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1. Joint Agroecology Field and Science Communications Internship
Internship Description: We are seeking two students for a summer internship that offers a hybrid of scientific research and outreach and communications. The ideal candidates have strong communications and media skills coupled with knowledge in environmental science and an interest in agricultural landscapes. This internship is funded through a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Small Watershed Grant to explore how to restore agricultural fields that have been damaged by saltwater intrusion and sea level rise to vibrant, thriving marshes full of healthy plants and animal species. This internship has two phases.
2. Hughes Center Ag/Environmental Communications Internship
Internship Description: We are seeking one student for a summer internship that offers an opportunity to work with an environmental and agricultural nonprofit organization, the Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology. This internship is based online with occasional in-person meetings (at least two but up to four in-person meetings throughout the eight-week internship).
This internship focuses on communications and outreach, specifically with an eye on social media and email marketing. The intern will work on Maryland's agricultural and environmental issues and learn to communicate messages on scientific topics to lay audiences. This internship will provide the opportunity to learn and practice various aspects of public outreach, media relations, content distribution and analytics. The chosen intern will work directly with the Hughes Center’s communications coordinator to develop online outreach plans for the Center’s research and projects.