NPS Historic Preservation Training Center – Build Up Landscape Preservation Associate – AmeriCorps

 Academic Colleagues in Landscape Architecture, Historic Preservation and Horticulture,

Do you know of someone that would be interested in working with the National Park Service to prepare Preservation Maintenance Plans for our National Cemeteries?  We're looking for two individuals with "maintenance sensibilities" that can help us prepare these plans to inform the future stewardship of the NPS National Cemeteries.  A Bachelors in Landscape Architecture, Horticulture or Historic Preservation knowledge is preferred.  The right candidate is service-oriented and interested in describing (and illustrating) the hands-on work needed to care for historic cemeteries.  The positions are 12-months, equivalent to $25/hour with benefits.  Work can be performed remotely or from our office in Seattle, WA.  Training will be provided and some travel will be part of the effort.

For more information, click here!

Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture Scholarships

The Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture is proud to announce that applications for two $2300 - Fred Winter Memorial Scholarships for outstanding Horticultural Students and related majors are now available.  To be eligible for these scholarship candidates must be:

• A junior or senior in a school of higher education
• Carrying a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Majoring in Horticulture or closely related field such as Landscape Architecture
• Either live in or go to school in PA, NJ, MD, or DE
• Student must be interested in employment in, or an advanced degree in Horticulture

Please distribute this information to students whom you feel are qualified to win this award.  Entry deadline is April 1^st.

Also please confirm via return e-mail that you received this information. 

Please follow: https://pspaonline.com/fred-winter-2024-memorial-award-for-excellence-in-horticulture/ for more information

Student Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (SASLA) Career Fair

SASLA (Student Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects) is holding a career panel on Tuesday, February 28 at 6-8pm in Critique Hall (Room 0104) in the Plant Sciences Building. Professionals from different specializations within landscape architecture will be visiting our campus to give brief presentations and participate in a Q&A session. Please join us to learn about the different types of work you could be doing as a landscape architect! This event is open to all University of Maryland students. RSVP Here

Real Food Farm Americorps Job Opportunities

 The following positions are needed:

Community Landscape Apprentice

AmeriCorps Urban Farmer Assistant - 1700 hours

AmeriCorps Food Access Assistant -1700 hours

For more information about Real Food Farm, follow their website linked here, Real Food Farm. 

Landscape Architecture Foundation Ignite - Scholarship and Cohort program

LAF Ignite is a comprehensive Scholarship + Internships + Mentorship program for BIPOC* college students, providing participants with an annual $10,000 scholarship, annual paid summer internship, and access to mentors throughout their educational path.

Each year, 3 students are accepted into Ignite and participate until they have completed their landscape architecture degree. Every new cohort joins the group from past years for facilitated virtual meetings and peer-to-peer mentorship. Participants are matched with a one-on-one mentor and use paid summer internships to explore different career paths within landscape architecture.

*For the 2022 and 2023 application years, eligible candidates must identify as Black/African American. This will be broadened in future years.

LAF is now accepting applications for the inaugural cohort of LAF Ignite, which begins in early 2023. Ignite is a multi-year program with three core components: an annual scholarship, summer internships, and ongoing mentorship. The mentorship component begins in Feb 2023, and the first summer internship takes place Jun-Aug 2023.

Applications are due Oct 15.

Ignite 2022 Application Cycle Timeline
Sept - Call for applications announced
Oct 15 - Application deadline
Oct-Nov - Jury process
Nov - Shortlisted candidate interviews
Dec - Winners announced

For more information, please visit: https://www.lafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/laf-ignite

SASLA Park(ing) Day Event - Friday, September 16th

The Student American Society of Landscape Architects (SASLA) is participating in Park(ing) Day once again this year. 

We will be setting up a ‘parklet’ on two parking spaces in front of Queen Anne’s Hall to advocate for the need for more green space.

SASLA will be selling iced coffee and lightly used books in a cafe-style setting with seating, games, and plants! Our parklet is titled ‘Coffee in the Park…ing Spot.’ 

We would like to invite everyone to visit us on Friday, September 16th from around 9am-5pm.

Love & Carrots Garden Installation Crew Member Job Opening

Who we are:
Love & Carrots is DC’s foremost urban farming and edible landscaping company. We design, install and maintain organic urban farms, vegetable gardens, and native landscapes across DC, MD, and VA. Through our garden care & coaching program we 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 our inception in 2011 we've installed over 500 gardens and our clients include residents, local restaurants, and community organizations throughout the DMV.

