Careers in Sustainability

Interested in pursuing a career in sustainability? Looking to make a meaningful and impactful change in your life? Explore these careers in sustainability and ESG to find out how to get involved while you are a student at The University of Pittsburgh and in your career after graduation.

Interested in our Post Doc Research Fellowship? The fellowship, funded by the Zoffer Chair via a grant from the Berg Foundation, is a two-year appointment that is renewable based on the candidate’s performance. See Details.

Jobs at the Center for Sustainable Business

Fellowship Opportunities Through the Center

Are you a student interested in driving research and relationship collaboration between a major company & the CSB over the Academic Year? Consider applying to any of these fellowship opportunities through the Center for Sustainable Business. Be sure to contact us with any questions, insights, and/or requests for guidance.

Other Student Roles

Graduate Center Associate (Position Closed)
Undergraduate Center Associate (Position Closed)

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Full-Time Roles

Passionate about sustainability? Join us at the University of Pittsburgh Center For Sustainable Business where you will collaborate with internal/external stakeholders, track metrics, and drive change for a more inclusive and sustainable future.

Sustainability Partnerships Manager, Decarbonize Middle America (Position Closed) 
Sustainability Partnerships Manager, ESG Rosetta Stone (Position Closed)
Sustainability Partnerships Manager, Workforce 100% (Position Closed)
Sustainability Partnerships Manager, Member Community (Position Closed)

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To initiate an exploratory conversation, please don't hesitate to contact us at csb@katz.pitt.edu

Building Your Career in Sustainability

Now more than ever is the perfect time to integrate your personal purpose with your employer's environmental and social goals. There has never been a better opportunity to pursue a career in sustainability, and we're here to help you get started.

Explore a multitude of green careers listed on this page, discover how to get a job in climate, learn how to be a sustainability catalyst, and visit all of our resources curated for students and professionals.

Interested in a career in solar energy? The expanding solar universe offers innumerable careers; this map explores 40. An ambitious worker could progress within any of these solar-related occupations, or seek the skills and credentials to advance between them. Click any dot to find out more.

Cornell recently launched The Climate Jobs Institute, guiding the nation’s transition to a strong, equitable, and resilient clean energy economy by pursuing three aims: to tackle the climate crisis; to create high-quality jobs; and to build a diverse, inclusive workforce.

Get involved right here on Pitt's campus and beyond by exploring our on-campus organizations, available coursework, research, referral networks, and ongoing events.

Explore additional climate career resources >>

Become a "Sustainability Generalist"

At the Center for Sustainable Business, we believe that everyone - regardless of their official title or organizational function - can make informed choices that contribute to the well-being of the community. Read more >>

Learn more about our extensive educational resources to become a "Sustainability Generalist" at your current company and explore the Drawdown Labs Job Function Action Guides, practical and shareable resources that highlight specific, high-impact climate actions employees in common corporate professions can take at work to continue your journey.

Want a paycheck with purpose? These resources can help

Degrees, by the Environmental Defense Fund, provides helpful information, resources, and more about planet-saving careers.

Whether you're new to the workforce or looking for a career change, these resources can help make your search for a mission-driven job better. Learn more >>

Internship Opportunities and Jobs for Students

CONNECTS Seminar Series | Carnegie Mellon University Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship

The CONNECTS seminar series enhances the experiential education of any individual interested in innovation and entrepreneurship. Tailored mainly for students to help take their ideas from conception to commercialization, the seminars run throughout the academic year. All CONNECTS events will be hosted in person at the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship, Tepper Quad, 3rd Level. A virtual option will also be available. View Spring 2024 CONNECTS calendar. 

Spring, Summer, and Fall Internships | PennEnvironment / Environment America

If you want to learn how to make a real impact on the decisions that affect the energy we use, the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the places we love, apply for an internship with PennEnvironment. Each semester, they train students to analyze environmental problems, advocate for smart solutions, and build public support. And you’ll work one-on-one with one of their advocates or organizers, providing a unique, mentored experience. They're hiring interns in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, and have sister organizations in many cities across the country. 

Petrochemical Internship | The Climate Reality Project

The goal of the petrochemical internship is to provide a high-quality learning experience that helps to form the foundation for a career in the climate change or environmental movement for a diverse group of individuals seeking hands-on work experience in the field. 

Additional Resources for Students

As a starting point for students to become familiar with particular grand challenges, this snapshot tool points to key resources across a range of sustainability issues. This can be a great starting point for personal and team projects.

Opportunities Within Our Network