House Agriculture Committee Internship

Maryland Natural Resources Technician Job Opening

The main purpose of this position is to lead and provide technical support for natural resource survey projects to include logistical and administrative support, data entry and field preparation work for the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (CBNERR). The position requires a motivated, organized individual who must be able to work independently to collect field data through the monitoring of experimental sites and survey work. This includes collecting basic water quality parameters using handheld multimeter devices, operating of boats and equipment, conducting inventories of fish populations, capturing and measuring fish species of interest, conducting avian monitoring, including nest box fate and call back surveys, and maintenance of bird nesting boxes, maintaining records and data entry, assisting with outreach and communication, maintaining field and laboratory equipment and performing other duties as assigned.

The natural resources technician will also support field logistics and data collection for the Resiliency through Restoration shoreline monitoring effort. They will assist in managing the equipment and collecting field observations of emergent and/or submerged aquatic vegetation, shoreline and marsh elevation (using survey equipment), sediment characterization and wildlife activity. The technician may also assist in data entry, QA/QC and database management related to this project. 

Employee will receive moderate supervision from a Natural Resources Biologist, Environmental Specialist or other designated administrator. The work may require lifting or carrying heavy objects or equipment weighing over twenty-five pounds. The incumbent will be required to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Some aspects of the work, such as the handling of wildlife and working aboard a boat are considered hazardous. The employee may be required to wear protective clothing and equipment when the need arises. For more information on the position and to apply, click here. Applications are due December 6th, 2019. 

Gaithersburg Stormwater Program Manager

The Department of Public Works has an exceptional opportunity for an experienced, hands-on Stormwater Program Manager to plan, coordinate, implement, oversee, and lead the City's stormwater quality management program, which involves the development, implementation, and enforcement of City-wide stormwater and water quality ordinances, programs, and policies, as well as the City's compliance with applicable federal and state stormwater laws, rules, and permits.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in stormwater program management including delivering stormwater capital improvement projects, as well as construction management and staff management experience; be an innovative thinker who can anticipate problems before they develop; and possess a solution-based vision for community and for stormwater programs. You must have a clear and open communication style, excellent listening skills, and be able to negotiate in the public interest and balance conflicting and competing interests. Excellent analytical, customer service, interpersonal, verbal/written communication, and presentation skills are expected; a proven ability to lead by example, strong initiative, good judgment, and common sense are essential.

 

Starting salary is negotiable within the range depending on knowledge, qualifications, training, certifications, and experience. They provide top-notch insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, long-term care, and life), paid time off, generous retirement contributions, tools to assist with paying down student loan debt and managing student loans, excellent work/life balance, and opportunities for professional growth.For more information on the position and to apply, click here. Applications are due December 6th.

Manager Position at Park View Farmers Market

There is a new farmers market being launched in Washington DC called Park View Farmers Market. Check out the website here: https://www.parkview.market/ The market is scheduled to open on January 12 and they are looking for a Program Manager to ideally get started in December.

The Program Manager candidate is a detail‐oriented, big thinker with experience working in events, understands how to create and nurture partnerships, has an entrepreneurial spirit, and believes duct tape can fix most things. Also has a passion for farms, local food, and small businesses, while getting along with all kinds of people and being willing to work every Sunday from 9am-2pm.

Program Responsibilities

• Become the subject matter expert on WIC, SNAP, FMNP, SFMNP
• Ensure Park View Farmers Market is registered to accept all social program funds
• Ensure all vendors whose products apply are accepting these forms of payment
• Manage the Park Morton Public Housing partnership, an education and outreach empowerment program designed to help the more than 350 people living at Park Morton live healthier lives
• Go green with your Personal Green Shopper
• Manage the Market Menu to ensure that all vendor products, to the extent possible, are on the menu during market
• Research and apply for applicable community partnerships which would benefit the market and its consumers
• Ensure all DC rules and regulations are met
• Research and write grants for government programs

Market Day Responsibilities

• Work each market day from 9am to 2pm, duties may include:
• Set up, place market signs, assist vendors
• Answer vendor and consumer questions
• Operate market information booth
• Distribute nutritional education materials
• Have recipes available for seasonal, local foods available in the market
• Conduct periodic customer counts to assess the level of growth in market attendance
• Provide consumer education and assistance for access to WIC, SNAP, FMNP and SFNMP (e.g., brochures, on-site assistance)
• Ensure the market information booth is clean once the market is closed

