Green Industry Groups

Professional and industry associations and societies are great places to make connections to your next job! If we see JOBS posted on one of these sites, you will see "JOBS" in the descriptions. Some have internships and fellowships even if they don't have JOBS.

The green industry associations linked below are divided into categories based on their primary focus. Browse down the page to see all of the associations by category.

Or, if you prefer, click on the category name you want to see the associations comprising that category: Air & Climate; Biofuels, Biomass, & Other Bio; Building & Construction; Ecology; Education; Energy Efficiency & Conservation; Engineers & Engineering; Environmental Business, Industry, & Government; Forestry & Plants; Geothermal; Health, Medicine, & Toxicology; Hospitality & Tourism; Hydropower; Recycling; Regulations, Law, & Management; Renewable Energy; Solar Energy & Voltaics; Solid Waste; Sustainability & Permaculture; and Wind Power.

While many groups may not currently have job postings, they are still wonderful sources of information. Many of the industry associations have "member directories" where you can shop for potential employers or people you can contact for information and networking.

Since the "green industries" are relatively new, industry trade associations are also included. At a minimum, they should provide you with a list of potential employers.

Check out "Tapping the Hidden Job Market" for ideas on some of the ways you can leverage associations for your job search, and for more professional and industry associations, visit Job-Hunt's Directory of Associations.

Green Industry and Professional Associations and Societies:

Air & Climate:

• Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)
  Conferences, local chapters, events, resources, blog, instructional workshops, training, and certifications
  
• Air Movement and Control Association International
  Conferences, seminars, certifications, and resources
  
• Air and Waste Management Association
  JOBS, events, publications, news, and Climate Center, volunteer opportunities, and other professional resources
  
• American Council for Accredited Certification
  News, member list, exam study guides, provisions for course providers, and more
  
• American Wind Energy Association
  JOBS,conferences, blog, events, resources, and publications
  
• Association of Climate Change Officers
  JOBS (few), conference and events, member directory, certification, publications, and news
  
• Environmental Solutions Association (ESA)
  Indoor air quality training via online resources and classroom, member directory, resources, and publications, and provisions for veterans and military personnel
  
• Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA)
  Annual meeting, local chapters, education and certification, research, and news
  
• International Emissions Trading Association
  Conferences, events, seminars, publications, news, Twitter, and LinkedIn
  
• National Wind Coordinating Collaborative
  Workgroups, events, news, meetings, member directory, and informational resources including a blog
  

Biofuels, Biomass, & Other Bio:

• Algal Biomass Organization
  JOBS, conference, education, recources, and industry news
  
• American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE)
  Conference and trade show
  
• Biomass Energy Research Association
  Student resources, conferences, events, networking, resources, and news
  
• Biomass Power Association
  Member directory, conferences, workshops, industry resources, and news
  
• Canadian Renewable Fuels Association
  Member directory, publication, resource center, and news
  
• European Biomass Association
  Conferences, events, and resources on sustainable biofuels
  
• European Biomass Industry Association
  JOBS (few), member directory, news, events, publications, and many other resources
  
• National Biodiesel Board
  Member directory, news, information, resources, and biofuel distributor list
  
• National Corn Growers Association
  JOBS (sometimes), annual conference, state sections, scholarships, resources, and links to agricultural associations
  
• Northwest Biofuels Association
  JOBS (a few), member list, events, publications, resources, and news
  
• Renewable Fuels Association
  JOBS, conferences, events, resource center, media center, publications, and much more industry related information
  
• Vermont Biofuels Association
  JOBS (sometimes), information, good collection of links, partnership program, and many incentive programs

Building & Construction:

• Alliance for Sustainable Built Environments
  News, events, information (LEED, etc.), newsletter, energy saving calculators
  
• Build It Green (California)
  Career information, training and certifications, member directory, events, and more
  
• Energy Efficient Building Association
  Conferences, resources, and events calendar
  
• Facilitiesnet.com
  JOBS (a few), news, information, and resources including blog
  
