Summer 2019 Russell Brinsfield Agro-Ecology Internship Program
The Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology, Inc. and the Agriculture Law Education Initiative(ALEI) are seeking law and undergraduate student applicants interested in careers in agriculture,
environmental conservation, forestry, and/or policy for the 2019 Russell Brinsfield Agro-Ecology
Summer Internship program. Two students will be selected for this residential internship, which
includes a competitive salary and free housing located at the Wye Research and Education Center in
Queenstown, Maryland.
The internship will introduce you to a number of complex natural resource issues, including nutrient
management for the Chesapeake Bay, forestry, and local food production. During the course of the
internship, you will meet diverse stakeholders and engage in the complex interaction between the
agricultural and the environmental conservation and policy communities. You will be introduced to
legislators and staff at state agencies as you work to resolve challenges. The internship is funded by
organizations seeking to build leaders who are able to appreciate all sides of complex issues and
develop solutions that consider the needs of industry, environment, economic, and policymakers.
Interns will:
• Participate in the multidisciplinary activities of the Hughes Center
• Attend regional leadership meetings for agriculture and natural resources
• Have the opportunity to learn from and support research agronomists at the University of
Maryland’s Wye Research Farm
• Support ALEI’s staff in the creation and administration of legal education resources and
programs
• Support Hughes Center and ALEI staff in developing proposals for future projects
• Attend and contribute to Forestry Action Plan regional meetings
Interns must:
• Be a licensed driver with their own reliable transportation
• Attend Hughes Center events throughout the summer. Some weekend or evening hours
may be required
Compensation: Interns will be paid $14/hour for a 40-hour work week.
Housing: On-site housing offered at the Wye Research and Education Center, Queenstown,
Maryland for the duration of the internship.
To Apply: Send your resume, cover letter and at least one academic or professional letter of
recommendation.
• Undergraduate students should send their application to Suzanne Dorsey at
sdorsey1@umd.edu
• Law students should send their application to Sarah Everhart at
severhart@law.umaryland.edu
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2019.