University of Montana - Summer Ecology Courses

Summer Nature Day Camp Counselor - Howard County Conservancy

Seasonal Environmental Education Intern - Howard County Conservancy

Russ Brinsfield Summer 2017 Internship: Agro-Ecology

Environmental Education & Research Foundation - Internship in Excellence

The EREF Internship in Excellence Program offers full-time undergraduate students pursuing a bachelor degree a unique, hands-on opportunity to experience the world of solid waste management.

Interns will work full-time over the summer at companies focused on solid waste management, where they will learn to talk trash, understand day-to-day business operations and contribute to the industry. Companies are looking for talented candidates representing a wide range of majors. Upon successful completion of the program and other requirements, interns will be eligible to receive a cash scholarship.  

Gain Industry Experience and More!

• Paid position
• Receive valuable industry experience
• Corporate Partners include some of the largest, most prestigious companies in solid waste management
• Opportunities for networking
• Internships are located all across the country
• Resume building
• Learn about the waste industry
• Potential for cash scholarship upon completion of program and other requirements

Qualifications to Participate in the Program

• Must be enrolled full-time at a U.S. or Canadian college/university working towards a Bachelor’s degree
• GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4 point scale) in your major
• Must be a junior or senior within your major at the time of submitting your application AND have at least one full semester of coursework remaining after completing the internship

Application deadline for the Summer 2018: December 11, 2017

Posting:  https://erefscholarships.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx

Environmental Policy Analyst opening - Congressional Research Service

The Environmental Policy Section in the Resources, Science and Industry Division (RSI) of the Congressional Research Service (CRS) is seeking an Analyst in Environmental Policy. The analyst will conduct analyses that inform congressional deliberations on environmental policy and science related to environmental remediation and mine reclamation policy. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the history, trends, and current status of environmental policy with an emphasis on environmental remediation and mine reclamation policy, as well as interrelationships with other key disciplines such as the physical or biological sciences, engineering, administrative law, public finance and financial assurance, and/or policy disciplines.

SALARY:  $66,510 to $86,460 per year

DUTIES:

• Prepares a variety of descriptive and background reports, memoranda, and written materials on subjects or public policy issues within the employee's area of professional knowledge to support congressional decision making.
• Participates in planning, organizing, and coordinating group research efforts.
• Through personal consultation, assists committees, Members, and staff with consideration of legislative issues by providing information and analysis, and applying professional subject-area knowledge.
• Participates in CRS seminars, workshops, and/or outreach programs for committees, Members, and staff.
• Locates and provides information requested by Members and committees of Congress or their staff.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.

• Knowledge of environmental policy**
• Ability to analyze public policy issues**
• Ability to write in a public policy context**
• Ability to convey analysis and information orally through briefings, consultations and other presentations
• Ability to work collaboratively with others
• Ability to exercise objectivity in all phases of analysis and consultation
• Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing

Job Posting:  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/485612200

Agroecology Lab Internship

The Agroecology Lab is seeking several undergraduates who want to gain experience in field and laboratory research during the Spring semester 2018. Our lab examines how to balance food and environmental objectives in a changing world. We focus on the fate of nutrients added to agricultural systems and their impact on natural systems.

Qualifications:
You must LOVE being outside and getting dirty. Students with a background in soils, sustainable agriculture, and agroecology are encouraged to apply. You must have a great attitude and like working in teams.

Details: Hours per week dependent on number of academic credits (3-11 hrs per week).

To apply: Please send an email to Dr Kate Tully at kltully@umd.edu describing WHY you are interested in being an intern in the AgroEcoLab and what you think you will bring to our team. You must attach your resume or CV along with your unofficial transcripts and indicate your major.

Apply soon as we will be conducting interviews over the next two weeks! -

This internship can qualify you for ENST 489 Field Experiences, which can count as meeting your required internship.

CONSERVE Summer Intern Program

The goals of the CONSERVE Undergraduate Summer Intern Program (SIP) are to:

Train the next generation of leaders engaged in sustainable water reuse;
Help undergraduate students develop skills in systems-based thinking; and
Provide undergraduate students with research training and career development, and to enhance their potential to go on to graduate studies.
We seek students who are interested in pursuing higher degrees in the fields of agricultural and natural sciences, water utilization and conservation, public health, economics, policy and law, and environmental education and communications. Students from under represented minority groups and/or disadvantaged backgrounds, and/or have a disability, are encouraged to apply. Students selected for a CONSERVE internship will receive a stipend of $5000. Interns are expected to work 40 hours per week, starting on June 18 and ending on August 10, 2018. Additional funds for expenses (e.g., travel, lodging, per diem) are not provided.

Eligibility Criteria

Interested candidates must:

• Be enrolled in 4-year college or university;
• Be a rising sophomore or junior (rising seniors may also apply, but preference will be given to rising sophomores and juniors);
• Have a 3.0 or better GPA.
• International students are eligible to apply.