• Green Building Institute
  JOBS (sometimes), news, events, networking meetings, and more resources
  
• Resedential Energy Services Network (RESNET)
  Certified energy auditors/raters and qualified contractors/builders, news, and events.
• Sustainable Buildings Industry Council
  Events, committees, advocacy, training, and awards
  
• U.S. Green Building Council
  JOBS, federal summit, local chapters, conferences, continuing ed, and resources (originator of LEED green building rating system)

Ecology:

• The Australasian Society for Ecotoxicology
  Regional representative directory, conferences, seminars, and worldwide resource links.
• British Ecological Society
  JOBS, meetings and events, grants and awards, publication resources, blog, news, and local chapters.
• Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
  JOBS (UK), grants and funding, and many other resources.
• Ecological Society of America
  JOBS, Internships, certifications, grants and fellowships, news, local chapters, and science resource links.
• Ecological Society of Australia
  Awards, conferences, events, and publications.
• European Ecological Federation
  JOBS (sometimes), meetings, conferences, and resources.
• International Society of Chemical Ecology
  JOBS (a few), meetings, conferences, and a newsletter.
• Nature Conservancy
  JOBS, newsletter, blog and tons more information.
• Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC)
  JOBS (sometimes), information, and opportunities to volunteer for residents of Colorado.

Education:

• Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
  Business partnerships, workshops and webinars, informational resources including blog, and conferences.
• Educause Campus Sustainability Resources
  JOBS, professional development, research, publications, and awards.
• Environmental Training and Education Partnership
  Professional development for educators, articles and bulletins.
• Environmental Education Foundation
  Events, publications, and Web-based training, and partnership opportunities.
• The George Wright Society
  Conferences, events, news, and other informational resources including a blog.
• North American Association for Environmental Education
  JOBS, meetings, conferences, newsletter, and member list.

Energy Efficiency & Conservation:

• Alliance to Save Energy
  JOBS, conferences, events, and news.
• American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
  JOBS, internships, conferences, and news.
• Electric Drive Transportation Association
  Member list, international events, conferences, and more.
• Energy Efficient Building Association
  Conferences, resources, and events calendar.
• Environmental Assessment Association
  News and events, conferences, seminars, and more.
• International Union for Conservation of Nature
  JOBS (few), international congress, events, resources, and training.
• Land Trust Alliance
  JOBS, volunteer opportunities, education, and resources.
• National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO)
  Member directory, events, information, and news.
• Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)
  Local chapters, awards, conferences, workshops, and news.

Engineers & Engineering:

• American Academy of Environmental Engineers
  JOBS, career information, events, publications, certifications, and news.
• Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE)
  JOBS, certifications, events, regions/chapters/councils, links to partners, and student/young professional outreach.
• Association of Energy Engineers
  JOBS, certifications, local chapters, seminars, publications, and awards.
• International Association of Hydraulic Engineering and Research (IAHR)
  "Rivers-list" (discussion group), conferences, events, meetings, and workshops.
• Society of Environmental Engineers UK
  Conference, professional development, and links to industry affiliates.
• For more engineering associations and societies, check Job-Hunt's Engineering Associations.

Environmental Business, Industry, & Government:

• Association of State Energy Research & Technology Transfer Institutions (ASERTTI)
  Member list, events, committees, programs, and news.
• Business for Social Responsibility
  JOBS, corporate member list, conferences, events, working groups, news, and much more.
• Environmental Bankers Association
  JOBS, meetings, news, and articles.
• Environmental Business Council of New England
  JOBS, member directory (with links to job postings), mentoring program, conferences, events, newsletter, and other resources.
• Environmental Services Association of Alberta (ESAA)
  JOBS, conferences, member directory, mailing list, events, resources, and news.
• Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)
  News, events, seminars, workshops, publications, and reports
• International Association for Natural Gas Vehicles (IANGV)
  Conferences, international forums/summits, member directory, news, industry related links, and many more resources.
• International Environmental Modeling and Software Society
  Environmental software directory, student awards, fellowships, conferences, meetings, networking, training, and scientific studies.
• National Association of Environmental Professionals
  JOBS, including internships, conferences, chapters, working groups, certifications, events, publications, and news.
• National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO)
  JOBS (a few), news, events (including Webinars), publications, committees and task forces, and resources.
• Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
  News, information, and blogs.
• Northwest Association of Environmental Professionals
  (Oregon & Washington state)
  JOBS, conferences, events, education, a journal, and news
• Northwest Environmental Business Council - (NEBC)
  (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, & Washington state)
  JOBS, internships, member directory, trade shows, workshops, and training.
• Ontario Environment Industry Association
  JOBS, conferences, events, meetings, and news.
• Society of Environmental Journalists
  JOBS, fellowships, education, mentoring, conferences, member directory (members only), publications, blogs, news, Facebook, and Twitter.

