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True Environmental

Environmental Scientist

New York, NY

$70K/yr

Strong interpersonal and writing skills are critical. Salary range starts at $70,000 What you'll do ... Complete Phase I Environmental Site Assessments * Participate in all aspects of site investigation ...

Alamance Community College

Writing Tutor

Graham, NC · On-site

$31K/yr

Supplemental Information Work environment Location: May include in-person tutoring in a writing labs, online sessions, and travel to campus locations for workshops. Schedule: Part-time hours are ...

Alamance Community College

Writing Tutor

Graham, NC · On-site

Supplemental Information Work environment * Location: May include in-person tutoring in a writing labs, online sessions, and travel to campus locations for workshops. * Schedule: Part-time hours are ...

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How much do environmental writing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for environmental writing in the United States is $22.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $25.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Environmental Writing vs Environmental Journalism?

AspectEnvironmental WritingEnvironmental Journalism
CredentialsOften requires writing or environmental degrees, certifications varySimilar credentials, often journalism or environmental degrees
Work EnvironmentFreelance, agency, or corporate settings; focus on content creationMedia outlets, newspapers, online news; focus on reporting
Industry UsageUsed in marketing, advocacy, educational contentUsed in news reporting, investigative journalism

Environmental Writing and Environmental Journalism both involve communicating environmental issues but differ mainly in purpose and style. Environmental Writing often emphasizes advocacy, education, or marketing, while Environmental Journalism focuses on reporting news and providing objective coverage. Both roles may require similar credentials and work environments, but their end goals and content styles set them apart.

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What are the most commonly searched types of Environmental Writing jobs?

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Infographic showing various Environmental Writing job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,869 per year, or $22.1 per hour.

Environmental Engineer ZFS

Zeeland Farm Services I

Zeeland, MI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description


Job Summary:

Performs engineering work to minimize environmental risks and ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements. The work requires a knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of engineering concerned with facilities and systems for controlling pollution and protecting quality of resources and the environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide direction on environmental regulatory policies, programs, or activities by establishing standards, promoting improvements, and evaluating compliance.
  • Prepare and track permit applications such as air, NPDES, wastewater, or hazard waste permits.
  • Develop environmental written program documents such as SPCC, SWPPP, and FRP.
  • Interface with regulatory agencies and divisional personnel to direct environmental efforts and interact with outside vendors as necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Serve as technical resource person for plant and facility staff for environmental issues.
  • Collect and synthesize data derived from monitoring activities.
  • Monitor compliance with environmental standards and best practices. Supports audit and self-assessment processes.
  • Effectively communicate issues associated with environmental maintenance and compliance to management, facility personnel and other government agencies.
  • Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety requirements.
  • Provides a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
  • Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe workstation/environment at all times.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • There are no supervisory responsibilities in this position

Education and Experience:

  • Education: Bachelor’s in Environmental Science; Engineering; Science or related field.
  • Experience: Less than 3 years

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of environmental sciences, especially those areas of biology, chemistry, and engineering which relate to pollution control principles.
  • Knowledge of environmental regulations and environmental reporting includes, but not limited to, hazardous waste, air, NPDES, and wastewater.
  • Technical writing skills
  • Strong root cause investigation techniques
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks to completion.
  • Problem-solving, research and resolution, data analysis skills.
  • Excellent follow-up skills and attention to detail.
  • Effective communication skills in individual and group situations
  • Interacts and works efficiently with co-workers and outside vendors/agencies in a professional manner.
  • Follow all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
  • Able to comply with the company’s safety, environmental, quality, and HR policies at all times.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

  • Work is primarily performed in an office setting.
  • Frequent travel to different site locations (25%) is required.
  • Typical physical demands include a high degree of dexterity to produce materials on a PC.
  • Occasional work at heights up to 250 feet, climb stairs/ladders and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas.
  • Occasional lifting or carrying 5 to 30 pounds.