Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Career Toolkit provided by Transforming Youth Outdoors
There are many opportunities for a career in the outdoors. Here you can become familiar with the many types of careers that exist in both outdoor recreation and conservation. This may help you decide what kind career you could pursue.
 | Introduction and Overview to Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Careers Download PDF | Transforming Youth Outdoors |
 | Case Studies for Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Careers Download PDF | Transforming Youth Outdoors |
Government Outdoor Careers
Pursuing a government job can be a great choice. There are many fields and jobs to choose from in the outdoors and recreation. This section will introduce both federal and regional government opportunities and help you navigate the sometimes complex process of applying for a government job.
 | Federal and Regional Government Outdoor Fields of Occupation Download PDF | Transforming Youth Outdoors |
 | Federal Government Agencies: Outdoor Career Opportunities Download PDF | Transforming Youth Outdoors |
 | Regional Government Agencies: Outdoor Career Opportunities Download PDF | Transforming Youth Outdoors |
 | Finding and Applying for a Government Job Download PDF | Transforming Youth Outdoors |
 | Navigating the USAJobs.com site Download PDF | Transforming Youth Outdoors |
 | Creating a Resume and Resources for Federal Government Jobs Download PDF | Transforming Youth Outdoors |
Nonprofit, Education and For Profit Outdoor Careers
While the government sector provides many outdoor career opportunities, there are a few more important sectors you should consider. The nonprofit, education, and for profit sectors offer great career opportunities to share you passion for the outdoors with others. Despite offering similar career options they are very different than working for the government.
 | Nonprofit and Education Outdoor Career Opportunities Download PDF | Transforming Youth Outdoors |
 | For Profit Sector Outdoor Career Opportunities Download PDF | Transforming Youth Outdoors |
 | Resources for Starting an Outdoor Career Download PDF | Transforming Youth Outdoors |
Additional Resources
Now that you have decided you want a career in the outdoors, how do you put your best foot forward? This section provides additional resources.
 | Finding and Applying for Jobs in the Federal Government |
 | Resume Writing for USAJobs.gov Watch Webinar | The American Military Partner Association (AMPA) |
 | "A How-to Guide for Pursuing a Career in Natural Resources" |
About Transforming Youth Outdoors
We are creating a movement to engage young people in transformative outdoor experiences by providing best practices, self-paced learning, and support to individuals and organizations working to get youth outdoors. Learn more at mytyo.org.