Employment/Career Opportunities

Job Postings

A list of positions currently advertised nationwide in the field of natural resources and wood products. If you would like to post a job opportunity on our site, please e-mail Ellen Manno at exr2@psu.edu, or phone 814-863-5831.

Career Services

Penn State's Career Services office, located in the MBNA Career Services Building, offers a wide variety of resources for PSU students and alumni. Some of the resources available are: Career counseling Mock interviews Resume/CV, cover letter assistance Vacancy listings Career library Career fairs

Career Development for Students

Want to get academic credit for your job search? Then register for AG 100 (1 cr.): JOB PLACEMENT SKILLS AND STRATEGIES - Strategies and skills designed to identify career/life goals and implement career decisions. (This course is geared towards seniors, but is open to any student. Typically offered in the spring semester at University Park). Check out our Career Development web page for tips and strategies to help you develop a strong resume while you're still in school.

Environmental Career Opportunities

Environmental Career Opportunities is a natural resources jobs database updated almost daily. It lists hundreds of jobs. Access is limited to Penn State School of Forest Resources students and alumni with a password*. This password changes bimonthly. Current students receive updated passwords via the student listservs. Alumni desiring a password should email Kathy Kasubick, or phone 814-865-4237. Alumni please include your date of graduation in order to receive a password.

The Job Seeker

The Job Seeker is a bi-weekly publication of natural resource jobs and internships. Click on "Current Newsletter" for the complete Job Seeker listings. Access is limited to Penn State School of Forest Resources students and alumni with a password. Current students receive updated passwords via the student listservs. Alumni desiring a password should email Kathy Kasubick or phone 814-865-4237. Alumni please include your date of graduation in order to receive a password.

Career Links

Forest Science Wildlife & Fisheries Science Wood Products State Natural Resource Agencies Federal Natural Resource Agencies Colleges and Universities Conservation Directory General Career and Job Searching Resources Pennsylvania Jobs: The State College Office of the Pennsylvania Job Center/Career Link is located at 218 West Hamilton Avenue. Their phone number is 814-272-5465.We also suggest that you visit: Pennsylvania Career Link Web Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Jobs Web (Civil Service and Non- Civil Service Positions) Penn State Employment Opportunities

Other Resources

Employment Handbook - A compilation of employment statistics, information, and advice from School of Forest Resources graduates. Internship Handbook - Guidelines for receiving academic credit for internships. Also visit Applying for Internships to get advice from employers.

Your rights as an employee

Any company you interview with should provide you with a written policy regarding harassment issues (sexual, disability, race, gender, etc.) If this information is not presented to you, you have the right to request it. To learn more about these issues and or information about Penn State's policies please visit the Affirmative Action Office / Diversity Support and Education Center.

This page last updated: May 3, 2008