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Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division, Environmental Enforcement Section Undergraduate Program Overview of Section: The Environmental Enforcement Section is one of the largest litigating Sections in the Department and includes nearly one‐third of the Division's lawyers. The Section is responsible for bringing civil judicial actions under most federal laws enacted to protect public health and the environment from the adverse effects of pollution, such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Oil Pollution Act, RCRA and the Superfund law (CERCLA). The breadth of the Section's practice is extensive and challenging. It includes cases of national scope, such as cases against multiple members of an identified industry, to obtain broad compliance with the environmental laws. Through its enforcement of the Superfund law, the Section seeks to compel responsible parties either to clean up hazardous waste sites or to reimburse the United

Howard Ecoworks is hiring for Summer employment!  We are a non-profit based in Howard County focused on environmental restoration   while providing work experience and job readiness skills.  We are currently recruiting for our 8-week, paid summer work program: READY   (Restoring the Environment and Developing Youth). The program is open to Howard County residents between the ages of 16-25. Those interested can apply on our  website .  The application deadline is May 27th. Feel free to check out our READY  promotional video  featuring County Executive Calvin Ball.

ENST is hiring students right now for summer/fall for their part-time job in the  Project Development Shop . Students would be working with power tools to build equipment for ENST research projects and other assigned activities for up to 20 hours/week, $10-12/hour. Applicants should have experience working with power tools and potentially have taken INAG's Agricultural Mechanics course.  Please send an email to Dr. Browne at  shannpb@umd.edu  with your unofficial transcript and a list of your relevant experiences and skills before May 2 5 th for best consideration.  

Tuesday, June 7th, 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST Speaker: Dr. Sacoby Wilson, MS, PhD Professor and Program Director UMD School of Public Health Hosted by: Dr. Katie Shilton Abstract In this talk Dr. Sacoby Wilson will discuss the work of the UMD Center for Community Engagement, Environmental Justice and Health; sustaining ethical data use relationships with communities; and what participatory data research looks like in action. REGISTER HERE

The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Response to Terrorism (START), based here at the University of Maryland, is now accepting applications  for its   Fall 2022 Paid Internship Program !  The fall application will remain open until Sunday, June 12th at 11:59pm ET, however students should   apply by 11:59pm ET on Sunday, May 29th for best consideration .    Why choose an internship at START? Experience working with a large team of dynamic and experienced researchers. Exposure to cutting edge theories and methods. Deepen your understanding of current issues in terrorism and homeland security. Work on projects of immediate interest to the practitioner and policy community. Hone and develop a range of transferable skills attractive to future employers. Opportunity to work with and meet other students and researchers with similar interests. Virtual Enrichment activities offering wide opportunities for learning and personal growth, schedule includes simulations, career pres

Great opportunity for upcoming/recent grads -    Summary The Youth Programs Associate leads and executes school ground tree plantings, environmental education lessons both in formal settings and after school settings, summer youth programs, and related tasks. The incumbent serves as a member of the Education Team, engaging both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring educational outcomes that promote Casey Trees’ mission of restoring, enhancing and protecting the tree canopy of the nation’s capital and the surrounding jurisdictions.   Read more and apply HERE .

APPLY TO BE A 2022 SUMMER TOUR GUIDE or VISITOR EXPERIENCE REPRESENTATIVE!! Open Positions: Visitor Experience Student Representatives   (10-30 hrs/wk) Supervisory Tour Guides   (25-30 hrs/wk) Tour Guides   (15-25 hrs/wk) Hourly Salary (Depending on position):   $12-15/Hour Application Deadline: May 20, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. Questions? Please email Veronica Marin ( vmarin1@umd.edu )

