Summer Career Roundtables (FREE) by the Food Processing Suppliers Association

 

The FPSA Young Professional Group (YPG) is hosting a Summer Series of Career Roundtables. Career Roundtables are a “Speed” networking opportunity for students to discuss with YPG members various topics/concerns regarding entering the food and beverage sector.

Register TODAY – Summer Series of Career Roundtables:

• June 14th at 2 PM ET (engineering degrees)
• July 19th at 2 PM ET (all degrees with operations-focused careers, e.g., psychology, sociology, marketing, communications, business, etc.)
• August 16th at 2 PM ET (food science/chemistry/biology/science degrees)

More information at: 

https://www.fpsa.org/fpsa-events/summer-series-of-career-roundtables/

AFA Leaders Institute -- APPLY NOW!

 

The Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Leaders Conference is being held in Kansas City, Missouri, November 9-12. The application closes September 6, so don't wait to check it out!

This is a great opportunity for you to develop your professional and leadership skills and connect with fellow students and professionals leading the industry. The Conference's four Tracks, matched to your year in college, help you cultivate the six core competency areas of professional success: Relationship development, collaboration, career management, cultural EQ, interpersonal IQ, and systems thinking.

The College will provide financial support for those selected to participate. For questions, please email Casey Miller, caseymil@umd.edu or Grace Tisone, AFA Ambassador, at gtisone@umd.edu. 

Luce Scholars Program - Asia Internships - October 16 Deadline

 Established in 1974, the Luce Scholars Program is a nationally competitive fellowship that offers early-career leaders immersive, professional experiences in Asia. We aim to forge stronger relationships across geographic borders by creating opportunities for young Americans to deepen their ties and understanding of the countries, cultures, and people of Asia. The program welcomes applications from college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals in a variety of fields, with a range of backgrounds and experiences, who have had limited exposure to Asia.              

Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents, the Luce Scholars Program provides stipends, language training, and individualized professional placement in Asia for 18 Luce Scholars each year. 

Today, there are about 800 Luce Scholars alumni living around the world, making invaluable contributions as global leaders and citizens and building lifelong professional relationships that began with this program. Their experiences demonstrate that there is no better way to build mutual understanding and a sense of common purpose than through sustained, immersive, in-person engagement with others.

Applications for the 2024–2025 Luce Scholars competition will open on April 25, 2023. The application deadline is October 16th at 5:00 pm ET.

Register in advance by clicking the link to the webinar you plan to attend:

Wednesday, June 14 - 3pm - Overview Webinar on the Luce Scholars Program

https://hluce-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JvoDt_49QqetPI4uVDSCzg

Tuesday, July 25 – 3pm – Applicant Webinar– Program and application review

https://hluce-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CD7yxdotSlyvmXO9zHi60w

 

Tuesday, August 8 – 3pm – Overview Webinar on the Luce Scholars Program

https://hluce-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u8kDfBzUQhmuaXLzB9DG0Q

 

Monday, September 18 - 3pm – Applicants Webinar – Program and application review

https://hluce-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HKejEktkQCWq1ob8ueu8eg

For questions and application assistance contact the National Scholarships Office at: scholarships@umd.edu

UMD National Scholarships Office
2403 Marie Mount Hall
University of Maryland

http://www.scholarships.umd.edu

Plan Ahead for Your Fall 2023 NSF GRFP Application!

 Are you planning to apply to STEM or social/behavioral sciences PhD programs this Fall 2023? Or will you be a 1st year grad student in these fields in Fall 2023? 

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) provides 3 years of full support for PhD studies, with an annual stipend of $37,000, in science, math, engineering, and social/behavioral science fields. US Citizens and Permanent Residents are eligible. You can visit the NSF informational website here. 

The UMD National Scholarships Office has an in-depth ELMS resource site for UMD NSF GRFP applicants, with recorded presentations (described below) and supporting materials to help you prepare a competitive application. Current UMD undergraduates at all levels, UMD alumni, and UMD grad students who will be in their 2nd years of PhD studies in Fall 2023 (and did not apply in Fall 2022) are invited to join our ELMS resource site.

