SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator (Howard County) Position

Title: Agent Associate

Functional Title: SNAP-Ed Project Leader and Nutrition Educator—Howard County

Position Number: 122585

Category Status: Faculty, Non-Tenured, Continuing Contract (This is a Non-State Funded Position)

Unit: AGNR-UME-Family and Consumer Sciences

Position Summary/Purpose of Position: This position is a 12 month, term appointment. The full-time position is part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Education (SNAP-Ed) conducted by the University of Maryland Extension. The educator will deliver nutrition education programs to low income residents in Howard County with emphasis on reaching food supplement (stamp) recipients. The position will be housed in the Howard County Extension office in Columbia, MD.

Responsibilities Include:

 Serve as Project Leader for Howard County SNAP-Ed Project.

 Develop the SNAP-Ed annual proposal with input from collaborators.

 Manage SNAP-Ed project budget, including tracking and documenting expenditures.

 Plan and conduct nutrition education programs for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

participants in Howard County.

 Collaborate with local food assistance programs to develop and distribute nutrition information.

 Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations to plan, implement, and

evaluate programs and seek new partnerships to deliver nutrition education programs, with a focus on

multi-level interventions as depicted in the Socio-Ecological Model.

 Use SNAP-Ed evaluation instruments to conduct program assessment and report formative, process, and

outcome evaluation data.

 Attend SNAP-Ed staff development programs and participate in monthly conference calls.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required–

 Bachelor's Degree in nutrition, health education, or a related field.

 Applicants must be self-motivated, flexible, innovative, and resourceful with skills and experience in

conducting community-based education programs.

 A valid driver's license and access to an automobile for travel in Howard County and to SNAP-Ed trainings.

 Successful candidate is required to obtain a clear background check by the State of Maryland and the FBI.

Preferences–

 Master's Degree.

 Experience in community organizing and/or partnering with grassroots communities and schools.

 Experience in writing grants and securing funds for projects.

 Experience working with diverse community stakeholders.

 Experience in conducting nutrition education activities involving food.  

Background Check: Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. A prior criminal conviction or convictions will not automatically disqualify a finalist from employment in the position.  

Salary: Salary will be commensurate with experience with a base salary of $59,350. The University of Maryland offers an extensive benefits package.

Physical Demands: A routine part of this position’s responsibilities would be to transport materials to and from teaching/event locations, including loading and unloading the vehicle. The employee will frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 20 pounds. Set-up and tear-down of displays, tables, and chairs would be necessary at many teaching sites.

Closing Date: until filled

Applications: All candidates must apply online at https://ejobs.umd.edu. When applying, please submit application letter, resume, copy of transcripts and names/contact information of 3 professional references.

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service Internship

USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service is advertising for a student trainee internship, based in Alexandria, Va.

The position closes Sept. 5.

USAJOBS - Job Announcement

Indigenous Foodways Reporting Fellowship

Civil Eats is seeking an experienced journalist to become our next Indigenous Foodways Fellow, contributing monthly features and occasional opinion pieces to our Indigenous Foodways coverage. This year-long, part-time contracted position will include reporting in-depth on issues of food sovereignty, food security, and food and cultural traditions across North America. We’re looking for an experienced reporter with an interest in and history of food and agriculture reporting to join our virtual team and build on our long history of reporting on these topics.

The fellow will work closely with the Civil Eats editorial team, including taking part in occasional editorial meetings. The fellowship includes a $20,000 stipend, and Native writers are encouraged to apply.

Please email a resume and cover letter to fellows~at~civileats.com. We’ll begin reviewing applications on September 28th.

More information is available on the Civil Eats Website. 

Mona Center Urban Farm Coordinator Positions

Catholic Charities – Susan D. Mona Center Urban Farm Coordinator Positions

 

Location: 5859 Allentown Way, Temple Hills, MD and remote

Commitment: June 1 – November 30, 2022 @ 10-20 hours per week

Compensation: $17.00 per hour

Positions Available: 1-2

 

About the Mona Center Urban Farm

The Catholic Charities – Susan Denison Mona Center is an integrated multi-services facility that provides critical resources to the residents of Prince George’s County. In partnership with the University of Maryland and Luminis Healthcare (formerly Doctors Community Hospital), Catholic Charities offers comprehensive services focusing on health and wellness, feeding and nutrition, and legal services.