The job:
We are seeking full or part-time landscape installation crew members to join our team.
Installation crew members work 10 hour days, 4 days/week (Monday - Thursday) during the regular season. 5 days/week in the winter.

Installation tasks Include:

• Landscape installation - planting, edging, pruning, etc. (excluding lawn care)
• Basic carpentry: building raised beds and trellises, simple fence assembly
• Loading/driving trucks
• Hauling mulch/soil/filling wheelbarrows
• Installing drip irrigation systems
• Planting vegetables, small perennials, trees and shrubs
• Digging post-holes
• Basic stepping stone pathways (dryset only)

Necessary Qualifications:

• The ability to lift, dig, haul and generally work hard.
• A valid driver's license and working personal vehicle required.
• Experience with carpentry
• The ability to work as part of a close knit team while following directions. Also, to work independently, take initiative, and lead as necessary.
• Attention to detail and organization

Preferred Experience in: (not required, but strongly favored)

• Landscaping
• Carpentry
• Gardening/farming 

Compensation:

• Hourly pay based on experience (starting at $16-$20/hr), plus a Signing Bonus
• Full benefits package: health and dental insurance, 401k, and 3 weeks+ paid time off.
• Opportunity for seasonal bonuses, based on performance.
• Our office/headquarters has an on-site vegetable garden for staff use!

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

Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture Scholarship

This annual award is designed to recognize outstanding students majoring in Horticulture or related fields who have a clear intent upon graduation from an undergraduate university of either pursuing a career in one the many branches of horticulture including enhancement of the environment, or of attending graduate school in one of these areas.

Amount of Award: The award will be in the amount of $1,500 and paid direct to the two selected individuals by September 1st 2022.

Eligibility: This award shall be presented to a full-time student in horticulture in their Junior or Senior year, in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or better. Applicants must either live in DE, MD, NJ, or PA or go to a school in one of those four states in the PSPA service area. Students must be interested in employment in the horticulture industry or in furthering their education in horticulture or related fields. (Previous scholarship winners are ineligible to apply)

Requirement: As part of the application process, a one-page essay must be submitted that focuses on how you envision impacting the industry through your employment or graduate work in horticulture. To submit an application, click here. Completed applications can be sent to caboley@comcast.net. The deadline is May 1st for applications to be received.

Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology Internships

The Hughes Center is affiliated with two separate federal grant projects that seek student interns for this summer. Descriptions and full announcements are available below:

1) Joint Agro-Ecology Field and Science Communications Internship Opportunity
"We seek two students for a summer internship that offers a hybrid of scientific research and outreach and communications. The ideal candidates have strong writing and communications skills coupled with knowledge in environmental science and an interest in agricultural landscapes. This internship is funded through a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Small Watershed Grant to explore how to restore agricultural fields that have been damaged by saltwater intrusion and sea-level rise to vibrant, thriving marshes full of healthy plants and animal species. It is being held in partnership with Agroecology Lab at the University of Maryland."

The full internship announcement is available here. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 22.
Students can apply at: https://forms.gle/paaZTGZYxH4HaGsD9


2) Thriving Agriculture Systems in Urbanized Landscapes Internship
"We seek undergraduate student applicants interested in working as an intern on a project that will require extensive research related to agriculture, urbanization, land use, food systems, and policies in Maryland over a twenty-year period. This internship is part of a five-year $9 million project, “Thriving Agricultural Systems in Urbanized Landscapes” funded by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA.) The student selected for this internship will work closely with interns at Penn State and Virginia Tech who are also working on the project."

The full internship announcement is available here. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, April 20.
To apply, students can send their resume, cover letter and at least one academic and professional letter of recommendation and reference to Hughes Center Assistant Director Nancy Nunn at nnunn@umd.edu.

Urban Forester Position at Casey Trees

The Urban Forester 1 (UF1) is responsible for the management and smooth execution of Casey Trees’ tree planting programs on both public and private lands. This incumbent fields and schedules tree planting and related consultations on a year-round basis with property owners and others, responds to referrals from local government, industry partners and others. The Urban Forester also coordinates spring, fall and winter tree plantings to flow seamlessly with other tree planting activities and events. For more information about the position, requirements and benefits, and to apply, click here. 

