AGNR Opportunities in Careers4Terps as of 2/28/19

AGNR Terps,

Don't forget to peruse Careers4Terps! You might come across some exciting opportunities like the ones below. Once you log into C4T, search for these positions by the position number, or clicking on the hyperlinks!  

Current openings, please pay attention to the closing date and submission requirements 

• (Position 184473) Landscape/Golf Course Engineer/Intern with Woodmont Grill - Hillstone Restaurant Group - Rockville, Maryland
• (Position 184461) ARS-Management Analyst Intern with USDA - Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Beltsville, Maryland
• (Position 184470) Development and Special Events Fellow with Food Recovery Network - College Park, Maryland
• (Position 184455) Teacher / Naturalist with Echo Hill Outdoor School - Worton, Maryland
• (Position 184287) Loan Officer Trainee with Colonial Farm Credit - Hughesville, Maryland
• (Position 184388) Farm Hand- 3 position open- 1 year round, 2 internships with The Farm at Our House - Brookeville, Maryland 
• (Position 184423) Regulatory Analyst Summer Internship with Cube Hydro - Bethesda, Maryland
• (Position 184368) Urban Farmer Internship with The Charles Koiner Center for Urban Farming - 737 Easley St Silver Spring, Maryland 
• (Position 184249) ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST III with Maryland Department of the Environment - Baltimore, Maryland
• (Position 184246) Field Research Assistant  with Pennsylvania State University (PSU) - Manheim, Pennsylvania

To see more positions such as these on Careers4Terps, visit https://go.umd.edu/agnrjobboard 

Two Summer Program Positions at the Washington Youth Garden

Washington Youth Garden is hiring two temporary Program Coordinators to help
facilitate our high school youth internship program in the US National
Arboretum. The jobs involve mentoring teenage youth through a 6 week summer
internship as they learn about farming, stewardship, cooking, and carpentry.

Find out more about both positions on our website
[www.washingtonyouthgarden.org/jobs]:

- Green Ambassador Program Coordinator (application due March 15)
- Summer Guild Program Coordinator (application due April 1)  

Future Harvest CASA Conference Manager Position

Future Harvest CASA is seeking a visionary and detail-oriented conference manager. This half-time position reports to the executive director and works closely with FHCASA staff, board, members, volunteers, and partners to organize and execute an inspiring, educational, and community-building annual conference. The conference is held every year on Martin Luther King weekend in January and is a key component of our education programming and regional networking. The job requires someone who has vision, creativity, self-direction, and pays great attention to detail. Applicants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are encouraged to apply.

This is a half-time position on average 20 hours/week, with fewer hours before September, more hours after. The application deadline is Friday, March 29th. Read the full description and apply on our website!

Hispanic Access Foundation Paid Internships for Latinx Students and Recent Graduates

Hispanic Access Foundation is offering enriching internship experiences for Latinx students and upcoming professionals who are passionate about public land conservation and natural resources.

We’re currently accepting applications for 2019 summer internships with federal agencies in the phase 2 group:

• Bureau of Land Management
• US Fish and Wildlife Service (Midwest and Pacific Southwest Regions)
• US Forest Service
• Bureau of Reclamation
• National Credit Union Administration

Applications can be submitted through our new platform: My Access to a Network of Opportunities (MANO) Project. Applications for phase 2 are due on March 8th, 2019.

Please see the attached flyer or our application website for more information. Interested candidates may contact us by e-mail with any questions regarding internships.

USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Student Position

The Plant Germplasm Quarantine Program establishes and maintains foreign Germplasm and cultivars under appropriate safeguarding conditions; conducts tests for pests; implements therapy if necessary; and distributes released plant propagules free of exotic and destructive pathogens. These activities prevent the introduction of damaging foreign fungi, bacteria, phytoplasmas, viruses, viroids, and undescribed infectious agents so that scientists and industry can safely obtain valuable genes for the improvement of US agriculture. The Plant Germplasm Quarantine Center is the only Federal plant quarantine facility in the United States for the importation of certain plants and plant propagules prohibited from commercial importation.

APHIS is an emergency response agency. This means that all Agency employees may be asked or assigned to participate in rotating temporary duty assignments away from their assigned duty station to support emergency programs at some time during their careers with APHIS.

For more information on this position, click here.

USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Paid Internship

USDA-APHIS in Beltsville, Maryland is seeking outstanding candidates for a 6-month internship position from February to August 2019. This position is an integral part of the Plant Germplasm Quarantine Program (PGQP), which has the mission of protecting US agriculture and the natural environment from the introduction of foreign plant pathogens (virus, viroids, etc). This opportunity is designed to give broad-based exposure to the day-to-date activities of the Pome and Poaceae Quarantine Programs. The intern will participate in all aspects of the Quarantine program, including greenhouse work, PCR and sequencing-based diagnostics, bioinformatic analysis, and orchard management.

The intern will work 40 hours a week and be paid $13.00-15.50 per hour. The intern is expected to work a full-time schedule, 8 hours a day on weekdays.

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Just Graduated or current College Senior
• Education focus in Agronomy, Plant Physiology, Plant Pathology, Genetics, Biology or a related field 
• Minimum GPA requirement of 3.0

Required Competencies:

• Attention to detail and highly organized
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
• Computer skills (Excel, Access)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently or with a team

Preferred Competencies:

• Previous lab or field research
• Fruit tree grafting and pruning
• Greenhouse plant maintenance
• Basic knowledge of molecular biology techniques and/or sequence data analysis

Additional requirements:

• US citizenship or permit to work

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and a resume via email to Dr. Martha Malapi-Wight (martha.m.wight@usda.gov).

Biodiversity, Agriculture, and Culture of Taiwan Study Abroad Course

Still Thinking about Study Abroad? The Taiwan Biodiversity, Agriculture and Culture of Taiwan is still accepting students. Deadline to apply is March 10.

Program Dates: June 29-July 28.  

During the program, students will learn through cultural immersion with native students, faculty, and others within the general population and through participation in academic lectures, field trips, and guided tours. Excursions will be to areas of ecological significance, museums, and various institutes. Students will keep a daily journal which should discuss their perceptions of the agricultural, environmental and culture issues of Taiwan prior to this study abroad and how these perceptions may have changed during and after discussions and observations during the course. Students will be evaluated on their participation.

This is not an official University of Maryland program, but you may still apply to it and receive credit for your studies (be sure you speak at with your academic advisor about specific credits and courses). More information can be found at: https://globalmaryland.umd.edu/offices/education-abroad/program/11549

Environmental Justice and Health Disparities Symposium

The School of Public Health is excited to announce an Environmental Justice and Health Disparities Symposium being held on Saturday, May 11 from 8:00am to 7:30pm in the Adele H. Stamp Student Union.

Please click the link here to register.

Sustainable Agriculture Tuesdays by the Institute of Applied Agriculture

Are you interested in topics relating to sustainability in the food system? Curious about the role of agriculture in environmental, social, and economic issues? You are invited to the Institute of Applied Agriculture (IAA) for Sustainable Agriculture Tuesdays. 

The Sustainable "Ag" Tuesdays series consists of several free lecture events for the University of Maryland community. Many of AGNR's fantastic faculty and staff are featured, as are topics related to each of the College's five Strategic Initiatives. The series kicks off TODAY, February 26 at 6:00 pm and events will continue frequently until May 7th! Join us in person in 1123 Jull Hall, or tune in online for other topics and live streaming (links here). 

**A special thanks to the Optimizing Urban Environments Through Design, Green Technology, and Community Engagement strategic initiative team for sponsoring this year's lecture series.**

2019/2020 Independent Professional Seed Association Scholarship Program

The Independent Professional Seed Association is pleased to announce the opening of the scholarship period for the 2019/2020 school year. Working with the IPSA Education Committee, the IPSA Board intends to award ten $2,000 scholarships to students studying in the field of agriculture.

Both high school seniors and active college students majoring in Agriculture are encouraged to apply. The IPSA Board of Directors encourages all members to send this application to customers and friends, your local high school FFA chapters and 4-H Clubs. We believe this scholarship process is a benefit to all IPSA Member Companies.

To learn more about this opportunity and how to apply, click here. 

After the success of the online application last year, the IPSA Education Committee has once again worked to make this a smooth process by employing an online application via SurveyMonkey. Applicants can apply by clicking here. 

Applications are due to IPSA by MARCH 31, and award winners will be announced by June 1.

