Environmental Policy & Planning Careers

Your Evolving Career

Stay adaptable in a changing world.

As more and more organizations focus on the link between healthy environments and quality of life, people who know how to integrate environmentally-conscious decisions and plan for sustainable actions are in high demand.

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14% Job Growth

Employment of government analysts is projected to grow 14% from 2020-2030.
U.S. Dept. of Labor.

Opportunity

There are local companies and global corporations in our region looking for you!

$62,800

The median salary nationally for experienced environmental communications specialists is $62,800.
Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Career Options

This list is just a starting point. It represents just some, but not all, of the careers you might consider. There are a variety of professions in environmental policy and planning.

Community Planner
Policy Analyst
Sustainable Landscape Design
Invasive Species Educator
Sustainability Manager
Environmental Compliance Officer
Environmental Lawyer
Governmental Affairs Specialist
Outreach Coordinator
Watershed Manager

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Coworkers meet to go over environmental design plan

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A Phoenix can land almost anywhere!

Our graduates have found employment with environmental groups, in local government and in environmental compliance departments of large companies.

United States Environmental Protection Agency
KBX Logistics
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
BioLife Plasma Services
Crystal Mountain Resort
LaForce, Inc.
Sterling Landscape Services
Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance
North Central Conservancy Trust
New Leaf Foods
Ecological Services
Door County Parks

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Potential

Graduate school might be right for you.

Some careers in our field, like environmental lawyers and community planners, require further education. More than the requirement, though, a master's degree can increase your earning potential and make valuable connections with industry professionals. Fortunately, you can get your master's degree in environmental science and policy right here at UW-Green Bay.

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Environmental Policy Planning and Political Science student Zea Miller

Essential Skills

“UW-Green Bay has done so much to prepare me career-wise, from education in the classroom to programs like the Civic Scholars Leadership Program. I’ve gained many essential skills that will help me anywhere I go.”

Zea Miller
Environmental Policy & Planning and Political Science
Newman Civic Fellowship Recipient

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Want to know More?

Not sure of your next step? Contact Professor Laurel Phoenix. As an associate professor and pre-law advisor, she can help you figure out your career path.