Grounds Manager and Horticulturist at Argyle Country Club

Founded in Washington D.C. in 1921, Argyle moved to its current location in Silver Spring, MD in 1945. The course was designed by Perc LeDuc, then a member of the Club. Argyle is known for having some of the area’s top golfers who consistently compete in state and national amateur championships.

Argyle Country Club is seeking a highly motivated Grounds Manager/Horticulturist to join their team. The Grounds Manager/Horticulturist will be responsible for the maintenance of all ornamental beds throughout the property which includes the clubhouse, pool, tennis facility, and golf course. The ideal candidate will possess the vision and ability to elevate the quality of the plantings at Argyle. This position will report to and work closely with the Director of Greens & Grounds.

For more information about this position and to apply, click here.

UpLift Crew Leader at Howard EcoWorks

The UpLift Crew Leader leads and manages a crew in performing maintenance and assessments of stream restoration sites and conservation landscapes as well as leads the team in tree plantings and debris removal from waterways. This opportunity is perfect for those who are seeking to develop leadership skills and enjoy working outdoors. 

Paid development days, certification opportunities, and promotions exist to help UpLift team members elevate their careers. For more information regarding qualifications, responsibilities, benefits, and to apply, click here. 

Summer Horticulture Internship at Washington National Cathedral

Baltimore Orioles Grounds Crew Job Opening

Professional Golfer's Association (PGA) Operations Assistant

The PGA is hiring Operations Assistants for the 2022 PGA Championship Events! This is an amazing opportunity to learn how these major championships operate and a great way for those interested in the sports industry, business operations, or event planning and management to gain experience that could help further their careers.

The 2022 PGA Championship events will be taking place this spring in Bethesda, MD, Benton Harbor, MI, and Tulsa, OK. This paid part-time entry-level position will last approximately two months (March to July 2022, depending on location), including the week of the PGA Championship events.

• 2022 PGA Championship - Tulsa, Okla. (May 17–22, 2022)
• 2022 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship - Benton Harbor, MI. (May 24–29, 2022)
• 2022 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship - Bethesda, MD. (June 21–26, 2022)

Operations Assistants support Operations Staff in the construction, daily operation, and deconstruction of the Championship site. Individuals must be able to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment. Operations Assistants have the opportunity to meet and work with various representatives in one of the world’s largest working sports organizations. Interested applicants may also apply for multiple championship locations.

How PGA JobMatch works:

1. Interested applicants must complete the registration form by December 14, 2021, for consideration.
2. Qualified candidates will be contacted by PGA hiring managers approximately 60 days after the application closes to discuss potential employment.

For more information, click here, and to apply, click here. Applications are due December 14th.

Lawn Specialist at Hillside Lawn

Would you like to earn good consistent pay with availability for overtime while maintaining a quality work/life balance? HillSide Lawn Service, Inc. offers lawn care applicator positions with paid vacation time, benefits, and the chance to get in early with a growing company.

HillSide Lawn Service, Inc. has been in the lawn care business for 27 years, with locations in Harford and Baltimore County, MD and Delaware! They are looking for full-time, seasonal positions for hardworking individuals (applications with MD Department of Agriculture certification in turf and ornamental categories, Fertilizer certification is a plus). Lawn specialists, depending on experience, can start-up to $20/hr with overtime available.

For more information about the position and to apply, contact Eleanor Cohen eleanor@hillsidelawn.com

Landscape Production Coordinator at KW Landscaping, Inc.

Do you want a Fresh Start in your career? Do you enjoy spending time outdoors as part of your day? Do you want to be part of a team that believes in taking care of others so that they can live a fulfilled life?

If you answered yes to those three questions, KW Landscaping, Inc. wants to chat with you about the unique and rewarding opportunity that they currently have with their landscape leadership team. They are seeking the right individual for the team’s production lead. They strongly encourage females to apply. 

As Team KW’s Landscape Production Coordinator, your responsibilities will include efforts in…

• Designing, Bidding, Selling and Overseeing Landscape Construction Projects
• Measuring, Bidding, Selling and Overseeing Landscape Management Properties

The results turn into personal fulfillment. This fulfillment has kept a majority of Team KW members with the team for over 7 years and half over 10 years. These efforts also turn into client fulfillment, and this fulfillment is bragged about through the team’s 5 star reviews on google & facebook. 

