Spring Career & Internship Fair

Counseling Center Wellness Workshops

The Counseling Center's Wellness Workshops are back! Want to take charge of your life and improve your stress management, self-esteem, communication, boundaries, and coping? They have workshops for all of that and more! Choose any or all of their 16 topics. Advanced registration is not required for these virtual drop-in workshops. Visit counseling.umd.edu/workshops for details. They hope to see you there! 

The Ohio State University Ecology and Environmental Fields Student Advisory Board

The Ohio State University is currently looking for 15 motivated, creative, and energetic students of color to help them refine their understanding of diverse student experiences in ecology and environmental biology by participating in a Student Advisory Board (SAB). The term for this participation is at least one year for which includes a stipend of $1000 for your collaboration with the UNIDE team.

They are a diverse team of ecologists, environmental scientists and social scientists working on the NSF-funded project UNIDE -Undergraduate Network for Increasing Diversity of Ecologists on the following goals:

• To identify the barriers and challenges that must be overcome in order to support participation of under-represented people (based on ethnicity or race) in the study and practice of Ecology and Environmental (EE) fields
• To characterize the ecological identity, or sense of social belonging in EE to include the values of under-represented people with the goal of developing effective interventions to identified barriers and challenges for recruitment and retention of diverse people and to revise current EE curriculum to include broader values
• To build a sustainable and interdisciplinary network of faculty, students, and practitioners in ecology/environmental Science (EE), educators, and social scientists committed to maintaining broad ethnic, racial and cultural inclusion in ecology and environmental sciences 

Expectations of Student Advisory Board members:
The SAB will organize meetings to identify and prioritize factors that affect diverse students’ recruitment and retention in EE fields. Work expectations (~2-4 hours per month) for SAB participants include attending and conducting monthly meetings to discuss and provide feedback to the UNIDE Steering Committee on topics that include:

1. potential effectiveness of ways to increase access to EE career information and EE internship opportunities,
2. effectiveness of interventions developed to increase cultural sensitivity of environmental teaching practices, and
3. implement and monitor social media outreach to EE students and practitioners to help build interest in ecology and environmental science

Please click here to fill out the attached application for participation in the UNIDE Student Advisory Board by February 28, 2022.

Ho Co Legacy Leadership Institute for the Environment Lecture Series: Our Changing Climate: Science, Policy, Justice, and Action

UMD Global/Federal Fellows Undergrad Internship Program

Do you want to gain professional experience, try out working for the federal government, non-profits, consulting firms, and more? Our one-year program combines a fall 2022 seminar and a spring 2023 internship, both for college credit, and offers a unique active-learning opportunity to integrate your academics with real world experience and explore future goals. Join a passionate, multi-disciplinary, and engaged student cohort and become part of a +1000 alumni network for life!

Program Perks Include:

• Your Choice of 10 Fall Seminar Courses (all taught by expert practitioners with courses offered once a week, mostly in the evenings; fall seminars are also cross-listed with Honors. 
• Water Security and Global Health Challenges
• Energy and Environmental Policy
• Responses to Global Challenges
• Science Diplomacy
• International Security and Intelligence
• Public Health Policy
• Homeland Security and National Security Policy
• US Diplomacy
• Critical Regions and International Relations
• Political Engagement and Advocacy
• Spring Internship 3-9 credits available through our program (including Scholarship in Practice credit) or you can obtain credit through your own major.
• Internships/Program Partnerships at a myriad of sites, such as: U.S. Department of Agriculture, World Resources Institute, Climate Action Campaign, Chemonics International, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Department of Energy, National Institutes of Health, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), The United Nations, NOAA, World Wildlife Federation, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Ocean Conservancy, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, White House: Office of Science and Technology Policy, Department of State: Bureau of Oceans, Environment & Science, the National Parks, the Smithsonian, and many more!
• Year round activities include visits with DC organizations, professional development workshops, one-on-one coaching, resume and cover letter review, interview preparation, good cheer, etc.
• Earn transcript notation as a Federal or Global Fellow

Application Link: Online Application 1st Wave Deadline: February 27, 2022

For more information, visit their Fellows websites: https://federalfellows.umd.edu/ and https://globalfellowsdc.umd.edu/

Russell Brinsfield Agro-Ecology Summer Internship Program

The Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology, Inc. (Hughes Center) and the Agriculture Law Education Initiative (ALEI) are seeking law and undergraduate student applicants interested in careers in agriculture, environmental conservation, forestry, and/or policy for the 2022 Russell Brinsfield Agro-Ecology Summer Internship program. Multiple students will be selected for this eight-week internship, which includes a competitive salary and the opportunity to interact with leaders from the agricultural and environmental communities as well as state agencies. The internship will begin with an orientation session at Wye Research Center and the interns will attend periodic meetings at Wye. The remainder of the time, the interns will work virtually or attend meetings offsite.

The internship will introduce you to a number of complex natural resource issues, including nutrient management for the Chesapeake Bay, forestry, and local food production. During the course of the internship, you will meet diverse stakeholders and engage in the complex interaction between the agricultural and the environmental conservation and policy communities. You will be introduced to legislators and staff at state agencies as you work to resolve challenges. The internship is funded by organizations seeking to build leaders who are able to appreciate all sides of complex issues and develop solutions that consider the needs of industry, environment, economic, and policymakers.

