Monday, April 27, 2026
Head Start on 2027 Study Abroad | Mini Fair on May 5
Planning to study abroad in 2027? Attend the Study Abroad Mini Fair on May 5 to explore programs for Winter, Spring and Spring Break and get guidance on starting your application. Meet advisors, compare options, attend info sessions and learn how to take your next step.
📅 May 5, 2026 | 📍 Adele H. Stamp Student Union | 🔗 go.umd.edu/minifair
Thursday, April 23, 2026
SNAC Garden - Join the Team as our Program Manager
We are looking for a person with a passion for gardening and the desire to inspire young minds to take on the role of “plant and people keeper” for our programs! The program manager will oversee the day-to-day operations that keep our programs growing strong including. Spanish Language skills are a plus but not required.
Main Responsibilities:
Garden management and delegation: Oversee garden maintenance across all SNAC locations and coordinate gardening tasks with garden educators and volunteers
Team leadership: Manage and support the garden educator team, providing guidance and coordination across all sites
Coordinate seasonal scheduling with school administrators across 4+ school sites
Manage communications between garden educators and school partners
Support curriculum implementation and ensure educators have materials and resources needed
Help troubleshoot challenges during the programming season
Curriculum delivery: Teach spring, summer, and fall programming to students across multiple school and community sites. Lead summer programming at Weathered Eye Farm and Howard T. Ennis from June-August.
Relationship cultivation: Serve as a primary point of contact with teachers, students, community members, volunteers, and donors through programming, events, and daily interactions.
Plan and support outreach events including garden build days, harvest celebrations, and family nights.
Coordinate volunteers for planting, maintenance, and harvest activities
Assist in managing volunteer mailing lists and community communications
Attend key outreach events, especially during programming season (some Saturdays required)
Winter Program Development: During the off-season, focus on strategic development working closely with the Executive Director. Remote work to accomplish these tasks is available depending on program needs from February.
Curriculum development: Refine existing lessons and create new programming for upcoming seasons
Relationship building with donors and volunteers: Nurture connections through regular updates, appreciation efforts, and meaningful engagement
Seasonal planning: Develop planting timelines, program calendars, and coordinate scheduling across all school sites
Basic grant writing: Write small grant proposals to secure funding for garden supplies and educational materials
Community outreach: Engage through events, presentations, and communications to deepen partnerships and increase program visibility
Requirements:
2-3 years in an educational, nonprofit, community organizing, team management/leadership, or an outdoor education setting
Bachelor's degree in education, environmental studies, agriculture, horticulture, or related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
Passion for nature-based education and working with youth. Deep plant knowledge isn't required, but we're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys being outdoors, finds fulfillment in working with plants, and is eager to learn and teach. Comfort working outside in varying weather conditions throughout the growing season is essential.
Responsibility, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills: You will manage relationships with multiple partners, care for dynamic garden spaces, and facilitate programming across various classrooms, student groups, and school sites. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational skills, reliable follow-through, and the ability to navigate multiple priorities while working effectively with diverse groups. This role requires someone who is naturally outgoing, comfortable initiating conversations, and energized by building relationships with students, teachers, and community partners.
Experience working with youth is valued but not required. We prioritize candidates who can engage authentically and have enthusiasm for sharing knowledge. While formal teaching experience isn't essential, we're looking for someone with strong communication skills, genuine curiosity, and the confidence to facilitate learning experiences.
Comfort with technology and digital tools: Basic proficiency with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Drive) and Microsoft Office, along with the ability to use communication platforms for coordinating with team members, partners, and stakeholders. Experience with email management, digital calendars, and online collaboration tools is important for program coordination and documentation.
Reliable transportation: You must be able to travel reliably and transport garden materials around different sites in Sussex County.
Spanish Language skills are a plus but not required.
Join us in beautiful coastal Delaware as our Program Manager—a hands-on role perfect for someone who wants to grow their skills in environmental education while maintaining direct connection to students and gardens. You'll implement programs across our school sites while developing your leadership abilities in a supportive, mission-driven environment. Compensation range is $26-$32/hr commensurate with experience, averaging 32 hours a week.
Please email your resume and a cover letter to shandra@snacgardens.org to apply.
If you are interested in this position, but do not have any non-profit development experience or experience in people management, please apply to our full-time garden educator position!
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Latine Graduation Ceremony
My name is Yereni, and I'm with the Latine Graduation Board. We're trying to drum up more awarness of the upcoming student led graduation celebration and I was hoping if you could send this out in your email blasts. We want to get as many Latine undergrads and graduate seniors to hear about this so they can participate. I've attached the link for the Google form below, last day to sign up is April 24th.
Thank you,
Y Butcher 118929811
https://docs.google.com/forms/
Monday, April 20, 2026
Sustainability Internship Scholarship - 5/1
Application Opens: Monday, April 6, 2026
Application Closes: Friday, May 1, 2026
The Sustainability Internship Scholarship will help offset expenses associated with an unpaid internship. Scholarship awards ranging from $500-$1,500 are available to help offset expenses.
The internship must be related to sustainability or with an organization that aligns with the UN’s organization aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
A secured unpaid internship with a nonprofit or government agency supervised by a professional in the field is required.
Scholarship Application can be found here.
This scholarship is made possible through a partnership between UMD's Student Government Association, Office of Sustainability and University Career Center & The President’s Promise.
