Re: [ECOLOG-L] Young conservationists are struggling to make it
Thanks Judith, yes, many commenters have also made the point at our Facebook page or Twitter that the way environmental groups are funded leads to short term priorities, 2-3 projects pinned to grants, etc, and not on organizational/professional capacity building that you get from developing new voices, thinkers, and leaders. There are some great fellowships out there though, like the Envi Leadership Program: https://elpnet.org/what-we-do Erik -- See my latest writing and photojournalism projects here <http://www.erikhoffner.com/> *tw: @erikhoffner <https://twitter.com/ErikHoffner>* On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 9:25 AM, Judith Weis <jw...@newark.rutgers.edu> wrote: > It needs more committed people in the general public supporting > environmental groups with their money so that the groups can enlarge their > staff. Most people give lip service to the environment, but it is not high > on their priority list. > -- > *From:* Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news < > ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU> on behalf of Erik Hoffner < > erik.hoff...@gmail.com> > *Sent:* Wednesday, August 16, 2017 3:04:38 PM > *To:* ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU > *Subject:* [ECOLOG-L] Young conservationists are struggling to make it > > Hi ECOLOGgers, thought you'd be interested in this, at Mongabay we > interviewed young people trying to get a career in conservation started, > and they report that it's tough out there: "Nika Levikov swore she would > never work as a waitress again. But, today — with a master’s degree in > conservation science from Imperial College London — she’s taking orders, > delivering drinks, and cleaning tables to support herself..." > > *A rich person’s profession? Young conservationists struggle to make it* > > >- *Mongabay interviewed young conservationists about their experiences >launching their careers.* >- *Many of them related similar stories of having to reconsider their >career choice as a result of the conservation sector’s tight job market, >high educational and experience requirements, and often-temporary >entry-level jobs.* >- *To meet prospective employers’ demands for experience, many >graduates become stuck in full-time unpaid internships or long-term >volunteering.* >- *As a result of these trends, the field of conservation may be >hemorrhaging passionate, qualified, and innovative young people.* > > https://news.mongabay.com/2017/08/a-rich-persons-profession- > young-conservationists-struggle-to-make-it/ > <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.mongabay.com%2F2017%2F08%2Fa-rich-persons-profession-young-conservationists-struggle-to-make-it%2F=02%7C01%7Cjweis%40newark.rutgers.edu%7C85c94a1575e94870bef708d4e51ace4d%7Cb92d2b234d35447093ff69aca6632ffe%7C1%7C0%7C636385350688399432=PhGCrlj7BS7%2BUPJeIr1kVHcAMeqUv%2FbIxvE6xulcsNY%3D=0> > > Luckily some do make it, but it does make you wonder what the conservation > movement needs to do in order to have a vital next generation. > > Erik > > -- > > Editor and Content Strategist > Mongabay.com > <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2FMongabay.com=02%7C01%7Cjweis%40newark.rutgers.edu%7C85c94a1575e94870bef708d4e51ace4d%7Cb92d2b234d35447093ff69aca6632ffe%7C1%7C0%7C636385350688399432=AhY1TNyujDs3%2Boy5NGViSAvD4ZFIVsrAzUMbnMdhOAU%3D=0> > > >
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Young conservationists are struggling to make it
It needs more committed people in the general public supporting environmental groups with their money so that the groups can enlarge their staff. Most people give lip service to the environment, but it is not high on their priority list. From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news <ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU> on behalf of Erik Hoffner <erik.hoff...@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2017 3:04:38 PM To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Young conservationists are struggling to make it Hi ECOLOGgers, thought you'd be interested in this, at Mongabay we interviewed young people trying to get a career in conservation started, and they report that it's tough out there: "Nika Levikov swore she would never work as a waitress again. But, today — with a master’s degree in conservation science from Imperial College London — she’s taking orders, delivering drinks, and cleaning tables to support herself..." A rich person’s profession? Young conservationists struggle to make it * Mongabay interviewed young conservationists about their experiences launching their careers. * Many of them related similar stories of having to reconsider their career choice as a result of the conservation sector’s tight job market, high educational and experience requirements, and often-temporary entry-level jobs. * To meet prospective employers’ demands for experience, many graduates become stuck in full-time unpaid internships or long-term volunteering. * As a result of these trends, the field of conservation may be hemorrhaging passionate, qualified, and innovative young people. https://news.mongabay.com/2017/08/a-rich-persons-profession-young-conservationists-struggle-to-make-it/<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.mongabay.com%2F2017%2F08%2Fa-rich-persons-profession-young-conservationists-struggle-to-make-it%2F=02%7C01%7Cjweis%40newark.rutgers.edu%7C85c94a1575e94870bef708d4e51ace4d%7Cb92d2b234d35447093ff69aca6632ffe%7C1%7C0%7C636385350688399432=PhGCrlj7BS7%2BUPJeIr1kVHcAMeqUv%2FbIxvE6xulcsNY%3D=0> Luckily some do make it, but it does make you wonder what the conservation movement needs to do in order to have a vital next generation. Erik -- Editor and Content Strategist Mongabay.com<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2FMongabay.com=02%7C01%7Cjweis%40newark.rutgers.edu%7C85c94a1575e94870bef708d4e51ace4d%7Cb92d2b234d35447093ff69aca6632ffe%7C1%7C0%7C636385350688399432=AhY1TNyujDs3%2Boy5NGViSAvD4ZFIVsrAzUMbnMdhOAU%3D=0>
[ECOLOG-L] Young conservationists are struggling to make it
Hi ECOLOGgers, thought you'd be interested in this, at Mongabay we interviewed young people trying to get a career in conservation started, and they report that it's tough out there: "Nika Levikov swore she would never work as a waitress again. But, today — with a master’s degree in conservation science from Imperial College London — she’s taking orders, delivering drinks, and cleaning tables to support herself..." *A rich person’s profession? Young conservationists struggle to make it* - *Mongabay interviewed young conservationists about their experiences launching their careers.* - *Many of them related similar stories of having to reconsider their career choice as a result of the conservation sector’s tight job market, high educational and experience requirements, and often-temporary entry-level jobs.* - *To meet prospective employers’ demands for experience, many graduates become stuck in full-time unpaid internships or long-term volunteering.* - *As a result of these trends, the field of conservation may be hemorrhaging passionate, qualified, and innovative young people.* https://news.mongabay.com/2017/08/a-rich-persons-profession- young-conservationists-struggle-to-make-it/ Luckily some do make it, but it does make you wonder what the conservation movement needs to do in order to have a vital next generation. Erik -- Editor and Content Strategist Mongabay.com