Forestry & Plants:

• American Bryological and Lichenological Society (ABLS)
  Events, publications, and news.
• American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB)
  JOBS, meetings, chapters, newsletter, awards, education programs, and blogs.
• Botanical Society of America
  JOBS, publications, meetings, conferences, member directory, and news.
• Botanical Society of the British Isles
  Training, conferences, field meetings, and other resources.
• Canadian Forest Service
  JOBS, internships, news and media, events, and publications.
• Council on Forest Engineering
  JOBS (a few), student awards, newsletter, conference, and meetings.
• The Forest Products Society
  Corporate member list, conferences, regional sections/chapters, and interest groups.
• Forest Stewards Guild
  JOBS, regional sections, programs, events, publications, workshops, and networking.

Geothermal:

• Canadian Geothermal Energy Association
  JOBS (sometimes), and conferences, events, news ( members-only research and studies), Facebook, and Twitter.
• Earth Energy Society of Canada
  Member directory, links to other resources, and news.
• Geothermal Energy Association
  Member directory, events, expo, workshops, news, and Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
• Geothermal Resources Council
  JOBS, conferences, events, webinars, workshops, publications, resources, Facebook, and Twitter.
• International Geothermal Association
  Conference, events, training, publications, and resources.
• International Ground Source Heat Pump Association
  Member directory, conferences, accreditation, training, publications, news, and Twitter.
• U.S. Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium
  Events, training, member directory, forums, and news.

Health, Medicine, & Toxicology:

• American Academy of Environmental Medicine
  Conferences, meetings, resources, online education, awards, and blog.
• Association for Environmental Health and Sciences Foundation
  Member directory, chapters, news, events, and conferences.
• Environmental, Health & Safety Auditing Roundtable
  JOBS (members only) chapters, calendar of events, training, and news.
• International Society of Biometeorology
  Study groups, affiliates, international journal, congresses, and symposia.
  
• National Environmental Health Association
  JOBS, student job bank, credentialing, news, e-learning, and publications.
• National Registry of Environmental Professionals
  JOBS, credentialing, news, continuing education, workshops, and certifications.
• For more medical associations, check Job-Hunt's Medicine & Healthcare Association listings

Hospitality & Tourism:

• Green Hotels Association
  Member list and approved vendor list.
• Green Restaurant Association
  Green restaurant certification standards and environmental guidelines, endorsements (for manufacturers).
• International Ecotourism Club
  JOBS (sometimes) events, education, and news.
• International Ecotourism Society
  JOBS (members only), and internships, events, member bulletin board, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
• Sustainable Catering Association
  Guidelines, resources, and blogs.

Hydropower:

• Association of State Dam Safety Officials
  JOBS (a few), student employment, conferences, chapters/regions, training, committees, news, and resources.
• British Hydropower Association
  JOBS, list of members, events, and resources.
  
• European Small Hydropower Association
  Member list, projects, publications, conferences, events, newsletters, and news.
• Hydropower Research Foundation (USA)
  JOBS (links to job postings), information, news, and education.
• International Centre for Hydropower
  Conferences, events, courses, news, and Facebook.
• International Hydropower Association
  Industry initiatives, awards, events, publications, conferences and resources.
• National Hydropower Association (USA)
  Member directory, news, events, awards, and more information.
• National Water Resources Association
  Internships, scholarships, fellowship program, meetings, conferences, and more resources.
• Northwest Hydroelectric Association
  JOBS (few), conferences, events, and meetings resources and news.
• United States Society on Dams
  Member directory, committee directory, awards, scholarships, conferences, newsletter, news, and resources.