Administrative Responsibilities

• Attend one management meeting per week (can be done telephonically)
• Help create and document systems, processes and controls
• Help maintain database of information about farmers, vendors, their contact information, and any licenses or permits each vendor possesses based on the products they are selling
• Support vendor recruitment and management
• Assist with writing and compiling performance and assessment reports for each market day

Qualifications

• Have a passion for helping people lead a healthier life, improving the community and promoting local agriculture
• Seek joy in providing resources for people in need
• People person with skills in diplomacy
• Have experience with grant writing and securing government funds
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Management experience
• Self-starter who is also a self-manager
• Physically capable of lifting 35 pounds and moving light furniture
• Able to work every Sunday from 9am – 2pm
• A desire to be part of a start-up organization
• Ability to work well in an unstructured team environment
• Not afraid to take on responsibility and bring a vision for excellence
• Some financial knowledge helpful: i.e., budgeting
• Proficient in the use of computers and social media
• Ability to create documents using Microsoft Office, some design experience helpful

Compensation

• $1,900 per month
• Independent contractor
• 6-month contract
• Renewable by mutual agreement

If you are interested please contact michelle.harburg@gmail.com

Executive Director Position at Crossroads Community Food Network

Crossroads Community Food Network (“Crossroads”), a food access nonprofit based in Takoma Park, MD, is seeking an Executive Director to lead and grow a small but dynamic and innovative organization. Crossroads works to bolster the local food system through programs that support and unite those who grow, make, and eat fresh, healthy food.

The ideal candidate will be able both to think broadly and strategically and also be detail oriented and organized. Experience with food systems work and success as a nonprofit fundraiser is required. The full-time position is based in Takoma Park, MD, and the annual salary is $72,800. Benefits include paid vacation, medical leave, parental leave, and holidays, as well as employer-sponsored health insurance (eligible upon hiring) and retirement benefits (eligible after one year of employment).

Applications are due December 6th, 2019. For more information and to apply, click here.

NOAA Hollings Scholarship and Internship

Attention SOPHOMORES studying ANY major with a strong environmental focus or interest! The Hollings Scholarship provides two-year academic scholarships (up to a maximum of $9,500 per year) for full-time study, and a 10-week, full-time, paid internship position ($650/week) the summer after junior year at a NOAA facility. In the last five years, 26 Maryland students have won Hollings Scholarships.  

The National Scholarships Office is offering information sessions for students interested in learning more about the Hollings Scholarship program - please write to noaahollings@umd.edu indicating which session you plan to attend (if you cannot attend but are interested, write to the same address):

• Monday, December 2 at 12 noon – ­2403 Marie Mount Hall
• Monday, December 2 at 4 pm – ­2403 Marie Mount Hall
• Tuesday, December 3 at 12 noon – ­2403 Marie Mount Hall
• Tuesday, December 3 at 4 – ­2403 Marie Mount Hall

The deadline to apply is Friday, January 31, 2020. US Citizenship, sophomore (2nd year) status, and a minimum GPA of 3.0 are required to apply. For more information, or for assistance preparing a NOAA Hollings application, please contact the National Scholarships Office at noaahollings@umd.edu

Boren Scholarships: Study Abroad for Critical Languages

The Boren Scholarship is aimed at undergraduates (US citizens) who want to study abroad for one or two semesters (preferably) in 2020-21 in non-traditional regions and countries, and who are interested in learning the languages of those areas. Maryland ranks #1 in the nation in Boren Scholarships awarded over the past 8 years!!! The Boren Scholarship is a U.S. Government-funded award that seeks applicants who have a strong interest in future Government service; the award carries a one-year service expectation.

Eligible regions include Africa, South Asia, East and Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe and former Soviet Republics, Latin America, and the Middle East. (Boren Scholarships MAY NOT be used for study in Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.) Boren Scholarships may be used for study abroad in Summer 2020, Fall 2020, and Fall/Spring 2021. 

RSVP to nsepboren@umd.edu to attend an info session to learn more about the Boren Scholarship. (If you are unable to attend any of the scheduled sessions send a note to the same address).

• Tuesday, December 3 at 12:30 - 2403 Marie Mount Hall
• Tuesday,  December 3 at 4:30 pm - 2403 Marie Mount Hall 
• Wednesday,  December 4 at 12:30 - 2403 Marie Mount Hall  
• Wednesday, December 4 at 4:30 pm - 2403 Marie Mount Hall

All Maryland applicants for the Boren Scholarship must take part in a required campus review process which is designed to help you strengthen your application. The deadline for Maryland¹s review process is FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2020. You can learn more about the BorenScholarship program here: http://www.borenawards.org/boren_scholarship/basics.html

Rangel Summer Enrichment Program for International Affairs

Are you an undergraduate student planning a career in International Affairs? Do you receive need-based financial aid? If so, you should learn about the Rangel Summer Enrichment program for students with strong interests in pursuing careers in international affairs. The program provides undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers.

This all-expenses-paid program takes place at Howard University from June 15 to July 24, 2020. The program includes courses (with transferable credit), a full range of extracurricular activities and career-development support, travel, and room & board!

The Rangel program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service; the program has a strong focus on students who receive need-based financial aid (demonstrated by FAFSA). Rangel is open to undergraduate students and requires U.S. citizenship. All class years eligible. Rangel requires a GPA minimum of 3.2.

Information Sessions: Please rsvp to scholarships@umd.edu if you plan to attend one of these sessions:

• Tuesday, December 3, 4:00 – 4:30 pm, 2403A Marie Mount Hall
• Wednesday, December 4, 4:00 – 4:30 pm, 2403B Marie Mount Hall
• Thursday, December 5, 12:00 - 12:30 pm, 2403B Marie Mount Hall
• Friday, December 6, 12:00 - 12:30 pm, 2403A Marie Mount Hall 

Applications are due February 4, 2020. Click here for more information and to apply. 

Apply for the Maryland 2020 Summer Scholars Program

The Maryland Summer Scholars Program (MSS) provides opportunities for University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) undergraduates to spend much of the summer working closely with faculty mentors on ambitious research, scholarly, or artistic projects. The MSS program provides awards of $3,000 to approximately 25-30 undergraduates each summer.

Many Summer Scholars expand their summer research into an independent study or honors thesis project the following autumn semester, and find that their research experience helps distinguish their applications for graduate study, fellowships, internships, employment and other competitive opportunities. 

Maryland Summer Scholars (MSS) may conduct their summer research on the College Park campus or elsewhere in the U.S. or abroad as required by the nature of the project. Students whose projects require travel for an extended period of time to off campus locations (not to include regular commuting) may submit a travel supplement request as directed in the online application form. Travel supplements will not exceed $1,000.

You are eligible to apply for an MSS award if you have earned 12 or more UMD course credits (not including AP or IB credits) by the date of the application deadline, if you have a cumulative UMD GPA of 3.40 or higher by the date of the application deadline, and if you expect to receive your undergraduate degree no earlier than December 2020. All academic majors are eligible. The deadline to apply for summer 2020 awards will be Thursday, February 13, 2020. It is important that candidates begin developing their proposals as soon as possible.

The Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research will hold numerous 30-minute information sessions about the summer 2020 MSS program. Select a session and RSVP by clicking here.

• Monday, December 2 at 10:00am
• Monday, December 2 at 4:00pm
• Wednesday, December 4 at 1:00pm
• Thursday, December 5 at 3:00pm

Important Tax Information: Please note that MSS awards are subject to taxation as personal income, and awardees should plan accordingly; tax withholding may apply. 

The Maryland Summer Scholars Program is sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Studies, the UMD Division of Research, UMD Schools and Colleges, and the Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research. 

CivicSpark Government Fellowship

2 Position Openings at Love & Carrots

Love & Carrots is DC’s foremost urban farming and edible landscaping company. They design, install and maintain organic urban farms, vegetable gardens, and native landscapes across DC, MD, and VA. Through their garden care & coaching program they provide expert garden maintenance, guidance, and education in almost 150 gardens every year, helping connect people to their food and inspiring local food production and farming inside the beltway. Since their inception in 2011 they've installed over 500 gardens and their clients include residents, local restaurants, and community organizations throughout the DMV. For more information on the company, click here. Love & Carrots currently has two positions open that you can read about below. 

Garden Installation Crew Member
The Installation Crew is responsible for building all Love & Carrots’ new vegetable gardens and perennial landscapes. As a member of the Installation Crew, you will work with a team to transform yards into productive and beautiful vegetable gardens. We also install stone pathways and patios, fences, pergolas, and arbors. For more information on the position, including qualifications and compensation, click here.

Urban Gardener

Urban Farmers are responsible for the maintenance of clients’ organic vegetable gardens, ensuring that they are beautiful and productive! On an average day they travel to 3-4 gardens, primarily residential, and maintain between 20-30 gardens over the course of a two-week period. New staff members also have the opportunity to work with senior staff on larger farm projects and garden installations, schedule permitting. Farmers work independently, driving from garden to garden, to perform all necessary garden tasks, and are supported remotely by our office crew and in the field by a team of experienced senior farmers. Service area ranges throughout the beltway area, but daily routes are limited to specific neighborhoods to minimize travel time. Each farmer is provided with a kit containing all tools needed to maintain gardens. For more information on the position, including qualifications and compensation, click here.

Interested? Email a brief letter of interest and resume to: garden@loveandcarrots.com

Teach for America 2020 Corps

Be among the most diverse, remarkable leaders of your generation. By joining Teach For America, you will become part of a powerful network of changemakers shaping the political, economic, and social future of our country. As a corps member, you’ll leverage your unique talents to grow your impact while living your most deeply held values. This year, over 6,000 corps members teach in 51 regions across the country, while more than 56,000 TFA alumni lead across sectors in pursuit of expanded opportunity for all students.

Applications are due Wednesday, December 6, 2019. Click here to apply. All majors are accepted with included full salary and benefits. 56,000+ alumni network. Where will you lead? To learn more, visit www.teachforamerica.org.  

Soil Conservationist Job Opening

This position assists the District Conservationist in developing and carrying out a coordinated natural resources conservation program tailored to customers' needs and meeting USDA and NRCS requirements. Incumbent provides technical assistance to local government bodies, tribal entities, state and Federal agencies, private landowners, and the general public in the development, application, and maintenance of a coordinated natural resources conservation program. 

For more information on requirements, qualifications, salary, and to apply, click here. Applications are due Tuesday, November 26th. 

Apply Now to be an AGNR Student Ambassador!!!!

Do you love being a Terp and studying in the College of AGNR? Do you remember what it was like applying for college and having questions you were happy to get answered? Do you want to be that person who answers those questions? Well you’re in luck, because AGNR is searching for some new Ambassadors to join our team!

Ambassadors are current AGNR students who are selected to represent the College to the community and are selected on the basis of leadership, scholarship, and desire to promote AGNR to prospective students. This is a volunteer position. Minimum qualifications to becomean Ambassador include:

• Full-time student status at UMD College Park in an AGNR major
• At least a cumulative GPA of 2.75
• Completion of at least 1 semester in an AGNR major by January 2020
• Commitment of 5-10 hours each semester for at least 1 full academic year to the AGNR Ambassadors
• A general understanding of the college admissions and application process.

If you are interested, complete the online application at the link below by 3pm on Tuesday, December 3rd. Click here to apply now.

Applicants are also required to schedule an interview, information on the interview process will be shared once an application is received. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact April Brohawn abrohawn@umd.edu.

Russel Brinsfield Internship Program

The Russ Brinsfield Internship Program is a collaboration between the Hughes Center and the University of Maryland Agriculture Law Education Initiative. The internship program, which began in 2017, engages an undergraduate student from the University of Maryland College of AGNR and a law student enrolled at the Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law working together to develop viable solutions to a variety of complex environmental, agricultural and forestry-related issues.

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 2020 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.

The internship will introduce you to a number of complex natural resource issues, including nutrient management for the Chesapeake Bay, forestry, and local food production. During the course of the internship, you will meet diverse stakeholders and engage in the complex interaction between the agricultural and the environmental conservation and policy communities. You will be introduced to legislators and staff at state agencies as you 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, economic, and policymakers.

Applications are due January 31st, 2020. For details on requirements, compensation, how to apply and more, click here. 

Succulent Sale Nov. 19th

Peace Corps Information Session Nov. 20th

2020 AgEnterprise Challenge!

Want to help our planet through agriculture, natural resources, and environmental sustainability? Enter today to meet like-minded people from industry and win $30K of funding and support. We invite you to participate in the 2020 AgEnterprise Challenge! The deadline for registration is Nov. 24. 

AgEnterprise Challenge is an initiative of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization in agriculture, natural resources, and environmental sustainability. The AGNR AgEnterprise Challenge concludes on Mar. 26 during the AGNR Student Discovery and Innovation Expo, where participants will have the opportunity to give oral and visual presentations to a panel of judges. Teams will compete for various cash prizes, including up to $30,000 in funding and acceptance into the F3Tech Accelerator program. 

