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For sustainability professionals looking to make a difference, we’ve got the change-making jobs you’re after.
Organizations of all sizes—from startups to global corporations—are seeking sustainability professionals who can drive impact and deliver value at every level. At Hays, we specialize in connecting talent with purpose, helping you transition into or grow within the green economy.
With 13 offices across the U.S., our regional insights and expansive employer network unlock a wide range of sustainability-focused roles tailored to your expertise and ambitions.
We place professionals across key areas, including:
- Net Zero & Climate Change
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- Sustainable Buildings
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- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- Biodiversity & Air Quality
- Contaminated Land
- Water Management & Flood Risk
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- Manufacturing
- Professional Services
- Retail & FMCG
- Travel & Hospitality
- Education
- Technology & Infrastructure
Our reach spans major cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Orlando, Dallas, and more—giving you access to exciting sustainability opportunities nationwide.
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2
3<#assign haysJobsLocalService = serviceLocator.findService("com.hays.jobs.service.HaysJobsService")>
4<#assign ucmLocaleKey = themeDisplay.getLocale()+"."+siteType+"."+"ucmLocale">
5<#assign mobileUrlKey = themeDisplay.getLocale()+"."+siteType+"."+"WEB2_Mobile_Hostname">
6<#assign jobURLKey = themeDisplay.getLocale()+"."+siteType+"."+"WEB2_JobSearch">
7<#assign jobSearchUrl = propsUtil.get(jobURLKey)!"">
8<#assign ucmLocale = propsUtil.get(ucmLocaleKey)!"">
9<#assign mobilePortalUrl = propsUtil.get(mobileUrlKey) !"">
10<#assign langId = themeDisplay.getLanguageId() />
11<#assign currency = staticUtil["java.util.Currency"]>
12<#assign textFormatter = staticUtil["java.net.URLEncoder"]>
13
14<#assign index = 3 />
15<#assign jobCardTitle = ""/>
16<#assign portalSearchURL = "" />
17<#assign jobFriendlyUrl = "" />
18<#assign jobCardSalaryDescription = ""/>
19<#assign jobCardLocationDescription = ""/>
20
21<#if JobsByKewords.getSiblings()?has_content>
22 <#list JobsByKewords.getSiblings() as cur_JobsByKeword>
23 <#assign keyword = cur_JobsByKeword.Keyword.getData()>
24 <#assign encodedKeyword = textFormatter.encode(keyword, "UTF-8")>
25 <#if keyword?? && keyword?has_content>
26 <#assign jobsResults = haysJobsLocalService.getjobs(keyword, null, null,"3", ucmLocale)>
27 <#assign portalSearchURL = mobilePortalUrl + "/" + jobSearchUrl + "?q=${encodedKeyword}" />
28
29 <#if !jobsResults.getJSONObject("result").isNull("jobs")>
30 <div>
31
32 <div class="d-flex justify-content-between align-items-end container-content flex-wrap mb-9">
33 <#if cur_JobsByKeword.Title.getData()?has_content>
34 <h2 class="text-brand-blue font-weight-light mb-0 fs-700 fs-lg-800 mb-0 section-heading">
35 ${cur_JobsByKeword.Title.getData()?keep_before(" ")}
36 <span class="font-weight-semibold">${cur_JobsByKeword.Title.getData()?keep_after(" ")}</span>
37 </h2>
38 </#if>
39 <#if cur_JobsByKeword.CTA.getData()?has_content>
40 <a class="button button--arrow button--no-style-teal-dark" href=${portalSearchURL}>${cur_JobsByKeword.CTA.getData()}</a>
41 </#if>
42 </div>
43
44 <#assign resultJobs = jobsResults.getJSONObject("result").getJSONArray("jobs")>
45 <#assign jobsResultsLength = resultJobs.length() />
46 <#assign index = (jobsResultsLength > 3)?then(3, jobsResultsLength) />
47
48 <div class="carousel">
49 <ul class="container-content grid grid-3 grid-gap-16 grid-gap-lg-32 grid-lg-3">
50 <#list 0..index-1 as i>
51 <#if jobsResultsLength != 0>
52 <#if resultJobs.getJSONObject(i).has("nonFilterableCustomFields")>
53 <#if resultJobs.getJSONObject(i).getJSONObject("nonFilterableCustomFields").has("JobTitle")>
54 <#assign jobCardTitle = resultJobs.getJSONObject(i).getJSONObject("nonFilterableCustomFields").getJSONObject("JobTitle").getJSONArray("values")?replace("\"", "")?replace("]", "")?replace("[", "")/>
55 <#assign jobCardTitle = jobCardTitle?replace("\\\\u(....)", "&#x$1;", "r")/>
56 </#if>
