Hughes Center Offering Two Internship Programs In Summer 2024

 

The Harry Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology seeks students for two internship programs over the summer of 2024: the Russ Brinsfield Agro-Ecology Internship Program and a Science Communications and Outreach Internship. Please feel free to share this announcement with any UMD students you think may be interested in applying. Science Communications and Outreach Internship (One Student) This program focuses on agricultural and environmental communications. The intern will work with the Hughes Center to create social media, video and newsletter content. This internship is ideal for someone interested in entering the field of agricultural and environmental communications and outreach, public relations, or Extension. More information about the internship and how to apply is available to download here or online at go.umd.edu/SciCommInternship. Applications for the Science Communications and Outreach Internship are due Thursday, April 18, 2024. More Information Russ Brinsfield Agro-Ecology Internship Program (Multiple Students): This is a collaborative internship program between the Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology and the University of Maryland Agriculture Law Education Initiative. Undergraduate students at the University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and also law students enrolled at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law who are interested in careers in agriculture, environmental conservation, forestry, and/or policy are encouraged to apply.   The internship will introduce students to a number of complex natural resource issues, including but not limited to, Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts, agricultural practices, and local food production. During the course of the internship, students will meet diverse stakeholders and engage in the complex interaction between the agricultural and environmental conservation and policy communities. They will be introduced to legislators and staff at state agencies as they work to resolve challenges. The internship is funded by organizations seeking to build leaders who are able to appreciate all sides of complex issues and develop solutions that consider the needs of industry, environment, economy and policymakers.   More information about the internship and how to apply is available to download here or online at go.umd.edu/BrinsfieldInternship.   Applications for the Brinsfield Agro-Ecology Summer Internship Program are due Monday, April 15, 2024. More Information