NOAA Career Day

 

Registration information can be found here. 

The University Career Center will be providing optional transportation to any UMD student who registers and is accepted by NOAA to participate in the Career Day. After you've registered with NOAA, they will provide us with your name and we will reach out to you to provide the link to sign up for transportation. **Registration closes August 31**

Environmental & GIS Career Fair

 

Environmental & GIS Career Fair

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

12:30 - 3:00 PM

Colony Ballroom, Stamp Student Union

See employers and register HERE!

The Environmental Career & Internship Fair connects students with employers looking to hire for full-time and part-time jobs and internships in the fields of environmental policy, communication, and research, GIS, conservation, and sustainability. 

This event is open to all UMD students and alumni! Let us know you’re coming by registering on Handshake to receive event updates and review the employers who are participating.

We are still processing employer registrations, so please continue to check the list on Handshake as we get closer to the event.

Careers in GIS

 

Careers in GIS

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

5:00-6:30 PM

University Career Center

Learn more and register here

Join us to hear perspectives and insights from UMD alumni in a variety of industries utilizing geographic information systems (GIS) in their work. We will have a moderated panel followed by an open Q&A session where you'll have the opportunity to ask the panelists your questions.  

Check out the event on Handshake for information on panelists!

Government Affairs Internship- Energy

 Fall Government Affairs Internship with Chaberton Energy 

About Chaberton: 

Chaberton Energy is a public benefit corporation headquartered in the greater Washington DC area. We develop sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy projects, from site conception to full operations, with a focus on distributed energy generation, community solar and commercial & industrial projects.

 

We care deeply about the communities we serve, including our employees, landowners, farmers, neighbors, customers, regulatory agencies, development partners, investors, off-takers, and our partners.  With our core values of creativity, excellence, and humanity, the Chaberton Team creates sustainable, renewable energy projects that accelerate the clean energy transition, reduce pollution, address climate change, save money for residents & businesses and lead the way for the energy transition.

 

Government Affairs Team Description:

We are looking for an exceptional Policy Intern to join our Government Affairs team. The technical team works with the community through public outreach efforts including research, conferences, advocacy, face-to-face touchpoints or meetings and more. Thus, the ideal candidate would bring a structured, yet entrepreneurial, approach to supporting our Government Affairs team in their efforts to participate and influence renewable energy policy.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Government Affairs team re: stakeholder engagement ideas and efforts such as attending site visits, maintaining ongoing communications re: landowners and correlating projects,
• Conduct research and organize information on requested counties or markets (i.e. Missouri), state officials driving key energy policies, permitting processes, federal and regulatory initiatives, etc. 
• Analyze markets to identify key points of contact for the Government Affairs team,
• Survey and assist with execution of cross-functional needs in re: to the Government Affairs team,
• Proactively monitor current solar and other renewable energy policies and legislative bills at the county, state and federal levels,
• Attend policy and committee meetings to delegate on behalf of the Government Affairs team, providing after-action agendas and key points for team review (as applicable).
• Other duties as assigned.

 

For Qualifications and application instructions, check out the full posting on Handshake

3 APHIS Positions in MD

 USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will be hiring 3 Biological Science Technicians (Wildlife) in Maryland. The positions will be posted in USAJobs.gov starting next Monday, June 16 and will be open for one week. See the full descriptions below. 

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:18a5f812-bf46-4a70-80b2-f0666027ec81

The AGNR Academic Programs Office is Hiring!

 

The AGNR Academic Programs Office is hiring two new Peer Mentors for the 2024-2025 school year! We are currently accepting applications from undergraduate students majoring in Environmental Science & Policy (AGNR concentrations only), Agricultural Science & Technology, and/or Plant Sciences only* 

Check out our Peer Mentor Job Description for details & minimum qualifications! 

Curious about our current Peer Mentors? Get to know them HERE!

To apply, visit https://forms.gle/K2t1Mk49qJGwQxCbA. 

Preferred deadline: 11:59pm on September 8th

Final deadline: 11:59pm on September 12th

*Interested in becoming a Peer Mentor but you don't see your AGNR major listed in this ad? Don't fret! Several of our mentors will be graduating in May -- it breaks our hearts to see them go but that means more positions will be opening for the 2025-2026 school year. Be sure to keep an eye out for our next job post in the Spring!

Career Shuttle: Eurofins

 

Career Shuttle: Eurofins

Friday, November 3, 2023

8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Learn more and register HERE

Join us on a Career Shuttle to Eurofins! This will be an in-person event; we will travel together by bus to the Eurofins campus in Easton, MD. 

