5 Jobs That Will be in Demand in the Next 5 Years

2. Sustainability Specialists

Projected Jobs Created: 32.5%

A Sustainability Specialist is a professional dedicated to fostering environmentally conscious practices within organizations. Analyzing operations and resource pipelines, they recommend and implement sustainable initiatives to reduce ecological impact. Their responsibilities include creating and communicating sustainability policies, collaborating with marketing teams for integration, and overseeing policy implementation. To become a Sustainability Specialist, a bachelor’s degree in business or environmental science is common. 

The average annual salary for a sustainability specialist is $71,345 in the US. There are currently 1000 jobs postings for sustainability specialists on Indeed.com, confirming that the field and role are already in demand.