Tuesday, August 25, 2020
TPC Scottsdale Assistant Golf Course Superintendent II Job Position
Home of the largest-attended tournament in the world, the fan-favorite Waste Management Phoenix Open, TPC Scottsdale is a masterful blend of challenge and playability – compelling the sport’s top players and recreational golfers alike. Set in the rugged Sonoran Desert and surrounded by the stunning McDowell Mountains, TPC Scottsdale boasts two championship courses for players to enjoy – the world famous Stadium Course and the stunning Champions Course. As Arizona’s only PGA TOUR property, you'll experience the standards of quality and service normally reserved for the TOUR professionals.
The Assistant Superintendent directly supervises the Golf Course Maintenance crew and assists in the daily supervision of golf course maintenance operations. They also assume responsibility for department in the absence of the Director Golf Course Maintenance Operations and Assistant Golf Course Superintendent I.
For more information and to apply, click here. For questions, contact Scott Hebert ScottHebert@pgatourtpc.com
Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) Online Course Sharing Program
Through the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA), several universities have joined together to make online course offerings available to students at participating institutions for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Beginning Fall 2020, undergraduate students at any of the participating universities can take one online course from another participating Big Ten school each semester as part of their academic experience, with all associated tuition and fees waived.
Complete information can be found at https://registrar.umd.edu/
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Office of Sustainability - Fall Internships
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First Nations’ Native Agriculture & Food Systems College Scholarships
Strengthening Native American Communities and Economies | |||
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REMINDER! Applications Due October 15, 2020 Apply Now for First Nations’ Native Agriculture & Food Systems College Scholarships LONGMONT, Colorado (August 17, 2020) – First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) is now accepting applications for its Native Agriculture and Food Systems Scholarship Program that aims to encourage more Native American college students to enter these fields so that they can better assist their communities in advancing Native food sovereignty and improving overall health. First Nations will award 20 to 25 scholarships of $1,000 to $1,500 each for the 2020-2021 academic school year to Native college students majoring in agriculture and agriculture-related fields, including agribusiness management, agri-science technologies, agronomy, animal husbandry, aquaponics, environmental studies, fisheries and wildlife, food production and safety, food-related policy and legislation, food science and technology, horticulture, irrigation science, and sustainable agriculture or food systems. Complete information and a link to the online application can be found at https://www.firstnations.org/ To be eligible, applicants must:
Applicants will be asked to complete an online application and provide other required information, including proof of tribal affiliation (e.g., enrollment card, CIB, letter from tribe, OHA registry), college enrollment verification form, unofficial transcript, letter of recommendation from faculty member, and an optional photograph (headshot) for possible use in First Nations’ publicity activities. First Nations believes that reclaiming control over local food systems is an important step toward ensuring the long-lasting health and economic well-being of Native people and communities. Native food system control has the potential to increase food production, improve health and nutrition, and eliminate food insecurity in rural and reservation-based communities, while also promoting entrepreneurship and economic development. The purpose of the Native Agriculture and Food Systems Scholarship Program is to encourage more Native American college students to enter these fields so they can better assist their communities with these efforts. About First Nations Development Institute For 40 years, using a three-pronged strategy of educating grassroots practitioners, advocating for systemic change, and capitalizing Indian communities, First Nations has been working to restore Native American control and culturally-compatible stewardship of the assets they own – be they land, human potential, cultural heritage or natural resources – and to establish new assets for ensuring the long-term vitality of Native American communities. First Nations serves Native American communities throughout the United States. For more information, visit www.firstnations.org. --##-- Program Contacts: Kendall Tallmadge, First Nations Senior Program Officer |
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UMD Agriculture Law Education Initiative - Student Worker Position
The Agriculture Law Education Initiative (ALEI) at the University of Maryland College
Park seeks an undergraduate student in journalism or communications to assist us in
promoting our work by assisting in writing stories for our website and newsletter and
assisting in social media marketing during the fall semester.
Start date: Flexible
Structure: 10 to 15 hours per week, Monday - Thursday
Pay: $12/hour.
Position description:
Are you a journalism, communications or English student interested in using your skills
to support a vibrant and innovative University of Maryland department and program?
ALEI (umaglaw.edu) are recruiting an intern to write news stories/multimedia stories
for both websites and ALEI’s quarterly newsletter. This paid position is a great
opportunity to produce external communications and develop real-world experience!
Job Responsibilities:
● Gather story ideas and write/produce news stories
● Work with staff to generate copy for our websites, including program
descriptions, faculty profiles, and news updates.
● Work with ALEI team members to produce external communications, including
quarterly newsletter and press releases.
● Work with ALEI team members to highlight materials and accomplishments on
social media.
● Fact check, proofread, format, and edit as necessary.
● Performs related duties as required
Qualifications:
● University of Maryland undergraduate student, preferably in Journalism or
Communications.
● Previous news writing experience preferred. Students who have news writing
experience from within any academic major are encouraged to apply.
● Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills.
● Attention to detail.
● Self-starter who can take direction and contribute ideas.
Please send a resume and writing sample (1-2 pages) to Marta Manzano at
mmanzano@umd.edu by September 11th, 2020.
Monday, August 17, 2020
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Kentucky Equine management Internship Information Sessions
Kentucky Equine Management Internship is now accepting applications for our Spring 2021 session! Dates for Spring 2021 are tentatively scheduled for January 11 – June 11, 2021. Applications and more information can be found on the KEMI website: Due to the COVID-19 situation, on-campus information visits/session will be very limited, so we have set up weekly virtual Information/Q&A session. "Attendance" at these sessions will be limited to allow for more interaction and Q&A and participants must register to attend. The tentative list of sessions is below: ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN STANDARD TIME AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE: Wednesday, August 12 - 10am EST If you are interested in one of these session, please email us: Please include your name, email address and preferred session. Let us know if you have any questions! |
Agricultural Specialist
1.2 MAIN OBJECTIVE
Technical support to the Agricultural Attaché in the main duties of the
Agricultural Office of Chile for US and Canada.
1.3 SPECIFIC TASKS
• Technical support to the Agricultural Attaché in phyto / zoo sanitary issues related to market access negotiations and improvement of entry conditions for Chilean products to the US and Canada;
• Identification and communication of new phyto and zoo sanitary regulations in the US and Canada that affect products from Chile (antenna for regulatory changes);
• Research and gathering of relevant information for the different services of the Chilean Ministry of Agriculture and trade associations in the food sector;
• Attention to sanitary contingencies (shipments, phytosanitary certificates, etc);
• Coordination of meetings of the Agricultural Office with counterparts from USDA, FDA, CFIA, trade associations, among others, monitoring and generation of minutes of meetings of the Agricultural Office with public and private counterparts in Chile, as well as in the US and Canada;
• Conduct negotiations and consultations with counterparts from USDA, FDA, CFIA, trade associations, or companies, in coordination with Agricultural Attaché;
• Support in agendas and coordination of missions / trips of authorities;
• Correspondence management between Chilean and Agencies of US and Canada;
• In general, technically support the Agricultural Attaché in actions carried out by the Agricultural Office in its 4 main areas:
o Diversification / Access of agri-food and forest products from Chile to the United States and Canada,
o Management of trade facilitation of agri-food and forest products from Chile to the US and Canada;
o Cooperation between Chile and the United States and Canada on priority issues for the Chilean Ministry of Agriculture (Sustainability, Water Resources, Associativity and Rural Development); and
o Generation of relevant information for the public and private sector.
1.4 INTERNAL COORDINATION
Coordinates with For Agricultural Attaché General guidelines, weekly coordination and
approvals.
Information Officer Communication of regulations and information
1.5 LOCATION
The position is carried out mainly at the Chilean Embassy in Washington, DC, with possible trips according to what is coordinated with the Agricultural Attaché.
2. REQUIREMENTS
2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Studies : Agronomy or related career.
Experience : Ideally experience in this position’s field or similar positions, with relationship with Chile and having worked or related to government institutions.
Visa Status : Citizenship or residence status which allows him/her to work in the United States.
Languages : Advanced English and Spanish
2.2 PERSONAL COMPETENCIES
• Achievement driven
• Team work and collaboration.
• Organizational commitment
• Initiative, proactivity
• Communication and interpersonal skills
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
2020 VIRTUAL Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) Student Career Fair
Ever considered a career in public service?
Join us at this free event to learn about opportunities for current students and recent graduates. Meet government recruiters from more than 40 agencies and learn about internship and entry-level positions for all majors! (Pathways, Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP), and Direct Hire)
We would like to invite University of Maryland students, career coordinators and administrators to attend the FAPAC 2020 VIRTUAL Student Career Fair. We look forward to welcoming everyone to this one day ONLINE event!
