Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship for Pell Grant Recipients

Are you a Pell Grant recipient planning to study abroad in Summer 2020, Fall 2020, or Fall/Spring 2020? You may be eligible to apply for the U.S. State Department’s Gilman Scholarship, which provides up to $5,000 for study abroad and up to $8,000 if you are studying a critical language. In the last three years, over 100 UMD undergraduate students have won Gilman Scholarships!

Sign up for more information by clicking here – you'll be given access to the ELMS Gilman resource site, which includes samples of successful application essays, and let you know how you can earn the AUTOMATIC $1,000 grant for study abroad from the UMD Education Abroad Office for submitting your Gilman application! Additionally, the following information sessions are available for you to attend:

• Monday, February 3, 11:00 – 11:30 am, 1201 Marie Mount Hall
• Tuesday, February 4, 2:00 – 2:30 pm, 1201 Marie Mount Hall
• Tuesday, February 4, 4:00 – 4:30 pm, 2403A Marie Mount Hall
• Wednesday, February 5, 12:30 – 1:00 pm, 1201 Marie Mount Hall
• Thursday, February 6, 12:00 -12:00 pm, 1201 Marie Mount Hall
• Friday, February 7, 4:00 – 4:30 pm, 2403A Marie Mount Hall

RSVP: gilman@umd.edu (link to online schedule here)

If you're interested but unable to attend, please write to the same address to let us know.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: March 3, 2020 (11:59pm Pacific Time) To be eligible, students must be: a U.S. citizen, a Pell Grant recipient, a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior (includes all majors), and studying abroad for at least 21 days.

Irrigation Association Scholarship

The Irrigation Association is accepting applications for the 2020 scholarship program. The annual program awards several scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 based on the candidate’s letter of intent, financial need, resume, list of irrigation courses and letters of reference. Students must have a graduation date of December 2020 or later to apply. Applications are due Feb. 15. The award winners will be notified by April 1 and award monies will be sent to their institutions in summer 2020.

To be eligible for the scholarship program, a student must

• be currently enrolled (undergraduate or graduate) at a U.S. two- or four-year institution with a graduation date of December 2020 or later.
• be a U.S. citizen.
• have taken or be currently enrolled in a class with an irrigation-related curriculum.
• have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, based on a 4.0 scale.
• demonstrate financial need.

Click here to apply. To learn more about the program requirements and application process and see a list of prior winners, visit the linked IA website.

Assistant Baseball Groundskeeper Position

The Frederick Keys are looking for an Assistant Groundskeeper. This position is an integral part of the Frederick Keys. The Assistant Groundskeeper will work hand-in-hand with the Head Groundskeeper to maintain one of the top playing surfaces in the Carolina League.  They are looking for someone with both prior experience and the desire to gain even more experience. This is an opportunity to gain management experience and be involved in all aspects of maintaining the Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium playing surface. Responsibilities include: assist in planning, supervising and executing the maintenance of Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium. The Assistant Groundskeeper is a yearly full time position. The Assistant Groundskeeper is an important part of maintaining a state of the art playing surface.They will be involved in all on field maintenance including mowing, field marking, fertilization, irrigation, mound and plate repair, edging, skin maintenance, tarping, batting practice setup, aerification, and set up for extra events that will be held at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium. The Assistant Groundskeeper will also be overseeing other grounds crew members including the Turf Intern and Gameday Grounds Crew members. For more information on the position and to apply, click here.

MANO Fellowship and Internship Program

Chesapeake Conservation Corps

Looking to launch your career in the environmental field? Young professionals can gain vital green jobs skills and build a network of connections in the environmental field through the Chesapeake Conservation Corps program. This one-year term of paid service places young adults (ages 18-25) with nonprofits or government agencies to work full-time in the environmental field in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Throughout the year this program provides hands-on professional and leadership experience through on-the-ground work leading and assisting environmental projects and programs, extensive trainings, and other opportunities including networking and grant writing. This initiative is supported by the Trust, BGE an Exelon Company, the U.S. National Park Service and the state of Maryland.

