There are many careers in conservation that include biologists, research, marketing, fundraising, field monitoring and so much more! Conservation positions are available through many conservation and environmental groups and are available right near your home or as far away as China and other international and exotic locations.

For more information about conservation careers, internships and other opportunities, check these resources:

• The Nature Conservancy
• Conservation Career Gateway
• College Grad.com
• Conservation International - Careers
• Sierra Club Careers
• World Wildlife Fund
• The Wildlife Conservation Society
• The International Crane Foundation
• The Ocean Conservancy
• Conservation International Home Page
• Zoo Keeping as a career
• EPA careers/internships for students
• Society for Conservation Biology: web pages provide students, educators, and members of the public ready access to information and resources for conservation education.
• Student Conservation Association: The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is a nonprofit organization that offers conservation internships and summer trail crew opportunities to more than 3,800 people each year.
• Sutton Scholarship Award: Providing scholarship funds to Oklahoma high school students who use visual media to convey current conservation messages

Nature picture credits: Photo © Jay Pruett/TNC