Save the planet as your day job
Access thousands of live jobs, experiences and funding opportunities – whether you’re just starting out, switching in, or moving up – plus the expert training and support needed to win each one.
What's inside CC Jobs?
Jobs, experiences and funding — each paired with the expert training and support needed to win them. Plus a community that makes sure you’re never doing it alone.
The Jobs Board
Every conservation role, matched with the training to land it.
Your complete resource for finding roles that match your ambitions — updated daily from across the globe.
Inside CC Jobs, you’ll learn how to craft applications that get you interviews and job offers, with our full expert-led application training.
- 100,000+ conservation jobs globally shared each year
- 'How to Apply for Any Conservation Job' full course (RRP £250)
- Personalised job alerts — daily, weekly or instant
- Map search to find opportunities near you
- Battle-tested application templates used by successful candidates
- Real examples of applications that got interviews
- Submit your own applications for feedback
- Showcase your CV in our Talent Pool — seen directly by employers
Volunteering, Internships & Expeditions
Find the right experience — then learn how to secure it, or create your own.
Experience is often the missing piece between “aspiring” and “employed.” We list thousands of volunteer placements, internships and expeditions every year — and our expert-led course explains how to choose the right one, how to secure it with confidence, and even how to create an opportunity that doesn’t exist yet.
- Thousands of volunteering, internship & expedition listings each year
- 'How to Get Conservation Experience' full course (RRP £250)
- How to choose the right experience for your goals and budget
- How to create your own opportunity, even if none currently exist
- Real examples from successful applicants
- Submit your own applications for feedback
Scholarships, Bursaries & Project Funding
Stop missing out on funding you didn’t know existed.
Money shouldn’t be the reason a career in conservation feels out of reach — whether you’re funding your studies, a placement, or your own field project.
We list hundreds of scholarships, bursaries and project funding opportunities every year — and our expert-led training course explains how to apply for them with confidence, even when the competition feels steep.
- Hundreds of scholarships, bursaries & project funding opportunities listed each year
- 'Conservation Scholarship Masterclass' full course (RRP £250)
- Confidence-building techniques for competitive applications
- Submit your own applications for feedback
Support Community
Join 5,000 active members and get access to a thriving community of conservationists at every stage — plus live events and hours of on-demand content to keep you growing with clarity and confidence.
- Office hours support from CC Coaches
- Regular live events with some of the biggest conservationists on the planet
- On-demand training on career planning, switching, networking, confidence, interviews & more
- Career challenges, share your highs and lows, get peer support, direct messages
- You don't have to figure this out alone
I get quality feedback
and encouragement from likeminded people who are tackling similar challenges - finding conservation roles where they can really contribute"
Clare Roberts | UK
Comprehensive Platform
The platform has been more comprehensive and resourceful than I had ever expected or thought / needed, but since starting my membership, I don't know how l began to prepare for a career in conservation without it"
Antonia Chacon | Australia
Easily Accessible
"The most valuable things for me are the connection to the instructors, access to a community of other members, and having resources all compiled and easily accessible in one area"
Kaylah Krajnc | Canada
Trusted by 1.3 Million & the Biggest Names
We’ve helped some of the biggest names to find new staff, volunteers, interns and students.
Meet the team
These are the conservationists guiding, encouraging, and celebrating your progress every step of the way. You’ll never have to navigate your career alone.
Dr Nick Askew
Founder & Director
Nick founded Conservation Careers in 2013 with one goal: to make it easier for people to find meaningful work protecting the natural world. He has a PhD in Barn Owl conservation, and has raised over $2.5 million for conservation activities. At BirdLife International, he worked closely with conservation organisations in over 120 countries globally.
Kristi Foster
Head of Coaching
Kristi leads the coaching programme at Conservation Careers and has worked across Africa, the UK, Australia, and Latin America. With a Master’s in Conservation Biology and a background in science communication, she has coached hundreds of conservationists to overcome career challenges, grow their confidence, and take purposeful action towards their goals.
