Finding a Job in Zoology
Many jobs in zoology are not advertised, because they are with small, private or public organizations. If you can build a relationship with these small groups, you can have a real advantage in applying for jobs. Not only will fewer people will be competing with you, you will be a real person, not just a name on a piece of paper. You might find reading the networking and researching an employer quick guides helpful.
Tools for identifying employers of interest:
- Career Search
- American Zoo and Aquarium Association has an index of parks and commercial members
- Also look at the Environmental and Government job pages, which contain listings for a variety of employers who commonly hire zoologists and field biologists.
Web sites that regularly post zoology jobs: (National Coverage)
- National Wildlife Foundation Internships and Jobs
- The Nature Conservancy Internships and Jobs
- American Zoo and Aquarium Association Internships and jobs
- American Association of Zookeepers
- Wildlife Rehabilitation Jobs
- The Society for Conservation Biology
- North American Environmental Education Association
- American Fisheries Society Job Center Online
- MSU's Fish and Wildlife Employment Resources Website
Web sites that regularly post zoology jobs: (MSU/Regional)
- MSU SpartanTRAK (you will need a MSUNet ID to log in)
- Michigan Natural Features Inventory
- INHS Employment Opportunities
- Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center
MSU Listservers that post zoology jobs:
International Listings: