Green jobs in action

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Welcome to Green Jobs Rising!

In a recent opinion piece in the Conservation Rising newsletter, it was argued that conservation is no longer just about protecting ecosystems; it is increasingly about creating sustainable jobs and economic pathways that support both people and nature. 

This shift is already reflected in the types of roles emerging across the sector.  

With growing opportunities emerging in areas like ecotourism, carbon markets, community engagement, and conservation finance. 

By emphasising the economic value of biodiversity and healthy ecosystems, this narrative highlights how conservation work can offer meaningful career paths while contributing to sustainable development.

Below is a selection of roles that illustrate how the conservation sector is translating this evolving narrative into real career opportunities.

Browse through this list:

• Cabo Verde | Associação Projeto Biodiversidade | Marine Turtle Field Assistant

• Remote | White Oak Initiative | Communications Volunteer Internship 

• Remote | The Student Conservation Association | National Program Coordinator

• Saint Lucia | Great Isles Initiative | Volunteer Content Creator

• Remote | White Buffalo Inc. | Ungulate Wildlife Biologist

• Remote | Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. | Consulting Ecologist (1891)

• Cameroon | The Limbe Wildlife Centre | Fundraising and Communications Manager

• South Sudan | Enjojo Foundation | Project Manager – Lantoto National Park

• Uganda | Natucate | Volunteer Abroad Uganda – Wildlife & Biodiversity Conservation

• Rwanda | WCS – Wildlife Conservation Society | Africa Program Officer

• Kenya | Africa Wildlife Foundation | Intern, AWF-Wall Youth Leadership Program

• Kenya | Africa Wildlife Foundation | Officer, Policy Fellowships

• Global | CIFOR-ICRAF | GLF Partnerships and Engagement Officer

• Kenya | CIMMYT, CIFOR-ICRAF | Human Resource Manager

• Kenya | CIFOR-ICRAF | Special Call for Applications – Consultants Roster

Check out more opportunities below.