Any questions on the application or program can be directed to Todd Martin, todd@ipseed.org or Julianne Thompson, julianne@ipseed.org 

AgCareers.com Internship Opportunities

AgCareers.com is excited to bring you internship opportunities currently available from our valued partners: Bayer, Valent, Nutrien, and more! Click the link below to view the internship flyer with lists of companies and opportunities available!

https://www.agcareers.com/newsletters/AgCareers.comElectronic_Internship_Flyer.htm 

Students may also sign up for the AgCareers.com Career Success Kit. This five-part series of relevant and timely career advice will be sent directly to your inbox. Students can sign up at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/careersuccesskit.

Paid Natural Resources Technician Job Opening

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service, is currently accepting applications for a long-term contractual Natural Resources Technician I. The position will help carry out the forest management plan for the Frederick City Watershed. Tasks include forest stand data collection for an updated plan, recreational trail maintenance, installation, and closure, invasive species control, boundary line and gate maintenance, prescribed burning and firewood/harvesting program. Includes use of basic hand tools, chainsaws, herbicides and herbicide application equipment, and GPS equipment. Candidates must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

For more information click here.

The position will be open until midnight March 7, with an early April start date preferred. To apply click here. 

NASA DEVELOP National Program

NASA DEVELOP projects focus on helping local and international communities address their environmental concerns while utilizing NASA's Earth observing fleet of satellites. NASA DEVELOP operates at twelve locations across the country at NASA Centers and other regional locations. This is a great opportunity for participants who are interested in practical applications of remote sensing and GIS, specifically in the field of Earth Science. Participants will work with NASA scientists, partner organizations, and science advisors to learn about the use of NASA Earth science data for use in water resources, disaster management, ecological forecasting, and other applications to address environmental community concerns.

Responsibilities will include: literature review, data processing and analysis, and producing deliverables, such as a technical report, presentation, and video. Previous GIS or remote sensing knowledge, while beneficial, is not required for acceptance. This is a multi-disciplinary opportunity for all those interested in Earth science and we encourage those in the social sciences, general science, engineering, computer science, etc. to apply.

                                                                                                                           
Applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. Days of the week are flexible, but applicants should be able to commit to 20 – 29 hours per week during the term. The position is paid on an hourly basis that is determined by education level.

Details about this opportunity and how to apply can be found online at https://develop.larc.nasa.gov/. The spring position application window will be open online from January 22nd through March 1st, with the term starting June 3rd and lasting through August 9th. We also have summer and fall opportunities available.

Please feel free to contact 757.864.3762 with any questions.

Eat, Drink, and be Maryland!

A four course dinner party celebrating the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources on your plate!

Student Tickets $20

Tuesday March 26, 2019

5:30-8:30pm

Samuel Riggs Alumni Center

College Park, MD

www.go.umd.edu/AGNRdinner 

to learn more about the food, festivities, and fun!

BIG 10 Ag Alumni Reception and Networking Event

In the spirit of institutional cooperation, the Big Ten schools with agricultural and natural resources programs are once again gathering in DC for a reception and networking event. 

6-8pm

National Press Club

529 14th Street, NW

Washington, D.C. 20045

Metro Center Stop, 13th Street Exit

Tickets $25 bit.ly/agbigten19

Terps Converse Event on Feb. 25th

The Student Affairs Diversity Advisory Council would like to invite students to our Terps Converse event on Monday, February 25, 2019. Students may join us for open dialogue facilitated by Peer Dialogue Leaders regarding topics such as immigration, gun control, bridging the urban/rural divide, and freedom of speech that has an impact on our community.  Please RSVP online HERE.

Precision Ag Internship for Environmental Science or Agriculture Students

Research Support Instruments (RSI) is looking for interns to assist with a strategically important product development effort using Drone-based multispectral sensors to capture and process data.  Last year’s intern team significantly contributed to the development of the current product generation.  This year’s team will develop the next generation and set the foundation for commercial production. These data products will include vegetative indices, such as Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NVDI) images. Resulting data products are used by farmers, academic institutions and governments to improve the lives of a country’s citizens by predicting yield as well as determining the need for water, fertilizer and insecticide use (Precision Agriculture). 

RSI needs self-starters who can work in a small team to solve complex interdisciplinary problems with minimal oversight.  The desire to learn and apply new skills is essential. This position is integral to the success of the project and you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your skills and learn new ones as a significant member of the development team.

The RSI office is in Lanham, Maryland and has enjoyed key roles in Government and commercial space experiments and technology demonstrations.  Examples include the recently launched Heliospheric Imager on the Parker Solar Probe, NOAA’s new GOES East and West Weather satellites, the highly-successful NRL Clementine lunar mapping mission, the long-term monitoring of atmospheric ozone, and innovative plasma physics research.