The purpose of the Corps Program is 1) to enable young adults to work with organizations and communities on issues impacting the Chesapeake Bay, and 2) to better prepare young adults pursuing careers in the environmental field.  Corps Members will work on projects and programs that fall into at least one of six categories (environmental restoration, community engagement, environmental education, energy conservation, sustainable agriculture or forestry), gain career and leadership skills, and become more engaged through meaningful community service.

The Chesapeake Bay Trust anticipates placing around 35-40 Corps Members, young adults 18-25, with nonprofit organizations and government agencies throughout the Chesapeake Bay region for a paid year of service ($19,000) beginning on August 18, 2020. To find the application go to https://cbtrust.org/prospective/. Applications must be submitted through the Trust’s online system by March 12, 2020 at 4:00 pm. For any questions about becoming a volunteer or about the Chesapeake Conservation Corps, contact Senior Program Officer Tara Drennan, tdrennan@cbtrust.org or 410-974-2941, ext. 102. 

NOAA Chesapeake Research Consortium Climate Change Internship

The NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office (NCBO) and the Chesapeake Research Consortium (CRC) seeks a summer intern for late May through mid-August 2020 (12 weeks) to assist with the development of ecological indicators related to assessing the climate resiliency of living resources. Climate change indicators of interest include changes in Bay water temperature or shoreline condition (e.g., living shorelines, such as wetlands and oyster reefs, versus hardened shorelines), and corresponding impacts on fish and submerged aquatic vegetation habitats and species distribution. Specifically, the intern will work with the Chesapeake Bay Program Climate Resiliency Workgroup, managed by NCBO, and the NCBO habitat science team to identify and analyze relevant data and devise strategies to translate this information into indicators that can be used to track and analyze trends, impacts, and progress towards advancing climate resiliency – the ability to anticipate, prepare for, and adapt to changing conditions and to withstand, respond to, and recover rapidly from disruptions. This work supports the climate resiliency goals and outcomes in the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement. for more information on the internship and to apply, click here.

Chesapeake-Student Recruitment, Early Advisement, and Mentoring Program

The Chesapeake-Student Recruitment, Early Advisement, and Mentoring (C-StREAM) program is now accepting applications! C-StREAM focuses on recruiting, advising, and mentoring college students from populations who have been historically excluded from the environmental field and are therefore currently underrepresented in environmental research and management professions. The primary goal of C-StREAM is to encourage and support underrepresented students interested in leadership positions in environmental protection and restoration careers. C-StREAM endeavors to support this goal by developing inclusive career pathways that result in more diversity in the environmental workforce.

The Chesapeake Research Consortium (CRC) works closely with academic institutions, as well as government agencies, within the Chesapeake Bay Program partnership to place selected students into meaningful summer internships, support those students in their academic work, and facilitate pathways for successful careers in environmental research, restoration, and/or management. For more information and to apply, click here. The deadline for applications is February 15, 2020.

This year there are 9 opportunities:

3 Positions with the EPA CBPO in Annapolis, MD

·         Local Stakeholder Social Network Analysis

·         GIS Analysis of Flooding and Sea Level Rise Impacts on Land Use and Communities

·         Geospatial Analysis

2 Positions with the NCBO in Annapolis and Oxford, MD

·         Field Technician Fellowship

·         Chesapeake Bay Restoration and Protection Policy Fellowship

4 Positions with CRC member institutions. 

• There are seven positions listed, four of which will be filled via C-StREAM Fellows, with locations dependent on match of student-mentor interests.

·         More information on these are on the C-StREAM website.

EcoFellowship Program

The EcoFellowship Program is a one-year paid, fully benefited fellowship position to work with Center for EcoTechnology (CET) staff and other EcoFellows to carry out a range of activities related to climate action initiatives and educational programming. CET works with partners throughout the country to address climate change by transforming the way we live and work – for a better community, economy, and environment. EcoFellows support the CET’s initiatives to assist residents, students, institutions and businesses across the region in ongoing programs in energy efficiency, home energy services, renewable energy, and waste reduction through recycling, reuse and composting. Fellows are based in CET’s Northampton, Massachusetts location. For more information and to apply, click here. 

Horticulture Summer Internship

Production Nursery Summer Internship at Raemelton Farm

Teach for America Corps

Where will your career take you after graduation? By joining Teach For America, you will become part of a powerful network of more than 60,000 leaders changing the course of our nation. As a corps member, you’ll be challenged to think creatively and lead boldly. You’ll leverage your unique talents to dismantle inequities in the classroom and beyond. As an alum, you’ll join a diverse community working to expand opportunity from nearly ever career sector.

Want a glimpse inside a teacher’s life? Click here to check out “The Real Life of Teachers” web series to see how corps members Jenn, David, and Pocco are building a better future for the next generation. What impact will you make? Click here to apply to the Teach For America corps today.

The Application Deadline for the 2020 corps (for 2020 graduates) and the 2021 corps (for 2021 graduates): is Friday, January 31, 2020. To learn more, visit www.teachforamerica.org. All majors accepted. Full salary and benefits. 

Agricultural Sciences Internships at Walt Disney World

National Farmers Union Summer Internship

The National Farmers Union (NFU) is seeking a Summer Intern to assist with projects in government relations, communications, and operations departments. NFU is a grassroots, producer-driven organization that believes strong family agriculture is the basis for thriving rural communities. If you are interested in attending meetings on Capitol Hill, creating written or visual content for our blogs, managing social media accounts, or learning how our organization works to ensure that the voices of our 200,000 members are heard, we encourage you to apply for our internship program. In addition to learning from our staff, the NFU internship program provides our interns with the flexibility to tailor their internship to their interests and create projects that will benefit them professionally.

Qualifications:

Ideal candidates should possess a high level of organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks or projects at once, the ability to creatively solve problems and implement effective solutions that support objectives, the confidence to work independently without much supervision, and conduct research and gather valuable information in a timely manner. A background in animal or produce production, agriculture policy, and current political and environmental issues facing rural communities is a plus. Additional qualifications include:

• Strong verbal communication skills

• Developing professional writing and editing skills

• Dedication to customer service when interacting with members via telephone or email

• Proficiency in Microsoft programs and photo editing tools

Benefits:

National Farmers Union offers a monthly stipend for our interns and provides the opportunity to travel at the organization’s expense.

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample to employment@nfudc.org. The subject line of the email should be “Summer Intern.” Applications are due February 15th, 2020.

Sports Turf Management Paid Internship

The Sports Turf Management Intern will provide support in maintaining all playing surface at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium to the highest professional standard. Ripken Stadium is a 6,000 seat stadium that is home to the Aberdeen Ironbirds, the short season ‘A’ affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. Ripken Sports Turf Interns will work Ironbirds games and events from May-September. The Sports Turf Management intern will shadow, learn from, and assist the Sports Turf Superintendent and Sports Turf Manager. For more information and to apply, click here. 

Eagle's Nest Country Club Assistant Superintendent Position

Eagles Nest Country Club is an 18-hole private golf club located in Phoenix, Maryland. The club also provides a golf practice facility, full-service clubhouse, pool and Har-Tru tennis courts.  Eagles Nest is a member of the ClubCorp family of amazing golf courses and we are looking for a highly motivated team player with the ability to build relationships with employee partners, members and guests. The Assistant Superintendent will work directly with the Superintendent to manage all aspects of golf course and grounds maintenance. Candidates must be reliable, organized and have a strong work ethic with a positive attitude. For information on responsibilities, qualifications, how to apply, and more, click here.