The event is FREE and open to ALL students regardless of age, race/color, national origin, religion, sex, genetic information, or disability.
FAPAC 2020 Virtual Student Federal Career Fair hosted by Montgomery College
DATE: Friday, September 25, 2020 TIME: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
**Student/Recent Alumni Registration: https://www.jobsconnected.com/
Job Seekers are encouraged to register EARLY for the fair! (PLEASE REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO SECURE A SPOT. REGISTRATION IS FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. THE FAIR IS SET TO ACCOMMODATE 1500 ATTENDEES.)
You can enter the Job Fair website to learn about / begin interacting with employers even before the fair!
The registration deadline to attend the Career Fair is Wednesday, September 23, 2020 (at 5:00 pm EST)
Registration is MANDATORY for ALL STUDENTS attending this event so we can adequately prepare to accommodate everyone.
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Ice-Cream Production Assistant -Scottish Highland Creamery
Who We Are
The Scottish Highland Creamery is a rapidly growing, award winning, 15-year old, Eastern Shore-based manufacturer and retailer of premium, hand-crafted ice cream. We believe in sourcing the best ingredients, using time-honored techniques, and serving our products with smiling faces to a community that we love. It’s why our ice cream tastes so good, and what sets our business apart. We are passionate about our products, we love making people of all ages happy, and we love our hometown of Oxford, MD. We like to think that our ice cream is wholesome fun for everyone, made simply and with a love for the craft.
The Scottish Highland Creamery is a rapidly growing, award winning, 15-year old, Eastern Shore-based manufacturer and retailer of premium, hand-crafted ice cream. We believe in sourcing the best ingredients, using time-honored techniques, and serving our products with smiling faces to a community that we love. It’s why our ice cream tastes so good, and what sets our business apart. We are passionate about our products, we love making people of all ages happy, and we love our hometown of Oxford, MD. We like to think that our ice cream is wholesome fun for everyone, made simply and with a love for the craft.
The Role
The Production Assistant will be an integral part of the Ice Cream Production team and process. This individual will be responsible for assisting and supporting the Production Manager in all aspects of manufacturing preparation, production, wholesale delivery, and daily retail store preparations. In addition, the Production Assistant may also be required to work as a member of the Catering team including loading/unloading of equipment and serving at client events.
This is a seasonal business, which means longer hours and minimal time-off during the busy season -- May through early September -- offset by a more flexible schedule during the offseason.
We are looking for a valuable team member who is interested in learning all aspects of manufacturing, delivery and catering. The ideal candidate for this position should demonstrate the following qualities:
Specific Job Responsibilities include:
Qualifications:
Advancement opportunity:
It is our goal that the qualified candidate who demonstrates the ability to understand the operations of the business will succeed in rising to assistant production manager.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: hello@scottishhighlandcreamery.com
The Production Assistant will be an integral part of the Ice Cream Production team and process. This individual will be responsible for assisting and supporting the Production Manager in all aspects of manufacturing preparation, production, wholesale delivery, and daily retail store preparations. In addition, the Production Assistant may also be required to work as a member of the Catering team including loading/unloading of equipment and serving at client events.
This is a seasonal business, which means longer hours and minimal time-off during the busy season -- May through early September -- offset by a more flexible schedule during the offseason.
We are looking for a valuable team member who is interested in learning all aspects of manufacturing, delivery and catering. The ideal candidate for this position should demonstrate the following qualities:
- Fast learner
- Hard-worker
- Self-starter
- Detailed oriented
- Multi-tasker
- Reliable
- Client-oriented
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Specific Job Responsibilities include:
- Preparing ingredients and manufacturing all flavors and varieties of ice cream
- Learning and abiding by Health Department regulations that govern the production process
- Fulfilling wholesale orders - hand packed gallons, pints and quarts
- Delivery of orders to local wholesale accounts
- Catering events – preparing for events, loading/unloading equipment and supplies, serving clients at off-site events, and cleaning equipment/supplies.
- Assist in inventory management including ordering ingredients and supplies
- Other duties as assigned – the production manager prepares the retail store in the morning by washing empty ice cream containers for re-use, cleaning the dipping cabinets, stocking the retail freezers, and washing the floor.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated interest in the ice cream and/or food service industry -- ideally in the area of production
- Strong work-ethic
- Willingness to work in an active physical position -- i.e, ability to lift items up to 50 lbs. and stand for long periods of time, and climb in/out of delivery vans
- Driver's License and clean driving record
Advancement opportunity:
It is our goal that the qualified candidate who demonstrates the ability to understand the operations of the business will succeed in rising to assistant production manager.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: hello@scottishhighlandcreamery.com
Monday, August 3, 2020
Wildlife Rehabilitation Interns
7101 Barcellona Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
www.SCWC.org EIN: 52-1927600
PAID INTERNSHIPS – JOB POSTING
Second Chance Wildlife Center, a beloved and respected 501(c)3 wildlife rehabilitation facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland, has an immediate opening for up to four paid internships for qualified candidates. Selected individuals must be willing to commit to a minimum term of five (5) months and at least 20 hours per week of service-learning at our facility.
Second Chance Wildlife Center is open seven days a week, including holidays, and we will work with you to determine a schedule that meet your needs and ours. Selected interns in this program are eligible to receive a stipend of $400-$450 per month for 40 hours of service, and $200-$250 per month for 20 hours. Additionally, these interns will receive extensive hands-on training in all aspects of wildlife rehabilitation, a letter of recommendation from our Clinic Director (if performance merits one), a certificate of completion for our internship program, and the rewards of learning from skilled experts while providing a critically important service to native wildlife, migratory birds, and to compassionate “rescuers" across Maryland and beyond.
The duties of these specific interns include:
• Assisting in initial intake and exams of patients.
• Preparing and administering food and some medications;
• Maintaining prescribed diets for patients;
• Providing daily care and observation of patients in indoor and outdoor enclosures;
• Updating patient health databases;
• Cleaning and upkeep of enclosures and our facility;
• Potentially providing basic first aid, therapeutic, and rehabilitative care to animals;
• Potentially assisting our veterinarian and Clinic Director with medical procedures;
• Monitoring levels of supplies;
• Assisting in the release of healthy animals back to the wild;
• Performing other duties or responsibilities, as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
At least one (1) year of experience/education in animal care and the desire to explore a career in wildlife and/or animal care is preferred. Currently working in the animal care field or studying in a related field is a plus;
Willing and able to perform physically demanding tasks (lifting sacks of food, moving and cleaning enclosures, releasing animals back to the wild, etc.);
Attention to detail, and ability to follow our written protocols to the letter – including our strict health and safety policies including daily temperature checks, wearing of masks, frequent hand washing, social distancing (as possible), assisting in sanitizing tools, equipment, surfaces, etc. This work requires someone who will work collaboratively and successfully with people in a wide array of personalities and roles (leadership, staff, volunteers and other interns, animal services officers, and members of the public) in a fast-paced and, sometimes, stressful environment. It also requires professionalism, empathy, attention to detail, and tremendous dedication in order to maintain our organization’s stellar reputation for quality animal care.
We will provide valuable training as needed and, therefore, require a minimum commitment of 5 months and 20 hours per week.
To apply, email your cover letter, resume, and 3 references (all in one document) to Careers@scwc.org with PAID INTERNSHIP in the subject line. In order to keep our phones open for animal rescue emergencies, telephone inquiries about these internships will not be accepted.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Environmental Management Staffer -Chesapeake Research Consortium
Environmental Management Staffer in support of The Chesapeake Bay Program partnership’s Diversity Work Group
Management and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay watershed requires a diverse group of passionate individuals and the Chesapeake Research Consortium (CRC) seeks such an individual for a three-year appointment to its Environmental Management Career Development Program. As a staffer in the Environmental Management Career Development Program, you will provide staff support to the Chesapeake Bay Program. The Chesapeake Bay Program brings together leaders from state, federal and local government, as well as academia and the watershed’s many communities, to collaborate on creating the best strategies and tools for cleaning up the Bay and the rivers and streams that flow into it. The Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP) is fueled by science and driven by partnership.
The successful candidate will primarily provide support to the CBP’s Diversity Workgroup. The workgroup’s primary goal is to meet the diversity outcome in the Chesapeake Watershed Agreement. The outcome reads: identify stakeholder groups that are not currently represented in the leadership, decision-making, and implementation of conservation and restoration activities and create meaningful opportunities and programs to recruit and engage them in the Chesapeake Bay Program’s efforts to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay and its surrounding watershed. The Diversity Workgroup also leads efforts to incorporate diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) into the implementation of other goals and outcomes in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.
