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This position has become unexpectedly available this summer. If you are interested in applying, email  kcampbell@gscm.org   and mention that you heard about the position from Becky Archer. Position Summary: The Equestrian Manager assists in the administration, management and supervision of the delivery of the equestrian program at Girl Scouts of Central Maryland’s summer Resident Camp. The incumbent will implement and promote programs that are exciting and challenging so girls can grow and test their abilities. As a member of the Administration team, the Equestrian Manager is responsible for ensuring all camp policies and procedures are communicated and followed by staff and campers. The Equestrian Manager must model and clearly communicate the expected behavioral conduct of campers and staff. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Provides supervision of equestrian staff and horseback riding counselors. • Oversees horse care and stable maintenance. • Manages supply ordering and inve

FOR RECENT GRADS: There is a position open at Maryland Environmental Service that would be perfect for a recent grad who has interest or experience i n environmental laboratory project management. This open position is in the same group as UMD alum Amy Kline, so if you have any questions feel free to email her at amyepoet@gmail.com   Link to posting:   https://mes.wd5. myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ Careers/job/Millersville-MD/ Environmental-Specialist- Senior-Environmental- Specialist_R00675  

Great opportunity for recent grads! The Parks and Trails Assistant position will be located at Scenic Hudson in Poughkeepsie, NY. Parks and Trails Assistant – SCA Member 5 Month Position (May 17 – October 18, 2021) https://www.scenichudson.org/ news/jobs/parks-and-trails- assistant-sca-member-5-month- position-may-17-october-18- 2021/

Summer Campaign Job Opportunities Want to spend your summer building skills that will help launch your career, working on urgent issues you care about like stopping plastic pollution and reducing bee-killing pesticides and while earning good money? Find out more and apply  on our website! The Fund for the Public Interest is seeking hard-working individuals with a passion for social change to fill citizen outreach and Field Manager positions across the country this summer. We are hiring for full-time positions. As canvassing requires face-to-face interaction with the canvassing team and members of the public, getting vaccinated and following our safety protocols are essential functions of the job and are therefore required for all staff. 

We a now one week away from the FINAL deadline to apply for CivicSpark and California Climate Action Corps on May 31! We are reaching out one more time to kindly ask for your support in sharing this opportunity with your networks of early professionals, recent graduates, or people that may be a good fit.   The Local Government Commission’s national service programs offer a unique opportunity for recent or upcoming graduates and emerging professionals passionate about environmental and community resilience to build experience in the sector.   CivicSpark is a Governor’s Initiative AmeriCorps program where Fellows focus on planning and policy support to build local government capacity to address environmental and community resilience challenges and create lasting impact in California communities.   Climate Action Corps is part of a larger statewide initiative led by California Volunteers to address the climate crisis. CAC Fellows focus on engaging Californians with direct climate

Ms. Shannon Pederson in ENST is hiring an ENST or ENSP undergraduate student to serve as an undergraduate teaching assistant (U.T.A.) for wildlife and forestry courses. It involves converting Flash files to HTML5 and mp4 files, updating course ELMS pages, updating google drives, online research, and moving and organizing course materials. Interested students should email their cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts by   May 28, 2021   to  shannonp@umd.edu  with the subject "ENSP386 U.T.A. application". The job would require 10-20 hours per week during the months of June and July. Most tasks can be completed virtually while some will be on-campus therefore student must follow Return to Maryland guidelines. Student needs to have 1. reliable access to a computer with a Windows operating system (or be willing to download Windows OS from Terpware), 2. several GB of available hard drive space, and 3. high speed internet. Student needs to be able to lift 20 pounds. The stu

EPA Office of Water is looking for an additional ORISE Participant to join their team.  See the full posting at this link EPA Office/Lab and Location : A research opportunity in water policy and regulation currently is available in Washington, D.C. in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Water (OW), in the Immediate Office (IO) of the Assistant Administrator for Water. OW guides implementation of the national water program under statutory authorities such as the Clean Water Act (CWA), Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA).( https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-office-water ). Research Project: The goal of the project is to research, evaluate, and organize data and information on clean water and drinking water issues, programs, regulations, guidance, and Executive Orders. This office analyzes policy data related to: drinking water contaminants such as lead and copper and other environmental contaminants; environmen

