Where to find wildlife jobs

Wildlife jobs, whether in conservation work, environmental care, wildlife management, or simply volunteering, can be a greatly rewarding field. With opportunities in every part of the world, working with thousands of different species and situations, you are sure to find the job for you The question though is how to find it. Below is an overview of some of the main types of jobs and where to find them.

Domestic jobs

State and national parks Working in state and national parks is a great way to get into the field. Ranger jobs, guide work, and conservation positions are all rewarding and will give you experience and connections in the industry, even if they aren't your ultimate goal. Each state's Department of Natural Resources will have information on openings, as well as the Department of Fish And Game on a national level. Sites such as Cooljobs.com provide connections to seasonal work in parks and on ranches. Animal shelters and the human society Another option is to contact local veterinarians, animal shelters, or the Humane Society. Not only do they have volunteer work available most of the time, but even if they don't, they are sure to have information on positions available in your area. Charities Ecological charities and non-profit organisations can be another source of information and potential employment, depending on your particular skills and desires.

Overseas jobs

When looking for a job dealing with wildlife, there are many overseas career opportunities and volunteer positions available. Whether working with endangered elephants in Thailand, displaced predators in the Amazon, or whales in the North Pacific, its truly only a matter of deciding which job you would like.
Obviously, in some of these positions, it may be helpful to know a foreign language, so take that into consideration, and do a little research into your destination before relocating. Volunteer work Earthwatch, Greenpeace, i-to-i, Vision International, and Volunteerabroad.com are all good places to start when looking for volunteer work. Many of them may also have paying and internship positions available, especially if you have skills or work experience that are useful to the projects. Paid positions Searching directly for paid positions in other parts of the world can be challenging. Here is where knowing the local language is an asset. Even without it though, finding jobs isn't impossible. First, decide on your particular country of interest, then start searching the internet. This can be frustrating because much of the world doesn't use the internet to advertise with any degree of dependability, but between this and the volunteer organisations, it should be possible to find the job you want.