The Maryland Forestry Foundation is pleased to offer four annual Fellowships to Maryland college students in the amount of $10,000 per Fellowship.  Made possible by an annual grant from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the Fellowship program is intended to encourage students to pursue careers in Natural Resources and to help them matriculate in a Natural Resources-related field of study. The responsibilities of the Fellowship are listed below, a main one being to act as an ambassador of either the Natural Resources Careers Camp or of various Urban Forestry programs and initiatives. In travels and meetings across the state, students will be introduced to a wide range of industry,  government and nonprofit professionals, making important contacts for future job searches. Fellowship applications and letters of recommendation must be submitted online. Apply now at www.marylandforestryfoundation.org. Mel Fellowship Positions Announcement The Maryland Forestry Foundation, admini

ABOUT CCAN The Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) is the only group in the Chesapeake region of Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C. dedicated exclusively to building a powerful grassroots movement to fight climate change. Our mission is to build the kind of movement it will take to put our region on the path to climate stability, while using our proximity to the nation’s capital to inspire action in neighboring states, around the country and around the world. ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP The Fundraising & Development intern will work closely with our Development team to build our fundraising program and assist in planning events recognizing CCAN’s 20th anniversary, and our annual Tesla raffle. They will gain valuable experience in fundraising and event planning, and the inner workings of a nonprofit that can be used to launch a career in development or simply to gain skills that will help you succeed in the nonprofit industry. SPECIFICALLY, YOUR TASKS WILL INCLUDE ● Drafting vario

​​ The University of Maryland Senior Marshals represent graduating seniors who have demonstrated the highest levels of scholarship, service to the campus community, extracurricular involvement, and personal growth.  They have the honor of ushering in graduating Terps at the main commencement ceremony on May 20, 2022. ENSP is proud to have two graduating students selected for this role ( view the entire list of senior marshals here ): Frances Marie Sanchez Panday   - ENSP Marine & Coastal Management Jonné Lee Washington   - ENSP Politics and Policy   CONGRATULATIONS, MARIE AND JONNÉ!! 

Lots of opportunities with Sustainable UMD!   Sustainability Advisors Office of Sustainability Internship On-Campus Student Openings

The ENSP Student Advisory Board will be hosting a study group on   Reading Day (May 11) from 12:00-3:00 in room 0215 Symons Hall. Meet and study with other ENSP students, grab a bite to eat, and play a few yard games during your study breaks.  :) Be sure to let them know if you plan to attend as they need a headcount for food! RSVP here:   https://forms.gle/ cgr1rbanNb9D4BsH9    

  Catholic Charities – Susan D. Mona Center Urban Farm Coordinator Positions     Location : 5859 Allentown Way, Temple Hills, MD and remote Commitment : June 1 – November 30, 2022 @ 10-20 hours per week Compensation : $1 7 .00 per hour Positions Available:  1-2   About the Mona Center Urban Farm The Catholic Charities – Susan Denison Mona Center is an integrated multi-services facility that provides critical resources to the residents of Prince George’s County. In partnership with the University of Maryland and Luminis Healthcare (formerly Doctors Community Hospital), Catholic Charities offers comprehensive services focusing on health and wellness, feeding and nutrition, and legal services.   The urban farm was created on-site to facilitate community engagement and grow fresh produce for the residents of the neighborhood. The farm was started in 2019 and now consists of a pilot project of eighteen raised beds for vegetable production. With proven success, the project hopes to grow to o

The UMD Office of Sustainability is currently accepting applications for Fall 2022 internships! Office of Sustainability Internships Please check out the link and contact them for more information if you are interested.

The Bureau of Solid Waste Management is accepting applications on an ongoing basis from candidates who are interested in promoting recycling and waste prevention with experience in community outreach and communications. Applicants should have strong oral presentation, research and writing skills.    Candidates will accumulate at least 150 hours of work experience during the internship. Historically, internships have lasted from two months to four years.  As paid Baltimore County employees, interns:   ·            Earn $13 per hour to start. ·            Gain purposeful work experience in a comfortable office environment; ·            Provide input and receive feedback as part of a team promoting recycling, waste prevention and best solid waste management practices; ·            Learn more about how local government works; ·            Work flexible schedules customized to academic, job and other commitments; ·            Improve future employment prospects (many of our interns have gon