Summer 2019 Russell Brinsfield Agro-Ecology Internship Program
The Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology, Inc. and the Agriculture Law Education Initiative (ALEI) are seeking law and undergraduate student applicants interested in careers in agriculture, environmental conservation, forestry, and/or policy for the 2019 Russell Brinsfield Agro-Ecology Summer Internship program. Two students will be selected for this residential internship, which includes a competitive salary and free housing located at the Wye Research and Education Center in Queenstown, Maryland. See attached images for additional information.
Interns will:
• Participate in the multidisciplinary activities of the Hughes CenterInterns must:
• Attend regional leadership meetings for agriculture and natural resources
• Have the opportunity to learn from and support research agronomists at the University of Maryland’s Wye Research Farm
• Support ALEI’s staff in the creation and administration of legal education resources and programs
• Support Hughes Center and ALEI staff in developing proposals for future projects
• Attend and contribute to Forestry Action Plan regional meetings
• Be a licensed driver with their own reliable transportationCompensation: Interns will be paid $14/hour for a 40-hour work week.
• Attend Hughes Center events throughout the summer. Some weekend or evening hours may be required
Housing: On-site housing offered at the Wye Research and Education Center, Queenstown, Maryland for the duration of the internship.
To Apply: Send your resume, cover letter and at least one academic or professional letter of recommendation.
• Undergraduate students should send their application to Suzanne Dorsey at sdorsey1@umd.edu
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY EXTENDED DEADLINE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2019.
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