Leland Fellowships

The Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellowship is a two-year opportunity to promote global food and nutrition security through learning and hands-on work. If you're ready to work to eradicate hunger and poverty, develop your skills as a leader, and become an effective agent of change, read on.

Leland Fellows gain experience and professional skills working with host organizations in development or humanitarian placements around the world.

Fellows are placed in two separate offices of their host organization, often a country office and a regional or headquarters office. Through these two placements, fellows get an unparalleled breadth of experience within the sector and learn to see what works in international development—and what doesn't—and how to make the system more efficient, more effective, and more just.

Learn more here: https://hungercenter.org/what-we-do/leland-fellowship/fellows/

Invasive Plant Management Internships

 

EPA Internships

 

Marketing Coordinator at American Farmland Trust Full Time | Washington, DC | Hybrid | $60,000-$65,000

 Who We Are

American Farmland Trust (AFT) is the only national organization that takes a holistic approach to agriculture, focusing on the land itself, the agricultural practices used on that land, and the farmers and ranchers who do the work. Since our founding in 1980, AFT has helped permanently protect over 8 million acres of agricultural lands, advanced environmentally-sound farming practices on millions of additional acres and helped thousands of farm families make a go of it (primarily through programs that increase farm viability and/or enhance farmland access). Long a pioneering leader, AFT is now riding a new wave of growth, driven by agriculture’s most pressing needs and opportunities.

We believe diversity drives innovation. We are inclusive. We embrace differences. We recognize and respect the fundamental value and dignity of all our employees. We celebrate the unique traditions, heritages, and experiences our employees bring to the workplace. We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity, and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day. Please see AFT’s statement on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice.

 

Job Purpose  

AFT’s Marketing team deploys multi-channel, integrated marketing communications to support the communication goals and grow the supporter base of the organization. The Marketing Coordinator works across the organization to raise awareness of the brand through public outreach, retail and marketing communications. This position reports to the Director of Marketing and is an integral part of the national Communications team. 

 

Position Summary  

The Marketing Coordinator works with leadership, staff, partners, and vendors to conduct outreach, deliver communications, coordinate campaigns, and develop new resources to support AFT’s mission. They engage daily with supporters, farmers and ranchers, and the public both on the ground and through media. 

The primary responsibility is to support the Marketing team and National Communications division operations, specifically through public outreach, events and branded retail.  The role will also support general National Communications administrative tasks and take on other marketing responsibilities in social media, email marketing, content and design. 

The Marketing Coordinator implements event and outreach strategies for AFT on behalf of the National Communications division and leadership to meet national goals. This role coordinates the operations of AFT’s national event plan and facilitates brand alignment and promotion of events by working closely with internal stakeholders across National Communications, Development, Programs, and the Executive teams.  

The position also directly contributes to AFT’s success by supporting AFT’s retail operations, where they provide day-to-day management of the AFT Store. This support includes monitoring and tracking orders, inventory and merchandising for promotion. They are responsible for superior customer service and will help the Director of Marketing to drive brand awareness and revenue through retail strategies. 

 

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Monitor AFT events calendar and plan support functions with teams. 
• Research public outreach opportunities that raise the profile of the brand. 
• Represent AFT at external events, public meetings, conferences, workshops, and trainings.  
• Maintain internal AFT calendar of events and coordinate event support inquiries from AFT staff; monitor and improve processes and policies for events function. 
• Contribute to fundraising, supporter conversion, and other key marketing campaigns. 
• Operate AFT’s Shopify store and manage customer service, inventory and merchandising. 
• Help drive traffic, sales and new product development for AFT store. 
• Create high-quality outreach and marketing content for teams and leadership. 
• Develop new, compelling events and outreach tools and programming that is responsive to organizational needs. 
• Monitor eCommerce assets and performance; develop strategies to re-market customers.  
• Own customer experience and leverage tools like chat and email to service inquiries; respond promptly and escalate issues to supervisors. 
• Document and report AFT store metrics on monthly basis and help prepare sales tax reports. 
• Record team and division activities and meetings, monitor progress and report outcomes quarterly. 
• Coordinate events, including but not limited to: research, contracting, email marketing, list building, advertising, raffle promotions, creative, messaging, booth design, tabling operations, photo and video content, and post-event conversion activities. 
• Prospect and conduct lead development on special event projects, including thought leadership proposal writing, opportunity monitoring and evaluation, and reporting activities. 
• Work with event organizers to schedule and position AFT staff as speakers. 
• Help to cultivate strong brand affinity and relationships with supporters and agricultural, environmental, research, business, and community partner organizations. 