Recycling:

• Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association
  Conference, events, newsletters, awards, other publications, and news.
• Municipal Waste Association
  JOBS (sometimes), member directory, events, conferences, and publications including a blog.
• Association of Responsible Recyclers (NORA)
  Member directory, chapters, news, events, and conferences.
• Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association
  JOBS, member directory, conferences and events, publications, resources, and news.
• Automotive Recyclers Association
  Member directory, training, certification, news, conventions and other events.
• Bureau of International Recycling
  Conferences, member directory, roundtables, workshops, news, and publications.
• Center for Resource Solutions (CRS)
  JOBS (sometimes), certifications, events, training, and news.
• Construction Materials Recycling Association
  Member directory, conferences, education, and news.
• Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. (ISRI)
  Conferences, meetings, member directory, local chapters, and news.
• National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association
  Local chapters, conferences and events, training, news, other publications, and resources.
• National Recycling Coalition
  Conferences, education, and news.
• Remanufacturing Institute
  Events, publications, research, and news.
• Secondary Materials and Recycled Textile Association
  Annual conference, committees, a glossary, publications, and industry related links.
• Society for Ecological Restoration
  JOBS, student opportunities, volunteer opportunities, conferences, world-wide chapters, education, news, and much more.
• Society for Preservation of Natural History Collections
  JOBS, member directory (members only), Ning group, news, events, and conferences.

Regulations, Law, & Management:

• Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals
  Member directory, certifications, education, and training.
• Association for the Study of Peak Oil and Gas (ASPO)
  Conferences and events, publications, newsletter, and blog.
• Association of American Pesticide Control Officials
  JOBS (sometimes), conferences, meetings, resources, and events calendar.
• Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide (E-LAW)
  Volunteer opportunities, conferences, news, resources, e-newsletter, Facebook, and Twitter.
• Dangerous Goods Advisory Council (formerly Hazardous Materials Advisory Council)
  JOBS (sometimes), conferences, education and training, calendar of events, and news.
• Indoor Environmental Standards Organization
  Committees, standards, news, and resources.
• Institute of Environmental Management
  JOBS, conferences, chapters, events, training, special interest groups, and online library.
• Institute of Professional Environmental Practice
  JOBS, certifications, news, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
• International Association for Impact Assessment
  JOBS conferences, learning exchange, sections, committees, training and workshops, and resources.
• International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI)
  Membership list, training, conferences, symposia, and newsletter.
• National Association of Local Government Environmental Professionals (NALGEP)
  Calendar of events, networking, resources, news, workshops, education, and training.
• National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC)
  JOBS, conferences, committees, international programs, industry affiliates, events calendar, workshops, training, meetings, resources, and news.
• National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) - (NASEO)
  JOBS member directory, conferences, international programs, committees and task forces, and news.
• National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates (NASUCA)
  JOBS, member directory, meetings and committees, resources, calendar of events, and news.
• National Environmental, Safety, and Health Training Association
  JOBS (sometimes), conferences, workshops and training, scholarships and grants, certifications, and news.
• National Registry of Environmental Professionals
  JOBS, credentialing, news, continuing education, workshops, and certifications.
• North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP)
  JOBS (sometimes) member directory, certifications and credentialing, and news.

Renewable Energy:

• Canadian Renewable Fuels Association
  Events calendar, plants list, and news.
• European Forum for Renewable Energy Sources
  JOBS including internships (sometimes), member directory, conferences, publications, and parliamentary network.
• European Renewable Energy Council
  Events and conferences, publications, and news.
• Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association
  Internships, corporate member directory, conferences, events calendar, energy fairs, seminars, and news.
  
