Market Manager at Pikesville Farmers Market

Architect of the Capitol Summer Gardener and Horticulture Internships

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is accepting applications for multiple Horticultural Aide, Laborer and Gardener Aide, and Horticulture Turf Specialist Aide summer internships that offer skill enrichment and experiential learning while promoting careers in the public service. 

Open Until: Monday, April 19, 2021 - 12:00
Salary: $15.00 - $15.00 Per Hour
Pay scale & grade: GS 00

Click on the respectively linked position titles for more information and to apply:

• Horticultural Aide
• Laborer and Gardener Aide
• Horticulture Turf Specialist Aide

Production Assistant at Farm Alliance of Baltimore

Farm Alliance of Baltimore seeks an experienced part-time farm assistant to help them build their new farmer training program and demonstration farm. This person will assist the Deputy Director with building and daily operation of living systems and farm production at the new Farm Alliance of Baltimore demonstration farm and help operate the Black Butterfly Urban Farm Academy. Reports to the Deputy Director. Frequent travel to South Baltimore (Curtis Bay) is required. Other duties as assigned. Pay is $20 per hour for 18 hours/week, with possibility for full-time employment this summer. Click here for more details and to apply.

Register for Bitcamp- UMD’s Flagship Hackathon

Registration for Bitcamp, UMD’s flagship hackathon has opened! Bitcamp is a 36-hour hackathon experience at the University of Maryland, College Park taking place this year from April 9-11 virtually. Join them and 1400+ hackers around the campfire for a weekend-long creative coding marathon. If you're a beginner, don't worry: there will be numerous coding workshops, mentors, and mini-events offered too! Apply now at https://bit.camp/apply ! You can also sign-up to volunteer (https://bit.camp/volunteer), mentor (https://bit.camp/mentor), or host a workshop (https://bit.camp/workshops)! For more information, visit their website at https://bit.camp, or email them at hello@bit.camp

UMD SGA Student Sustainability Committee Survey

The SGA Student Sustainability Committee is canvassing students to gauge interest in a sustainability requirement across all majors at the University of Maryland. This would mean that every student would have to take a sustainability-related course or module sometime during their UMD education. Fill out this survey to voice your opinion: https://ter.ps/sustreqsurv

UMD Department of Entomology Undergraduate Summer Internship

The University of Maryland Department of Entomology is seeking some motivated and skilled undergraduates with an interest in Biological Control, pollinator conservation and Field Agro-ecology to join the ecological pest management and applied ecology group for summer paid internship positions. Research prospects will include using cover crops and flowering plants to manipulate beneficial arthropods and suppress insect and weed pests in vegetable and agronomic plantings. Work will consist also of research plot maintenance, arthropod and plant surveys and produce harvesting. Strong commitment to field work and a desire to be outdoors and remove weeds from research plots are essential as the job entails outside manual activities during the summer months. The ideal candidate will have some interest in field research, the great outdoors and have a valid driver license. If you are interested in this opportunity and obtaining additional information, please send an email that is addressed to all of the following Cerruti Hooks, Demian Nunez, Veronica Yurchak and Matt Dimock at crrhooks@umd.edu, dnunez1@umd.edu, vjohnso4@umd.edu and mdimock@umd.edu.

Golf Course Superintendent at Kendrick Municipal Golf Course

The City of Sheridan, Wyoming is actively recruiting a reliable, self-motivated and customer-service driven individual to fill the position of Golf Course Superintendent. This position is responsible for managing the labor, time, materials and financial resources needed to maintain and enhance the grounds of Kendrick Municipal Golf Course. Hiring wage for this position is $25.40/hr. This is a fully benefited position including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, state pension benefits, paid time off and a wellness program. Interested, qualified applicants may apply by submitting a City of Sheridan application to the City of Sheridan Human Resources office via e-mail, fax, mail or in person. Full job description and job application can be found at www.sheridanwy.gov. The deadline for applications is 4/9/2021. The City of Sheridan is a drug-free workplace.

Do Good Institute-Summer Impact Internships

Are you a mission-driven student looking for a paid internship this summer? The Do Good Institute’s Impact Interns program is accepting applications now! There are over 30 positions available for undergraduate and graduate students. In particular, they have several positions available with environmental and conservation organizations such as the Maryland League of Conservation Voters, Bee Informed Partnership, and Bethesda Green. Learn more about the program, see open positions, and apply at go.umd.edu/impactinterns. The application deadline has been extended and students now have until Sunday, March 28 to apply.

Garden Installation Crew Member at Love & Carrots

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 a full-time crew member to join our Garden Installation team.

As a member of the Installation Crew, you will work with a team to transform urban spaces into high-quality, productive, and beautiful vegetable gardens and landscapes. Installation crew members work 10 hour days, 4 days/week (Monday - Thursday) during the regular season, switching to 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
• An affinity for veggies, soil, urban farming, and local food!

Compensation:

• Paid hourly based on experience ($16-$20/hr).
• Benefits include health and dental insurance, 401k, and 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: garden@loveandcarrots.com

Federal Fellows Program Event: Water Security/Environment/Law/Global Health Alumni Panel

Want to hear from thriving young professionals in the fields of water security, environmental protection, law, and global health? The Federal & Global Fellows Program is hosting a virtual panel event on March 31 from 5-6pm with three fantastic Federal & Global Fellow alumni.

