We offer our Members and others in the environment sector the option of promoting these opportunities on the EDSF website and through our monthly E–Bulletin.
If you wish to advertise a job opening, volunteering opportunity or training course please feel free to contact us.
Jobs
Jobs in the environment sector are wide ranging, encompassing everything from office–based policy officers to hands–on conservation officers, with all playing a vital role in protecting the natural and built environment.
NIFSA Nature Ranger Club Development Officer
Closing date: 12/07/2025
Location: NI wide
NIFSA Freelance Forest School Trainer (West)
Closing date: 12/07/2025
Location: Mainly west NI
Northern Ireland Resources Network – Environmental Education Officer
Closing date: 13/06/2025
Location: Milestone Centre, Carrickmore, Omagh BT79 9AL
Northern Ireland Environment Link Job Opportunities (Sector Wide)
Closing date: Ongoing
Location: Varied
Placement/Internship Opportunities
The Education for Sustainable Development Forum encourages students to explore Environmental Non-Governmental Organisation (e-NGO) placements and internships, offering valuable hands-on experience in the environmental sector. We actively encourage the sharing of information about such placements and internships, helping to connect students with our network of organisations. Explore these opportunities and make a meaningful contribution to environmental change while enhancing your career prospects.
ESDF Survey on placements, internships and apprenticeships
Closing date: Open
Location:
Volunteering
Volunteering is a great place to start if you’re looking for a career in the environment sector. You can learn new skills, gain experience in different areas, learn about the different kinds of work available and make some crucial contacts. It can also be a satisfying and productive way to spend a few hours. The normal view of environmental volunteering is tree planting, beach clean ups and other ‘hands on’ activities. While there’s something very immediate and gratifying about planting trees or cleaning ponds, there is a huge range of other ways you can volunteer to help the environment eg: lobbying, admin, etc. If you know who you would like to volunteer for, it is often worthwile contacting them directly. Most environmental organisations, including NIEL and our Members, would jump at the opportunity to get some help, especially as many are working to capacity and would like to be doing more.
Submit a volunteering opportunity
Northern Ireland Environment Link Volunteer Opportunities (Sector Wide)
Closing date: Ongoing
Location: Varied
Training
Given the current financial climate, competition for job vacancies is hotter than ever. Expanding and enhancing your skill base can give you a competitive edge over other applicants. For others, learning new skills is for nothing more than that feeling of personal achievement and enjoyment, with animal identification and handling courses being prime examples of such courses.
Submit a training courseNICVA Training Calendar
Organisation: NICVA
Location: NICVA, 61 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast
The Learning Outdoors Toolkit: Online training for busy educators
Organisation: Learning Through Landscapes
Location: Online
Northern Ireland Environment Link Training Opportunities (Sector Wide)
Organisation: Varied
Location: Varied