Congratulations to Katie Dorn and Sheena Patel on being named Senior Marshals for the Spring 2021 commencement ceremony!   This honor is certainly well-deserved recognition for two seniors who contributed so much to the ENSP program. https://today.umd.edu/articles/61-graduating-terps-named-senior-marshals-614ec03d-6933-44ba-9311-a336f5c339e6

The Center for Community Engagement, Environmental Justice, & Health (CEEJH) and 17 for Peace and Justice are pleased to announce the call for panelists and posters for the 7th Annual University of Maryland Environmental Justice and Health Disparities Symposium, to be held August 19 - 20, 2021.   In celebration of CEEJH’s tenth anniversary of research, service, and action in the DC region and beyond, conference organizers are seeking presentations and posters from community members, activists, researchers, students, and government officials. Looking toward the future of environmental justice work, we forge into our second decade with a call for intersectional perspectives on environmental justice. Last year’s combination of systemic racism, infectious disease, and climate crisis brought forth a national syndemic for people of color. Now, more than ever, we seek to highlight the forgotten, overlooked, and unheard voices of vulnerable communities existing within our field.   Submissi

Peru Online Certificate Indigenous Knowledge & Sustainability June 14-30, 2021 Enrollment Deadline: May 24th Mon-Fri: 5 - 8 PM ET (3 hours per day) Saturdays: 9 AM - 2 PM ET (5 hour intensives with break per hour) Step into ancient, indigenous, and contemporary sustainability initiative in an introductory to indigenous knowledge and sustainable development concepts.  Learn More Here

Transform Maryland is a fully immersive paid consulting internship open to all UMD undergrad students, in any major. Teams of 5-7 students will consult for a UMD department to solve a real challenge they are facing, with guidance and support from 2 experienced staff mentors. Students receive formal and informal training on some of the most sought after skills, including critical thinking, problem analysis, interpersonal engagement, how to communicate effectively, and how to deliver information. Read more and apply HERE .

  Delaware Sea Grant is looking to fill a number of internship opportunities for the coming summer and fall months.  These are being announced later than desired due to some delays associated with our parent organization.  We are currently accepting applications for six opportunities.  These include full-time in-person opportunities, hybrid virtual / in-person formats, and part-time virtual opportunities.  We are also supporting a pathway program for students in the University of Delaware Associate in Arts program and from Delaware Technical Community College.  Undergraduates and graduate students are welcome to apply; we are looking to support students from a range of backgrounds.  These internships are intended to provide professional training and networking opportunities that compliment students’ academic career paths.  A brief overview of the open opportunities, and two positions that we have already filled, are below.  For more information please visit:   https://www.deseagrant. o

Brown Environmental 13 is seeking qualified applicants to fill a seasonal technician position summer 2021. The applicant should have field experience and the necessary skills to manage bat acoustic surveys, manage data, and run acoustic analysis software programs. There may be opportunities to assist with mist net, tracking, and cave surveys. This is a temporary position; however, there is potential for an extension into fall surveys. Job Description: Applicants can expect to work long days with constant travel. This position requires lifting heavy equipment, working and hiking in challenging environments, rugged and uneven terrain. Daily duties include hiking equipment into remote sample sites, setting up acoustic equipment, data management and preliminary software analysis, assisting with mist net, tracking, and camera and cave surveys. Minimum Qualifications: ➢ One year or more experience of setting up and managing bat acoustic surveys. ➢ Experience with managing acoustic data and r

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is hiring a Natural Resources Biologist II to work in the Resource Assessment Service as a part of the Maryland Biological Stream Survey (MBSS). The incumbent will serve as a member of a field crew, participate in the planning and implementation of freshwater stream ecological assessments, and lead statistical analyses of ecological datasets collected during statewide and targeted sampling efforts. For more information or to apply, please see the online  job listing . Applications may be submitted through May 17, 2021.