Eurofins is a contract research site with labs addressing analytical chemistry, aquatic ecotoxicology, terrestrial ecotoxicology, environmental fate, and product chemistry. Learn more on their website!

During our visit, we will take a tour of the labs, meet with professionals in varied levels and fields, and learn about internship and career opportunities with Eurofins. 

Career Chat: National Weather Service

 

Agriculture's Promise: Agriculture Advocacy Legislative Summit

MARCH 5-7, 2023 Washington, D.C.

NYFEA's Agriculture's Promise event is a premier legislative summit geared towards individuals interested in agricultural advocacy at the highest level. This is a fun, interactive event that is designed to promote dialogue among participants and provide them the tools needed to become life-long advocates for the industry.
 
Participants in this event will spend 3 days in our nation's capitol discussing current issues within the agriculture industry and learning more about how to communicate industry needs with their elected officials. Participants will also hear from industry leaders themselves and have a chance to meet with their elected officials.

For the full schedule of events and to register go here: 

https://nyfea.org/agricultures-promise-1

**A special student registration rate of $250 has been implemented for local students

If you decide to register, please email Casey Miller, caseymil@umd.edu. We would like to hear about your experience! 

Freshman and Sophomores: NOAA Hollings Scholarship

Attention FIRST and SECOND YEAR STUDENTS pursuing environmentally related studies and career aims! Learn about the Hollings Scholarship!

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Hollings Scholarship is open to applicants who are current SECOND-YEAR students studying atmospheric and oceanic sciences, environmental engineering, environmental sciences and policy, or ANY major with a strong environmental focus or interest. Interested first year students are encouraged to learn about this opportunity to prepare for application next year. 

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 ($700/week) the summer after junior year at a NOAA facility. 47 Maryland students have won Hollings Scholarships in the past nine years!

To gain access to our ELMS resource site - and recorded presentation - for Hollings applicants, please visit this link for a brief questionnaire: https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/jfe/form/SV_3sBQRwC1wDbwt81

Eligibility requirements: applicants for Hollings Scholarships must be: 2nd year students in fall 2022; US Citizens; and must have GPA's of 3.0 or higher each semester and in their major.

ENSP 25th Anniversary Symposium - 10/14 from 9:30 - 12 pm

ENSP is continuing its 25th anniversary celebration this week with its annual symposium featuring a panel made up of ENSP and UMD alums, as well as a keynote address from Dr. Jane Zelikova, one of the contributing authors of UMD's First Year Book, All We Can Save.

Details below.

Light refreshments will be served.  We hope to see you there!

2022 Annual Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference

The Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference (AELC), hosted by the Agriculture Law Education Initiative (ALEI), is a unique event that brings together stakeholders from Maryland & agricultural, conservation, and legal fields. Whether you are curious about the upcoming Farm Bill or want to learn more about the growth of the hemp industry, ALEI is bringing together the experts to discuss these topics and more at this year’s conference. The conference will be held on October 28th from 8AM-3PM at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Annapolis, MD and both in-person and livestream attendance options are available. Continuing nutrient management education credit is available and registration is free for students!

For more information and to register, visit: https://go.umd.edu/aleiconfreg2022

ENSP Resume Workshop - September 21 from 3-4pm

ENSP Resume Workshop

Sept 21, 3-4

Register here: https://go.umd.edu/ENSPresume 

UMD Global/Federal Fellows Undergrad Internship Program

Do you want to gain professional experience, try out working for the federal government, non-profits, consulting firms, and more? This one-year program combines a fall 2022 seminar and a spring 2023 internship, both for college credit, and offers a unique active-learning opportunity to integrate your academics with real world experience and explore future goals. Join a passionate, multi-disciplinary, and engaged student cohort and become part of a +1000 alumni network for life!

Program Perks Include:

• Your Choice of 10 Fall Seminar Courses (all taught by expert practitioners with courses offered once a week, mostly in the evenings; fall seminars are also cross-listed with Honors.
• Global Health Challenges, Infectious Diseases & Water Security
• Energy and Environmental Policy
• Responses to Global Challenges
• Science Diplomacy
• International Security and Intelligence
• Public Health Policy
• Homeland Security and National Security Policy
• US Diplomacy
• Critical Regions and International Relations
• Political Engagement and Advocacy
• Spring Internship 3-9 credits available through our program (including Scholarship in Practice credit) or you can obtain credit through your own major.
• Internships/Program Partnerships at a myriad of sites, such as: 
• U.S. Department of Agriculture, World Resources Institute, Climate Action Campaign, Chemonics International, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Department of Energy, National Institutes of Health, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), The United Nations, NOAA, World Wildlife Federation, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Ocean Conservancy, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, White House: Office of Science and Technology Policy, Department of State: Bureau of Oceans, Environment & Science, the National Parks, the Smithsonian, and many more!
• Year round activities include visits with DC organizations, professional development workshops, one-on-one coaching, resume and cover letter review, interview preparation, good cheer, etc.
• Earn transcript notation as a Federal or Global Fellow

