Career Development

LEAP students present to McCombs

Develop your sustainability career!

Check out these resources to help you network, learn crucial career skills, and land the sustainability job of your dreams! 

Student Opportunities

Get involved on campus with through our Student Organizations and opportunities with on-campus departments like Resource Recovery and University Housing & Dining. These groups give students hands-on experience and leadership opportunities. View the full list here.

Sustainability & Environmental Job and Internship Feed

Texas Career Engagement's Sustainability/Environmental Jobs and Internships Feed is a great snapshot of sustainability/environmental postings in HireUTexas (powered by Handshake). This is not an exhaustive list of sustainability/environmental opportunities, be sure to login to HireUTexas to expand your search and see more opportunities!

Science & Sustainability Career Community - Texas Career Engagement

Texas Career Engagement created Career Communities to provide industry-specific resources, opportunities, and connections for all students, regardless of academic focus. Each of the interdisciplinary career community toolkits provides information to specifically help students who are not majoring in a related area of study. Career communities can help students successfully navigate a particular career field and connect with opportunities. Join the Science & Sustainability Career Community to explore fields such as aerospace, agriculture, biology, automotive, biotech, civil engineering, construction, environmental services, healthcare, research, and other related fields.

Texas Exes Sustainability Network

Stay connected even after you leave the 40 Acres. The Sustainability Alumni Network is open to all current and former UT-Austin students, staff, and faculty with an interest in environmental and social sustainability. Also, join the Alumni Network on LinkedIn!

Upcoming Career Events

Get help on your resume, meet alumni, network, and more at these upcoming career events!

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Tuesday October 7, 2025, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Zoom
Learn how to build a strong grad school application!
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Wednesday October 15, 2025, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Zoom
Hear from CNS alums pursuing graduate studies!
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Wednesday October 22, 2025, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Zoom
Dive into grad school admissions essays!
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Thursday October 23, 2025, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Rowling Hall
Join the GSLI for an evening of dinner, networking, and panelist advice on sustainability careers! You'll learn how not every sustainability job is labeled as such, how to find opportunities, and how to seek the right mentors - all from UT Austin alumni in the field.
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Tuesday October 28, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Rowling Hall
Join the GSLI for an engaging speaker and discussion event around the changes in corporate sustainability.
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Wednesday October 29, 2025, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
FAC 2.236
Learn all about effective networking!
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Tuesday November 4, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zoom
Join fellow Longhorns working in sustainability and impact careers for a discussion around current industry challenges and solutions! We will also have breakout rooms for open networking. GSLI alumni are especially encouraged to attend.