Welcome to your roadmap for a sustainable future. Whether you are a student exploring new possibilities, a professional looking to pivot, or a job seeker ready to make an impact, this page is designed to help you navigate the growing landscape of the green economy. Explore diverse career paths in the renewable energy sector and find the tools you need to transition into a high-impact, sustainable role.
Other Job Boards
A clean energy resource for exploring solar industry careers and setting alerts for relevant job openings.
A New York clean energy hub that shares job postings, paid fellowships, and internship opportunities.
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Paid Fellowships & Internships
A professional platform where you can find green job postings and connect with employers in sustainability-related fields.
A statewide job board for finding public sector opportunities across New York.
A career resource for browsing job opportunities and professional openings through the BPCA network.
A clean energy resource with a map view of jobs, trainings, internships, and other opportunities across New York.
Interdisciplinary field of roles providing sales, research, community building, engineering, policy, or anything related to renewable energy and sustainability.
Energy SYSTEMS OPTIMIZATION
Careers in this area focus on improving how energy is managed, sold, and used efficiently across organizations and systems.
- Energy Efficiency Sales Representative
- Energy Marketing Specialist
- Financial Analyst
Research, Technology, and Development
Careers in this area support innovation, data analysis, and technical problem-solving to advance clean energy solutions.
- Environmental Scientist
- Analyst/Researcher
- IT Specialist
Policy, Planning, and Consulting
Careers in this area help shape energy strategy, regulations, and long-term decision-making across communities and organizations.
- Consulting
- Law
- Planning
- Policy Research
- Lobbying/Nonprofit
Green Buildings and Infrastructure
Careers in this area focus on designing, improving, and maintaining buildings and systems that support sustainability and energy efficiency.
- Green Building Certification (LEED) Consultant
- Energy/Mechanical Engineering
- Energy Auditor
- Trade School Professions
NYSERDA apprenticeships
Hands-on training opportunities that help participants build practical skills and enter clean energy careers in New York.
Research
A way to develop technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills by working on projects related to energy, sustainability, or engineering.
Crash courses (Harpur Edge, Skills Lab)
Short-form learning opportunities that help students quickly build career-ready skills in areas like communication, technology, and professional development.
Volunteering (idealist.org)
A way to gain experience, build connections, and support mission-driven organizations through service opportunities.
NENY
A regional organization that helps connect students and professionals to clean energy opportunities, events, and industry networks.
NEST
A local clean energy initiative that provides learning, networking, and career development opportunities in sustainability and energy.
Parker Dewey Micro-internships
Short, paid professional projects that let students gain real-world experience and explore career paths with employers.
Career Listserv postings
Email-based job and opportunity updates that help students stay informed about internships, jobs, and professional events.
NYSERDA paid internships
Paid internship opportunities that give students hands-on experience in New York’s clean energy sector.
LEED
A widely recognized green building credential that helps demonstrate knowledge of sustainable design and construction practices.
LinkedIn trainings
Online courses that help build professional and technical skills while also strengthening your résumé and LinkedIn profile.
Environmental Health and Safety Managers lead workplace safety and environmental compliance efforts. Unity Careers
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