Get A Climate Job
Make a difference in your professional life. In the past few years thousands of new companies have been started to tackle climate change - from technology and innovation, to policy, advocacy, research, media, marketing, and beyond.
They need all kinds of roles and skill levels so even if you don't have a background in climate, that's okay! Climate is a relatively new industry and companies are looking for quality talent that can mold themselves into climate professionals.
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Discover impactful jobs at the world's leading platform for climate jobs, talent, and community. Climatebase is the first hiring platform entirely focused on climate. Nearly 500k people have used Climatebase to discover and apply to over 30k jobs at over 3,000 climate tech companies and environmental nonprofits.
Find your climate job.
Terra.do is a company dedicated to "get 100 million people to work directly on climate in this decade".
Offerings include:
- Courses. Plug your knowledge gaps in climate-specific topics like overviews on climate solutions, energy, and regenerative agriculture, or build job-specific skills through courses on climate for VC or software engineers.
- Career Transition Help. Terra has built a job platform where you can connect directly with hiring managers, attend curated job fairs, and meet a professional community
- Topic-Based Communities. Chat with people and leaders on topics that you're interested in or passionate about, such as Climate Politics, Transportation, Entrepreneurship, and more!
Work On Climate is an action-oriented Slack community for people serious about climate work. Find climate jobs. Build climate companies. Find your people.
A movement of advertisers, PR professionals, and their clients cutting ties with fossil fuels.
AirMiners is the place for entrepreneurs, researchers, and funders mining carbon dioxide from the air.
Discover how to get a climate job where you live. Plus, get your personal climate action plan!
Why It Matters
What you do and where you work matters. Climate is less an industry and more an economy-wide transformation. This means that there are climate jobs everywhere.
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A few tips:
- Don't disqualify yourself. Even if the company prefers climate experience, you could still be a great fit! They need quality talent and will oftentimes still work with you if you show your passion.
- Know the ins and outs. Climate companies priorities candidates that align with their mission. Do your homework and understand as much about the industry as possible.
- Do not be your own worst critic. Do not let imposter syndrome dictate your search. Network and pave your unique path based on similar professional's experiences.
- Always be networking. The age-old adage of "it's not what you know, it's who you know" is true in climate too. Join every slack channel or fellowship you can. Use Twitter and LinkedIn to your advantage. Tell everyone you know you're looking for a job in climate.
Resources
Title | Description | Creator |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Solutions Companies Map | Global map of 1400+ climate companies/orgs and 2100+ sites. | |
| 7 in-demand green jobs that are key to a fossil fuel-free future | TED | |
| What Can A Technologist Do About Climate Change? | How the tech community (startup community, or any community) can contribute to tech and/or policy solutions on a global scale. A good way to think about it, via Saul Griffith, is that "it’s the role of technologists to create options for policy-makers." | Bret Victor |
| Guide to Sustainability Jobs and Entrepreneurship | Whether you’re interested in sustainability consulting, urban sustainability, freelancing, startups, or even something with suits –– it’s my goal to include what you need to get started here in this ever-evolving guide to sustainability jobs and entrepreneurship. | Eco Ally |
| Starved of new talent: Young people are steering clear of oil jobs | Who wants to work for the brands that brought you climate change? In 2021, according to the business group E2, 3.2 million Americans worked in clean energy industries like renewables, electric vehicles, and energy efficiency — 3.5 times the number that worked in fossil fuels. | Grist |