• Interstate Renewable Energy Council
  Conferences, meetings, resources, events calendar, Facebook, and Twitter.
• Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA)
  JOBS, a substantial business directory, education and training, conferences, events, workshops, training and certifications, resources, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
• Nebraska Renewable Energy Association
  Calendar of events, information, news, and industry contacts section.
• Renewable Energy Association - (UK-based)
  JOBS, conferences and events, member directory, and news.
• Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP)
  JOBS (sometimes in REEP), international projects, networking, events calendar, and blog.
• Renewable Fuels Association
  JOBS, events, member list, committees, news, Facebook, and Twitter.
• Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association
  JOBS, calendar of events and member directory.

Solar Energy & Photovoltaics:

• American Solar Energy Society
  JOBS, conferences, events, volunteer opportunities, local chapters, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
• Australian and New Zealand Solar Energy Society
  Conferences, publications, events, and news.
• Canadian Solar Industries Association
  JOBS (a few), conferences, member directory, certification training, workshops, publications, news, and events calendar.
• European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA)
  JOBS (in EPIA), conferences, workshops, networking, and news.
• International Energy Agency - Photovoltaic Power Systems Program
  Workshops, reports, projects, newsletter, and resources.
• International Photovoltaic Equipment Association (IPVEA)
  JOBS (links to JOBS), member directory, conferences, meetings, networking, events, news, and resources.
• International Solar Energy Society (ISES)
  Conferences, workshops, publications, membership list (members only), and corporate member list
• Solar Electric Power Association
  JOBS, conferences, member directory, resource library, and events calendar.
• Solar Energy Business Association of New England
  Conferences, networking events, member directory, and news.
• Solar Energy Industries Association
  JOBS, member directory, conferences, meetings, calendar of events, news, and research.
• Solar Energy International (SEI)
  Work-trade programs, member list, workshops (inclusive of women's only), online training, events, newsletter, Facebook, and Twitter.

Solid Waste:

• Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials (ASTSWMO)
  Conferences, meetings, committees, programs, news, and resources.
• International Solid Waste Management Association (ISWA)
  Conferences, meetings, publications, education and training, events, and news.
• Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)
  JOBS, conferences, divisions, local chapters, symposia, events, member directory, certification and training, news, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Sustainability & Permaculture:

• Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
  Conferences, workshops, events, interest groups, resources, and news.
  
• BC Sustainable Energy Association (UK)
  JOBS, Information, resources, and members.
  
• Biodynamic Agriculture Association
  JOBS, events, training, and Facebook.
  
• Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE)
  Conferences, networks, and resources
  
• Earthwatch
  JOBS, internships, fellowships, scientists' opportunities, student opportunities, events, news, and expeditions.
• Institute for Local Self-Reliance
  Publications and news.
• International Society of Organic Agriculture Research
  Events, publications, and working groups.
• North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association
  JOBS, conferences, news, and workshops.
• Organic Trade Association
  JOBS (sometimes), internships, but events, advocacy, certification resources, Facebook, and Twitter.
• Permaculture Association UK
  Conferences and news.
• Sustainable Business Council
  California events and a newsletter.
• Sustainable Business Network/Greater Boston
  Events, resources, and member directory.
• Sustainable Business Network/Portland, Oregon
  Events, resources, and member directory ("Marketplace")

Wind Power:

• American Wind Energy Association
  JOBS, conferences, calendar of events, workshops, news, publications, resources, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
• Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA)
  JOBS, conferences, member directory, seminars, publications, and Twitter.
• Global Wind Energy Council
  JOBS, conferences, member directory, corporate member list, international events calendar, news, and publications.
• National Wind Coordinating Collaborative
  Member directory, events calendar, work groups, meetings, publications, and resources.
• Utility Wind Integration Group
  Conferences, member list, user groups, events, training, and research information.
• Windustry.org
  JOBS, conferences, online networking, forums, blog, and many resources.
• Women of Wind Energy (WoWE)
  Subgroup of Windustry with mentoring, chapters, fellowships, workshops, and networking.

For more related employment and career links, see Job-Hunt's Directory of Associations: