Owls Nest Farm

We’re hiring for two part-time roles on a rolling basis, starting in Spring 2025. Full time work available for farmers interested and able to fulfill both roles. Find more detailed descriptions for each role here.

A teammate position at Owl’s Nest Farm is hard work with your body; it’s demanding and exhausting and often wonderful. Not only will you work outside in all weather conditions, but we also need you to move quickly and efficiently. We think you’ll learn a lot, but this is a paid job, not an internship or apprenticeship. 

We’re looking for someone who gives a damn about the people they work with: collective care and responsibility are central to our team culture. Showing up consistently, on time, and with thoughtfulness for your impact, are essential parts of your responsibility to the collective here. This farm operates in a worker ownership model, and is looking for a person excited about participating in a highly cooperative space. 

Farming is highly skilled labor and our team is a best fit for folks looking for a farm home to be rooted in. Preference will be given to farmers who express interest in a 2 season commitment.

We’re hiring for at least two part-time roles on a rolling basis, starting in Spring 2025. Full time work available for farmers interested and able to fulfill both roles.

SKILLS AND QUALITIES WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Reliability and punctuality

• Flexibility and adaptability

• Ability to follow directions, take initiative, and ask questions

• Excellent verbal communication skills and positive attitude

• Ability to appropriately balance speed and quality of work

• A willingness to learn and incorporate feedback

• Ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals in both teamwork and customer service settings

• Ability to work well independently and harmoniously in group settings

• Sense of humor and desire to have fun

• Basic math skills

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and perform strenuous physical tasks over and over

• Must have a driver’s license and clean driving record

• Previous experience with farming and/or other physical jobs is a big plus!

HERE’S HOW OUR HIRING PROCESS WORKS:

• Review the detailed descriptions for each role here.

• Dig into the info available about us on the Internet, especially the values page on our website and our Instagram.

• Send us a note about why you’re interested and your resume to Liz at farmers@owls-nest-farm.com.

• We’ll plan to chat on the phone for 20-30 minutes.

• If it seems like a good fit, we’ll invite you to the farm for a paid working interview.

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Do Good Institute Programs & Opportunities

The Do Good Institute is excited to open applications for our Fall 2024 opportunities. This includes Do Good Accelerator Fellows, Changemaker Pathways, Mini-Grants and our newly launched program, Impact Bootcamp! Keep your eye out for even more exciting programs and opportunities opening soon, including the Do Good Campus Fund and Do Good Challenge.

Applications Opening September 16

• Do Good Campus Fund
  • The Do Good Campus Fund supports the substantial efforts happening across the University of Maryland to reimagine learning in service of humanity inside and outside the classroom. The Provost and the Do Good Institute, in collaboration with the Do Good Campus Strategic Leadership Council, will award up to $320,000 this academic year to faculty, staff and student groups. Applications are open until November 4 at go.umd.edu/dogoodcampusfund.

Applications Closing September 15

• Changemaker Pathways
  • Explore ways that you can Do Good in your personal, professional and educational life through this 6-week experiential program for first-year, second-year and transfer students. Register now through September 15 at go.umd.edu/changemakerpathways.
• Impact Bootcamp
  • Take your passion and turn it into progress. Have an idea but unsure where to start? Need help improving your existing efforts? Start or strengthen your social impact alongside fellow changemakers through this 6-week interactive program for students or teams with new ideas or existing initiatives. Register now through September 15 at go.umd.edu/impactbootcamp.
• Accelerator Fellows
  • Spend the semester scaling and advancing your project or venture and receive a $2,000 stipend. Accelerator Fellows is a great fit for students and teams currently in the implementation stage of their work. Apply now through September 15 at go.umd.edu/acceleratorfellows.

Applications Closing November 3

• Mini-Grants
  • Receive up to $750 in funding to support your social impact proposal to do good on or off campus. Mini-Grants are available for student-led and student-run projects, ventures, programs or events that aim to create a positive social or environmental impact. Apply now through November 3 at go.umd.edu/minigrants.

Ongoing

• Do Good Information Sessions
  • New to UMD? Heard of Do Good Institute but don’t know what we do? Join one of our in-person or virtual information sessions to learn about the Do Good Institute, what we offer, and how you can get involved. Learn about our immersive programs, funding opportunities, and internship experiences available to help you make a difference while at UMD. Sign up for one of our many upcoming info sessions at go.umd.edu/newtodgi.

On the Horizon

• • Impact Interns Host applications open October 16, 2024.
  • Do Good Challenge applications and Impact Interns Student applications open January 17, 2025.

Terrapin Leadership Institute

 Registration for the Terrapin Leadership Institute this semester is now open and closes September 20th and is FREE for students to participate!

