciences","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/natural-resources-and-environmental-sciences\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Careers in\u00a0Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences\u00a0offer opportunities in a variety of environments including government agencies (local, state, and federal), laboratories, farms, forests, nature\/wildlife centers, and more. Careers include a variety of sub-industries such as natural resource management, conservation, geography\/sustainability, and more. People interested in this cluster of careers often enjoy studying the physical components of Earth, how humans interact with the environment, fieldwork to protect the environment, advocating for our naturals resources, or preventing environmental disasters. Skills used in this area include, but are not limited to: problem solving skills, written and verbal communication, and technical skills needed in the industry. We invite you to explore this cluster to determine if it is a good fit for you and leverage our resources to launch your job, internship, or graduate school search.<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-size: 24pt\"><strong>Meet with Your Industry Career Coach<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7603 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/honors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/short_dash-1-e1735861391295-150x30.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"26\" \/><\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left\">\u00a0<\/h4>\n<div class=\"half\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt\">Your Industry Career Coach can help you:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16pt\">Explore industry career options<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16pt\">Update your resume<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16pt\">Search for jobs\/internships<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16pt\">Graduate school applications<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16pt\">and more!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><button style=\"background-color: white;color: black;border: 2px solid #FF8200;border-radius: 0px;padding: 15px 15px;font-size: 25px;cursor: pointer;align-items: center;justify-content: center;line-height: 1\"><a style=\"color: inherit;text-decoration: none\" href=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/schedule-an-appointment\/\"><strong> Schedule an Appointment<\/strong><\/a><\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"half\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10675 \" src=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/NoelB-221x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"266\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/NoelB-221x300.png 221w, https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/NoelB.png 317w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\n<h1><strong>Example Career Paths and Job Titles<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7603 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/honors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/short_dash-1-e1735861391295-150x30.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"26\" \/><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-0\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-0\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> General<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"single-collapse-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<ul>\n<li>Climate Change Analyst<\/li>\n<li>City Planner<\/li>\n<li>Ecologist<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Analyst<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Consultant<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Scientist\/Technician<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Compliance Officer<\/li>\n<li>Geoscientist<\/li>\n<li>GIS Analyst\/Technician<\/li>\n<li>Land Surveying Technician<\/li>\n<li>Occupational Health and Safety Manager<\/li>\n<li>Outdoor Recreation Instructor<\/li>\n<li>Park Ranger<\/li>\n<li>Physical Scientist<\/li>\n<li>Remote Sensing Analyst<\/li>\n<li>Zoning Specialist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-1\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-1\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Conservation\/Sustainability<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"single-collapse-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<ul>\n<li>Conservation Officer<\/li>\n<li>Conservationist<\/li>\n<li>GIS Analyst\/Technician<\/li>\n<li>Restoration Specialist<\/li>\n<li>Sustainability Analyst<\/li>\n<li>Sustainability Representative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-2\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-2\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Environmental Services<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"single-collapse-2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<ul>\n<li>Biological Technician<\/li>\n<li>Crop Advisor<\/li>\n<li>Entomologist<\/li>\n<li>Florist<\/li>\n<li>Horticulture<\/li>\n<li>Plant Biologist<\/li>\n<li>Plant Scientist<\/li>\n<li>Seed Production Technician<\/li>\n<li>Soil Scientist<\/li>\n<li>Water Treatment Technician<\/li>\n<li>Waste Management Specialist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-3\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-3\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Natural Resources<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"single-collapse-3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<ul>\n<li>Arborist<\/li>\n<li>Geologist<\/li>\n<li>Fisheries Technician<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Forester<\/li>\n<li>Rangeland Management Specialist<\/li>\n<li>Storm Water Quality Specialist<\/li>\n<li>Utility Forester<\/li>\n<li>Watershed Coordinator<\/li>\n<li>Wildland Firefighter<\/li>\n<li>Wildlife Biologist<\/li>\n<li>Wildlife Officer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1><strong>Career Resources<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7603 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/honors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/short_dash-1-e1735861391295-150x30.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"26\" \/><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-4\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-4\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Explore the Industry<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"single-collapse-4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\"> Use this section to research career paths, typical job titles, and how to start building skills to get prepared for this industry. Below are a few platforms you can use to explore and learn more about Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences: <\/p>\n<div class=\"half \">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learnhowtobecome.org\/career-resource-center\/green-careers\/\">A Guide to Green Careers<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agcareers.com\/career-profiles\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ag Careers Career Profiles<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agfuture.org\/s\/1342\/rd16\/index.aspx?sid=1342&amp;gid=1&amp;pgid=311\">Agriculture Future of America (AFA)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americangeosciences.org\/workforce\/career-resources\">American Geosciences Institute (AGI): Career Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americangeosciences.org\/workforce\/compass\">American Geosciences Institute (AGI): Career Compass<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/what-is-gis\/careers\">Careers in GIS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestcolleges.com\/careers\/business\/sustainability\/\">Careers in