Benefits:

• Mini-Grant: Up to $500 for customer discovery
• Online Training Program: Fundamentals of entrepreneurship
• Targeted Mentorship: One on one mentorship with startup/industry expertise
• Personalized Workshops: Dingman Center, Mtech, Do Good Institute, The Academy for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and UM Ventures 
• Funding to Scale: Win up to $30,000 in the final Expo
• F3Tech: Viable ventures will gain acceptance into F3Tech's accelerator program
• Fellowship Program: Surround yourself with like-minded entrepreneurs, every day
• Networking:  Connection to DC/MD/VA regional agricultural innovation ecosystem 

Eligibility:

The Challenge is open to students who are currently enrolled in a degree or lower-division certificate program at the University of Maryland, College Park. We encourage each participant to have at least two or more members, with at least one of them—preferably the lead member—currently enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) or the Department of Entomology in the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS).

If you are interested but do not have an idea, please contact Cedric Nwafor: nnwafor@umd.edu to explore opportunities to join a team.

For additional information, visit https://agnr.umd.edu/student-opportunities/agenterprise-challenge  

International Internships: Student Perspectives Panel on Nov. 20th

Are you interested in interning abroad? In celebration of International Education week, come hear from a panel of current UMD students who have gained valuable experience through internships in different countries. You will learn about options that exist through UMD and off campus and the benefits of international internship experience.

Next Wednesday, November 20 from 12-1pm, we will have an International Internships: Student Perspectives Panel featuring students who have experienced internships abroad -- how they found the internship, what their experience was like, and guidance for students seeking a similar experience.

Panelists Include:

• Olivia Bankole
• School for International Training - Kenya
• Kisumu County Office and Obama's Children's Hospital
• Alexis Amos
• US Department of State - Austria/Germany
• US Mission to the United Nations in Vienna
• Alex Stifelman
• Hot Vox (music management, promotion and production) - London, UK
• Public Relations and Marketing; Stage Rep

 Lunch is provided, so please RSVP: go.umd.edu/IIP

DSAC Town Hall Meeting on Nov. 18th

AGNR's Dean's Student Advisory Council (DSAC) invites ALL AGNR students to attend this semester's Town Hall November 18th at 5pm in ESJ 1215. This event gives AGNR students the opportunity to meet the current AGNR DSAC board, gather with fellow students, and provide feedback on the AGNR community to DSAC. A list of questions will be on projected during the event to foster dialogue, such as: 

• What elements of your AGNR experience do you hope to continue?
• Are there elements in your AGNR experience you want changed?
• What do you hope to see in the future from DSAC?

These questions will provide a starting point for discussion and therefore further comments and questions are highly encouraged from students attending! The feedback from the event will be recorded and DSAC will synthesize the dialogue for the Dean's office. Additionally, hot beverages and snacks will be available during the event. 

DSAC is looking forward to meeting you all. If you have any questions, concerns, feedback, and/or topics/questions you think should be included- email the Chair, Elizabeth Thilmany, at thilmany@umd.edu.

Student Workshop: Performing Under Stress

Stress is a part of life, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. Join us for an interactive workshop on strategies for reducing and managing your stress, especially in times when you need to perform under pressure. Oh, and there's a raffle for a prize, because winning something is a great stress reliever.

The times for the workshops are as follows: 

• Monday, Dec. 2nd: 11:00-11:50am & 12:00-12:50pm & 1:00-1:50pm
• Tuesday, Dec. 3rd: 3:30-4:30pm

The workshops will be held in 0201 Edward St. John Building. 

Click here for more information and to RSVP. 

Student Workshop: Time Management- Scheduling Success

No one does their best work at the last minute, but with so much to balance it can be hard to plan and manage your time effectively. Join us for an interactive session where you can test out some strategies and tools to help you map out a schedule for success and stick with it. Oh, and there's a raffle for a prize, because it's always the right time to win something free.

The times for the workshops are as follows: 

• Tuesday, Nov. 19th: 9:30-10:20am & 4:30-5:20pm
• Wednesday, Nov. 20th: 1:00-1:50pm & 4:30-5:20pm

The workshops will be held in 0201 Edward St. John Building. 

Click here for more information and to RSVP. 

Student Workshop: How to Study More Efficiently

Do you want to get the best results for the effort you are putting in? It is not about how smart you are, or how many hours you study… it’s all about using the most effective strategies to get more out of the time you spend learning. On Novermber 11, 12, and 13th, the Teaching and Learning Transformation Center will be holding the workshop Hack Your Brain: Using Science to Study Smarter. Join your fellow Terps for an interactive discussion on what the scientific research actually shows and how you can apply it to your learning in the classroom and on the job. Oh, and free pizza & prizes, because brains like free things too.