TLI is a peer to peer program, facilitated by students for students. [Fall Only] Foundations Track (6 weeks): Participants will explore and develop foundational leadership skills such as leadership styles, ethics, identity, collaboration, and communication. Perfect for emerging leaders who want to discover and/or refine their leadership philosophy and practice! No prior formal leadership experience necessary. Program starts the week of September 24th during the evening time and ends the week of November 5th. Session Topics:

• [Week 1] Leadership Introduction & Ethics

• [Week 2] Leadership Styles & Strengths

• [Week 3] Leadership & Identity

• [Week 4] Communication

• [Week 5] Collaboration

• [Week 6] Goal Setting & Philosophy

Student participants will pick a day/track of their choosing where they will meet with their cohort:

Track 1: Tuesdays 5:00PM - 6:30PM,
Track 2: Wednesdays 5:30PM - 7PM,
Track 3: Thursdays 5:30PM - 7PM, 

Students who participate and complete their track will receive but not limited to...

1. Certificate of completion

2. Letter of recommendation

3. Free RecWell challenge course experience

4. Opportunity to network with other student leaders

5. MLEAD T-Shirt

Registration and additional program information can be found at stamp.umd.edu/TLI

Email mlead@umd.edu for any questions about the program

UMD's Sustainability Fund Review Committee

This year I will be serving as the chair of UMD's sustainability fund review committee and we are opening applications for students to join the committee. This is a unique opportunity to be directly involved in funding sustainability projects on campus while learning about the grant processes and how to write/review a successful grant. Here is a short blurb about this opportunity and the link to apply! Applications are due by September 15th 11:59pm. 

The Sustainability Fund Review Committee (SFRC) is a team of undergraduate students who assess incoming Sustainability Fund proposals. The application to serve on the 2024-2025 SFRC is now open. Students interested in joining must review the criteria and apply by September 15th.

Apply here: https://forms.gle/oLFZqsUMDwffqAeP9 

Truman Scholarship for Leadership/Public Service - for Juniors

Are you a Junior striving to make a big impact on public policy issues you're passionate about? Are you developing strong leadership and service experiences on or off campus?  Learn about the 2025 Truman Scholarships for leadership in public service - aspiring leaders in their 1st and 2nd years are welcome too!

The Truman program provides a $30,000 grad study award, plus top-level internship opportunities, and participation in an unrivaled professional network of leaders and change-makers in public service. To learn more please attend one of our upcoming information sessions:

Click here to register for Wednesday, September 18 at 4:30

Click here to register for Thursday, September 19 at 4:30 pm

Can't attend? To learn more please click here to complete a brief questionnaire, or write to us at truman@umd.edu

The Truman Scholarship program (www.truman.gov) is the official federal memorial for President Harry S. Truman, and recognizes JUNIORS (3rd year students) with demonstrated abilities to contribute to the public good through outstanding leadership and service. 

Eligibility: Truman Scholars have outstanding leadership experience, a strong focus on specific public policy goals and activities, and excellent academic performance (GPA or 3.0 or higher). US Citizenship is required by March 2025.

Please share this message with other students in your organization or program!

Technical Assistance Provider (TAP) position at Future Harvest

Mission: Future Harvest’s mission is to advance agriculture that sustains farmers, communities, and the environment. We provide education, networking, advocacy, and research to help build a sustainable Chesapeake foodshed, where food flows from farm and fishery to table in ways that strengthen farming and the regional food economy; protect our land, water, and air; and provide healthy, nutritious food that sustains the region’s communities. 

The Technical Assistance Provider (TAP) position is an opportunity to help farmers implement Climate-smart practices to increase climate resilience and food sovereignty. In this role, you will assist interested farmers in successfully implementing Climate-smart NRCS Conservation practices from program application through to practice verification and contract completion to support the expansion of local market value for crops grown using Climate-smart practices. The technical assistance needed will vary by farm and by practice. We are currently seeking two TAPs: one to serve southern and/or eastern Virginia, and one to serve across Maryland.

TAP general roles and responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with farmers and serve as an advocate for the Climate-smart program, and other relevant programs and opportunities
• Provide administrative and technical guidance to farmers, including the selection of applicable and project supported NRCS Conservation practices 
• Securely collect farm and field level information in a timely and respectful manner from project application to contract completion
• Provide technical assistance and support Climate-smart practice implementation in adherence to NRCS conservation practice standards
• Contribute to data collection for continued monitoring and measuring of the impacts of implemented climate-smart practices on soil health and greenhouse gas mitigation 
• Communicate any challenges that are faced in the field to facilitate system improvement
• Connect with farmers in a variety of methods from phone calls to in person farm visits

TAP qualifications

• Experience in environmental sciences, agriculture or a bachelor’s degree in a related field
• At least 3 years experience working on or with farms
• Ability to work collaboratively with farmers to develop Climate-resilient management strategies
• Awareness of climate resilience strategies and how Climate-smart practices play into these strategies

Other relevant skills* 

• Working proficiency in English
• Familiarity with field based geographic information systems 
• Familiarity with the USDA’s COMET-Planner and COMET-FarmTM carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas reduction estimation tools
• Familiarity with Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Drive etc.)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
• Experience working with USDA/NRCS programs
• Familiarity with digital data collection
• Experience with data collection and organization

*Future Harvest encourages applications from people of all races, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also don’t believe in a “perfect” candidate, so please consider applying even if you don’t possess all of the relevant skills listed above, but feel that this is a role that you would be excited to work in every day. 