Sustainability<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esa.org\/nextgencareers\/resources\/exploring-ecological-careers\">Ecological Society of America (ESA): Exploring Ecological Careers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/careers\/what-kind-people-work-epa\">Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Career Possibilities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.environmentalscience.org\/careers\/agriculture-and-forestry\">Environmental Science: Agriculture and Forestry Careers\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/what-is-gis\/overview\">Esri: What is GIS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grow-geocareers.com\/home\">Geoscience Resources on Opportunities in the Workforce (GROW)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jobsinwildlife.com\/types-of-jobs\/\">Jobs in Wildlife<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/Life-Physical-and-Social-Science\/Atmospheric-scientists-including-meteorologists.htm\">Occupational Outlook Handbook: Atmospheric Scientists\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/conservation-scientists.htm\">Occupational Outlook Handbook: Conservation Scientists and Foresters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/environmental-science-and-protection-technicians.htm\">Occupational Outlook Handbook: Environmental Science and Protection Technicians\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"half \">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/geological-and-petroleum-technicians.htm#tab-1\">Occupational Outlook Handbook: Geological and Hydrologic Technicians<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/Life-Physical-and-Social-Science\/Geoscientists.htm\">Occupational Outlook Handbook: Geoscientists<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/architecture-and-engineering\/environmental-engineers.htm\">Occupational Outlook Handbook: Environmental Engineers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/Life-Physical-and-Social-Science\/Environmental-scientists-and-specialists.htm\">Occupational Outlook Handbook: Environmental Scientists and Specialists\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/management\/natural-sciences-managers.htm\">Occupational Outlook Handbook: Natural Sciences Managers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/zoologists-and-wildlife-biologists.htm#tab-1\">Occupational Outlook Handbook: Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/recreationroundtable.org\/resources\/workforce-hub\/\">Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) Workforce Hub<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careerplacement.org\/career-tools\/career-profiles\">Science Societies Career Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nationalzoo.si.edu\/education\/wildlife-careers\">Smithsonian&#8217;s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute: Zoo and Wildlife Careers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uetQ6IZ8uN0&amp;t=12s\">Sustainability Career Mingle Recording<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/forestrydegree.net\/2013\/top-careers-in-forestry\/\">Top Careers in Forestry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/working-with-us\/jobs\/careers\">USDA Forest Services Careers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usgs.gov\/human-capital\/usgs-career-cards\">USGS Career Cards<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>Please consider viewing other industry clusters pages besides Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences as there can be overlap, especially if you are interested in the business aspects or science\/research aspects of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-5\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-5\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Student Organizations and Campus Involvement<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"single-collapse-5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\"> Use this section to learn about student organizations you can join at UT to learn more about your desired industry, network with professionals and peers with similar interests, and build transferable skills.<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0 <strong><strong>Student Organizations <\/strong><\/strong>You can view a list of student organizations related to Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organizations?categories=11879\">VolLink<\/a>\u00a0or by going to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/herbert.utk.edu\/student-organizations\/\">Student Organization website<\/a>\u00a0for the Herbert College of Agriculture. Below are a few examples of some student organizations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>American Society of American and Biological Engineers<\/li>\n<li>Crop, Soil, &amp; Environmental Science Club<\/li>\n<li>Earth and Planetary Sciences Student Association (GeoClub)<\/li>\n<li>EcoVols<\/li>\n<li>Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS)<\/li>\n<li>Plant Sciences Club<\/li>\n<li>Students Promoting Environmental Action in Knoxville (SPEAK)<\/li>\n<li>Society of American Foresters<\/li>\n<li>UT Alliance for Geographers and Sustainers<\/li>\n<li>UT Compost Coalition<\/li>\n<li>Wildlife and Fisheries Society<\/li>\n<li>Wildlife Disease Club<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Research<\/strong>\u00a0Research is another experience that can be helpful in exploring careers and gaining relevant experience. If you are considering a Masters or PhD, gaining research experience is very important (possibly even critical) for graduate school admissions. Explore the following resources for ideas on how and where to get started.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/ugresearch.utk.edu\/\" href=\"http:\/\/ugresearch.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UT\u2019s Office of Undergraduate Research<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/eps.utk.edu\/undergraduate\/ugradresearch.php\">Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences Undergraduate Research<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/geography.utk.edu\/\">Department of Geography Research<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/herbert.utk.edu\/undergraduate-research\/\">Herbert College of Agriculture Undergraduate Research<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For specific research opportunities, students are encouraged to reach out to faculty directly by browsing the department websites to learn about research areas and sending a direct email to the faculty member. Students should make sure their email is professional and may want to consider attaching a resume. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-6\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-6\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Volunteer Opportunities<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"single-collapse-6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\"> There are numerous opportunities to volunteer within the Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences industry. We recommend researching organizations of interests and following them on social media or signing up for newsletters to find more volunteer opportunities. Below are a few highlighted resources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.utk.edu\/take-action\/volunteer-opportunities\/\">University of Tennessee Office of Sustainability Volunteer Opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beardsleyfarm.org\/volunteer-1\">Beardsley Community Farm<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keepknoxvillebeautiful.org\/volunteer\">Keep Knoxville Beautiful\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ijams.org\/volunteer\">Ijams Nature Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tnstateparks.com\/get-involved\/volunteering\">Tennessee State Parks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utgardens.tennessee.edu\/support\/student-opportunities\/\">UT