Data Analysis for Satellite Image Processing from a Drone-Based Multispectral Sensor Suite
Degree:  Engineering, Environmental Science, Agriculture

Summer Goals:
- Produce bi-weekly crop data products (crop health, crop yield, stress indicators)
-Maintain and enhance the data processing pipeline
- Produce final crop yield and health reports by working with RSI university partner on agricultural correlation to data sets

You will have the opportunity to provide real-world agricultural data (NDVI) in the same manner as the Department of Agriculture generates products using LandSat data. The intent is to develop scientific quality, geo-rectified image sets that can be used to augment LandSat data products by increasing the temporal frequency of crop reports.  This enables farmers to identify and address issues to positively impact crop health.

An important task will be the validation of these data products to the actual results in the studied fields.  Create and present the weekly production of to the team and management. Provide feedback and modify software based on usability and effectiveness.  Collaborate with the image processing engineer to verify and improve algorithms.

Skills:
-Python programming experience
-MATLAB experience (bonus)
-Manage and analyze data structures
- Familiarity with optics, cameras, and some of the details of image processing

Apply via Careers4Terps to job 183916.

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Paid CBNERR-MD Undergraduate Summer Research Internship

The Otter Point Creek Alliance and the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Maryland (CBNERR-MD) co-sponsor a summer research internship. Internships are open to qualified undergraduate students to conduct a summer research project within the Otter Point Creek Component of CBNER-MD. The Maryland reserve is one of 29 Reserves throughout the country that serve as field laboratories for the betterment of coastal zone management through research, education, and stewardship.

The successful applicant is expected to develop an expanded detailed proposal, conduct independent research, and provide a final report, public presentation and newsletter article about their project for the Otter's Tale, within one year of completing their project.

All applications must be received in full by March 15.

More information can be accessed here.

Please contact Kriste Garman at 410-612-1688 or ksgarman@harfordcountymd.gov for any other information.

Job Opportunity at SARE Outreach: Student Worker

Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) will help you gain valuable experience and skills working for the nation’s leading sustainable agriculture program.

SARE’s student worker duties include:

·  Maintain and add to our outreach database

·  Update indexing of images and other content at www.sare.org

·  Respond to requests for information

·  Clerical assistance

·  Develop resource lists for new books, bulletins and other publications

·  Assist staff with various sustainable agriculture projects

·  Prepare educational materials and displays for distribution

·  Draft text for promotional materials and releases

Requirements:

·  Available to current UMD undergraduate students

·  Good computer skills required

·  Interest in ag issues & written communications skills a plus

Additional Information:

·  Convenient to campus (1 block from College Park Metro)

·  Flexible hours (minimum 8-10 hours/week)

This position is for the spring 2019 semester only.

To apply, send resume to: Dr. Kim S. Kroll (kkroll@sare.org, (301) 405-9912)
SARE is a USDA program based at University of Maryland’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR).

Public Interest Research Group - Campus Organizer Position

SPRING APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, February 24th.  Apply for a Campus Organizer position now before we fill all of our positions!  We are hiring for positions in California, Massachusetts, Oregon, North Carolina, Washington, New Jersey, Maryland, and Connecticut.

The Student PIRGs work with students at 35 colleges and universities to give them the skills and resources they need to make an impact on the issues they care about!

This year, organizers across the country lobbied over 30 state assemblymen to help pass SB100–putting California on track for 100% clean electricity, passed zero waste initiatives in towns & cities, turned out the vote for the midterm elections by collecting over 40,000 students voter registrations and pledges to vote, and trained tens of thousands of volunteer to take action! Students have always been at the forefront of movements to build a better future for our country from civil rights to voting rights to the environment. That legacy fuels Student PIRGs mission today as we help students get energized and organized to keep building a better future.

The Student PIRGs are hiring campus organizers to work year-round, to provide the training, professional support and resources students need to tackle climate change, protect public health, revitalize our democracy, feed the hungry and more. If you want to work with great people, gain real skills and start making a difference on important issues right away, apply today.

Paid UMD Relationship Research Study

Researchers in the Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland, College Park are currently recruiting for a paid study on close relationships. Participation involves attending a lab session on the UMD campus with your dating partner or husband/wife for 1 hour and completing additional online questionnaires at home over the following six months.

