Hello, I graduated from college in December 2012 with a degree in environmental conservation, and I am still having trouble looking for a job in conservation or ecology. Part of the problem is that where I live is in the middle of what I like to call the oil belt of Texas. Most people seem alarmed when I tell them what my degree is in. I have started an online graduate school in environmental policy, but I did online so that I could hopefully start working sooner rather than later. I am moving to either the Houston or Austin area soon, so hopefully that will help. I have sent applications and resumes hither and yon, but I always get the response that I do not have enough experience. I would love to apply for internships, but there is no way I could afford to be out of work long enough to do most internship.
Now, I obviously do not expect to get a job offer through posting this, although I would be okay with that, but I really would appreciate any help or guidance from people who clearly know much better than I where to find these jobs. I have considered finding somewhere to volunteer on the weekends like the Austin or Houston Zoos. My main interests are in plant ecology, restoration ecology, habitat management, and wildlife environmental policy. Again, any help or advice provided will be very appreciated.
