From Guest Blogger Nicki Brandon: The Best Job Opportunities for Saving the Environment
A lot of people (typically younger) want to work to save the environment, perhaps even dedicate their career to this pursuit. Unfortunately, it is often difficult to find a job that pays enough to let someone do so, especially when student loans, children, etc come into the mix, and many people interested in saving the environment have skills that can usually demand more income. Luckily though, there are many job opportunities that are both green and high paying – you simply have to know where to find them. It is essential to study current economic and employment trends though. If this sounds intriguing to you, here are five job opportunities for people interested in saving the environment.
Salesperson
Solar energy is finally catching on in United States. With this comes new opportunities. A career as a solar salesperson would be a terrific choice right now. With a career in solar sales, the salesperson might go to small businesses and homes to convince people to switch to solar, or perhaps man a phone to answer incoming calls. With numerous favorable tax credits and high energy costs, it has never been easier to sell solar panels. In most cases, a salesperson would get both a salary and a commission on sales. Anyone who is passionate about solar energy or wants to earn a decent living should explore a career in solar sales.Solar Installation
It is becoming more common with each passing day to see solar panels on someone’s roof. Most of these installations were done professionally. A solar installer will usually have a background in carpentry or electronics, but also environmental science or a related field. There is an enormous demand for solar installers in this country, and this will continue for the foreseeable future. Anyone who wants to be outdoors while also working in a technical field should consider solar installation.Environmental Law
Let’s get one thing straight – anyone who wants to be an environmental lawyer must love law, policy and justice above all else. A lot of local and state governments, as well as corporations, flaunt environmental laws. Environmental lawyers try to prevent corporations and governments from polluting. To be a lawyer, you must have excellent problem-solving, communication and reading comprehension skills, as well as the drive to succeed. If you make it to the top as an environmental lawyer, not only will you help the environment, you’ll make a lot of money in the process.Energy Auditor
With our lousy economy a lot of people are trying to save money however they can. One way to do so is to reduce energy costs. Concerned consumers hire an energy auditor who look for energy inefficiencies in their home or office. An energy auditor goes on-site and inspects heating and cooling systems, as well as the structure of buildings. This helps business owners or homeowners to save energy and money. An energy auditor should have a background in carpentry or electronics, and perhaps economics or environmental science. If you want to become an energy auditor, it’s actually quite easy to become an independent contractor.
No longer do people have to choose between saving the environment and earning a solid income! There are more jobs than ever in a green field. Some of them pay much higher than the average job, while others barely pay the bills. Anyone interested in working in the green field should research jobs they may like and try to obtain the necessary training as soon as possible – as this trend sustains itself (which it will) this kind of training will become more expensive.
Nicki Brandon writes about green living, professional development and more. A public administrator, her most recent work focuses on her journey attaining a MPA Degree.