Process and Timeline

Completed application packets are due via the online system (instructions below) by 5:00 PM EST on Friday, February 23, 2018.
We will not be conducting interviews. Final selection of candidates will be based on applications only.
We will notify candidates of our selection decisions by Wednesday, March 28, 2018.
Application Instructions

Review our list of available positions.
Complete the application form.
You must be prepared to upload the following items on the application form:
Your unofficial transcript (in PDF format)
Your resume (in PDF format)
You should also have two personal statements prepared to copy/paste into the application form. Your statements must address the following questions:
Why are you interested in working on this particular project? What do you hope to learn and gain from this experience? (Please limit your response to 300-500 words)
What are your long-term career goals? Make sure to discuss any interest you may have for pursuing an advanced degree. (Please limit your response to 300-500 words)
Submit two letters of recommendation. Both letters should be written by faculty members, with one of your references being a professor from a natural, social, health, or computational science course. Your application will not be complete until these letters of recommendation have been received. Email letters to Daphne Pee at dpee@umd.edu.
The application platform will automatically close on Friday, February 23, 2018 at 5:00 PM EST. Letters of recommendation are to be emailed to dpee@umd.edu by the same deadline.

If you have any questions about this internship program or the available positions, email Daphne Pee (dpee@umd.edu).

UMD Horn Point Laboratory - Oyster Hatchery & Aquaculture

The oyster culture program at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Horn Point Laboratory is now accepting applications for summer internships.  There are two internship opportunities, the Oyster Hatchery Internship and the Aquaculture Internship. The oyster hatchery, one of the largest on the East Coast, produces oyster larvae, spat on shell, and oyster seed for restoration and aquaculture activities, as well as for research and education. The facility includes large larval tanks, a greenhouse for algal production, over fifty outdoor setting tanks, and a demonstration oyster farm.

Oyster Hatchery Internship:
Oyster hatchery interns are expected to become part of the hatchery team and learn all aspects of oyster culture. This includes, but is not limited to, broodstock management, spawning, larval culture, algal culture, settlement, outplanting, deployment, sampling procedures, data collection, farm management, and facility maintenance. While employed with the oyster hatchery, interns will also be gaining experience on a working oyster farm.

Aquaculture Internship:
Oyster aquaculture in Maryland is a burgeoning industry, with opportunities for innovative ideas and strong work ethics to make a meaningful difference. The Aquaculture Internship was founded in 2015 with the goal of preparing individuals for future employment on a working oyster farm. To this end, aquaculture interns will learn to set larvae, both on shell for bottom harvest, and on microcultch, to produce individual oysters for containerized water column production.

Deadline to Apply:  February 15th

More Information: http://hatchery.hpl.umces.edu/aquaculture-internship-opportunities/

ENST Seminar: Identifying Hydric Soils Derived from Problematic Red Parent Materials in the United States

This Wednesday 12/6/17 at 4:00 pm in 0408 ANSC is graduate student Sara Mack's exiting seminar "Identifying Hydric Soils Derived from Problematic Red Parent Materials in the United States"

Eco-Healthy Child Care - Internship

National Parks Service - Fish Data Intern

NPS - Fish Data Intern

(Part-Time)

Criminal Background Check	Federal Background Check through NPS
Motor Vehicle Background Check	No
Restricted Position?	Yes
Job Category	Student Wage
Role (State) Job Title	NPS Fish Data Intern (Part-Time)
Working Title	Fish Intern (Part-Time)
Job Type	Part-Time
Position Number
Recruit Number
Working Hours	Between 6 am and  6:30 pm Monday – Friday, depending on location
Location	National Park Service Office of Natural Resources and Science, 4598 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, D.C. 20007, and NCR parks, for a map of parks please see: https://science.nature.nps.gov/im/units/ncrn/parks/
Pay Band
Salary	$15-$20 per hour, depending on skills, 20-25 hours per week, for 3 months to 2 years
Web Announcement	NPS Fish Data Intern (Part-Time) The U. S. National Park Service National Capital Region is seeking a paid graduate level student with a background in GIS and Environmental Science, Biology or Ecology to transfer existing park fish information into EPA’s STORET.  The intern will work closely with the Aquatic Ecologist and will be responsible for collecting and synthesizing fish data from existing reports and databases into STORET through WQX and EQuIS protocols.  This will include developing the necessary geospatial data representation that complies with EPA, FGDC, USGS and NPS data standards. This position will begin as soon as possible and continue for 3 months to 2 years depending on the student’s interest and available funding.  Duty station is flexible within units of the National Capital Region, but visits to the Office of Natural Resources and Science in Washington, DC will be necessary.  The intern may also have the opportunity to work on other projects and assist a number of other programs with field work. The Office of Natural Resources and Science is based in Washington, DC and works within the 15 parks of the National Capital Region.  Program areas include wildlife, integrated pest management, vegetation management, exotic plant management, inventory and monitoring network, aquatic ecology, and the urban ecology research learning alliance. Responsibilities: Working approximately 20 to 25 hours per week, the incumbent will support the transfer of existing NPS fish information into EPA’s STORET. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Collecting and synthesize fish data from existing reports and databases into STORET through WQX and EQuIS protocols Develop the necessary geospatial data representation that complies with EPA, FGDC, USGS and NPS data standards. Please note that this is a part-time position and the work schedule will not exceed an average of 29 hours per week. Required Qualifications: Students must be enrolled in a graduate degree program in the spring of 2018 and should anticipate being enrolled in the fall semester. If applying as a Permanent Resident Authorized to Work in the US, must have been a resident for at least 3 years to be eligible for Office of Personnel Management background check required for access to NPS internal systems Advanced skill in ArcGIS 10.5, Pro and Online; Microsoft Office suite; Ability to digitize records Reliable transportation to work sites Strong organizational skills; Strong attention to detail; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; and Proven experience of successfully meeting deadlines. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with WQX and SQL Prior experience working with biological data; and Prior experience with EPA, FGDC, USGS and/or NPS data standards.
Special Instructions to Applicants	For full consideration, applicants must apply for position NPS Fish Data Intern.  If interested, provide a current resume, transcripts, list of three professional references with contact information and letter of interest electronically to James_Pieper@nps.gov. All applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, and the advertisement will remain open until the position is filled.
For Full Consideration, Apply by:	January 18, 2018; this is a nonbinding date; this position may close at any time.
Posting Date	As Soon As Possible
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled?	Yes
Telework Friendly?	No