**Click here to complete a brief questionnaire to gain access to our NSF GRFP ELMS resource site.**

Recorded NSF Info Session #1 - Introduction: This session will introduce you to the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship program: what it is, who it's for, application components, how it's judged, and how you can prepare to apply effectively - whether you're applying this fall or in a few years.

Recorded NSF Info Session #2 - Writing the Essays: This session will discuss the two required essays - an intellectual/personal statement, and a mini research proposal. We'll cover what information needs to be in the essays, as well as strategies for writing them in a timely and effective way.

Eligibility: You must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for the NSF graduate research fellowship. You must be applying to, or enrolled in your 1st or 2nd year of graduate studies in an NSF supported field in Fall 2023. Other eligibility criteria may apply, please click here to access full eligibility info for the NSF GRFP.

Questions? Write to us at nsfgrfp@umd.edu

UMD National Scholarships Office

2403 Marie Mount Hall

www.scholarships.umd.edu

New Scholarship Opportunity - Presented by Alpha Gamma Rho

Alpha Gamma Rho is proud to announce a new Scholarship for UMD Students for the 2023-24 academic year. 

Alpha Gamma Rho's purpose is to "make better men and through them a broader and better agriculture." In accordance with this goal, at the beginning of each academic year, the University of Maryland's Alpha Theta Chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho extends a scholarship to all incoming students in the University's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. We would like to thank you for taking advantage of this opportunity and hope it allows you to further pursue your goals in the agricultural field.

The application will ask you to provide your contact information before filling out a few short answer questions. Please note that this application involves both a written and interview stage. Candidates for the interview stage will be contacted by a representative upon review of their application.

This new award is open to all students, regardless of gender or affiliation with Alpha Gamma Rho. The application is due July 15th.

Access the application at https://tally.so/r/mYRZ26

Summer field job for students - Patuxent Research Refuge in Laurel, MD

 MobilizeGreen is looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Youth Conservation Crew at the Patuxent Research Refuge in Laurel, Maryland.

This paid program is in partnership with the US Forest Service and the Patuxent Research Refuge. The Patuxent Research Refuge was established in 1936 by executive order of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and is the only wildlife refuge established to support wildlife research. Biologically, the refuge is of regional importance in that it is home to many deep-forest song birds such as the Scarlet Tanager. Patuxent's large areas of unbroken tree cover, rare in central Maryland, allows these birds to hide from predators.

As a Crew Leader, you will have the opportunity to work in this incredible environment and help to inspire the next generation of environmental leaders. The ideal candidate will have experience working with youth in outdoor settings and a passion for environmental education. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organized, and a strong communicator.

The ideal candidate for this position should be 21 or older with a valid driver’s license, must pass a criminal background check and have a current First Aid/CPR Certification or ability to get prior to the start of the program. Additionally, experience in teaching/leadership, outdoor education/skills, and conservation project skills are preferred. Applicants must be US Citizens or legally able to work in the US.

This is a seasonal position lasting 9-10 weeks, including 3-5 days of leader training; 8 weeks of leading crew from Monday to Friday, and up to 5 days of pre/post program administrative work. The program runs from June 26 to August 18, with July 4th off, and the training dates are to be determined, but expected to be in mid-June.

If you or someone you know would be interested in this position, please visit our website at https://mobilizegreen.bamboohr.com/hiring/jobs/574. Here is the link to the crew leader application: https://mobilizegreen.formstack.com/forms/2023_ycc_crew_member_application_copy.

FT Job: Gardens Coordinator @ Bread for the City - Washington, DC

Bread for the City has a rooftop garden in our NW center, as well as a small plot on the rooftop of our SE Center, and yes - we are really behind the growing season this year. However, we are officially hiring! If you or anyone you know might be interested in working primarily at our NW Center (Shaw) and understands all the complexities of rooftop gardening and working with volunteers, I would welcome their application.

Questions? Contact Trazy Collins at tcollins@breadforthecity.org

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=57076ac9-8551-4771-83bd-cd067a0c8348&ccId=53708918_2534&jobId=468236&lang=en_US

MD Forestry Foundation: Mel Fellowship Program

The Maryland Forestry Foundation is pleased to offer four annual Fellowships to Maryland college students in the amount of $10,000 per Fellowship.  

Made possible by an annual grant from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the Fellowship program is intended to encourage students to pursue careers in Natural Resources and to help them matriculate in a Natural Resources-related field of study. 

For more information, please visit the website. 

Application deadline: July 15

Application Instructions HERE. 

EPA Recruitment Webinar

 

AGNR Grad Picnic

Congratulations Class of 2023!

The College of Agriculture & Natural Resources invites you and your guests for a Grad Vibes Only Picnic! 

We want to celebrate you and your accomplishments with a laid back, fun and festive picnic in the animal science courtyard. Our party plans include:

3pm- Yard Games, Graduation Cap decorating, Music, Snacks & Drinks

4pm -Cap and Gown photos (don't worry we will have a couple sets so you don't have to bring yours!)

4:30pm-Picnic Food Buffet Opens

5pm Award Presentations & Graduation Recognition

Menu currently includes: Chick-fil-A nuggets, pasta salad, fruit salad, chips, popcorn, strawberry shortcake and a hydration station. You can reserve a vegan meal by emailing Amanda Clougherty, akbrown@umd.edu

Food Corps Education Position at Great Kids Farm

Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPSS) has become a FoodCorps host site – a nationwide AmeriCorps service-year program focused on food access and education. BCPSS will host 3 food education fellows at the district's educational farm, Great Kids Farm, beginning in August of 2023 to join our educational team in facilitating farm-based workshops and classroom lessons both at the farm and at schools around the city. Job description: LINK. 

 

We’re eager to hire a passionate educator team which reflects the diversity of Baltimore City and City Schools students. The position is an 11-month role from the end of August 2023 to the end of July 2024. AmeriCorps members earn “living stipends” in place of salaries. This year’s stipend is $33,000 for 11 months. Applicants receive basic health and dental insurance, and are eligible for a $6,895 award toward education expenses at the completion of the year. More information at foodcorps.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

Scholarship Reminder and Career Roundtable

Friendly reminder that the MISA Scholarship and Tom Imbordino Dairy Science Scholarship application process is open. The deadline to apply for the MISA Scholarship is June 1st, 2023. The deadline to apply for the Dairy Science Scholarship is May 12^th, 2023.

 

The FPSA Young Professional Group (YPG) is hosting a Summer Series of Career Roundtables. Career Roundtables are a “Speed” networking opportunity for students to discuss with YPG members various topics/concerns regarding entering the food and beverage sector.

 

Register TODAY - Summer Series of Career Roundtables:

• June 14^th at 2 PM ET (engineering degrees)
  
  
• July 19^th at 2 PM ET (all degrees with operations-focused careers, e.g., psychology, sociology, marketing, communications, business, etc.)
  
  
• August 16^th at 2 PM ET (food science/chemistry/biology/science degrees)

 

Terp Move-Out Donation Drive Sustainable UMD

Help support fellow Terps while taking action to reduce waste on our campus. Coordinated by Resident Life, The Terps Move Out Donation Drive will be May 12 through May 19. Students that live in our residence halls can drop off accepted donations at collection bins near their residence hall service desk. For more information about Terps Move Out Donation Drive including what is accepted and unaccepted, please visit our website.

Resident Life is also looking for student, faculty and staff volunteers to help us move and sort through items during the Terps Move-Out Donation.

Farm Alliance of Baltimore Internships

 Farm Production Interns

The Farm Alliance of Baltimore seeks (2) Black Butterfly Urban Farm Academy farm production interns to provide on-farm support for our Black Butterfly Teaching Farm. This position reports directly to the Farm Education and Production Manager and will work closely with our Production Technician, and other interns. Total time commitment of 160 hours (8-16 hours hrs/week) stipend of $2,500. 

To Apply: Send resume and short cover letter to: myeasha@farmalliancebaltimore.org with “Black Butterfly Farm Intern” in the subject line. 

Apply by: May 24th, Full job description here.

Bridges to Dietetics Webinar

 

Are you interested in becoming a healthcare professional with a passion for food, nutrition and health? Please join us for our first live webinar series: Bridges to Dietetics! Register today!   As recipients of the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) Mini Grant sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the Maryland IDEA project “Bridges to Dietetics through Heritage Models of the Chesapeake”, an initiative to provide knowledge and education to high school and college students about careers in nutrition and dietetics and help improve diversity of the field. Who: High School and Collegiate Students When: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm Where: Virtual Event via Zoom

­ Register ­

Brandywine Growers, LLC

As the Procurement Manager at Brandywine Growers, LLC you will be responsible for the sourcing, purchasing, and coordinating delivery of incoming plant material. This includes large trees, shrubs, perennials and native grasses according to our customer's needs.