First-Generation Student Association Event Outreach
Earth Day with FGSA:
Join the First-Generation Student Association for our Earth Day Planting Event. Students are invited to stop by and pot their own plant! This is a drop‑in event open to all.
Wednesday, April 22
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Anne Arundel Hall PatiFirst-Generation Student Association End of Year Picnic:
Join the First-Generation Student Association for our End of Year Picnic as we celebrate the close of the semester and recognize our first‑gen community. Enjoy a relaxed evening with food, music, lawn games, raffle prizes, and a special gift for graduating seniors.
Thursday, April 30
6:00 PM Prince Frederick PatioRawlings Fellows Program Accepting Applications
Looking for a way to make real impact, gain experience, and get paid for it? The Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program at UMD is now accepting applications.
This selective, two-semester experience is open to students from ALL majors who are ready to turn their ideas into action and lead meaningful change.
As a Rawlings Fellow, you will:
Receive a $1,000 stipend upon successful completion
Design and lead your own Community Action Project (CAP)
Intern with a nonprofit or political organization
Participate in a leadership course and hands-on workshops
Connect directly with elected officials, nonprofit leaders, and community advocates
Build the skills to advocate for communities and drive real change
You’ll join a community of student leaders committed to creating transformative, inclusive, and lasting impact—while gaining experience that sets you apart.
The program continues the legacy of Maryland Delegate Howard Peters “Pete” Rawlings, a champion for ethical public leadership.
We’re looking for students who:
- Have at least two semesters remaining (starting Fall 2026)
- Want to make a meaningful difference on campus and beyond
- Are ready to step into leadership and take action
Apply Now — limited spots available!
Learn more and apply: spp.umd.edu/rawlings
If you have any questions please reach out to André Vincent at vincenab@umd.edu.
Ocean City Golf Club FT Position Opening in Berlin, MD
2nd Assistant/Assistant In Training
Job Details
We are looking for a motivated individual, who is interested in moving up the career ladder. This position will involve intensive training and a lot of learning. Ocean City Golf Club is the original course in Ocean City, MD. We have two distinct courses Newport and Seaside. We are a busy facility, so organizational skills are helpful. The Seaside course was converted to IronCutter bermudagrass in the fairways and approaches. Upgraded irrigation. $300,000 worth of rope drainage installed this winter. More irrigation upgrades to come. Seaside is traditional with rectangular tee boxes and push up greens. Wooded and scenic.. Newport is contemporary in design with Midlawn overseeded Bermuda fairways. Oddly shaped tees, forced carries, bay views and spectacular wildlife. USGA greens upgraded in 1998. New Toro irrigation controllers installed last winter. USGA greens. Wireless Lynx remote Osmac irrigation. Clubhouse completely renovated 3 years ago. We are very proud of our facility and have a great membership that values stability. New John Deere equipment fleet.
For more information, visit the job listing
Maryland Department of Agriculture - SEASONAL HOURLY- Spotted Lantern Fly Field Technician
Recruitment #26-002293-0020
| Department | MDA Plan Ind & Pest Mgmt-Plant Protect & Weed Mgmt |
|---|---|
| Date Opened | 4/7/2026 10:39:00 AM |
| Filing Deadline | 4/21/2026 11:59:00 PM |
| Salary | $18.11/hour |
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
| HR Analyst | Courtney Blackistone |
| Work Location | Anne Arundel |
The Office of Plant Industries and Pest Management is made up of six sections: Pesticide Regulation, Forest Pest Management, Plant Protection and Weed Management, Turf and Seed, Mosquito Control, and State Chemist. These sections administer programs and enforce state or federal laws, regulations and quarantines related to management of pests that affect health of crops, forests, and natural areas; application and disposal of pesticides within the state; mosquito control; quality of commercial agricultural products sold in Maryland; quality of seeds and turf; and control of noxious weeds. Please select a link below (or to the left) to find out more about individual programs.
For more information, visit the job listing
Monday, April 13, 2026
National Farmers Union Scholaships
Please visit the link below to see the scholarships offered by the national farmer's union
https://nfu.org/resources/scholarships/
Common Good City Farm - Washington, DC
Common Good City Farm in Washington DC is looking for 2 creative and energetic individuals to join our LEAF after-school program team.
LEAF (Learning for the Environment, Agriculture, and Food) is a drop in youth program designed for elementary age students that live in the surrounding area of Common Good City Farm in LeDroit Park. The program offers hands-on learning including garden science, nutrition, working in our youth garden, making art for the farm and preparing recipes using fresh produce. The program takes place in our outdoor farm space.
The Youth Program Educators will primarily support program hours with setup, facilitation of class, youth engagement and cleanup with some weekly work in planning, outreach, data entry and advance preparations. https://www.
2026 MNLGA Scholarship Opportunities
The Maryland Nursery, Landscape, and Greenhouse Association announces the availability of several scholarships for college-aged horticulture students.
The MNLGA Ornamental Horticulture Scholarship will award three $10,000 scholarships for eligible students in ornamental horticulture and landscape programs.
Applications for this scholarship are due May 31st. Visit the MNLGA website, for more information.
In addition to the aforementioned scholarships, the MNLGA in conjunction with MANTS, sponsors the Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is administered by the Horticulture Research Institute. Further information regarding this program may be found here.
The MNLGA website also includes scholarship information for awards offered by the Maryland Agriculture Education Foundation (MAEF) and the Southern Nursery Association. Detailed information regarding each of these opportunities may be found here.
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