 

The urban farm was created on-site to facilitate community engagement and grow fresh produce for the residents of the neighborhood. The farm was started in 2019 and now consists of a pilot project of eighteen raised beds for vegetable production. With proven success, the project hopes to grow to occupy the full 1/3 acre of land available. 100% of the farm’s produce currently goes to the Catholic Charities Enterprise Kitchen, which prepares it into hot meals that are distributed for free to food-insecure residents in Washington, DC and Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. As the farm and its outputs grow, the vegetables and herbs may be used in Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and ProduceRx programs run by the Mona Center.

 

Position Description

The Urban Farm Coordinators work as a team of two to oversee day-to-day operations of the farm, including infrastructure planning, crop production, marketing, outreach, and educational programming. The Coordinators collaborate with Catholic Charities staff, Luminis Healthcare staff, and University of Maryland faculty advisors to bring farm projects and community events to fruition. The work may be divided as the Coordinators find appropriate; for example, one Coordinator may work primarily remotely on marketing, grant writing, and other tasks, while the other Coordinator is primarily responsible for on-site farm production and volunteer events. These are paid positions that may also be used to fulfill an academic internship requirement.

 

To Apply

For more information about the position, click here. To apply, email a resume, cover letter, and three references to Meredith Epstein at mbepste@umd.edu by Monday, May 16, 2022. 

Capital Area Food Bank Garden Fellow Position

Capital Area Food Bank is currently hiring for a garden fellow. This position will provide the fellow with the opportunity to gain a strong understanding of the issues surrounding food insecurity in the DMV Area. While working with our nutrition education team, he/she will get an in-depth look into various programs and approaches that are being deployed directly by the Food Bank and indirectly through food assistance organizations to address the issue of food insecurity both in the short and longer term. Fellows are a vital part of the Capital Area Food Bank.

The Garden Fellow will work closely with the Food Growing Education Specialist to develop and implement several food growing and gardening initiatives in our ½ acre garden, Urban Food Studio’s outdoor kitchen, and in the community. The fellow will also support the Food Growing Education Specialist with administrative tasks related to our partners and clients.

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

Terps Against Hunger Maryland Day Service Event

Join Terps Against Hunger this Maryland Day on Saturday, April 30th any time from 9:45 AM - 4 PM and help them fight against food insecurity! They will be packaging 150,000 meals to donate to local food banks in the DMV area and need all the help they can get! Bring your friends and family for this great bonding experience to help the community! Be sure to sign up to volunteer using this link before spots run out: https://ter.ps/TAHMDDay22

WHEN: April 30th from 9:45 AM - 4 PM
WHERE: Ritchie Coliseum (7675 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20742)
HOW: https://ter.ps/TAHMDDay22

UMD Farmer's Market

Spring has sprung, and that means the Farmers Market at UMD is open, rain or shine every Wednesday through May! Come out today to experience local produce and food products, watch cooking demos, grab lunch from the Green Tidings Food Truck, and more. For information and a list of vendors: dining.umd.edu/sustainability/farmers-market

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.

Inaugural Spring Health Professions Symposium

About: This unique, conference-style event allows students and alumni the opportunity to engage in workshops about a variety of important topics related to career exploration and admission to health professional programs. The FREE, full-day event will feature presentations on topics related to admissions requirements, gaining experience, skill building, and professional development for the following health professions: medicine, podiatry, optometry, dentistry, physician assistant, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy, and genetic counseling. Presenters will include health professional school admissions representatives, healthcare professionals, current graduate students, pre-health advisors, alumni, and student leaders. Participants will have the opportunity to network and learn more about how to achieve their goals in healthcare. Light refreshments will be provided.