Environmental Management Staffer Responsibilities
The candidate selected for this position will be intimately involved in the activities of the Diversity Workgroup. In this role, you will support the coordination, implementation, and tracking of workgroup efforts as outlined in the diversity workgroup management strategy and actions in the diversity outcome logic and action plan. This will require frequent interaction and relationship building with workgroup members as well as a larger partner network through email, phone calls, and meetings. You will be responsible for the organization and support of workgroup and other related meetings and conference calls. You will also be responsible for the drafting of policy, strategy, and project documents as well as compilation and creation of DEIJ-related tools and resources for use by the CBP partnership. Through this work, you will work closely with the Diversity Workgroup co-chairs, coordinator, Steering Committee members, workgroup members and others to draft and create policy pieces and tools/products in a collaborative manner. On occasion, you will be expected to do some travel offsite during or after normal business hours to support workgroup and partner activities. You may also engage in work to raise awareness about DEIJ topics, e.g. through the organization of an office book club or movie discussion that centers around the experiences of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). The experiences, skills and network gained from the three-year appointment will be valuable to someone seeking further education and/or career development in the environmental policy and scientific field with a focus on DEIJ and enviromental justice. The selected candidate will work as a CRC employee at the U.S. EPA’s Chesapeake Bay Program Office located in Annapolis, Maryland.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Assist with coordination, implementation, and tracking of actions in the diversity outcome logic and action plan.
- Participate in CBP’s biennial review process to assess progress and adaptively manage efforts to meet the diversity outcome.
- Draft and update policy, strategy, project, and other documents in collaboration with leadership and partners.
- Compile, create, and/or share DEIJ-related resources/tools in collaboration with leadership and partners.
- Provide updates and maintain communication with diversity workgroup members and stakeholders via email newsletter, phone calls, and meetings; identify potential partners and organizations and develop networks and relationships, e.g. by attending conferences, career fairs, and other events that target underrepresented communities.
- Provide meeting support by developing meeting agendas, setting up remote technologies such as video conferencing (training provided), drafting concise meeting minutes, and tracking and following-up on action items.
- Manage and update content and calendar items on the diversity workgroup webpage.
- Raise awareness about DEIJ topics within the work of other workgroups and teams of the CBP partnership.
Desired Skills and Interests
The ideal candidate for the position would have the following background and interests however if you meet more than 75% of the qualifications of this description, we encourage you to submit an application.
- Bachelor’s Degree with a focus on diversity and inclusion, sociology, communication and outreach, community engagement, public health, environmental justice, environmental management or policy, or related area of study.
- Understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice and ability to communicate related issues.
- Experience with or understanding of diverse communities and community organizations, particularly those with a focus on the environment.
- Experience with or passion for promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and environmental justice in the environmental field.
- Experience with or interest in collaborating with a range of partners and stakeholders as part of interdisciplinary teams representing a variety of interests, in an environment meant to build consensus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to prioritize tasks under tight timelines in a fast-paced environment.
- Interest in learning how a multi-stakeholder, regional governmental-environmental-management partnership sets and achieves goals through collaboration, adaptive management, and science based decision making.
- A willingness to explore career options and interest in engaging in professional development activities.
Salary and Benefits
The annual salary is $42,481 and a competitive vacation and benefits package is included for the three-year position. In addition to the experience gained through your work assignments, CRC can support your attendance at professional conferences, workshops, and trainings related to your position, identified future career interests and individual professional development plan.
Application Instructions
Applications (a detailed cover letter, resume, list of at least three references, transcript [unofficial accepted] and a short writing sample) should be sent electronically to Melissa Fagan, Environmental Management Career Development Program Coordinator, at faganm@chesapeake.org. Please include information concerning education and professional background as well as immediate and long-term career goals as part of your cover letter.
Application Due Date: August 9, 2020
Additional information about the CRC Environmental Career Development Program is available at www.chesapeake.org. Additional information about the Chesapeake Bay Program partnership is available at www.chesapeakebay.net.
Chesapeake Research Consortium is committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. CRC provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status or national origin. CRC maintains a drug-free workplace. All Environmental Management Staffers are required to successfully complete a federal background check upon hire.
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