Solar Energy Internships

Solar Energy Industries Association

We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2016 Internships for the positions below. Fall internships will run roughly from mid/late August – December.  Questions?  Check our FAQ.

• Research Internship
• Communications Internship
• Government Affairs Internship
• Development Internship

OMSE Summer Tutoring Schedule - July 18-30

Summer Tutoring Schedule – July 18-July 30, 2016


Tutor Emmanuel Crespi MATH: 140, 141, 241,246

PHYS: 161, 260, 261

CMSC: 131, 132

Rachel Edoror CHEM: 231

Monday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Wednesday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Friday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm



Monday: 10:00am-3:00pm

Tuesday: 10:00am-3:00pm

Friday: 10:00am-3:00pm


Tutor Karen Tchuindjo BSCI: 106, 207, 222

Wednesday: 9:00am – 12:00pm

Pradyun Dixit MATH: 003, 010, 011, 013, 015, 110, 111, 113, 115,140, 141

CHEM: 232

MATH: 131

BSCI: 105

PSYC: 100

MATH: 130, 131

PSYC: 100

CHEM: 135

UNIV: 100

ENEE: 200


Tutor Ranjitha Ratchagan CMSC:131, 132,100,106,417

MATH: 115,140,141

ECON:111,175,200

PHYS:115, 121,122,161,171,260,261,272,273,274

ENEE: 180, 205, 244, 245, 205,244, 303,307,322H, 324, 350,

Monday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuesday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wednesday: 10:00 am - 12:00pm

Thursday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Friday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Monday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Thursday: 9:00am to 11:00am

Friday: 10:00am -1:00pm

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Tutor Sami Khan CHEM:131,135

PHYS:121,122,131,132,161,171,260,261,270

MATH:115,140,141,220,221,241

ENES:100,102,220

Tuesday: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Wednesday: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Thursday: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm


REVIEW SESSIONS

Tutor  Pradyun Dixit MATH: 140 Monday: 4:00pm-5:00pm

Tuesday: 4:00pm-5:00pm

Wednesday: 4:00pm-5:00pm

Thursday: 4:00pm-5:00pm

Friday: 4:00pm-5:00pm

DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

*To get started with tutoring services, simply visit us at 1101 Hornbake Library (Hornbake South)

or

Complete our “Tutoring Intake Form” online by logging on to https://omseforms.wufoo.com/forms/tutoring-intake-form/

Contact our office at 301-405-5616 Revised 7/15/2016

Sierra Club Garden Project Internship - application is rolling

Position	Sierra Club Garden Project Intern
Location	Baltimore, MD
Term	July – December 2016 (slightly flexible on start/end dates)
Hours	Part-time: ~400-450 hours (~3 days per week in summer; ~2 days per week during school year) including some weekend, early morning or late afternoon work, based on the nature of garden events and activities
Scholarship	Academic scholarship of $6,000 paid to your tuition account at academic institution at intervals including final payment upon completion of internship
Credit	Academic credit possible, depending on your school’s policy
Application Deadline	July 1, 2016 (rolling)

Sierra Club Garden Project Internship Description

With over 2.4 million members and supporters, the Sierra Club is one of our nation's largest grassroots conservation organizations. We seek to accomplish our mission statement, to explore, enjoy and protect the wild places of the Earth, through active education and promotion of the responsible use of the Earth's ecosystems.

The goal of the Sierra Club Garden Project is to use hands-on experiences and a multimedia platform to educate our membership and the broader public about the exciting developments in community gardens in Baltimore and to raise awareness about the intersections between community gardening, healthy eating and protecting our climate and water. Interns will advance the Project by supporting gardening activities, including but not limited to event outreach, leading educational activities, organizing volunteers, planning garden visits, and hands on work in the garden. Interns will get to know the landscape of school and community garden projects in the area, and be responsible for implementing a multimedia effort to raise awareness about the gardens and local leaders in each location. Interns will work under the direction of the Sierra Club’s Nearby Nature Director based in Washington, DC, and be paired with 2-3 garden project leaders on the ground for additional support.

The Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Qualifications: This Internship includes direct work in the garden, outreach, research and writing. Applicants should be comfortable (and enthusiastic) about getting their hands dirty AND working in an office environment. Applicants should have excellent interpersonal skills, experience working with youth and the public, excel at social-media, possess solid writing skills, and have an academic or professional background or interest in gardening/agriculture, conservation, public health, education or marketing and communications (preferred, but not required). The Sierra Club Garden Project Internship is available for students (undergraduate, graduate and PhD candidates) currently enrolled in an institution of higher learning, living in or near Baltimore.

To Apply: Complete this online application!

Thank you for applying for the Sierra Club Garden Project Internship. We are honored that you want to join our team. We will follow up with you directly if we are interested in your candidacy. No phone calls please.

Agricultural Technician Lead - apply by July 22

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Title:  Agricultural Technician Lead    

Position Number:  103065

Category Status:  Nonexempt, Regular, Full-time

Unit:  AGNR-AES-CMREC-WMREC

Location:  Western Maryland Research & Education Center, University of Maryland, Keedysville, MD 21756  

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

Responsible for assisting Agricultural Technician Supervisors in the day-to-day operations and for maintenance of farm and specialized agricultural research equipment. Work with managers to coordinate activities for researchers and others performing research and extension activities at the facility. Carry out field work – tilling, planting, fertilizing, spraying, harvesting – for traditional and non-traditional agronomic and horticultural crops and research plots.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required–

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years’ experience with agricultural research.
• Valid Maryland Noncommercial Class C or equivalent driver’s license.
•      

Preferred–

• Additional related agricultural experience and formal education that has provided knowledge, skills and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.  
• General knowledge and understanding of basic agricultural procedures, conservation practices, entomological problems, research protocols and basic field plot design.
• Knowledge of nutrient management regulations
• Ability to handle small and large scale farm equipment; must possess some degree of mechanical and carpentry skills; must possess skills to calculate and calibrate sprayers, fertilizer spreaders, planters and harvesting equipment; and the skills to operate agricultural equipment and computerized yield measurement equipment and GPS.
• Must have knowledge of EPA regulations for biotech crops and the ability to interpret & follow requirements/restrictions on research plots.  
• Ability to provide guidance and training to agricultural technicians and workers; to use computers;  must have good communication skills, both written and oral, and be able to interact with staff, researchers, vendors, general public, and others.
  

Additional Certifications:

• Maryland Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required or can be attained within one (1) year of employment.
• Maryland Public Agency Applicator's Certification required or can be attained within two (2) years of employment.  

Additional Information:  Heavy lifting.  Harsh weather and environmental condition – extreme heat, cold, dust, etc.

Salary and Benefits:  Salary will commensurate with experience, with base salary of $36,178.00 per year.

Applications:  All Interested persons must submit their application via our website: https://ejobs.umd.edu.  For more specific information please contact Doug Price at 301-432-2767, ext. 345.

Closing Date:   Applications will be accepted through July 22, 2016.

The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Natural Resource Planner I - Apply by July 12

MDE's Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) group is looking a Natural Resource Planner I to review Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans and permit applications.   An interested person can go to this site: www.mde.state.md.us/jobs

NATURAL RESOURCES PLANNER I

PROJECT MANAGER

Recruitment #16-002308-0001

DEPARTMENT	MDE - Land Management Administration
DATE OPENED	6/28/2016 9:20:00 AM
FILING DEADLINE	7/12/2016 5:00:00 PM
SALARY	$36,557 - $$47,063 w/progression to $57,808 State Salary Guidelines apply to State employees.
EMPLOYMENT TYPE	Full-Time
HR ANALYST	Olivia Finley
WORK LOCATION	Baltimore City

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Introduction

The Land Management Administration, Resource Management Program, Animal Feeding Operation Division is recruiting for a Natural Resources Planner I. This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of the Environment.  This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies for this position/function only.  The resulting cert list will be maintained for one year.  Persons interested in future vacancies within this classification must re-apply. 