Couples who complete all components of the study will receive $140 for their participation ($70 per person). $80 of this payment will be disbursed two weeks after your first session and the remaining $60 will be disbursed after completing questionnaires over the next six months.

Eligibility requirements: You must be in a committed dating relationship, or married. You must have been in your romantic relationship for at least one year. You and your romantic partner must be over 22 years of age and fluent in English. You and your partner must attend the same lab session.

Location:

Interpersonal Relationships Lab

University of Maryland, College Park

Biology-Psychology Building, Room 3132

Contact:

Contact UMDCPstudy@gmail.com for more information or to schedule a session.

CKC Urban Farming Internship

Koiner Farm is Montgomery County's only urban farm. This one-acre farm has been in operation in downtown Silver Spring since 1979, but recently lost its head farmer, Mr. Charles Koiner (read Charlie's tribute here). Charlie preserved and cared for this coveted plot of land for nearly 40 years and now it is up to the next generation of urban farmers to follow in his footsteps.  We are hopeful that UMD's Ag students will embrace this opportunity.

More information on CKC's Urban Farmer Internship program can be found at:  https://www.ckcfarming.org/interships. 

Call for Applications for the Adele H. Stamp Memorial Award

Application forms for the Adele H. Stamp Memorial Award can be found at https://orgsync.com/31654/forms/353579

Criteria for selection include affiliation with STAMP or student organizations that use STAMP, 3.0 GPA for undergraduates or 3.5 GPA for graduates, demonstrated leadership skills, and active involvement in the life of the campus community.

The recipient of the award will be recognized at the University Annual Student Leadership Awards Program on May 5, 2019 with a plaque and a cash prize and whose name will be inscribed on the permanent plaque on the Wall of Honor located on the first floor off of the main lobby of STAMP.

Completed applications must be submitted by 5:00pm – March 22, 2019 at https://orgsync.com/31654/forms/353579

CONTACT: mguenzle@umd.edu for any questions

UCC@AGNR SP19 CAREER FAIR INFORMATION

2019 Spring Career & Internship Fair The annual 3-day Spring Career and Internship Fair provides all UMD students and alumni with an opportunity to meet face-to-face with employers to discuss internship, full-time and part-time employment opportunities. Each day of the fair has different employers in attendance, so be sure to view the list of attendees and plan ahead. The Spring Career & Internship Fair will be held February 20, 21 & 22.  EMPLOYERS SEEKING ALL AGNR MAJORS American Institute of Physics (AIP)  BrightView Chesapeake Bay Foundation Clean Water Action  Consumer Technology Association  Echo Hill Outdoor School Frederick Center for Research and Education in Science and Technology George's INC   ORISE  Peace Corps  The Wilderness Society  US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)  US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) US Secret Service EMPLOYERS OF INTEREST TO: AREC  Arcadis, Inc. Cato Institute  Morgan Stanley Mountbatten Program US Census Bureau   Tip: Considering searching for any position with Analyst in the description or employers looking for general "economics" majors ANSC YMCA Camp Tockwogh (Equine Staff) ENST  American Contracting Environmental Services  Arcadis, Inc. Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Federal Energy Regulatory Commission McCormick Taylor Whitman, Requardt and Associates  Tip: Consider researching employers looking for "Civil/Environmental Engineering, to see if you qualify for any positions) ENSP Arcadis, Inc. Cato Institute Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories  Federal Energy Regulatory Commission  The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars  Tip: If you're interested in getting policy experience, consider typing "policy" in to the keyword search, or searching employers seeking "public policy" majors.  NFSC Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories PSLC Arcadis, Inc. Bartlett Tree Experts BrightView Review the Full List of Organizations Attending. Read and research the company descriptions and the positions they're recruiting for.  Free Professional Headshots at the Fair! Wednesday, February 20th: 2 pm - 5 pm Thursday, February 21st: 3:30 pm - 5 pm Friday, February 22nd: 1 pm -5 pm Make sure you're putting your best foot forward at the Spring Career & Internship Fair by: Getting your resume critiqued daily drop in hours between 11 am to 3:30 pm Developing your 30 second pitch Conducting company research. Visit the company's web page, read their "About Us" section, or visit company research sites like Findthecompany.com.  Questions? Make an appointment with Christina Farmer through Careers4Terps. STAY CONNECTED:

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