KW Landscaping, Inc. celebrates 29 years in business in January. Their strong culture is focused on taking care of others but most importantly their team. They nurture their team members to develop in their roles, pushing but supporting them to be better each and every day. They want you to grow and succeed!

Team KW focuses on landscape design, construction, and management, enabling them to fully take care of their clients. Team KW made a commitment to an all organic approach (since 2009) and proudly follows it. Team KW has a strong passion to use an abundance of native plants in their projects as well as natural stone and brick for a more classic, lasting approach. Is this a team you want to join?

Necessary Requirements to join Team KW…

• Team FIRST driven attitude
• Desire to learn more each and every day, perfecting your craft
• Detailed oriented pushing towards perfection on a daily basis
• Taking pride in her assigned tasks knowing she is here to take care of others
• Driver’s License with a clean record
• Bilingual (Spanish and English); strongly preferred…

They are seeking individuals to progress their skills in landscape design, construction, and management, working collaboratively with the leadership team to aid Team KW to succeed each day… what strengths do you bring to Team KW?

Compensation…

• Salary Range of $40-55K depending on abilities & background
• Company Vehicle
• Company Cell Phone (or monthly credit towards your bill)
• Fully Paid Health Insurance
• Numerous Paid Days Off during the year (sick, holidays, etc)
• Uniforms provided and yearly boot allowance
• Production based rewards including paid lunches & birthday bonus

Please go to their career pages on their website (https://www.kwlandscaping.com) and fill out an application and include your resume OR you can email them directly kevin@kwlandscaping.com and someone will get back to you shortly. They look forward to successful futures together!

UMD Summer Opportunities in Agricultural Research and the Environment Program

The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Maryland, College Park provides a nationally recognized education that meshes applied learning, community engagement, professional mentorship, real-world opportunities, and supportive and diverse learning culture to ready students for sustainable and socially-minded practice. Summer Opportunities in Agricultural Research and the Environment (SOARE) is a gateway to graduate education, providing underrepresented undergraduate students with on-campus research experience to establish important relationships with faculty in their respective fields of study and to conduct graduate-level research.

This fall we are holding several summer research internship information sessions. We offer two summer internship programs in agriculture education, extension education, plant biology, animal and avian science, veterinary medicine, entomology, agricultural business, agricultural economics, nutritional science, food science, environmental science, earth science, geography, soil science, natural resources management, landscape architecture, and Marine Estuarine Environmental Sciences. We are seeking twenty students to fill 2022 summer positions paying $4,500 -$6,000. SOARE will help you:

• Increase the knowledge of, and interest in, doctoral-level training in the agricultural, environmental, food, and nutritional sciences
• Build professional and personal networks to support students interested in joining the academic community
• Create a diverse academic environment by increasing the number of traditionally underrepresented students in AGNR graduate programs and ultimately the professoriate.

SOARE Benefits:

• Research training
• Career panels & shuttles
• Team research
• Scientific research poster
• Post-program mentoring
• Travel award to a national conference
• Paid 2nd-year internship (for eligible participants)
• UMD Graduate School application fee waivers
• and more...

Students at two-year and four-year institutions are eligible. Sign up to attend a Research Internship Session below, select the date that works best for you! If you are interested in a personalized session to discuss SOARE/SOARE SWAG at UMD, email Dr. Evelyn Cooper at ecooper@umd.edu to schedule a one-on-one session.

• November 16, 6-7 PM
• https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0kdeGtrzIvGNFbO1t9panvERqVKpJ6JlzY
• December 15, 6-7 PM
• https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0qdumqqj4vHtwVxIhY8YYHtQI32hVDciyh
• January 29, 11 AM-12 PM
• https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrd--pqTIpHtZOr2004YGlAdNcS_9q-KMt
• February 2, 6-7 PM
• https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYsc-irrzIjHtwMM_h361TPsosT8MgeUjpc

FC Cincinnati Part-Time Groundskeeping Internship

Multiple Position Openings at Oakland Hills Country Club

Located at 3951 West Maple Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 Oakland Hills Country Club has positions for Assistant In Training, Assistant Superintendent, and Internships. Contact Phil Cuffare at pcuffare@oakland-hills.com or call him at 585-734-0968 or check out their website at www.oaklandhillscc.com for more information and to apply.