Qualifications

The position requires 2+ years of practical experience in communications, PR, marketing, or fundraising along with a desire to support farmland, agriculture, and conservation.

 

Additional qualifications include: 

• Willingness for regular travel (4-6x per year) to attend events around the country and to support dozens of smaller events throughout the year. 
• Merchandise, retail and/or eCommerce experience, especially using a Shopify-based store.  
• Strong verbal communication skillset with diverse stakeholder groups. 
• Experience developing and executing event plans, as well as managing event calendars. 
• Strong background in all tools of public outreach and demonstrated success integrating technology and a human touch.  
• Willingness to work during special event hours and periods to achieve outstanding results.  
• Background in agriculture, retail, conservation, or political campaigns.  
• Personal experience working directly with farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural and environmental stakeholders. 
• Highly responsible and dependable. 
• Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, and be flexible.  
• A collaborative working style; proactive and entrepreneurial. 

 

Working Conditions:

This hybrid role is based out of American Farmland Trust’s headquarters in Washington, DC, with flexibility for remote work from a home office. The position requires regular travel, occasional weekend work, and meeting critical deadlines outside standard business hours.

• Some events will be held outdoors.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary to meet deadlines.
   

Compensation

The salary range is from $60,000 to $65,000 for full-time employees, based upon experience.

 

American Farmland Trust offers a full benefits package for full time employees:

• Insurance coverage begins the 1st of the month following the date of hire. 
• Medical & Prescription Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Company Paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Healthcare & Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with 10% match after six months of employment
• Sick Leave: Regular full-time employees accrue 3.5 hours per pay period (13 “sick days” per year).
• Vacation Leave: Accrue 15 days during the first year increasing by one day per year to 20 days per year maximum.
• Holidays: AFT observes eleven fixed holidays during the year (all offices closed) plus a choice of up to three (depending on hiring month) floating holidays.

 

Why you should apply:

• Be a part of a purpose-driven, committed, knowledgeable, high-performing, experienced and fun team
• A diverse and inclusive work environment
• A cause and mission you can be proud of
• Competitive compensation & benefits
• Remote work opportunities
• Flexible scheduling

 
Timeline

Applications must answer screener questions and include a resume AND cover letter to be considered. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Apply Here. 

 

We believe diversity drives innovation. We are inclusive. We embrace differences. We recognize and respect the fundamental value and dignity of all our employees. We celebrate the unique traditions, heritages, and experiences our employees bring to the workplace. We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity, and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day. Please see AFT’s statement on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice.

Apply for the Leland Fellowship, US and International placements

Leland Fellows gain experience and professional skills working with host organizations in development or humanitarian placements around the world.

Fellows are placed in two separate offices of their host organization, often a country office and a regional or headquarters office. Through these two placements, fellows get an unparalleled breadth of experience within the sector and learn to see what works in international development—and what doesn't—and how to make the system more efficient, more effective, and more just.

Backyard Farming to Fight Malnutrition in Uganda

Uganda’s crowded refugee settlements are seeing relief assistance dwindle. Working with CARE International, Leland Fellow Kaila Balch observes how backyard gardens can be used to fill gaps in nutrition....

Upholding Humanity in the Face of Failure

Prioritizing the dignity and worth of every individual isn’t just a moral imperative, proclaims Leland Fellow Theo Anastopoulo, but the pivotal foundation for driving responsive and impactful humanitarian action....

Humans are Complex: Why Our Approaches to Nutrition Behavior Change Must be Too

Bailey Adams unpacks how social and behavior change approaches can be used to improve nutrition in Cambodia...

Benefits Beyond Agriculture: Engaging Overlooked Populations in Guatemala

In Guatemala, Tina Pruna worked with Mercy Corps to find ways to help women and youth see a future for themselves with agriculture....

NOAA Hollings Scholarship for Environmental Studies - Rising Sophomores!

Attention rising SOPHOMORES studying atmospheric and oceanic sciences, environmental engineering, environmental sciences or policy, or ANY major with a strong environmental focus!

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 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 ($700/week) the summer after junior year at a NOAA facility. 

To learn more, please click here to complete a brief questionnaire, or write to us at noaahollings@umd.edu

Eligibility requirements: applicants for Hollings Scholarships must be US Citizens; and must have GPA's of 3.0 or higher each semester and in their major.

