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The Interpretation Individual Placement s are paid positions at the   C&O Canal National Historical Park   based at the Potomac, MD; Williamsport, MD; or Cumberland, MD visitor centers starting May 2023. Through interpretation and visitor services, the interns will assist with fulfilling the preservation mission of the National Park Service and the C&O Canal National Historical Park by providing relevant and provocative audience-centered experiences through a wide variety of interpretive and educational programming services. This internship is meant to serve as a bridge for folks interested in a career in this field to gain hands on experience with park professionals.   26 week positions -   https://sccorps-openhire. silkroad.com/epostings/? fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid= 4008&version=1 50 week positions -   https://sccorps-openhire. silkroad.com/epostings/? fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid= 4007&version=1   The Resource Management and Maintenance Interns will serve

  Bright Futures Initiative: 'Unpaid Internship' Scholarship Fund    Application Opening: Monday, April 3, 2023    Application Closing: Monday, May 8, 2023 @ 5pm     go.umd.edu/BrightFutures The Bright Futures Initiative awards students with need-based scholarships ranging from $100-$1,000 to help offset expenses incurred during unpaid internships.  If you are an undergraduate student who has secured an unpaid summer internship with a non-profit organization or government office, you are eligible to apply.  Additional eligibility details are provided below. Eligible Candidates All registered University of Maryland, College Park undergraduate students returning to campus for the fall 2023 semester, who have an unpaid internship for summer 2023, are eligible to apply.  Graduating seniors are not eligible.  Preference will be given to juniors and seniors graduating in December.  Preference will also be given to those who have not previously received this scholarship. In order for

A new course has been created for students interested in learning how to collect, prepare, and analyze an environmental sample.  The course is 3 credits, has visits to different labs on campus to see (experiential learning; hands-on) instruments and teaches the techniques for all sample types (e.g., soil, water, and air).  Consider asking the faculty advisor for your concentration if this course could count as a Restricted Elective.

 

This summer Mass Audubon is launching the Massachusetts Climate Corps (MCC), a paid climate resilience-based summer program for young professionals from backgrounds historically underrepresented in the conservation and environmental fields. The program combines research opportunities with hand-on field work experience at our sanctuaries, as well as engaging summer trips and cohort community building experiences with other environmental organization partners. MCC Corps Leaders and Corps Members are supported by a team of conservation ecologists as well as our Early Career Program Manager throughout the program. MCC Corps Leaders = June 20th – August 25th, 10 weeks, $25/hour, 40 hours/week, 2 positions (1 Boston, 1 North Shore) MCC Corps Members = June 26th – August 18th, 8 weeks, $18-20/hour, 30-35 hours/week, 8 positions (4 Boston, 4 North Shore) There will be 2 MCC program hubs in 2023 – one in Boston at the Boston Nature Center, and one in the North Shore at Joppa Flats in Newburypo

This is a quick reminder about next week's USDA/Wildlife Services webinar, and to introduce another great webinar that will offer career advice for undergraduate wildlife students looking for their first jobs. Careers with USDA/Wildlife Services - Wednesday, April 5 at 3pm Eastern TWS is partnering with USDA/Wildlife Services to bring you this free webinar. Hear from USDA/WS employees, learn about career opportunities with the agency, and get some tips on applying for federal jobs. Click here to register for this webinar. Employer Panel Webinar - Thursday, April 6 at 11am Central The Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society is hosting this webinar where participants will learn about entry-level wildlife jobs, key skills, and advice for early career job seekers across a variety of career paths. Click here to learn more and to register for this webinar.

 

The minor in  International Development and Conflict Management  (IDCM)   has open spots - apply now and you can gain admission in time to register for our main gateway course in the fall! The program website has  information about applying .  In advance of applying, we recommend that students check out the pages about  coursework  and  frequentl y asked questions . Undergraduate students in all majors are encouraged to consider IDCM.  The combination of programs can be a great fit for multiple reasons: ·            IDCM focuses on important contemporary issues with wide relevance.  The program is geared around the major challenges of underdevelopment and instability observed around the world – and their intersections and interactions. The program emphasizes understanding of these challenges and activities to identify, design, and implement measures that are effective and responsible in bringing about positive, lasting changes. ·            The issues on which IDCM focuses require inte

