Environment, Sustainability & Energy

There are a variety of career opportunities in the areas of environment, sustainability and energy. With so many options and industries to choose from, Yale students are encouraged to get involved with coursework and student organizations within their particular area of interest. They can also look for internships to allow them to immerse themselves within the industry over the summer. OCS advisors are available to meet with you individually to discuss the many options. Yale’s Office of Career Strategy participates in the All Ivy Environmental & Sustainability Career Fair which is open to all Yale students served by OCS.  This event occurs every spring at Columbia University and allows our students to engage with recruiters across these industries. Yale College juniors and seniors can use the Professional Development Reimbursement Program to cover their expenses.

Bekenstein Climate Leaders Program Summer Internships – Apply by 2/7/25

Hello Class of 2026! For any qualified student interested in a paid ($15,000) summer internship focused on climate change mitigation, please consider applying for any of the 25 Bekenstein Climate Leaders Summer Internships. The application process requires you to apply to …

By Stanley Willard Jr.
Stanley Willard Jr. Assistant Director of Employer Relations
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Apply to intern at Coca Cola – Deadline 1/31/25

Coca Cola posted various summer internship opportunities for 2025.

Social Impact Management – Community Intern

Monthly Salary: $4,506.00

North America Sustainability Intern

Monthly Salary: $4,506.00

Summer Global Policy & Sustainability (Packaging) Graduate Intern

Monthly Compensation: $6,066

Supply Chain Quality, Safety, and …

By Stanley Willard Jr.
Stanley Willard Jr. Assistant Director of Employer Relations
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Worldpackers

Worldpackers is a global community formed by conscious travelers and welcoming hosts who have promoted thousands of connections and unique experiences.

Worldpackers seeks to foster the development and transformation of the world into a more socially and environmentally sustainable place, …

By Kelly McSergi
Kelly McSergi Director of Employer Relations
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YC Career Outcomes

The Office of Career Strategy collects information about Yale College graduates. This tool allows users to search outcomes by year and major. Please visit Statistics & Reports for more information on our data collection.

  • First Destination summaries are based on the Knowledge Rate of graduate outcomes six months after graduation according to National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) guidelines.
  • Knowledge Rate, defined by NACE, includes direct survey responses and basic employment or graduate school information confirmed through LinkedIn. Yale’s information below on Starting Salary and Time of Year Offer Received is based only on direct survey responses.

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Most Recent Class Overview: Class of 2023

Knowledge Rate Employed or in Graduate School Mean Starting Salary Top Five Industries
90.3% of those graduating between July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023.

  • Survey Responses: 894 (69.4%)
  • Confirmed through LinkedIn: 394 (30.6%)
 94.0% employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation $89,622 among graduates employed full-time in the United States Education, Financial Services, Technology, Consulting, and Healthcare

 

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