Integral Nature

Welcome! My name is Bill Jacobs. See my profile at I offer conservation career coaching rooted in over 35 years of experience as a senior ecologist, program manager, and executive director, plus 12 years in business. Whether you're seeking direction, an internship, a new job, or a deeper connection between your work and your values, I’m here to help you grow a meaningful path grounded in science, faith, and your unique calling to care for the Earth. I specialize in helping you: • Clarify your values and align them with your career choices. • Navigate career beginnings and transitions within the fields of ecology, conservation, environmental science, and related fields. • Help you address job burnout or a toxic workplace. • Help you develop a resume and cover letter, and practice interview questions. • Integrate faith and ecological values, empowering you to build a fulfilling career that honors God and the planet. I welcome all faiths. • Discover and embrace your unique calling, whether it's in the nonprofit sector, government, business, or education. • Identify potential employers, network, understand organization culture, gain experience, and receive positive job references and recommendations. I’ve worked for New York State DEC, The Nature Conservancy, GEI Environmental Consultants, and the Long Island Native Plant Initiative, among others. I founded the Saint Kateri Conservation Center in The Center is a non-profit conservancy and land trust that promotes faith, integral ecology, biodiversity, and climate resilience. My work has been featured in the New York Times, National Catholic Register, Saint Anthony Messenger, National Catholic Reporter, and EarthBeat. My rates of $25-$150 are offered on a sliding scale so everyone who works to preserve our Earth can afford career coaching. Initial discovery sessions are free for students, recent graduates, and people who are underemployed or facing financial hardship.