Erin Hylton is a program analyst with the World Bank's Water Global Practice. Erin's previous experiences include: Department of State Virtual Student Foreign Service Program for the U.S.- Brazil Working Group on Climate Change, Climate Policy Researcher for the Brookings Institution, Marshall Scholarship, Boren Scholarship and Udall Scholarship. Earned a Master of Science degree in Hydrology & Sustainable Development from Imperial College London and a second Master of Science degree in Water Science, Policy & Management from Oxford University. At UMD Erin majored in Civil and Environmental Engineering and was a Federal Fellow in Energy and Environmental Policy 2011.

Mohammad Zia is a law student at Harvard Law School who has done research on energy policy and international development. Mohammad's previous experiences include: Fulbright Research Scholar (solar technology, economic development and policy), Luce Scholar (technology policy, renewable energy, peacebuilding), and Boren Scholarship (studying Arabic in Jordan). Earned a Master of Public Policy degree from Oxford University. At UMD, Mohammad majored in Global Diplomacy and Development (created his own major through the Individual Studies Program), and was a Global Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy 2012.

Sana Haider is an M.S. candidate and Independent Researcher with Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, studying global health and population issues. Sana's previous experiences include: Research Data Coordinator at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Fulbright Scholar (Philippines), JPSM Junior Research Fellow at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At UMD Sana majored in Community Health and was a Federal Fellow in Public Health Policy 2016.

To RSVP, please click here: https://forms.gle/R8q7DpUsGu8jUAbY6 

Event: Water Security/Environmental/Law/Global Health Alumni Panel 
Date: March 31, 2021 

Time: 5:00-6:00pm

Location: Refer to RSVP Link for Zoom Info

Questions: Email us at fedglobal@umd.edu

This event will be hosted by the UMD Federal and Global Fellows Programs (Federal  Fellows | Global Fellows).  Learn more about Fall 2021 Application here: Fall 2021 Federal/Global Fellows Application.

Student Trainee Park Guide at Rock Creek Park

A Student Trainee (Park Guide) opportunity is open for Rock Creek Park! Rock Creek Park is a large urban park that bisects the Northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C. The park was created by an Act of Congress in 1890 and today is administered by the National Park Service. To view the position listing and apply, follow this link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/595622300

Applications will be accepted either by the first 100 applicants or until 04/05/2021, whichever comes first.

Assistant Manager at Spicknall's Farm Market

A working produce farm in Beltsville Maryland is looking for someone to help manage a 3000sf retail market on the farm. It is an open-air market, open 7 days a week. They are open mid-April through December. They sell a complete line of produce and seasonal plants & flowers. Hours during the season can range from 50-60 hours a week with one day off. Full time with salary between $30K-40K based on experience/performance, including 12 weeks off during the winter.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage activites related to stocking, pricing & rotation of merchandise
• Ensure that the work environment is clean and safe.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by resolving customer concerns/questions
• Maintain proper pricing in POS system
• Assist with scheduling hours for employees
• Order non-produce items
• Cashier

Qualifications & Skills:

• Management experience working with part time employees
• Retail experience preferred
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Capacity to stand for long periods
• Ability to work in hot or cold conditions
• Have a sense of humor

If interested, contact Karen Spicknall 301-785-6411

Maryland Nursery, Landscape, and Greenhouse Association Scholarship

The Maryland Nursery, Landscape, and Greenhouse Association announces the availability of several scholarships for college-aged horticulture students. The MNLGA Ornamental Horticulture Scholarship will award three $5,000 scholarships for eligible students in ornamental horticulture and landscape programs.

Applications for this scholarship are due May 31st. Visit the MNLGA website, for more information.

In addition to the aforementioned scholarships, the MNLGA in conjunction with MANTS, sponsors the Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is administered by the Horticulture Research Institute (HRI). Further information regarding this program may be found here.

The MNLGA website also includes scholarship information for awards offered by the Maryland Agriculture Education Foundation (MAEF) and the Southern Nursery Association. Detailed information regarding each of these opportunities may be found here.

Internship Opportunities for the US Fish and Wildlife Service

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the premier government agency dedicated to the conservation, protection, and enhancement of fish, wildlife and plants, and their habitats. They are the only agency in the federal government whose primary responsibility is the conservation and management of these important natural resources for the American public.

Click here to view a list of the current internship opportunities that they have available.

Join Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society!

Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) is an honor society that recognizes academic excellence during a student's first year in college.

The purpose of their organization is to:

• encourage superior academic achievement
• promote intelligent living
• assist students in recognizing and developing meaningful goals for their roles in society

As a member of ALD you will have many opportunities to increase your professionalism and learn skills that can help you achieve your career goals through their academic events, some of which include their resume building and public speaking workshops. In addition, you will be able to enhance your resume through their various leadership opportunities and volunteer events. They also recognize that as students it's very important that we take time to de-stress, so they host a variety of social events throughout the semester that you can use as an opportunity to meet new people. If you would like to know more about them, you can find more information on their website or email them to receive a short PowerPoint that describes what they have to offer. If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact them!

If you have any questions about anything, they are going to have some information sessions for you to come and learn about everything they have to offer as well as some information about their individual experiences in ALD! If you are interested in attending the information sessions, please RSVP using the link provided here. They also have a New Member Scholarship that you can apply for using the following link once you have accepted membership into ALD: https://go.umd.edu/NewMemberALD (the deadline is April 9th).

Information Session Dates:

• March 23rd, 2021 from 7-8PM
• March 28th, 2021 from 5-6PM
• April 6th, 2021 from 7-8PM

https://aldmaryland.com/

P.S. Look out for their local chapter on social media at @ald.maryland as well as their national society at @nationalALD to see what they're up to! Please feel free to email the VP of Membership at maryland.ald.membership@gmail.com if you have any questions about anything or want to know more information.