Where can I find a job in my field?

There are lots of places to look for work, and even if you’re not currently looking, searching for job ads that are relevant to where you see yourself in 5-10 years can be helpful in deciding how you will get there. If you’re approaching graduation, check out these resources for current opportunities. If you still have a few more years in college, look for jobs anyway, taking note of the skills that show up most frequently in jobs you see yourself applying for down the road.

  • The Conservation Job Board is a leading platform for finding careers in conservation, ecology, and environmental science, offering opportunities in research, stewardship, and more. It’s an excellent resource for Au Sable alumni seeking roles that align with their education and passion for creation care.

  • The ECO Canada Job Board is a platform dedicated to environmental career opportunities across Canada, including roles in conservation, sustainability, and ecological research. It’s an ideal resource for Au Sable alumni seeking to apply their skills and passion for creation care to impactful careers within Canada.

  • Ecolog-L is a mailing list hosted by the Ecological Society of America (ESA) that provides job postings, research opportunities, and discussions on topics related to ecology and environmental science. It's a valuable resource for Au Sable alumni to stay connected with the ecological community, find career opportunities, and engage in professional discourse.

  • The Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) Career Center is a dedicated platform for finding jobs, internships, and research opportunities in conservation biology and related fields. It’s an excellent resource for Au Sable alumni pursuing careers in biodiversity conservation, environmental policy, and ecological research.

  • The Texas A&M Natural Resources Job Board is a trusted resource for finding job opportunities in natural resources, wildlife, and forestry management. It’s especially valuable for Au Sable alumni looking to apply their expertise in conservation and land stewardship to impactful careers.

  • USAJobs is the official job board of the United States federal government, offering a wide range of career opportunities, including positions in environmental science, natural resource management, and conservation. It’s a valuable resource for Au Sable alumni interested in public service roles that align with their passion for stewardship and ecological work.

Need additional skills training? Au Sable’s Certificate Program is designed to help you prepare for entry-level jobs in the environmental workforce, and to highlight the skills you've acquired in an effective resumé.

Christian organizations involved in creation care

Au Sable is one among a number of organizations involved in promoting earth-keeping as part of our calling as Christians. Organizations vary in size, scope, mission, and areas of expertise and influence. As Au Sable’s focus is on education and restoration in North America (college/grad fellows programs) and locally (K-12 Ed program), these other organizations provide resources and opportunities for graduates.

  • A Rocha International is a global network of Christian organizations engaging in community-based conservation projects.

    • Focus areas: Habitat restoration, biodiversity conservation, environmental education.

  • BioLogos explores the harmony between science and faith, providing resources and discussions on topics like creation care, evolution, and theology.

  • Blessed Earth inspires faith communities to adopt sustainable practices and care for creation through education and discipleship.

    Focus areas: Creation care education, sustainable church initiatives, Sabbath living.

  • Catholic Climate Covenant mobilizes the U.S. Catholic community to address climate change and care for creation.

  • Circlewood is dedicated to fostering a culture of creation care through education, spiritual formation, and community initiatives.

  • ECHO equips communities worldwide with sustainable agricultural solutions to combat hunger and improve lives. It’s an excellent resource for Au Sable alumni interested in applying their knowledge of ecology and creation care to global development and food security initiatives.

  • The Evangelical Environmental Network mobilizes evangelical Christians to advocate for clean energy, climate action, and environmental stewardship.

    Focus areas: Climate advocacy, environmental health, creation care theology.

  • The John Ray Initiative empowers young Christians to act and advocate for climate justice as part of their faith.

    Focus areas: Climate advocacy, community engagement, leadership development.

  • Lutherans Restoring Creation encourages Lutherans to integrate creation care into worship, education, and community action.

  • Presbyterians for Earth Care is a network within the Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) advocating for environmental justice and sustainable practices.

  • YECA empowers young Christians to act and advocate for climate justice as part of their faith.

    Focus areas: Climate advocacy, community engagement, leadership development.

  • United Methodist Creation Justice Movement focuses on creation justice through advocacy, education, and community action.

Resources for Graduate Students

Au Sable’s Graduate Fellows Program provides continuing discipleship, training, and connection to peers and mentors who view their love of the earth as an outpouring of their love of Christ. The Graduate Fellows Program accepts applications each fall, and supports students for two-year appointments during their graduate training (with opportunities for renewal).

Stay connected by attending alumni gatherings, joining the alumni newsletter for updates, and engaging in prayer and financial support for the institute. Au Sable regularly invites alumni to share their stories and accomplishments, fostering connections within the Au Sable community and inspiring future generations of students. For more ways to stay involved, visit the Alumni and Community page.

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Creation Care Theology

At Au Sable we are deeply committed to understanding God’s relationship with His creation, and how that relationship impacts our lives. Our mission, ‘to inspire and educate people to serve and protect God’s earth’ is foremost a response to God’s word, which establishes God’s creativity, ownership, and authority over all of creation, and humanity’s role as stewards, keepers, and rulers made in the image of God. We aspire to follow Christ’s model of sacrificial love and service for the sake of our fellow image-bearers, and for the creation we were called to serve in Genesis 2:15. The following are useful resources for continuing to explore creation’s place in the biblical story.

  • Au Sable’s "Liturgies of Restoration" is a transformative workbook that guides readers in integrating daily worship with environmental stewardship. This resource invites you to explore reflective practices and meditative prayers, deepening your connection with both God and nature in the ordinary moments of life. To request a copy or learn more, please contact Jon Terry, Au Sable’s Executive Director.

  • The graduate fellows book list provides a list of great literature and commentaries on creation care.

  • The Evangelical Environmental Network has developed discipleship resources around a number of popular books on creation care.

    The Lausanne Movement’s Creation Care initiative calls for sustainable practices, addressing issues like climate change and biodiversity loss, while encouraging Christians to steward the earth responsibly as part of their mission.

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