The times for the workshops are as follows: 

• Monday 11/11: 12:00-12:50pm & 1:00-1:50pm
• Tuesday 11/12: 9:30-10:20am
• Wednesday 11/13: 4:30-5:20pm

The workshops will be held in 0201 Edward St. John Building. 

Click here for more information and to RSVP. 

Bradford Woods Internships Available

Bradford Woods is Indiana University’s Outdoor Center, serving youth and adults through experiential and therapeutic learning methods for over 60 years. They continue to hire seasonal staff on an ongoing basis for Spring, Summer, and Fall to serve as Professional Outdoor Instructors (POIs). These positions are primarily based in the field working directly with groups either teaching standards-based curriculum or facilitating teambuilding sessions. The POI position runs twelve-weeks at approximately 55 hours per week. It pairs nicely as an internship. They provide a weekly stipend and free housing and food with programs.

Hiring dates for next year are as follows:

March 1 – May 23, 2020

May 27 – August 22, 2020

August 23 – November 14, 2020

For more information on this position, click here.

Peer Career Educator Open House on Nov. 12th

Are you an undergraduate student interested in:

• Making a difference by helping fellow students to prepare for Life after Maryland?
• Learning and using effective job search skills for yourself and others?
• Enhancing your one-on-one listening and other communication skills?
• Serving as an ambassador for the University Career Center and UMD?
• Understanding how effectively to use University Career Center resources both now and in the future?

The University Career Center is actively recruiting for additional student staff to join them. Come hear from current Peer Career Educator (PCE) staff and ask them about their roles, what attracted them to work for the Center, and what they have learned serving as a PCE. All majors are welcomed. Positions are available now and for Spring 2020. This is a paid position and students with Federal Work-Study are encouraged to apply.

The event will be held Tuesday, November 12, 2019, from 12noon – 2:00pm in 3100 Hornbake Library- South Wing. Light Refreshments will be served! RSVP at https://go.umd.edu/PCEOpenHouse For more information, contact Pamela Allen at pallen@umd.edu.

Two Boots Farm Assistant Farm Manager Position Available

Two Boots Farm is looking for an Assistant Farm Manager to join them full time for the 2020 season. The Assistant Farm Manager will work alongside the Production Manager and owner and engage in all aspects of day-to-day work in running the farm. Their season runs early April – mid November. The ideal candidate will be able to start working with them part time for the rest of the 2019 season (until mid-Dec.) to begin training for a full time position in 2020. 

Two Boots Farm is a small, intensive farm raising Certified Organic flowers and produce in Carroll County, Maryland. They are woman-owned and operated. Their goods are sold at Baltimore City farmers’ markets, as well as to florists, restaurants, and area grocery stores. They use intensive farming techniques on 1.5 acres implementing no till practices. They also grow shiitake mushrooms and have a pawpaw orchard.

For more information, click here. Applications are due by Nov. 10. Please contact Elisa Lane, twobootsfarm@gmail.com with any questions.

ONEUSDA 2020 Summer Pathways Intern Announcements

The USDA has just announced openings for their Summer 2020 Internships. These are an excellent opportunity to gain experience and network. Please see the links below that discuss the OneUSDA Internship Program. Interested students must apply by November 15 (most federal postings close at 11:59 PM EST). Students can apply to more than one internship and students can increase their chances of being accepted if they are open to locations outside of the DMV. 

It is highly suggested that you develop a well written resume prior to applying. For resume critiques, you can attend drop ins Mondays - Friday from 11am - 3:30 pm, or you can schedule an appointment with Christina Farmer  or other career advsiors via Careers4Terps. 

Position Title, Series, Grade	Announcement Number	USAJOBS Link
Student Trainee (Administration & Office Support), GS-0399-2/3/4/5	ONEUSDA-10643071-20-NS	https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/550617100
Student Trainee Science), GS-0499-2/3/4/5/7	ONEUSDA-10643236-20-NS	https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/550617900
Student Trainee (Financial Management), GS-0599-2/3/4/5	ONEUSDA-10643083-20-NS	https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/550619000
Student Trainee (Veterinary), GS-0799-2/3/4/5/7/9	ONEUSDA-10643326-20-NS	https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/550619600
Student Trainee (Engineering & Architecture), GS-0899-2/3/4/5	ONEUSDA-10643344-20-NS	https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/550620000
Student Trainee (Business & Industry), GS-1199-2/3/4/5	ONEUSDA-10643368-20-NS	https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/550620400
Student Trainee (Information Technology), GS-2299-2/3/4/5	ONEUSDA-10643370-20-NS	https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/550620600