GRADE

13 

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of the Environment 

Land Management Administration 

Resource Management Program, Animal Feeding Operation 

1800 Washington Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21230

Main Purpose Of Job

The Natural Resources Planner (NRP) I serves as an entry level project manager within the Animal Feeding Operation (AFO) Division of the Resource Management Program of the Land Management Administration. The incumbent in this position will be responsible for reviewing and evaluating scientific information such as the Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMPs), Nutrient Management Plans (NMPs), Soil Conservation and Water Quality Plans (CPs) and other supporting technical documents required by the Code of Maryland and federal regulations in support of the AFO Program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in an environmental science or natural resources planning, management or development. 

Experience: None 

Notes:

1. Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in urban or regional planning, engineering, physical geography, or the physical, chemical, biological sciences and one year of experience in natural resources planning or applied environmental science may be substituted for the required education. 

2. Possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in natural resources planning, management, administration, development, environmental, urban or regional planning; resources economics or development; environmental system management; water or land resources planning and management; environmental landscape architecture; or the physical, biological, chemical or environmental sciences maybe substituted for up to three years of the required experience. 

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the  general natural resources management and biological sciences classifications or general natural resources management and biological sciences specialty codes in the general natural resources management and biological sciences field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.  

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following: 

• Familiarity with Poultry farms in the areas such as: production, land application, manure/litter management, and integrator involvement
• Knowledge of Animal Feeding Operation(AFO) procedures
• Knowledge of AFO Annual Implementation Report (AIR) procedures
• Familiarity regarding the operations of Animal Feeding, Concentrated Animal Feeding, Maryland Animal Feeding  and Certification of Conformance 

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Not Applicable 

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum /selective/preferred qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants that meet the qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for consideration of an interview/selection.  Only those candidates that demonstrate, in their applications, the required qualifications will be deemed qualified and referred.   

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Your application is part of the examination process.  The assessment will be a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of this position.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate educational and employment information on your application.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed on the employment list for at least one year. This list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees.  Education credentials and experience verification will be completed by the Appointing Authority.  If you are scheduled to complete an education or licensing requirement within six months of the examination, you may participate in the examination process, if one is required.  Please note that you will be required by the appointing agency to provide proof upon hire of all certifications, licenses, educational and work experiences. 

The MD Department of the Environment does not sponsor individuals in the application of the H-1B Visa.  All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act.  You must be legally authorized and possess any necessary documents under this Act in order to be hired in the position for which you apply.  For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is STRONGLY preferred that you apply online; however, if you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and reference number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. 

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to: 

Olivia Finley, Recruitment and Examination Division 

Office of Human Resources 

MDE Reference Number:16-002308-0001

1800 Washington Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21230 

410-537-3105/ EMAIL olivia.finley@maryland.gov

FAX: 410-537-3966 

The MD State Application Form can be found online. 

PLEASE NOTE: The Maryland Department of the Environment participates in the E-Verify Program. 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay 

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. 

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

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View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire.	This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
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Assistant Professor - apply by Sept 1

Assistant Professor- Agronomy/Applied Soil Microbiology

Position Details

Position Information

Announcement Number	FAC - VA - 16080
Quick Link for Internal Postings	http://jobs.montana.edu:80/postings/4909
For questions regarding this position, please contact:	Dr. Pat Carr at patrick.carr@montana.edu or (406) 423-5421
Classification Title
Working Title	Assistant Professor- Agronomy/Applied Soil Microbiology
Brief Position Overview	Twelve-month appointment; tenure-track, 80% research, 20% teaching MSU values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting, and building an inclusive and culturally diverse environment.
Faculty Tenure Track	Yes
Faculty Rank	Assistant Professor
Position Number	4B3604
Department	MAES Central Agricultural Research Center
Division	College of Agriculture/MAES
Appointment Type	Faculty
Contract Term	Fiscal Year
Semester
If other, specify From date
If other, specify End date
FLSA	Exempt
Union Affiliation	Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE	1.0
Benefits Eligible	Eligible
Salary	Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type	MUS
If other, please specify
Recruitment Type	Open