Lloyd Gofton
Expert in Residence:
Communications
Lloyd has over 25 years’ experience in communications across the agency and conservation sectors. He’s worked with organisations including WWF, Greenpeace, and World Animal Protection, helping them tell stories that move people to act. As Head of Marketing at Conservation Careers, Lloyd helps conservationists communicate with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Felix Cybulla
Expert in Residence:
Conservation Standards
Felix has trained teams from over 45 countries in the Conservation Standards and advised organisations such as WWF, UNDP, and Denver Zoo. A CCNet Award recipient and co-founder of Ivakale.org, he brings over a decade of experience in strategic planning and conservation management, blending scientific rigour with creativity and care.
Dr Kate Evans
Expert in Residence:
Fundraising
Dr Kate Evans is the Founder and Director of Elephants for Africa and an award-winning conservation biologist. With over 25 years’ experience leading wildlife projects and raising over £1.5 million in funding, Kate helps conservationists transform ideas into reality. She lectures in fundraising for conservation at the University of Lincoln, UK.
Dr Helen Gibbons
Expert in Residence: Community-
Based Conservation
Helen brings over 25 years’ experience in conservation, leadership, and community engagement. She’s worked with organisations including WWF, the Gorilla Fund, and Maasai Mara Conservancies. A certified coach and facilitator, Helen helps conservation professionals and organisations grow their impact with empathy, confidence, and clarity.
Pedro Ribeiro
Expert in Residence:
Rewilding
Pedro is a rewilding expert based in Portugal, with hands-on experience in ecological restoration, bird conservation, and community-led conservation. His work spans natural grazing, large-scale monitoring, and stakeholder engagement. Pedro helps new rewilders understand how to work with nature — not against it — to restore thriving ecosystems.
Dr David Shiffman
Expert in Residence:
Marine Conservation
David is a marine conservation scientist, policy expert, and science communicator with extensive experience working at the intersection of research, policy, and practice. His work supports organisations tackling some of the biggest challenges facing our oceans today.
Leo Nyein Zaw Ko
Expert in Residence:
Conservation Scholarships
Leo is an environmental advocate and sustainability educator whose studies at Bucknell University, the National University of Singapore, and the University of Cambridge were supported by prestigious scholarships. Having won multiple highly competitive scholarships himself, he now helps others succeed.
Diana Gaffney
Community Connector
A career changer from web and IT, Diana combines tech skills with a love for wildlife. She supports marine animal rescue and education. On land, she fosters senior dogs with Muttville Rescue — and can’t wait to welcome you to our community.
Elizabeth Ruggiero
Community Connector
Beth is a cybersecurity engineer with over 20 years’ experience, now pivoting her career towards ocean and shark conservation. Based in the US, she brings a lifelong passion for marine life. She’s looking forward to welcoming you to our community.
FAQs
Can you help me to switch my career into conservation?
Yes. Supporting career switchers is a core part of what we do.
We help you understand where your existing skills fit within conservation, explore realistic roles and pathways, and take practical steps towards making the transition – without starting from scratch.
Whether you’re early in your thinking or ready to make a move, we’ll help you turn your interest in conservation into a realistic career plan.
What exactly is CC Jobs?
CC Jobs is Conservation Careers’ membership for people searching for a conservation job. You get full access to 100,000+ conservation jobs, experiences, training, and funding opportunities each year, plus our detailed application training and resources, community support, and tools to help you land the role you’re after (much more quickly).
Is this right for someone like me?
Most likely, yes. Conservation Careers supports people at different stages of their career, including:
Students preparing for their first conservation role
Job seekers actively applying and looking to stand out
Career switchers moving into conservation from another sector
Professional conservationists wanting to grow skills, confidence, or impact
CC Jobs is designed to meet you where you are and offers guidance, community, and opportunities.
You don’t need a perfect background or a clear plan to begin – just an interest in building a meaningful career in conservation.
Where are your job vacancies located?
We are the biggest conservation job portal on the internet, and list around 100,000+ vacancies from around the globe each year. The most frequent countries are USA, UK, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia, but we cover many other countries also.
What happens after the first month?
Your membership continues at the standard rate for whichever plan you chose. Cancel anytime — no hidden fees, no contracts.
Who do I contact if I want to find out more?
Email us at mail@conservation-careers.com — we’re happy to help.
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If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch by mail@conservation-careers.com.