Fulbright UK Summer Institutes for 1st & 2nd Year Students

 If you can imagine spending three to four weeks immersed in the United Kingdom, where academic experiences meet cultural excursions, then the Fulbright UK Summer Institutes are made for students like you, especially if you haven't traveled much outside of North America!

With UK Summer Institutes from Arts, Activism and Social Justice to Environment and Sustainability, you’ll blend academics with practical insights to expand your understanding of your chosen discipline. Beyond textbooks, you will be able to explore the culture and heritage of the UK, enhancing your understanding of the world in ways no classroom can alone.

The US-UK Fulbright Commission and its partner institutions cover program costs, including airfare, tuition, accommodation, and, in some cases, a daily allowance for meals. 

Applications for the 2025 Fulbright UK Summer Institutes are now open! Learn more by registering for an info session:

Thursday, November 21, 4:00 - 4:30 pm

Friday, November 22, 1:00 - 1:30 pm

Tuesday, December 3, 12:00 - 12:30 pm

Wednesday, December 4, 12:00 - 12:30 pm

Interested but cannot attend? Contact Dr. Leslie Brice Bustamante at lbrice@umd.edu.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens;
• have a GPA of 3.6 or higher; 
• be 18 or older; 
• be a second or first year student, and/or have at least two years of undergraduate study remaining after the Institute finishes;
• cannot have spent more than 4 weeks outside the U.S. in the last 5 years. Exceptions are made for refugees and/or students from a different cultural background who have spent time abroad due to family emergencies.

Please note: First-generation college students and students who receive or are eligible for need-based aid are encouraged to apply. 

Deadline: February 3, 2025. 

For more information on Summer Institutes available and how to apply, head to the US-UK Fulbright Commission’s website.

Arcadia Farm Manager - Alexandria, VA

 Organization: Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food & Agriculture

Position: Arcadia Farm Manager

 

Work Location: 9000 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309

 

View Full Job Description here: https://shorturl.at/IpFB2 

 

Arcadia seeks a dynamic and experienced Farm Manager to oversee our farm and train our small crew of beginning veteran farmers (Farm Fellows), leveraging the experiential learning opportunities that abound from the tasks of managing a busy farm. The farm site includes 2 acres of intensively managed vegetable fields, a half-acre fruit orchard, and a 1.5-acre Veteran Farm Incubator Program for up to 10 military veteran graduates of our training program. The Farm Manager mentors and builds the skills of the Farm Fellows and other site participants, oversees a diverse farm operation, and engages with other Arcadia staff and partners. A strong candidate will be excited about a blend of time in the field farming, teaching and coaching trainees during the season and behind-the-scenes responsibilities for farm planning and oversight. The Farm Manager will be able to access support from other farmers in the region who are familiar with our organization and farm site as they establish themselves in this role and for continued professional development.

 

Read more at the link below and follow directions to apply. 

 

Hours: Full-time, Year-Round

 

Compensation: Commensurate with experience, beginning $60,000. Unlimited PTO, health insurance subsidy.

 

How to apply: Applications accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed immediately. Submit your resume, cover letter, and references to info@arcadiafood.org with the subject line " Farm Manager Application: [Your Name]".

 

https://www.arcadiafood.org/career-opportunities

Sports Turf Management Positions at M-NCPPC

Here are some current Turf Management Opportunities:

Sports Turf and Trails Manager (11040, Grade 22) 

Sports Turf Manager (15186, Grade 18), closes 11/14

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mncppc

Call for Poster Submission for our 6th Cornerstone Event

On November 19, we will celebrate our college’s 6th Annual Cornerstone Event, to highlight our accomplishments and on-going work and activities as guided by our Five Strategic InitiativesCalls for poster submissions are now open from faculty, staff, and partners, etc. This is our collective opportunity to showcase the depth and myriad of research, Extension, and teaching being undertaken in the college. Once again, we are featuring a student poster competition, a component of the program that has been very successful in years past. Please encourage your students (PhDs, Masters, and Undergrads) to submit their posters for any research projects related to any of our Five Strategic Initiatives.

The deadline is Friday, November 15. Please submit online using this link – Poster Submission for AGNR Cornerstone Event

Important things to remember:

• Poster size should be 4ft x 4ft [48in x 48in] or smaller
• One submission only per Lead Student-Author [Faculty/Staff can submit more than one poster if they want to showcase more than one research, education or outreach topic.]
• Bring poster and sign-in between 10:00-10:45AM on November 19 in the Grand Ballroom - Stamp Student Union.
• Students need to be present during the Poster Session [12:00-1:30PM] to explain their project and answer questions of the Judges.
• Awards will be given at the closing session at 2:00-3:00PM in the Grand Ballroom. Students- Please be there!
• Remove poster only after the Event ends at 3:00PM.  Please let someone know at the Poster-sign-in desk if you want us to keep your poster for you to collect later. Posters left after the event can be collected from Rubie Mize, 1203 Symons Hall. 

