Eco-Friendly Career Guide
Love the idea of a green career, but don't know where to begin? Where better than straight from the source! Green Gigs has interviewed professionals working in various green occupations to get the inside scoop about what those jobs are really like.
- What training do you need?
- Can you work from home in that profession?
- What is a typical workday like?
- How is the field fairing in today's economy?
Environmental Scientist - What career is the greenest of the green? Try becoming an environmental scientist - someone has to clean up other people's eco-messes.
Health & Safety Officer - For those into environmental cleanup, but not toiling in toxic sludge, learn about a career in health & safety.
Green Writer - Dream of reading your byline? Derek Markham shares his tips about making it as an eco-writer.
LEED AP - Green construction is all the rage. Hans Fedderke of Helios Design + Build shares his knowledge of "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design" careers.
Green Retailer - Sara Carinale of Mama Goes Green shares what it is like to own and operate an online eco-store.
Inn Owner & Operator - Ever dream of running a B&B? Find out what it is really like from eco-friendly Ceder House Inn & Yurts owners Fred and Mary Beth Tanner.
Virtual Assistant - You work from home and so should your assistant! Read Eco-Office Gals owner Jennifer Smith's tips and advice about helping small businesses grow green.
Public Relations & Marketing - PR for the eco-conscious with Ink Media Relations and Marketing founder Nikki Kruger.
Entrepreneur - Glenn Croston, author of 75 Green Businesses You Can Start to Make Money and Make a Difference, shares his insights about making a go of it on your own!
Interviews with more eco-professionals are in the works! Check back soon!
