This means more than just recycling your cans and bottles. It means taking an active role in reducing levels of CO2 that threaten our environment and expedite climate change. Why now? Well, as the president has stated on many occasions, green jobs are an important new industry with virtually unlimited growth potential.
Still, for most environmentalists, the work is a labor of love and altruism. But we shouldn't get too quixotic here. After all, average people are still motivated by money and security, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. In fact, these are the kinds of people enthusiasts are desperately trying to conscript into the new green revolution.
Environmental Job Description
Why should you apply for a so-called green job? Well, for one reason it will get you out of the office. Honestly, do you really want to be cooped up in a cubicle all day? Or, would you rather spend your time outdoors and possibly even in a foreign land or on the open seas?
In the next few paragraphs we will be taking a look at some of the most popular environmentally-conscious jobs.
Fishery Observer
As you might expect, a marine fishery observer goes out on a boat, often for weeks at a time, and takes samples of fish that have been caught for food. The purpose of the work is to check the health and the growth patterns of fish/food to see if they are being affected by man-made pollutants. This job is best-suited for young people, as they will be asked to work long hours and do a lot of heavy lifting on deck.
Adventure Instructor
If you enjoy the great outdoors, there is not better job that becoming an adventure instructor. It is the task of these dedicated individuals to take people who have never been in the woods or on a mountain trail before on a brief sojourn into the wild. Typically, an adventure instructor will be leading groups of urban youths on a weekend retreat. During the trip, the adventure instructor acts as a sort of outdoor tour guide, explaining to the group basic survival techniques. The job description also requires good people skills.
Passenger Vehicle Researcher
Yeah, we know...it sounds rather boring, doesn't it? I mean, who wants to be a passenger on an adventure? But perhaps the job title is not quite as compelling as the actual job description. So what is the job? Well, a passenger vehicle researcher is responsible for examining and evaluating our current air policies as well as their effectiveness. They do this by observing the emissions from passenger vehicles and the affect that they have on the air. They then devise and recommend new regulations to improve overall air quality. The position is actually quite exciting because it is one part field work and the other part analyst job; and because it can have an influence on public policy.
Water and Soil Technician
Whenever a new building goes up, a water and soil technician is often called in to determine the affect new construction will have on the local environment. No, we're not talking about director jobs, but it is an important position. Technicians are often expected to test soil and water samples for existing conditions, and then they must conclude how construction will affect local plant and animal life, which means that it is more of an analyst job.
Recreation Manager
Recreation managers always work outdoors and it is their job to make sure that people enjoy their camping or hiking experience. They do this by managing and developing camping sites, parks and trails. If you are looking for director jobs, becoming an outdoor recreation manager is an excellent choice. Oftentimes, they are put in charge of large groups of professionals who tour the camp sites and hiking trails and attempt to strike a balance between conservatism and public spaces.