Posters will be judged based on the following criteria:

• Organization (Neatness, Clarity of Fonts, graphs, tables, text, etc.)  = 15 points
• Clarity of Hypothesis, Objectives, Goals, etc. = 15 points
• Overall Scientific Quality (Methods, Results, Conclusions, etc.) = 40 points
• Clarity of Oral Presentation = 30 points

If you have any questions, please contact Rubie Mize rgmize@umd.edu and Michelle Prentice mkpren@umd.edu

Global Poverty Career Panel: International Development

 

Maryland Agriculture & Technology Conference

 

International Sustainability Micro-Internships

 Searching for an accessible, sustainable and international internship experience? Look no further than the Universitas 21 (U21) Micro-Internships. Every year, U21 offers a series of free, online, international internship opportunities for sustainability-minded students at its member institutions around the world. As a University of Maryland student, you are eligible to participate!  

Apply here https://marylandglobal.umd.edu/global-learning-all/global-learning-home/programs/internships/u21-sustainable-micro-internships

BTI Plant Genome and Programmable Plant Systems REU Applications Now Open!

You can find our 2025 REU poster here. You may also head to https://btiscience.org/education-outreach/research-internships/ to learn more about the program and how to apply! Feel free to forward this email to anyone you think would be interested or colleagues who could help spread the word. 

 

We host two REU programs: our Plant Genome REU and Programmable Plant Systems REU through the Boyce Thompson Institute on Cornell University’s campus in Ithaca, NY. We are using NSF’s ETAP application portal, making it easier for applicants to apply to both our programs and other REU programs nationwide. 

 

This is a paid 10-week educational research opportunity with a $7,000 stipend, free housing on Cornell’s campus, up to a $700 travel reimbursement, and an $850 meal stipend. Our program runs from June 2, 2025, until August 7, 2025.  We host a series of professional development opportunities for the students throughout the summer, including sessions in science communication, bioinformatics, and STEM graduate and career pathways. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in research or STEM careers who want to continue building their research and professional skills and tap into a more extensive network of plant scientists and engineers. Applications are due February 1, 2025.

Summer 2025 Internship Opportunity with Ruppert Landscape

Choosing a company where you can use your talent and skills to their fullest potential is a major decision. Ruppert Landscape is continually seeking talented, hard-working individuals interested in a green industry career and offers internship opportunities ranging from sales and estimating to nursery production and landscape installation. The hands-on experience you receive will be a strong supplement to your training and education and will help you to determine your future career path.

Internships cover a wide range of specialties that include, but are not limited to:

• Landscape Management
• Landscape Installation
• Hardscape Installation
• Sales and Estimating
• Business Administration (administrative support, accounting, computer management, and more)
• Fleet, Facilities and Equipment Maintenance

For more information, visit: https://www.ruppertlandscape.com/careers/internships/

Gardener Position at Shiloh National Military Park

Horticulture Educators and Extension Officers,

Please help the National Park Service spread the word about a Gardener Position at Shiloh National Military Park in Tennessee.  The park includes Shiloh National Cemetery and other historic landscapes that need the care of a talented Gardener.  Please consider sharing the flier or posting it on a job board.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/816454500

The deadline to apply is 11/7/24.  Please let me know if you have any questions.

Owl's Nest is hiring for 2025!

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.

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.

Here's all the info

Winter Session Registration

Winter Session registration is now open! Earn up to 4 credits in 3 weeks, January 2-22, 2025. Courses offered online and in person. Register today: winter.umd.edu.

Federal Resume Workshop with NOAA

Federal Resume Workshop with NOAA

We’re excited to announce a Federal Resume Workshop designed to help you enhance your resume for federal job applications. This workshop will provide you with essential tips and insights into creating a competitive federal resume. Registration will close on November 1st, 2024. 

Workshop Details:

• Date: November 14th
• Time: Noon - 1pm
• Location: Virtual (link to be provided upon registration)

What You’ll Learn:

• Key differences between federal and traditional resumes
• How to effectively highlight your skills and experiences
• Tips for tailoring your resume to specific job announcements

RSVP Here!