Additional Requirements:

• Reliable transportation
• Willingness to travel throughout the coverage area in VA, MD and/or DE
• High-speed internet connection

Compensation:

This is a full-time, remote position, with a starting salary range of $50,000-54,000, plus 10% healthcare stipend, $45/mo. phone/internet reimbursement stipend, Simple IRA with 3% employer match,  and generous PTO and holiday leave package. \

To apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter, including 3 references, to Lisa Garfield, lisa@futureharvest.org. Application deadline is September 20, 2024.

Janet and Adolph Rosengarten Internship at Chanticleer

The application deadline (December 1) for the 2025 Janet and Adolph Rosengarten Internship at Chanticleer is approaching faster than you think! The internship provides emerging horticulturists with professional work experience alongside Chanticleer's horticultural staff. If interested, prospective applicants can learn more here: https://www.chanticleergarden.org/programs.html

Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society Applications

Applications for Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) National Leadership Honor Society are now open (odk.umd.edu)! Applications close THIS FRIDAY, Sept. 13 @ 4 p.m. For any inquiries regarding eligibility and the application, please email us, refer to the FAQ’S on the website, or attend the virtual information sessions (Zoom Link Here):

• Wednesday, September 11th at 7 p.m.

More about the organization:

At the University of Maryland, the ODK Sigma Circle acknowledges the contributions of remarkable leaders across all levels of the collegiate community. We bring together and recognize outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni to encourage other students to achieve. We seek accomplished leaders in five areas of campus community life: scholarship; athletics; campus/community service, social/religious activities, and campus governance; journalism and the mass media; creative and performing arts.

Bay Advocacy Institute

 

UMD Wellness Series

Struggling with focus? Feeling stressed? Want to learn how to improve your mental health? Check out the Counseling Center’s Wellness Series! We have 16 different topics related to coping skills, relationships, academics, and more. No appointment is necessary. Find details and Zoom links at counseling.umd.edu/wellness.

Keep up with your mental health with the Counseling Center's Wellness Series! We have 16 different topics of virtual drop-in skills sessions rotating throughout the month. Attend as many as you'd like-- all students are welcome! Go to counseling.umd.edu/wellness to learn more.

Help Develop the Future of AGNR Communications

Happy Friday students!

The AGNR communications office is working with a consultant to develop a new messaging system for the college. On Monday, September 16 from noon - 1:30, we'd love for her to meet with you to get your feedback on some new, overarching messages for use with all AGNR stakeholders including students, alumni, faculty, staff, government and community officials, and farmers and agricultural organizations. We need your input and guidance to be successful with this effort.

This will be an in-person, roughly 90 minute meeting. Lunch will be served!

Please respond to this brief webform if you're interested and available to participate. I'll set up a zoom for those who aren't able to make it in-person but want to play a role. 

17 for Peace and Justice

17 for Peace and Justice is an environmental and social justice club seeking passionate advocates of environmental justice to empower students in addressing social, economic, and political injustices related to environmental inequities. Our first meeting is September 10th, 6:30PM in ESJ 1215. Join us on Terplink to receive our newsletter and for more information, follow our Instagram @17fpj

Sustainability Fund Review Committee (SFRC) Applications

The Sustainability Fund Review Committee (SFRC) is a team of undergraduate students who assess incoming Sustainability Fund proposals. The application to serve on the 2024-2025 SFRC is now open. Students interested in joining must review the criteria and apply by September 15th.

Apply here: https://forms.gle/oLFZqsUMDwffqAeP9 

Do You Want to Raise a Service Dog with Terps Raising Pups?

 

Join Terps Raising Pups – Make a Difference, One Paw at a Time!

Looking for a rewarding way to give back to the community and gain volunteer hours? Join Terps Raising Pups, a dedicated community of volunteers who raise and sit service dogs in training for visually impaired individuals and veterans. Whether you're a seasoned dog lover or new to the world of service animals, your time and care can help shape these pups into life-changing companions and medical assistants. Be a part of something special - help us change lives - one wagging tail at a time! Fill out the interest form below or in the QR Code are interested in starting your journey as a sitter and come see us at the first look fair!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvdx0udOrW0r84-VDAF5ugMWIbdu8uu4JuwhfKxUehmw473Q/viewform

AgCareers Scholarship

Applications are now open for the third annual AgCareers.com FEED YOUR FUTURE Scholarship!  AgCareers.com will award two $1,000 scholarships—to one U.S. student and one Canadian student. Open to post-secondary students studying agriculture or who intend to pursue a career in agriculture. Find out more and apply today! Online application deadline: November 30, 2024