Position Details

General Statement	Plant genetics and breeding at Montana State University is a multidisciplinary effort involving collaborative and cooperative research efforts of geneticists, molecular biologists, plant pathologists, nutritionists, food chemists, entomologists, agronomists, and a diverse and interested community of growers. Montana State University values a broad array of experiences and perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally rich campus environment. We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a diverse university community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed. In support of our strategic plan, which promotes access and respect, we enthusiastically encourage members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Duties and Responsibilities	The position is 80% research, 10% teaching, and 10% service. The incumbent is responsible for developing a program that improves our understanding of microbial impacts on agronomic performance of important dryland field crops in central Montana. Evaluating the potential for seed- and/or soil-applied microorganisms to alleviate plant stresses, increase plant growth and yield for crops should be included in this effort. In addition, the successful candidate will manage the cereal crop variety testing program and will contribute to forage crop research efforts at the Central Agricultural Research Center . The successful individual will also provide expertise to other research programs in the Department, College and MAES as appropriate. The individual is expected to cooperate with other scientists, educators, farmers and related industries, advisory and commodity groups to develop research priorities and actively participate in developing recommendations for enhancing soil health and incorporating seed or soil microorganisms into cropping systems in central Montana. The person in this position will also provide expertise to other research programs in the Department, College, and MAES as appropriate. Securing extramural funds from state, regional and national grant programs as well as the agricultural industry, is required. Opportunities exist to participate in graduate student education. The position is expected to communicate research findings in oral and written formats, including refereed publications. Participation in outreach and service activities is expected.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills	1. A completed Ph.D. in Agronomy, Microbiology or closely related discipline at the time of hire. 2. Demonstrated expertise in evaluation of effects of microorganisms on nutrient availability, plant growth, and yield and stress management. 3. Demonstrated experience in planning, designing and implementing field research, and interpreting research results using accepted, innovative and strategic scientific methodology.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills	1. Experience in field crop variety evaluation. 2. Documented success in obtaining external grant support. 3. Experience in overall management and participation with a research team.
The Successful Candidate Will	Have effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with diverse groups; possess excellent written and oral communication skills; maintain effective attention to detail while meeting deadlines and prioritizing multiple projects; and develop an excellent research program. The successful candidate will also have an interest in working with people from diverse backgrounds, and a commitment to the principles of inclusiveness and diversity.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information	1. Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Montana driver’s license. 2. Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Montana Government Pesticide Applicator License within six months of hire. 3. In accordance with MSU policy, hiring will be conditional upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Physical Demands	This position will work in the field. The successful candidate must have the ability to navigate uneven terrain on foot, work around dust, seeds, and pollen, and work in inclement weather.
The Program
The Department	The Department of Research Centers represents a unique organizational unit with faculty and staff that conduct research and outreach programs at seven off-campus research centers throughout Montana. This position is located at the Central Agricultural Research Center in Moccasin, MT. The CARC is a diversified crops dryland research facility located in central Montana, seventy miles southeast of Great Falls. An advisory board made up of area producers and extension agents has provided guidance in the development of this position and will provide guidance for development of research and extension priorities.
The College	As a land grant institution, Montana State University provides education, research, and extension/outreach programs focused to meet the changing needs of Montana. The College of Agriculture and the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station generate and disseminate superior knowledge and technological solutions to increase the competitiveness of communities capturing value from Montana’s agricultural and natural resources, preserve environmental quality, and improve the quality of life for all our citizens.
This position has supervisory duties?	Yes
Comments

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	Upon a successful completion of the search.
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:	Screening of applications will begin on September 1, 2016; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions	To apply, please submit 1) a cover letter describing how your training, expertise, and talents uniquely qualify you to fulfill each of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and 2) A current resume or curriculum vitae. Please note, this position requires three to five professional references listed as part of your applicant profile. Transcripts may be requested of the final candidate(s).
Diversity Statement	Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples. Montana State University is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana State University makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. To request an accommodation, contact the Office of Human Resources, PO Box 172520, Montana State University, Bozeman MT 59717-2520; 406-994-3651; recruitment@montana.edu. MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: www2.montana.edu/policy/affirmative_action/.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter addressing Each of the Required and Preferred Qualifications

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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