Meet Joey Schmitt, Conservation Psychologist, who tells us all about his role with Action Research, a community-based social marketing company in Oceanside that specializes in changing human behavior through the application of traditional marketing activities blended with cutting edge research findings from the social and behavioral sciences including psychology, sociology, and economics. A Conservation Psychologist is someone who is passionate about conducting field research in environmental attitudes, community outreach, and behavior change. Someone in this position must be good at using social science research knowledge, people skills, and problem-solving abilities to coordinate and smooth-running projects. Additionally, using knowledge of community-based social marketing to help others understand the process and infuse best practices into his projects. This is an excellent career path for those interested in educating a wide range of audiences and advocating for environmental protection, as well as sustainability. See what's available at Action Research Common Skills Needed: Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Passion About Community, Empathy, Patience. To find out what you need to know, along with skills and abilities to perform well in any industry, build your own competency model.