PG County Soil Conservation District Position

 

Overview of Position The Soil Conservation & Water Quality Planner will provide Soil Conservation & Water Quality Plans (SCWQPs) and conservation technical assistance to farmers in Prince George’s County. The Planner will work with Prince George’s Soil Conservation District (District) staff, the Department of the Environment, and partners, to develop SCWQPs for the County’s Climate-Smart Local Producers Program, funded through United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In addition, the Planner will work with staff from the District, USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), and the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), to complete SCWQPs and Concept Conservation Plans through funding from a National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Technical Assistance Grant. ### Read More Here

Virtual Climate Career Fair

 

Virtual Climate Career Fair Helping People and the Planet: Climate Jobs in the Federal Government  Thursday, May 16 • 5:30 p.m. EDT

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Are you interested in addressing climate change challenges as part of your professional career? join us at our upcoming virtual career fair, "Helping People and the Planet: Climate Jobs in the Federal Government."  You'll hear from a prime selection of federal agencies about current job opportunities and how you can make a difference on this important issue. Learn how climate change is a growing priority for the federal government.

When Thursday, May 16, 2024 5:30-8 p.m. EDT

Where Virtual event. Login details will be provided upon registration.

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If you have any questions about this event, please contact Eric Feldman at EFeldman@ourpublicservice.org.

Policy and Advocacy Intern

 Organizational Background

The mission of the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) is to foster the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming systems. OFRF envisions a future where organic farming is the leading form of agriculture. Our goal is to broaden access to and involvement in our programs; working toward greater equity in our food and agriculture systems overall. Since its founding in 1990, OFRF has sponsored organic farming research, education, and outreach to support organic and transitioning farmers across North America. This work is complemented by efforts to share our findings with policy makers, agricultural institutions, and federal agencies to support broader change and advance the organic sector. 

Position Overview

The Organic Farming Research Foundation is seeking a temporary remote intern to work a minimum of 150 hours over 12 or more weeks during the Summer 2024 semester. Candidates located close to Washington, D.C. are preferred, but it is not required for this position.

The Policy and Advocacy Intern will help in both developing and implementing OFRF’s advocacy strategies related to the Congressional Appropriations process, the Farm Bill, and agency engagement. All of these strategies are intended to support OFRF’s ultimate mission of expanding and improving the organic method of production. This internship may be altered depending on the candidate’s background and interests. The Policy and Advocacy Intern reports to the Senior Policy and Programs Manager.

OFRF supports historically underserved and represented students that are interested in exploring career pathways in the organic industry through paid internships and encourages all candidates to apply.

Compensation

You will receive a minimum stipend of $2,500 for at least 150 hours of work over a 12+ week period. You will be paid bi-weekly. Interns are not eligible for benefits.

To Apply

Submit your complete packet with “Policy & Advocacy Intern” in the subject line via email to gordon@ofrf.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

• A resume outlining your skills and experience
• Either a one-page cover letter stating your interest and qualifications OR writing sample with limited review/editing by others

Please visit www.ofrf.org to learn more.

OFRF is an equal opportunity employer. Just as in the natural world where diversity creates resilience and strength, we believe a diverse workplace is crucial to the success of our organization and our efforts to support organic farmers. We strive to create a safe and supportive office culture and workplace that encourages racial and social equity. OFRF has a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination of any kind, and we encourage all qualified applicants to apply no matter their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status.

Conservation Legacy Weed Warrior Program at National Capital Parks--East

Hello, everyone! Great-sounding internship opportunity with the Conservation Legacy Weed Warrior Program at National Capital Parks--East! This is a year-long opportunity, not just the summer, but if it fits in for you, it would be a great opportunity to be exposed to lots of different elements of public parks work. Might be a good fit for one of our May grads! Deadline is May 8.

National Capital Parks – East (NACE), in partnership with Stewards individual Placements (Stewards), seeks an individual for a term as a Weed Warrior, focusing on invasive plant removal within the NACE park units and parkways.

This 52-week position is housed within the Resource Management Division at National Capital Parks-East’s (NACE) central office. The intern will learn from and work directly with the park’s Resource Management and Partnership Volunteer and Youth divisions, as well as the regional Invasive Plant Management Team (IPMT). The intern will also have an opportunity to present and interface with the senior management team on specific projects and accomplishments. The position will require becoming familiar with the Resource Management and Volunteers-In-Parks programs and the many sites within NACE. The scope of work will largely focus on creating and building up the Weed Warrior program, volunteer event planning and organization, community engagement, and scoping and mapping of invasive species. 

For more information, please visit:https://jobs.silkroad.com/ConservationLegacy/Careers/jobs/5157