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Transcripts
4. List of 3 professional references with email and telephone contact information

National Parks Service - Natural Resource Museum Collections Intern

NPS - Natural Resource Museum Collections Intern (Part-Time)

Criminal Background Check	Federal Background Check through NPS
Motor Vehicle Background Check	No
Restricted Position?	Yes
Job Category	Student Wage
Role (State) Job Title	NPS Natural Resource Museum Collections Intern (Part-Time)
Working Title	Museum Collection Intern (Part-Time)
Job Type	Part-Time
Position Number
Recruit Number
Working Hours	Between 7am and  5:00 pm Monday - Friday
Location	National Park Service Museum Resource Center, 3300 Hubbard Road, Landover, MD 20785.   Occasional work will be required at the Office of Natural Resources and Science, 4598 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, D.C. 20007, and 5 NCR parks, for a map of parks please see: https://science.nature.nps.gov/im/units/ncrn/parks/
Pay Band
Salary	$10.20 to $15/ hour depending on experience and skill set, 20 hours per week, for 3 months to 1 year until collections assessment is complete.
Web Announcement	NPS Natural Resource Museum Collections Intern (Part-Time) The U. S. National Park Service Office of Natural Resources is seeking paid student interns to assist with assessing natural resource museum collections and developing a draft collections assessment document for 5 national parks in the Washington D.C. area. National Capital Region parks have collected a wide variety of natural resources specimens, including insect, fish, macroinvertebrate, amphibian, mammals, skins, taxidermy, etc. These collections require significant long-term care and preservation, as well as proper museum documentation and storage. The purpose of this internship is to collect data on these collections and assist in the formulation of an assessment and recommendations for the future management and protection of these important NPS collections.   The Museum Resource Center (https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1802/index.htm ) is the central curatorial facility for the National Capital Region and the Office of Natural Resources and Science (www.nps.gov/cue) is located in Washington, D.C. Natural resource fields represented in NRS include botany, wildlife, geology, integrated pest management, threatened and endangered species management, forest ecology, air resources, and aquatic ecology. Interns will have the opportunity to interact with these programs. Responsibilities: Working approximately 20 to 25 hours per week, the incumbent will support assessment of the natural resource museum collections and develop a draft collections assessment document for 5 national parks in the Washington D.C. area. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Assist with assessing natural resource museum collections and developing a draft collections assessment document for 5 national parks in the Washington D.C. area Identify current storage locations and conditions Recommend a long-term natural resource museum collection storage and documentation strategy Collect data on these collections Assist in the formulation of an assessment and recommendations for the future management and protection of the collections Work requires walking, climbing, bending, sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time Candidates should be comfortable working in a variety of field and/or lab conditions for long hours and should be able to work with the technologies and equipment necessary to collect biological data Please note that this is a part-time position and the work schedule will not exceed an average of 25 hours per week. Required Qualifications: Must be enrolled in in a degree program in the spring of 2017 and should anticipate being enrolled in the fall semester May be a graduate or  advanced undergraduate student If applying as a Permanent Resident Authorized to Work in the US, must have been a resident for at least 3 years to be eligible for Office of Personnel Management background check required for access to NPS internal systems Reliable transportation to work sites Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word; Strong organizational skills; Strong attention to detail; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; and Proven experience of successfully meeting deadlines. Preferred Qualifications: Species identification skills would be helpful, particularly insects and / or plants
Special Instructions to Applicants	For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number NPS Natural Resource Museum Collections Intern.  If interested, provide a current resume, transcripts, list of three professional references with contact information and letter of interest electronically to James_Pieper@nps.gov and Bob_Sonderman@nps.gov. All applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, and the advertisement will remain open until the position is filled.
For Full Consideration, Apply by:	January 18, 2018; this is a nonbinding date; this position may close at any time.
Posting Date	As Soon As Possible
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled?	Yes
Telework Friendly?	No

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Transcripts
4. List of 3 Professional References with email and telephone contact information