Natural Resources and Environmental Management Career Guide

Explore Options: A Menu of Major-Specific Experiences and Sampling of Related Career Paths

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Feeling like you don't know what to do with all of this great information? We highly encourage to make an appointment with your academic advisor and career advisor. Another great starting point is the Self-Guided Career Exploration Tool.

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Menu of Experiences

Join A Student Organization

Get involved with a student organization related to your major. Student orgs are a great way to get connected and explore career options!

Biology Club
Student Environmental Coalition
Wildlife Society
Soil and Water Conservation Club
Beekeeper Club

Student Organizations

Relevant Courses and Certificates for Building Skills

Developing the relevant skills that employers seek is an essential component of a student's education. GVSU students should consider strategic elective courses and certificates to pair with their major in order to gain additional skills.

Environmental Remote Sensing Certificate
Grant Writing
Research
Public speaking
GIS Certificate
Sustainable City and Regional Planning Certificate
Sustainable Food Systems Certificate
NRM 230, NRM 415, NRM 430 - Fire Certification

Electives to Consider

Community Service Opportunities

Seek volunteer opportunities related to the field you're exploring as a way of testing out future careers.

The Civic Engagement Center keeps a list of current volunteer opportunities updated on their website. There are ongoing opportunities on a continuous basis, as well as on-campus and off-campus opportunities posted as they become available.

Civic Engagement Center

NREM Study Abroad Options

Through study abroad you’ll also set yourself apart from other job-seekers and graduate-school applicants in an increasingly competitive market.

Natural Resource Management students can reap huge benefits through studying abroad by gaining hands on experience with different environments throughout the world. Abroad, students will learn to care for the land and water resources in a different setting and be better prepared to serve a multitude of people whose well-being depends on these services. Imagine studying deforestation of the Amazon in Brazil, studying the effects of climate change in China, or examining environmental pollution through a Costa Rican perspective. Step out into the world, rev up your resume, and earn academic credit by studying abroad!

Natural Resources and Environmental Management Study Abroad

Explore Internships Abroad

Undergraduate Scholar Engagement

Pursuing academic, creative, and research experiences and projects outside the classroom is an excellent way to learn new skills and build a body of work in your field.

The Center for Undergraduate Scholar Engagement (CUSE) provides opportunities for undergraduate research and scholarship.

Center for Undergraduate Scholar Engagement (CUSE)


NREM Career Spotlights

Natural Resource Management

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  • Forestry Technician – U.S. Forestry Service
  • Invasive Species Strike Team – Ottawa Conservation District
  • Conservation Worker – Ann Arbor Nature Area Preservation
  • Biological Technician – Clearwater Fish Hatchery
  • Sustainability Team Leader – Mitten Brewing Company
  • Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator – Manistee County
  • Resource Recovery Specialist – Department of Public Works Kent County
  • Biological Service Technician – National Park Services
  • Agronomy Sales – Farmers Co-op Elevator
  • Survey Analyst – State of Michigan
  • Resource Conservationist – USDA/NRCS
  • Consulting Utility Forester – Davey Resource Group
  • Ecological Restoration Technician – Cardno JFNew
  • Environmental Compliance and Sustainability – Meijer
  • Wetland, Stream, Agricultural, NEPA Specialist – Michigan Department of Transportation
  • Agriculture Program Specialist – YMCA
  • GIS Specialist – City of Holland
  • Calibration Technician – Grand Rapids Metrology
  • Associate Forester – Consumers Energy
  • Sustainability Coordinator – Founders Brewery

Attend Events

Career Community- STEM

Employer Showcase: Weiss Technik North America, Inc.

November 14, 2024 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Stop by the Kennedy Hall of Engineering Lobby anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet Weiss Technik North America, Inc representatives. Students can stop by for a casual conversation with...

Employer Showcase: Adac Automotive

November 18, 2024 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Stop by the Kennedy Hall of Engineering Lobby anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet Adac Automotive representatives. Students can stop by for a casual conversation with professionals...

Employer Showcase: Artiflex Manufacturing, LLC

November 19, 2024 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Stop by the Kennedy Hall of Engineering Lobby anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet Artiflex Manufacturing representatives. Students can stop by for a casual conversation with professionals...

Employer Showcase: Advanced Medical Device Innovations

November 20, 2024 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Stop by the Kennedy Hall of Engineering Lobby anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet Advanced Medical Device Innovations representatives. Students can stop by for a casual conversation...

Employer Showcase: Tommy's Car Wash Corporate

November 21, 2024 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Stop by the Kennedy Hall of Engineering Lobby anytime between 9:30 am and 2 pm to meet with representatives from Tommy's Car Wash Corporate. Students can stop by for a casual conversation...

View More Career Community- STEM

Consider joining the STEM Career Community or any other Career Community you are interested in!


Beyond Undergraduate: Graduate or Professional Programs

Students with a NREM degree may continue on to a graduate program.  Here are some examples of programs students have pursued:

  • Natural Resources Management
  • Forestry
  • Wildlife Biology
  • Environmental Science
  • Public Policy
  • Sustainability
  • Genetics
  • Marine Biology
  • Medical Science

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