When: 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April, 9, 2022

Where: In-person at the Edward St. John Learning & Teaching Center, University of Maryland, College Park

Target Audience: ALL pre-health students and alumni of the University of Maryland, College Park, and surrounding universities

How to Register: This is a FREE event. Attendees should register here

Deadline to Register: Registration closes on March 31, 2022

Contact Courtney Butler, HPAO Assistant Director, at cbutler@umd.edu with questions.

Camp Counselor at Mary's Land Farm

Apply for UMD-Summer: Greece: Health Implications of the Mediterranean Diet and Culture

UMD's Department of Nutrition and Food Science is offering a short term study abroad course to Greece this summer!

Did your study abroad experience get cut short? Do you want to have your Mama Mia moment? Do you want to earn easy credits? With this experience, you will learn more about nutrition and how diet affects health. Eat your way through Greece! You'll learn about olive oil, wine, cheese, and be immersed into Greek culture. All students from any department are welcome!
*Students in the School of Public Health can earn credits towards their degree in their program. Students in the NFSC department can earn credits as an elective.

Apply for UMD-Summer: Greece: Health Implications of the Mediterranean Diet and Culture! Applications close March 15th.
For more information, feel free to email emkim25@terpmail.umd.edu or Dr. Sahyoun nsahyoun@umd.edu
There will also be an information session this Thursday (3/3/22) at 5pm via zoom: https://umd.zoom.us/j/6395198363

Agriculture/Business Internship at Bennett Orchards

Bennett Orchards is a sixth generation family-run peach and blueberry orchard in Frankford, Delaware, located just 7 miles from Bethany Beach. They are looking for summer employees/interns interested in working with agriculture, pick your own, and farmers markets along the Delmarva Coast which provide a great insight into the grass roots running of a business and also into agriculture. They are flexible and anyone interested/majoring in agriculture, agribusiness, business, economics, entrepreneurship, marketing, management, operations management and statistics would be great candidates and gain valuable experience in these fields. If your major or area of expertise falls outside of these we still have opportunities available. All positions would be flexible paid internships starting at $15/hr and would be from the middle of June until the end of August. A great way to spend summer at the beach while earning income and gaining valuable business/agricultural experience from a sixth generation Delaware Family Farm growing peaches and blueberries. 

Their website bennettorchards.com provides more information on their operation. Reach out to them today! You can apply here through Careers4Terps.

Student Dietetic Association Board and Brew Fundraiser 3/2

Volunteer with the Food Recovery Network

The Food Recovery Network (FRN) is a student group at the University of Maryland dedicated to packing surplus food from University diners and delivering it to community partners that provide meals for the hungry in the Washington, D.C. area. This engages a diverse array of students, staff, faculty, and administrators to build a community around the service they do, and helps to make the University of Maryland a leader in sustainability by taking a vital step towards zero waste.

After two years of uncertainty, FRN is excited to recover again this upcoming spring! For the month of February, they are starting recoveries for volunteers on Tuesdays at 251 North Campus Diner. Here is the link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0944A8A723AAFB6-february

Throughout the semester, they plan to expand opportunities to the other diners and offer more opportunities. If you are interested in receiving emails from them on more recovery opportunities throughout the semester, please sign up for their email list via this google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPoS3BhTmcvfhWj7CJIfeGPz92ZovD-LGjBtXj9XHdRuQg3A/viewform?usp=sf_link

If you have any questions/concerns, please contact them at frn.umd@gmail.com.

Maryland Organic Food & Farming Association Virtual Farming and Gardening Conference

Join Maryland Organic Food & Farming Association (MOFFA)'s 31st Annual Winter Meeting! Interesting and informative presentations for farmers, gardeners, and foodies for FREE!

Save the date for what is shaping up to be a great conference on February 26th! Information will be updated on the MOFFA website, Instagram, and Facebook. They're excited to see you soon!