57 <#if resultJobs.getJSONObject(i).getJSONObject("nonFilterableCustomFields").has("xLocationDescription")>
58 <#assign jobCardLocationDescription = resultJobs.getJSONObject(i).getJSONObject("nonFilterableCustomFields").getJSONObject("xLocationDescription").getJSONArray("values")?replace("\"", "")?replace("]", "")?replace("[", "")/>
59 <#assign jobCardLocationDescription = jobCardLocationDescription?replace("\\\\u(....)", "&#x$1;", "r")/>
60 </#if>
61 <#if resultJobs.getJSONObject(i).getJSONObject("nonFilterableCustomFields").has("xSalaryDescription")>
62 <#assign jobCardSalaryDescription = resultJobs.getJSONObject(i).getJSONObject("nonFilterableCustomFields").getJSONObject("xSalaryDescription").getJSONArray("values")?replace("\"", "")?replace("]", "")?replace("[", "")/>
63 <#assign jobCardSalaryDescription = jobCardSalaryDescription?replace("\\\\u(....)", "&#x$1;", "r")/>
64 </#if>
65 <#if resultJobs.getJSONObject(i).getJSONObject("nonFilterableCustomFields").has("xLocaleRecordID")>
66 <#assign url = resultJobs.getJSONObject(i).getJSONObject("nonFilterableCustomFields").getJSONObject("xLocaleRecordID").getJSONArray("values")?replace("\"", "")?replace("]", "")?replace("[", "")/>
67 <#assign jobUrl = url?keep_after("//")?keep_after("/") />
68 <#assign jobFriendlyUrl = mobilePortalUrl + "/" + jobUrl + "?jobSource=HaysGCJ" />
69 </#if>
70 </#if>
71 </#if>
72
73 <li class="carousel-slide">
74 <a href="${jobFriendlyUrl}" class="job-card job-card--grid-teal is-active d-block rounded-lg border border-borders py-7 pb-lg-6 pt-lg-5 px-6 d-flex">
75 <h4 class="text-black lh-title fs-500 fs-lg-600 font-weight-bold mb-4">
76 ${jobCardTitle}
77 </h4>
78 <ul class="font-weight-light mb-4 mb-lg-4 fs-400 fs-lg-400">
79 <li class="d-flex mb-3">
80 <svg class="feather-icon mr-3 mr-lg-5">
81 <path d="M21 10c0 7-9 13-9 13s-9-6-9-13a9 9 0 0 1 18 0z"></path>
82 <circle cx="12" cy="10" r="3"></circle>
83 </svg>
84 <span class="job-card-label font-weight-normal">${jobCardLocationDescription}</span>
85 </li>
86 <li class="d-flex align-items-start">
87 <div class="group-center mr-3 mr-lg-5">
88 <svg class="feather-icon">
89 <circle cx="12" cy="12" r="10"></circle>
90 </svg>
91 <span>
92 <#if langId == "en_AE" || langId == "en_CZ" || langId == "en_PL">
93 <svg class="feather-icon" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" style="width:13px;height:13px">
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95 </svg>
96 <#else>
97 ${currency.getInstance(themeDisplay.getLocale()).getSymbol(themeDisplay.getLocale())}
98 </#if>
99 </span>
100 </div>
101 <span class="job-card-label font-weight-normal">${jobCardSalaryDescription}</span>
102 </li>
103 </ul>
104
105 <div class="job-card__action">
106 <#if (JobDetailText.getData())??>
107 <button onClick="location.href='${jobFriendlyUrl}'" class="button button--small button--teal-dark button--arrow">
108 ${JobDetailText.getData()}
109 </button>
110 </#if>
111 </div>
112
113 </a>
114 </li>
115 </#list>
116 </ul>
117 </div>
118 </div>
119 <br/>
120 </#if>
121 </#if>
122 </#list>
123</#if>
124</div>
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Sustainability jobs FAQs
There’s a growing number of career paths in sustainability. Many sustainability roles are in their infancy, but new dedicated positions are being created every day by organisations looking to become more sustainable.
Recognised jobs in sustainability include environmental consultants, environmental scientists, energy managers, ecologists, and urban planners.
Browse our live network to find the right sustainability role for you.
Depending on the job specification, you may not need a degree to work in sustainability. It’s entirely possible to attain a role in sustainability through your prior work experience, and many professionals transition to sustainability from other sectors.
However, as many roles seek to draw in specialists – such as those educated in environmental science, engineering, business, and economics – having a bachelor’s degree will open up more opportunities for you. Moreover, a relevant Master’s degree may unlock opportunities for more lucrative career progression.
It’s possible to apply for sustainability roles via an organisation’s website or job board, but competition can be high.
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