Natural Resources
| What is Natural Resources? | Related Careers |
| Related Skills | Job & Internship Search Links |
| Career Planning Links | Professional Association Links |
| Miscellaneous Links | OSU Department of Natural Resources |
What is Natural Resources?
The OSU Natural Resources (NR) Bachelor of Science degree program provides graduates with a working knowledge of a broad span of natural resources, their diversity and interdependence, and the critical relationships between humans and their environment. The program of study is interdisciplinary and encompasses a broad spectrum of coursework supported by the Colleges of Agricultural Science, Forestry, Liberal Arts, and Science.
Related Careers
| Account Executive | Field Representative | Naturalist |
| Accountant | Financial Analyst | Nursery Products Grower |
| Advertising Manager | Fire Scientist | Outdoor Recreation Specialist |
| Animal Scientist | Fisheries Biologist | Park Manager |
| Appraiser | Food Broker | Pathologist |
| Aquaculturist | Food Inspector | Peace Corps Representative |
| Arboriculturist | Food Scientist | Personnel Development Specialist |
| Auditor | Fruit & Vegetable Grower | Pest Manager |
| Banker | Geneticist | Physiologist |
| Bioresource Engineer | Government Lobbyist | Plant Scientist |
| Business Owner/Manager | Government Program Manager | Politician |
| Career Counselor | Grain Merchandiser | Production Credit Association Officer |
| Cell Biologist | Grants Manager | Public Relations Representative |
| College/High School Instructor/Professor | Greenhouse Manager | Public Communications Specialist |
| College Student Services Administrator | Human Resource Development Manager | Purchasing Manager |
| Commodity Broker | Illustrator | Quality Assurance Specialist |
| Communication & Education Specialist | Information Specialist | Rangeland Scientist |
| Community Development Specialist | Information Systems Analyst | Real Estate Broker |
| Conference Manager | Insurance Agency Manager | Regional Planner |
| Conservation Officer | Insurance Agent | Regulatory Agent |
| Conservationist | Insurance Risk Manager | Research & Development Manager |
| Consultant | Journalist | Research Technician |
| Consumer Counselor | Labor Relations Specialist | Resource Economist |
| Consumer Informatuion Manager | Landscape Contractor | Retail/Wholesale Manager |
| Contract Manager | Landscape Designer | Sales & Marketing |
| Cooperative Extension Agent | Landscape manager | Sales Representative |
| County Agent | Lending Officer | Soil Scientist |
| Credit Analyst | Liaison for Commodity Groups | Toxicologist |
| Customer Service Manager | Lobbyist | Training Manager |
| Dentist | Marine Biologist | Turf Manager |
| Ecologist | Market Analyst | Turf Producer |
| Economist | Marketing Manager | Veterinarian |
| Editor | Medical Doctor | Viticulturist |
| Educational Specialist | Microbiologist | Waste Management Specialist |
| Environmental Lawyer | Molecular Biologist | Water Quality Specialist |
| Environmental Scientist | Natural Resource Interpreter | Wildlife Biologist |
| Export Sales Manager | Natural Resource Policy Analyst | Wildlife Manager |
| Farmer/Rancher - Owner/Manager | Natural Resources Conservation Officer | Writer |
| Farm Service Agent | Natural Resources Scientist | Youth Program Director |
| Feedlot Manager |
Related Skills
| Communication Skills (Oral & Written) | Machine Operation Skills |
| Creativity | Observation Skills |
| Critical Thinking Skills | Organized |
| Data Analysis | Physical Stamina |
| Decision Making | Self-Motivated |
| Detail Oriented | Teamworker |
| Interpersonal | Technical Skills |
| Listening Skills | Visualization |
Job & Internship Search Links
USAJobs.gov - check out the Students and Recent Grads section and the Federal Jobs by College Major for a listing of job titles related to your major.
Bestard Agricultural Placements - Positions in feed, crop, animal health, seed, banking, credit, fertilizer, and crop protection in Canada and the US.
BlueSkySearch - Online job center for Agriculture, Produce, Food Industry.
Cyber Sierra - Natural Resources Job Search .
ENDS Report - International listing.
Jobhog.net - Online source of job listings and career information specific to the agriculture and natural sciences industries.
Equimax - Horse Industry Employment.
Farm and Ranch Jobs - an agricultural career website that features the latest jobs in farm production, animal science, and agribusiness.
SustainLane - Green Collar Jobs Board.
Conservation Job Board - a natural resource career website that lists the latest jobs in forestry, wildlife, fisheries, ecology and other fields related to natural resources.
Naturejobs - lists professional positions related to life sciences and different scientific disciplines.
Far West Agribusiness Assocation Internship Portal - designed to connect students with Agribusiness internships in the expanding fields of agronomy, economics, public policy, and business for course credits and/or compensation as determined by Agribusiness retailer and respective colleges and universities.
Forestry & Natural Resources Jobs Listing
Environmental Career Opportunities
Ag Recruitment & Placement Service
Career Planning Links
Occupational Outlook Handbook - the following links also provide a summary of the career, what they do, the work environment, how to become one, the job outlook, similar occupations and contacts for more information.
- Average Pay - Agricultural and Food Scientists
- Average Pay - Forest and Conservation Workers
- Average Pay - Farmers, Ranchers and Other Agricultural Managers
- Average Pay - Conservation Scientists and Foresters
- Average Pay - Grounds Maintenance Workers
- Average Pay - Landscape Architects
Explore Careers in Life Sciences
- A Plant Scientist Could...
- A Natural Sciences Manager Could...
- A Soil and Water Conservationist Could...
- A Pathologist Could...
Plant Pathology Online - is dedicated to high-quality, innovative plant pathology research and has many tools for job seekers in this field.
Professional Association Links
United States Forest Service - resource for services and employment that the USFS has available.
American Society of Landscape Architects - resources for professional development and an education tool for environmental design.
American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers - an educational and scientific organization dedicated to the advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food, and biological systems.
The Botanical Society of America - a group whose mission is focused around botany and has many resources for career and employment opportunities.
American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers
National Association of Conservation Districts
Natural Resources Protective Association
American Farm Bureau Federation
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
Miscellaneous Links
Opportunities to Get Involved & Gain Experience
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