For more information about this opportunity and to apply, click here. Applications are due February 20th, 2022.

Sigma Alpha Valentines Day Candy Gram Fundraiser

Want to send Candy to a special someone or even treat yourself for Valentines Day? Send a Valentines Day Candy Gram! Sigma Alpha will be accepting orders until February 9th and deliveries/pick up will be February 13th.

Intern for a Day Spring 2022

Intern for a Day, through the University of Maryland University Career Center & The President's Promise, connects current undergraduate UMD students with alumni, parents, and employers for short-term job shadowing opportunities to explore potential career fields. They typically place 300-400 students with professionals each semester!

Due to the omicron variant, they will offer two options for Intern for a Day this semester:

• In-person job shadowing: half day or full-day experiences for students (seeking professionals locally in DMV-area).
• Virtual informational interviews: 1-hour virtual informational interviews to give students good insight into your background, current work and industry (seeking professionals globally).

How Does Intern for a Day Work?
UMD students complete a mandatory online orientation to prepare them for the experience and apply to the program with their top professionals of interest (based on the description you provide!)
The University Career Center matches the students with the professionals most of interest to the student and makes the introduction. Matching is expected to be complete by mid-March 2022.

To participate in this event, click here to learn more. More detailed information about the program can be found here. Questions? Email ifad@umd.edu

University Career Center Workshops

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!

Maryland Farm Bureau Scholarships

Maryland Farm Bureau (MDFB) is offering five $2,000 scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year. Applicants must be high-school seniors starting college in the fall of 2022 or full-time college students at any accredited community college or four-year institution. Applicants, or their parents/guardians, must be members of Maryland Farm Bureau.

Three of the scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing academic disciplines in food, agriculture, and/or natural resources. The remaining two scholarships are open to students in any academic discipline. Scholarship recipients will be selected by a designated committee of the Maryland Farm Bureau. Students must apply online via the official application website. The application includes the following essay question to be answered by each applicant:
"Studies show more farmers and farm families are experiencing stress and mental health issues. What can farmers, ranchers, and Farm Bureau do to proactively promote good mental health in both themselves and their communities?"

Online applications must be submitted by March 25 at 5:00 p.m. For more information or to apply, visit the official application website at bit.ly/MDFBscholarship.

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation Scholarships

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation, Inc. was established by Colonial Farm Credit to promote education and community enrichment through educational scholarships and support of programs and services offered by community organizations.

Educational scholarships are awarded to students who are furthering their education through attendance at a college, university, vocational, or trade school. Scholarships are awarded annually to individuals who exhibit an aptitude for learning and a desire for self-improvement through education. Recipients must be of at least college age and reside in one of the cities or counties served by Colonial Farm Credit in central and eastern Virginia and southern Maryland.

The application period for all scholarships is November 1, 2021 through March 1, 2022. When an applicant is eligible for more than one of the scholarships listed on the following pages, it is only necessary to complete one application form. An applicant may receive only one scholarship from this Foundation in any given year. To learn more, see what scholarships you qualify for, and 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.

Apply to be an AGNR Ambassador!

Do you love being a Terp and studying in the College of AGNR? Do you remember what it was like applying for college and having questions you were happy to get answered? Do you want to be that person who answers those questions?Well you’re in luck, because AGNR is searching for some new Ambassadors to join our team!

Ambassadors are current AGNR students who are selected to represent the College to the community and are selected on the basis of leadership, scholarship, and desire to promote AGNR to prospective students. This is a volunteer position. Minimum qualifications to become an Ambassador include:

• Full-time undergraduate student status at UMD College Park in an AGNR major
• Must be in good judicial and academic standing (at least a cumulative GPA of 2.75)
• Completion of at least 1 semester in an AGNR major by January 2022
• Commitment of 5-10 hours each semester for at least 1 full academic year to the AGNR Ambassadors
• A general understanding of the college admissions and application process.

If you are interested, complete the online application linked here by 12pm on Friday, February 18th, 2022. For more details about this role, click here. If you have any questions, please contact Kristen Coffey, Coordinator of Recruitment, at kncoffey@umd.edu

*Please note: All questions on this application are REQUIRED. This includes personal information, two references, and short answer questions. If you wish to return to the form to complete the questions, you may submit then save the "Edit this Response" link that will show on the confirmation page. This will allow you to return to the form later.*

You will be contacted by the Ambassador Advisor, Kristen Coffey, if you have been invited to an interview after the application deadline. Please note: individual interviews will be held virtually via Zoom on Tuesday, February 22nd or Wednesday, February 23rd. All selected Ambassadors will be notified by Friday, February 25th by 5pm.

Volunteer with EcoCity Farms

EcoCity Farms is looking for 1-2 volunteers to assist in teaching an after-school program for youth to learn about sustainability, health and wellness, and urban agriculture. Volunteers will be able to learn hands-on about farming and teaching to youth, with opportunities to continue working in environmental education or agriculture. This opportunity is listed on Careers4Terps (ID: 242291) and interested individuals can also contact Sally sally@ecocityfarms.org directly.