Summary: Gain hands-on research experience on a very important and current topic! This project examines the innovations that are being undertaken by urban growers and the organizations that support them to adapt to the impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on their businesses and livelihoods. By gathering data in three places (District of Columbia, Prince George’s County, MD and Arlington County, VA) that are in geographic proximity and are interconnected socially, economically, and politically, this study aims to place the adaptation strategies of individual urban agriculture projects in broader municipal and regional contexts.
Project Objectives: To improve the understanding of the ways in which urban agriculture DC, PG County, MD and Arlington County, VA has adapted to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and evaluate whether those adaptations/innovations have the potential to increase access, improve equity and create more sustainable food systems in the long-term.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Online research skills
- Interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity
- Be self-motivated and directed
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive
To apply: Please email Dr. Caroline Boules, cboules@umd.edu, outlining your interest and your skills that are relevant to this position, and include a current resume, no later than September 11, 2020.