Oct. 11, 2007 Eighty percent of young professionals are interested in securing a job that impacts the environment in a positive way, and 92% say they'd give preference to working for a company that is environmentally friendly, according to a new report from career website MonsterTrak.

The numbers from the survey were so compelling that MonsterTrack teamed up with research nonprofit ecoAmerica to launch GreenCareers, billed as the first environmentally responsible recruitment service. A division of online recruitment giant Monster, MonsterTrak serves college students and recent graduates in the market for a first job.

By introducing the concept of Ëœgreen careers to mainstream college students and recent graduates, we hope to deliver an inspiring message that young professionals can find jobs that not only present tremendous opportunities for their future, but also aid in the fight against global warming, says Mark Charnock, vice president and general manager of MonsterTRAK. GreenCareers...serves as a place that connects young people and employers with the emerging sustainable economy in a concrete way.

GreenCareers defines a "green job" as any position in which an employee makes, markets, sells, supports, executes, or promotes a service, product, or public policy that is beneficial to the environment because it (1) prevents pollution, (2) reduces the consumption of natural resources or (3) actively promotes the appreciation or protection of nature.

A green company is defined by the same criteria and can encompass a range of industries, such as energy conservation, socially responsible investing, sustainable tourism, or nonprofit environmental advocacy. Any job within a green company or organization , regardless of its function , qualifies for listing.