Careers

Almost all careers related to the Natural Resource Management (NRM) degree involve jobs that will require extensive hours of field work outdoors, frequently in harsh climate conditions, such as extremely hot, rainy, or cold weather. Some common jobs with the degree are included below.

Wildlife - Wildlife Technician, Wildlife Area Manager, Conservation Ranger, Plantation Manager, Natural Resources Technician, Wildlife Biologist, Interpretive Ranger, Environmental Education, County Extension Agent, Private Consultant
Forestry - Consulting Forester, Forest Ranger, Wildland Firefighter, Dispatcher, Management Forester, Natural Resources Technician, Forestry Technician, Procurement Forester, Environmental Education, County Extension Agent
Conservation Law Enforcement - Game Warden

While working on the Natural Resource Management (NRM) degree, we highly advise students to become involved in one of the student clubs associated with the department. Both the ABAC Forestry Club and the ABAC Wildlife Society are chartered student chapters of the professional organizations (e.g., Society of American Foresters, The Wildlife Society) related to the disciplines. The clubs are heavily involved in professional-related activities, and involvement in those clubs is a great resume builder. Students should also volunteer with state or federal agencies to get additional experience and to network within the field. Finally, students are heavily encouraged to complete an internship as part of the degree program.

General Information: Natural Resource Management

Natural Resource Management

Conservation Law Enforcement track

Forestry track

Wildlife track