AmeriCorps VISTA Position Announcement University of Maryland Campus Food Systems Project Full Time, July 2023-July 2024 College Park, MD Applications being accepted through May 31, 2023! Please share widely! About the Project: At UMD, 20% of students are food insecure and lack reliable access to nutritious food (with another 21% at-risk). An estimated 8,000 UMD students not only experience hunger but also related and significant vulnerabilities and barriers to their health and wellbeing. The Campus Food Systems Education Project at the University of Maryland, College Park is a partnership between the Department of Dining Services, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, and the Coalition for Terps Essential Needs. Through existing close collaboration, these entities enhance campus and community food literacy by supporting and managing three programs, Campus Food Gardens, Terp Farm, and the Campus Pantry. The Campus Pantry serves UMD stude

 

Want to spend your summer building skills that will help you launch your career, while working on urgent issues you care about like protecting public health or the environment, while also making good money? Find out more and apply at www.summerjobsthatmatter.org . 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. With offices in selected cities across the country this summer, we are hiring full-time staff, with leadership opportunities available, to work on issues like stopping plastic pollution and getting pesticides out of our food supply. Get experience with the leadership and communication skills and connections needed to launch your career Educate and engage citizens on pressing issues Build membership and raise money for environmental and social change groups To apply online, visit: www.summerjobsthatmatter.or g or call us directly at (737) 301-18

 

 For any finishing undergraduates who might be interested in a one-year position with Maryland Forest Service supporting the following:   demonstrate, educate, and provide outreach that will enhance forest and wildlife management practices, promote the ecological benefits of prescribed fire, pursue tree planting opportunities for water quality, and highlight the need for low grade/biomass markets in forest restoration and forest health.   https://www.jobapscloud.com/ MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=23& R2=002308&R3=0005  

Now Accepting Applications: Summer 2023 Workforce Development Extension Internship Program The University of Maryland Extension (UME) is seeking undergraduate student applicants interested in careers in agriculture. Applications are open for the 2023 Creating Leadership and Professional Development Through Extension Internships Program. The deadline is 11:59 pm (EST) Tuesday, March 28th. If you have students interested in a career in Extension or agriculture industries and want to learn more about Extension, applied research, and community outreach, while gaining professional development, leadership skills, job experience, and pay, please encourage them to apply. This internship is a great experiential learning opportunity for students seeking a degree or professional certification in agriculture, natural sciences, biological sciences, environmental education, and related programs. We prioritize students enrolled in a two-year program and sophomores and juniors enrolled in a four-ye

  Climate Defiance is hiring paid campus fellows to organize against fossil fuel extraction. We are a new, youth-led group focused on using peaceful, direct action to call on Biden to stop fossil fuel leasing on federal lands. This fellowship begins immediately and involves 10 hours per week of work. The hours are flexible. We pay $17 an hour. The application link is here:  https://submit.jotform. com/230607634921050  

Join us for a semester as an intern! The Maryland Zoo is committed to developing the next generation of wildlife, hospitality, and business professionals. Internships give students the opportunity to gain college credit for supervised work and learning experiences while introducing them to professional skills and responsibilities in a career field of interest.

The Do Good Institute's Impact Interns applications are now open! Impact Interns connects University of Maryland students with paid internships in nonprofit and social impact organizations. Impact Interns is perfect for students that want to create a positive social impact and develop professionally over the course of the summer. For Summer 2023, the Do Good Institute is offering 62 exciting positions across many different work areas from program management to communications. To learn more about the program, attend an information session, and see all of the positions we are offering this summer, please check out the Impact Interns webpage . Applications will be open until April 2 at 11:59pm and can be submitted through the portal found on the Impact Intern webpage.    Please email impactinterns@umd.edu with any questions and hopefully you will consider applying!  

Great opportunity for graduating seniors!     Economic Justice and Clean Energy Opportunity with the Office of Integrated Strategies Apply Today!   https://www.zintellect.com/ Opportunity/Details/DOE-EERE- STP-IS-2023-2000 Selections Start April 15 th ! (Applications reviewed on a rolling basis) The Economic Justice and Clean Energy Opportunity with the Office of Integrated Strategies (U.S. Department of Energy - EERE) is now accepting applications. What will I be doing?   IS is seeking talented and passionate ORISE Fellows to engage in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEM (DEI in STEM), Clean Energy, and Workforce Development. The specific project portfolio can be flexible to your interests and experience. Your learning opportunities include: Engaging with development and implementation of EERE programs and projects that promote a High Road approach to economic and workforce development in clean energy. Collaborating with IS teams to review applications for Bipartisan Infrastructu