You will be head of sales, discussing plant options with potential customers, coordinating outgoing plant deliveries, giving tours of the farm to customers, answering inventory and plant questions via phone and email, providing photos of plant material to customers when appropriate, and assisting the farm hands with locating plant material for outgoing projects. You will need to develop a working knowledge of where plants are located on the farm, in what quantity, and what projects they are for.

You will work closely with the Office Manager on ensuring smooth invoicing and inventory tracking. You will also work closely with the Head Grower to ensure the material bought in is sized up based on upcoming projects.

We are a fast growing company who needs someone to help facilitate our growing needs and deliver them in a timely fashion.

Experience in the nursery industry or a familiarity with the above is highly desirable.

Skills:

· Negotiation skills, experience with RFPs a plus

· Analytical skills, including intermediate or higher proficiency in MS Excel

· Organizational skills, experience running parallel processes across locations and ability to push multiple projects along

· Sense of urgency and ability to shift on the fly.

· A successful candidate will be resourceful and organized; able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously without losing focus

· Understands negotiation with vendors, able to analyze cost decisions vs. functionality

· Ability to work with team members across the organization

· Strong communication skills

Benefits include:

5 Holidays

1 Week vacation/sick pay

Retirement

Health

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brandywine, MD 20613: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)
• Direct sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Gardener at Washington National Cathedral

Serves as the horticulturist/gardener providing skilled gardening assistance to the zone

gardeners on the grounds of the Washington National Cathedral. This horticulturist

rotates through the garden zones as needed, helping to maintain and care for ornamental

beds, trees, and shrubs, as well as the overall appearance of zones.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Consults with Horticulture Director and zone gardeners to determine the most

pressing gardening needs on the Close, then concentrates on assisting the zone

gardener to meet the identified needs.

2. Maintains ornamental beds by mulching, weeding, raking, and pruning plants.

3. Recognizes and reports pests and diseases.

4. Recognizes and reports problems such as wilting, leaf scorch, or nutrient deficiencies.

5. Recognizes and responds to water demands of plant material.

6. Operates all equipment and tools safely and properly.

7. Follows proper techniques of soil preparation, plant installation, and pesticide

application.

8. Keeps hardscapes in area blown, edged, and cleaned. Keeps drains and catch basins

clear.

9. Empties trash cans in assigned area on a regular basis & picks up litter.

10. Shovels snow, spreads sand and salt, and safely operates snow removal equipment.

11. Identifies planting areas that could be improved and shares ideas with the zone

gardener and Director of Horticulture.

12. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. One-year experience in public gardening including landscape and grounds maintenance

and/or degree in horticulture or related field preferred.

2. Must possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record, and be capable of

operating vehicles safely.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of plant materials, proper maintenance techniques, and horticultural

practices.

2. Understanding of Integrated Pest Management techniques.

3. Ability to plan a project & follow through to completion, including cleanup.

4. Ability to work amicably within a diverse and multicultural workforce.

5. Ability to work as part of a team.

6. Ability to self-direct and work alone with little to no supervision.

7. Ability to operate all types of grounds maintenance equipment such as mowers, power

sweepers, sprayers, blowers, trimmers, aerators, and tillers, safely.

8. Good interpersonal, communication, and literacy skills

9. Basic computer skills required

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Normal schedule is Monday -- Friday, 6:30 am – 3:00 pm. Must have flexible schedule

to accommodate weather and special projects.

2. Must be able to work required overtime, often with little notice (snow removal, storm

damage). Scheduled overtime includes annual events.

3. Must be able to work outside in inclement weather including extreme cold and heat,

high winds, rain, and snow.

4. Must be able to perform physical work including bending, stooping and reaching. Must

be able to work on feet for extended periods of time and to lift, carry, and push at least

30 lbs.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should visit pecf.org. Click on Employment, Opportunities – scroll down

to “Click here for PECF Opportunities” to apply.