Application Link: Online Application Next Deadline: May 6, 2022 (then rolling admission)

***Prospective Student Info Sessions***
Every Friday, 12pm-1pm, In-Person at 2407 Marie Mount Hall

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Hollings Scholarship

Are you a rising 2nd year student studying atmospheric and oceanic sciences, environmental engineering, environmental sciences and policy, or ANY major with a strong environmental focus or interest? 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. 41 Maryland students have won Hollings Scholarships in the past eight years!

Attend one of their info sessions next week to learn more!

• Click here to reserve a spot for Monday, April 18 at 4:30 pm
• Click here to reserve a spot for Tuesday, April 19 at 4:30 pm

Interested but can't attend? To gain access to their ELMS resource site for Hollings applicants, please click here to complete a brief questionnaire.

Eligibility requirements: applicants for Hollings Scholarships must be: 2nd year students in fall 2022; US Citizens; and must have GPA's of 3.0 or higher each semester and in their major.

Careers in Environmental Science Panel 4/13

RESTORE, in collaboration with UCC@AGNR, is hosting a Careers in Environmental Science panel. You will have the opportunity to learn from alumni in a variety of environmental spaces and organizations including policy, tech, and wildlife. We have alumni representing The Nature Conservancy, the National Aquarium, ICF, Eastern Shore Land Conservancy, and the Southern Coalition for Social Justice. 

Event details:
Wednesday, April 13
6 - 7 PM
Virtual, via Zoom
To register, log into Careers4Terps here.

Federal and Global Fellows- 2nd Wave of Applications

The second wave of applications is now open for Global/Federal Fellows, which features a one-year active-learning program for students interested in gaining federal government or nonprofit experience. The program consists of a fall 2022 seminar and spring 2023 internship; students choose from a number of weekly seminars and for-credit internships at multiple sites in the Washington, D.C., area. Past internships have been at the U.S. Department of State, International Rescue Committee, the United Nations and more. Apply by March 27.

Naturally Latinos Conference for Environmental Job Seekers

The theme of the 4th Naturally Latinos conference is, “Otro mundo es possible/Another world is possible” and it will run from March 22 to March 26, 2022. They will elevate the voices of environmental professionals from the Latino community on environmental issues in the region including Human Health and Access to Nature, Biodiversity and Habitats, Climate Crisis and Sustainable Land Use. Speakers and panelists will present interactive content through virtual and in-person programming. The in-person conference day will be held at the Silver Spring, Maryland Civic Center on March 25th.

They are especially pleased to welcome their two keynote speakers, Ana Luz Porzecanski, Director, Center for Biodiversity and Conservation, American Museum of Natural History, and Adam Ortiz, Region 3 Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, to this year’s conference. More information about the conference can be found here: https://anshome.org/naturally-latinos-2022

Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program

The Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program honors the legacy of Howard Peters "Pete" Rawlings, who was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing the 40th district for more than two decades. The Rawlings Program provides students the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Delegate Rawlings and develop as a champion for those marginalized and underrepresented in public leadership & decision-making processes.

Working with faculty, alumni and local leaders, Rawlings Fellows will develop skills and resources needed to take on leadership roles during the program and into their careers. Fellows will also grow to understand the importance of cultural pluralism and advocacy for unheard voices while developing leadership skills needed to adequately address these disparities.

The program offers opportunities for mentorship, professional development events, potential engagements with local & state leaders, the opportunity to secure an internship with a government agency, political organization or nonprofit and gain hands-on experience to actively serve in the local community. These program components help Rawlings Fellows realize their commitment to public service and further develop critical leadership skills necessary for a career in government, nonprofits or private sector jobs related to leadership and advocacy for the underrepresented.

Students must have 2 remaining semesters left at the start of the program in the fall to be eligible. The application deadline is April 2, 2022. To apply, prospective students can click this link.

SGA Legislature Openings

Do you want to make a difference in your community at University of Maryland? Do you feel you could effectively represent the interests of your major or your residency? If so, then you should consider applying to be a representative on the SGA Legislature.

Interested in joining one of their open legislative positions? Apply at umdsga.com/apply!
Check them out at umdsga.com and follow them on Instagram and Twitter @umdsga to learn more.