University of Maryland Eastern Shore AFRI-EWD-REEU Summer Internship Program

Apply for Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Institutes and Contest

Agriculture Future of America (AFA) is an organization committed to providing leadership and career development training for students pursuing a career in an agriculture-related field. Each year, AFA holds institutes tailored to students' interest to meet other students and industry professionals passionate about that sector of agriculture. This year the institutes are animal, crop, sustainability, technology, food, and policy. The institutes are typically a 3 day long conference in different locations ranging from Florida to California. The only cost the student is responsible for is airfare, everything else is covered. This is a wonderful opportunity to network and grow professionally and personally! Applications are due December 1st.

Those that submit their application and complete this google form by December 1st will be entered to win the following:

• First place will win: a $25 target gift card, an AGNR lanyard, an AFA baseball cap, and a reusable metal straw.
• Second place winner will win: An AFA phone wallet, an EOS chapstick, a key chain bottle opener, and CHS foundation travel mug.

Applications only take 30-45 minutes to complete. For any questions, email Genny Pelletier, an AFA student ambassador at gennyp18@umd.edu.

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

AGNR Student Council x Rocky Point Creamery CrossTalk 11/18

On Thursday, November 18th at 7pm in PLSC 1140, AGNR Student Council will be hosting a CrossTalk event featuring Emily Snyder (c/o '13) from Rocky Point Creamery. This talk will consist of anything and everything dairy! Bring questions about cows, animal welfare, management, how ice cream is made, milk processing, how to run a business, or anything in between!

At this event, the winning flavor from the Ice Cream Flavor Feud contest will be served. Vote for the winning flavor on their Instagram stories (@agnr_studentc) from November 1st until November 5th!

Register now for the event here!

AGNR and Food Science Club Flavor Feud- Ice Cream Flavor Creation Contest!

Hello Fellow AGNR Terps!

We're excited to announce our exciting new program in partnership with the Food Science Club-- the ICE CREAM FLAVOR FEUD!

Submit ideas for an original. AGNR ice cream flavor, then vote for your favorites. The winning flavor will be produced by Rocky Point Creamery and served at the November 18th Cross Talk featuring AGNR Alumna, Emily Snyder, who is one of the owners of the creamery. See below for more details!

How do I submit a Flavor?
Visit go.umd.edu/flavorfeud by Friday, October 29th to submit your flavor idea. You can submit as an individual or as part of a team and multiple entries are allowed.

Are there any limitations on my flavor?
All flavors must indicate their base ice cream flavor and up to three "inclusions" maximum.
Popular Rocky Point ice cream bases include: vanilla, chocolate, coffee, mint, peanut butter, and sweet cream (Rocky Point milk mixed with cream!).
Inclusions are mixed in ingredients like candies (M&Ms, Reese's), nuts (almonds, peanuts), cookies (oreos, shortbread), or ripples (caramel, chocolate, peanut butter). Be creative as you're not limited to these examples, but know that if chosen, Rocky Point reserves the right to make substitutions in the final product if needed.

How will voting work?
After submissions are received, a tournament style bracket will be created and flavors will go head to head on the AGNR Student Council Instagram where yo
u can vote. Voting will take place the first week of November with the final winner being announced on November 5th.

What does the winning flavor get?
The winning flavor will be produced by Rocky Point Creamery and the limited batch will be brought to campus and served at the Ice Cream themed Cross Talk on November 18th. All guests will get to enjoy the delicious new flavor and who knows? If it's a hit, maybe it'll make the flavor board at Rocky Point Creamery!

What's a Cross Talk?
Cross Talks are gatherings where the AGNR and campus community can come together to learn and have a critical conversation at the intersection of food, agriculture and the environment. Cross Talks are loosely modeled after TEDx Salons to bring people together to engage, share, and learn.

So mark your calendars now!

Submit an Ice Cream Flavor Idea - Due October 29
Follow @AGNR_studentc to vote on your favorite flavors - November 1-5
Cross Talk featuring Emily Snyder of Rocky Point Creamery - November 18 @ 7pm in PLSC 1140

We can't wait to see what you come up with!