Gardens<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-7\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-7\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Professional Organizations<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"single-collapse-7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\"> Professional Organizations can be helpful in exploring more about certain sub-industries within Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, finding job opportunities, and connecting with professionals in your area of interest. Many have their own job search boards along with a way to sign up for job alerts. You can view a list of Professional Organizations associated with your area\/major on What Can I Do With This Major. Below are a few examples of some professional organizations: <\/p>\n<div class=\"half \">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fisheries.org\/\">American Fisheries Society (AFS)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aag.org\/\">American Association of Geographers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awra.org\/\">American Water Resources Association (AWRA)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geosociety.org\/gsa\">The Geological Society of America (GSA)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americangeosciences.org\/\">American Geosciences Institute (AGI)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ashs.org\/?\">American Society of Horticultural Science<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aspb.org\/\">American Society of Plant Biologists\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sustainabilityprofessionals.org\/\">International Society of Sustainability Professionals\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naep.org\/\">National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"half \">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrpa.org\/\">National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crops.org\/\">Crop Science Society of America<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entsoc.org\/\">Entomological Society of America\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rangelands.org\/\">Society for Range Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apsnet.org\/Pages\/default.aspx\">The American Phytopathological Society<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sws.org\/\">Society of Wetland Scientists\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soils.org\/\">Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eforester.org\/\">Society of American Foresters (SAF)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tngic.org\/\">Tennessee Geographic Information Council (TNGIC)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wildlife.org\/\">The Wildlife Society\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-8\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-8\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Job and Internship Resources<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"single-collapse-8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\"> Check out these sites <em>in addition to<\/em> our <strong>Handshake feed<\/strong> below. Below are a few platforms you can use to research specific job opportunities within Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences: <\/p>\n<div class=\"half \">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agcareers.com\/\">Ag Careers\u00a0Job Search<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/usaconservation.applicantpool.com\/jobs\/\">American Conservation Experience (ACE) Job Board<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americangeosciences.org\/jobs\/\">American Geosciences Institute (AGI) Job Board<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/\">Conservation Job Board<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.earthworks-jobs.com\/\">Earthworks Job Board<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ecojobs.com\/\">Ecojobs.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esacareercenter.org\/\">Ecological Society of America (ESA) Job Board<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.entsoc.org\/jobs\/\">Entomological Society of America Job Board<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ehscareers.com\/\">Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Jobs\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"half \">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/environmentalcareer.com\/jobs\/\">Environmental Careers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/about\/careers\/job-search\">Esri<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geosociety.org\/GSA\/Publications\/GSA_Today\/Job_Board\/GSA\/GSAToday\/Job_Board.aspx\">GeoScience Job Board<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.greenbiz.com\/\">GreenBiz<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.idealist.org\/en\/\">Idealist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hortjobs.com\/\">Jobs in Horticulture<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.science.org\/careers\">Science Careers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.careerplacement.org\/jobseekers\/index.cfm\">Science Societies Career Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesca.org\/serve\/positions\/node\/newsroom?combine=&amp;start%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=&amp;duration=All&amp;state=All&amp;sort_bef_combine=created+DESC&amp;city=&amp;citizenship=All&amp;field_position_id_value=\">Student Conservation Association Job Board<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wfscjobs.tamu.edu\/job-board\/\">Texas A&amp;M Natural Resources Job Board<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geosociety.org\/GSA\/Education_Careers\/Job_Board\/GSA\/GSAToday\/Job_Board.aspx\">The Geological Society of America (GSA) Job Board<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/usajobs.gov\/\">Usajobs.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-9\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-9\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Graduate Students<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"single-collapse-9\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\"> <strong>Graduate School Application Resources<\/strong>\u00a0Many graduate school resources can be found on our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/students\/prepare-for-graduate-school\/\">Prepare for Graduate School<\/a>\u00a0website, including deciding on graduate school, resumes, letters of recommendation, and admissions essays\/personal statements. Graduate School Applications take time and will require roughly 6-9 months of preparation. The key to applying to a graduate program within Natural Resources and Environmental Services will be exploring each school and program\u2019s process for obtaining a faculty mentor. You will likely need to research faculty associated with the program of interests and contact them to inquire about research opportunities and faculty mentorship. Below are some links you may find helpful: \u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/07\/495168-Career-Dev-Grad-Adm-Guide-Accessible-FINAL-2019.pdf\">Graduate School Admissions Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www3.aag.org\/guide\">American Association of Geographers: Guide to Geography Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/herbert.utk.edu\/masters\/\">University of Tennessee Herbert College of Agriculture Master\u2019s Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/herbert.utk.edu\/doctoral\/\">University of Tennessee Herbert College of Agriculture Doctoral Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Current Graduate Student Resources<\/strong> Graduate students at the University of Tennessee have access to all of the resources offered by the Center for Career Development and Academic Exploration. 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