60 Environment jobs in Columbus, OH


7 of the Best Types of Environment Jobs in 2026

Discover some great types of Environment jobs that are hiring now.

Issues such as air pollution, climate change, land use management, and urbanization have increased demand for professionals in environmental fields. More corporations and governments are interested in sustainability, so sustainability consultants and those in related areas are in high demand. Meanwhile, the earth's population is growing, so organizations are hiring environmental scientists to study how this growth affects the planet. Some parts of the world need water conservation experts and hydrologists to provide ideas for access to clean water, while food scientists can find work trying to provide nutritious food for the growing population of the world.

If you are interested in a Environmentjob, here are some kinds of positions to explore for this type of work with open positions on ZipRecruiter.

High Paying Environment Jobs

List of the top 7 highest paying Environment positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Environment Co Op

    Salary range: $67,500 - $128,000

    The qualifications you need for a Co-Op job depend on the application requirements at your school and the organization where you want to work. You must be an officially enrolled student at your college or university, and GPA and credit hour requirements are typical. Some companies prefer Co-Op students whose major aligns with the industry. You must have strong communication skills and a willingness to learn and practice a variety of new tasks and job duties. Your responsibilities are to apply your learning to your Co-Op work experience and be a punctual and motivated employee.

  • Environment Manager

    Salary range: $117,000 - $121,000

    Managers supervise a team of people; they establish goals, assign tasks, and measure progress. The specific responsibilities of someone in a management position will vary based on the company and industry they work in, but their primary responsibilities remain largely the same. Managers monitor the accomplishments of their staff, focusing on the overall goals of the department. They work with Human Resources to determine and address staffing needs, coordinate and delegate responsibilities, check employee performance, and provide additional training and direction when necessary.

  • Environment Coordinator

    Salary range: $57,000 - $84,000

    Coordinators plan and schedule events, programs, or projects. In this position, you can work in a variety of industries, so your duties and the necessary qualifications vary by field. There are project coordinators who work in the construction, manufacturing, and development industries, program coordinators, who typically work in education, community outreach, or non-profit organizations, and numerous other positions that require significant coordination experience. For those who work in labor industries, coordination might include developing timetables and budgets for the ordering and delivery of materials or services, while at a school, an instructional coordinator might prepare an afterschool program curriculum.

  • Junior Environment

    Salary range: $34,000 - $69,000

    Junior Environment is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Junior Environment jobs pay between $34,000 (25th percentile) and $69,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Junior Environment job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Environment Summer

    Salary range: $26,000 - $43,500

    Summer jobs are an integral part of American culture for students in their teens and beyond, but not all summer jobs are created equal. The difference between a great summer and an awful one can be the right job. According to Forbes, some good summer jobs for teens are camp counselor, golf caddy, nanny, food service, retail sales, and, of course, internships.

  • Entry Level Environment

    Salary range: $32,500 - $37,500

    Entry-level jobs are positions that do not require any previous experience in the role. Most entry-level jobs are aimed at high school or college graduates as a starting point for a future career goal. A college student may have majored in their ideal career field, but will still need to start in an entry-level position to train in a real-world environment. Some students move from internships into entry-level jobs, but most entry-level jobs do not expect a candidate to have any prior employment or on-site training.

  • Internship Environment

    Salary range: $26,000 - $36,500

    An Internship is a position within your desired field that pays little or no money but offers you the opportunity to gain real-world experience. This may set you apart for your future job search. Generally, Internships are almost expected by employers on an entry-level candidate’s resume. You are much more of an asset to an employer if you have some work experience.