I recently graduated with a BA in Sustainable Community Development. I moved to Portland with the hope that I will find work doing something that helps me grow as a person and, more importantly, helps make the world a better place. I am interested in community building, green building, environmental and conservation issues, and all things sustainable. However, I have not yet been able to find gainful employment in this field. I would like to find some community groups, volunteer and job opportunities. Any ideas, suggestions, connections?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Re: sustainability jobs/networking?
Wed, January 30, 2008 - 10:20 PMOn the networking tip, I recommend checking out www.EQ.TV, and EQ Connect; a social networking site that supports a growing community of people who are passionate about ecological and economic sustainability (and music!). It is a grassroots organization based out of Ashland, OR working for a rapid transition to a sustainable world.
Members include:
• Ecologically-oriented businesses and organizations, their patrons and members.
• Environmentally aware artists, entertainers and their fans.
• Specialists dedicated to sustainability—engineers, architects, ecologists, etc.
• Proactive cultural innovators, trend-setters and ground-breakers of the sustainability movement.
• Anyone who cares about sustainability and/or has a passion for music.
Have a look for yourself, let us know what you think.
Good luck in your job search...
Be the change!
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Re: sustainability jobs/networking?
Thu, January 31, 2008 - 5:42 PMThanks!
I'm really excited to check these out...
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Re: sustainability jobs/networking?
Thu, January 31, 2008 - 6:28 AMHi!
I'm new to this Tribe, but networking for sustainability has always been an interest of mine.
Have you ever gone to www.sustainablebusiness.com/ They have a listing of "green jobs."
Also, I'm not sure if you'd be able to get there, but see:
www.solarliving.org/
They have a listing of jobs and also have classes and conferences where you can network and maybe find someone from your area.
:-)
Another good place to go (especially for urban planning) is:
www.worldchanging.com/
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Re: sustainability jobs/networking?
Wed, February 6, 2008 - 6:55 PMSimilar, interesting. I too have graduated with a degree in Sustainable Community Development and will be moving to Portland in a week. Thank you for sharing this info was helpful for me as well.
Good luck in your search. -
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Re: sustainability jobs/networking?
Sat, February 23, 2008 - 9:49 AMI believe there's a site called EcoJobs...try Googling around and see what you find.
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