Baltimore County Forest Management has a new entry level position available, Natural Resource Specialist I (Forest Management Maintenance) -- great for you recent grads!
Features
Location: College Park, MD
Department: CMNS, Entomology
Supervisors: Principal Investigator (PI) Niranjana Krishnan
Salary: $16/hour; maximum of 20 hours/week during the fall/spring semester and 40 hours/week
during the summer/winter semesters.
Duration: One year depending on satisfactory performance
Position description: The Krishnan Lab in the Entomology department at the University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking two undergraduate research technicians. The position will start earliest in June 2025. The undergraduate students will help set up insect and plant colonies, maintain them, record data, and assist graduate students with experiments. Most work will be undertaken in the lab and greenhouse, with minimal field work. The position could require working on some weekends/holidays.
Primary responsibilities:Closing date: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled. Position start date is between June to August 2025.
Application materials: Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV/resume, and a list of two references to Niranjana Krishnan (nkrish@umd.edu).
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, political affiliation, and gender identity or expression. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Appalachian Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is hiring a Chesapeake Gateways Ambassador with the Chesapeake Gateways Network. Our intern will work with the program’s Visual Information Specialist to research and write digital media content, highlighting Chesapeake Gateways Places. They will also participate in a program-wide review and strategic development planning process to help guide the future of the program’s social media strategy.
This 50-week internship will run from 8/4/2025 to 7/17/2026 and is based out of office headquarters in Annapolis, MD. Since this is a full-time, year-long position, we are seeking recent graduates or alumni.
Pay is $720/week and members will receive a $1,000 budget for professional development/free health benefits. After completing the term, members will receive a $7,395 AmeriCorps Segal Education Award to pay back federal loans or for additional schooling.
You can read more about the positions and submit applications here - conservationlegacy:Career Search.
Dr. Mitch Pavao-Zuckerman is looking to hire a part-time (15-30 hours/week) Undergraduate Student Research Assistant or two for Summer 2025 to focus on the ecosystem services of green infrastructure and urban forests.
The undergraduate assistant will work with graduate students and the PI in conducting field sampling and lab analysis of plant and soil samples taken from local stormwater green infrastructure and urban forest settings. They will learn protocols to determine physical, nutrient, and biological properties and processes that support ecosystem services. The assistant will also work with a suite of automated apparatus for measuring soil hydrologic properties and contribute to the development of laboratory workflows and protocols. The position would include a mix of field sampling and lab analysis and data entry. Previous experience in lab-based soil and ecosystem analyses is a plus but not necessary. The student must show a demonstrated work ethic, attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and stick to a regular work schedule for field sampling.
Pay rate will start at $15/hour with a need for 15-30 hours availability per week – funding is available for this summer, with potential for extension into the fall. Opportunities include learning research protocols and professional development with mentoring from graduate students, post-docs, and Dr. Pavao-Zuckerman.
Applications should be emailed to Dr. Mitch Pavao-Zuckerman mpzucker@umd.edu. The applications should include an updated resume, a brief cover letter that explains your relevant experience and interest for that position and a schedule detailing the general proposed blocks of time (Monday – Friday from 8am to 6pm) that you would be able to work during the summer.
We are seeking experienced teachers for our 2025 Takoma Park, Inc. Lunch & Learn Camp. The Lunch and Learn camp will operate 9:00 pm - 5:00 pm, five days a week, Monday – Friday for six weeks from June 30 to August 8th. The contract is paid in two installments. One at the start of the camp and one at the end of the camp. The Educator is required to attend one day of orientation/training prior to the start of camp.
As an Outdoor Educator focused on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), you'll design and facilitate outdoor programs that promote social-emotional development and environmental awareness, using nature as a tool to foster key SEL competencies like self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
Organization Summary:Takoma Park Lunch and Learn, Inc. is a community-based nonprofit serving the Takoma Park community. Its mission is to provide people with the knowledge and ability to create healthy, thriving communities, especially in the neighborhoods that bear the greatest burden of socio-economic inequity. We act as a facilitator and a catalyst in generating community driven activities to fulfill community defined goals for health, housing, community development, and youth development.
Duties and Responsibilities: Compensation
Stipend of $4,500 will be provided.
Application Process
All candidates will be subject to a background check.
To apply, please complete the form online at https://forms.gle/DnZ95v44goftiiV6A. If you have additional questions,
contact the Assistant Director at 301-588-4834.
BGS forest fellow
The position runs from ~June 2-August 26, and pays $7000 total for this work period.
The primary role of this position will be in furthering our understanding of forest
health in Baltimore Forest patches individually, and as a collective. You will collect data as it relates to forest health from the canopy to the soil, and you will be
working with a team of 3 other forest fellows. You will also support other science projects and occasionally community work as needed.
Field work will primarily consist of performing vegetation and soil surveys across multiple forest sites around Baltimore, and involves early morning, hot days, rough terrain and other potential hardships. We are looking for candidates with a base knowledge of Maryland plants, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude. As needed you will support in measuring candidate trees for dendroband placement, installing dendrobands, recording tree growth measurements, and managing trail cameras in the field. You will be supporting the organization of this data as needed as well.
There will be an office component as well which involves some basic GIS work (of which you will be trained on), data entry and organization, and standardized report creation.
The main qualifications are plant ID skills (at least the basics), familiarity with working with spreadsheets, and capability to work in sometimes difficult field conditions in forest patches in Baltimore. Access to a car is a big bonus, but is not strictly necessary.
National Zoological Park- Lion Tiger Department Internship
Contact: Kathryn Juliano, julianok@si.edu
Number of Positions: 1 unpaid internship
Length of Internship: 15 weeks, 240 hours total, during the fall semester (start and end dates flexible)
Intern Schedule: 2 set days per week, 8 hours per day, between 7 am and 3 pm
Internship Description: The selected student will work under a keeper in the Lion Tiger unit of the
Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC. The intern will learn husbandry and management
techniques for a wide variety of animals including lions, tigers, Andean bears, bobcats, prairie dogs,
porcupines, maras, bat eared foxes, lynx, Pallas’s cats, and additional animals as needed. The intern will
learn husbandry skills, including diet preparation, enclosure cleaning and maintenance, enrichment
preparation, and behavioral observations. The intern will also gain public speaking skills by interpreting
animal behaviors to visitors. By the end of the semester, the intern will complete a poster or a
presentation with a focus on an animal husbandry procedure.
The intern will not have any direct contact with collection animals. The selected intern must be able to
work in all types of weather, lift 50 pounds, follow all safety protocols, complete health screenings, and
complete a background check.
Target Audience: This internship is designed to provide interns to explore careers in the zoo husbandry
field. The internship is an entry-level program, and as such applicants with prior zoo experience may not
find it very beneficial. Applicants interested in other aspects of the zoo field, including laboratory
research or veterinary medicine, may not find this internship applicable. Students, recent graduates, or
individuals in the workforce with little to no experience in a zoo setting are encouraged to apply.
Current students will receive support to earn college credit for their time spent in the program.
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is committed to an environment that
is inclusive and welcoming. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and others who identify as
nonwhite, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and those with lived
experience with racism and/or misogynoir are encouraged to apply. We celebrate the diverse qualities,
perspectives, values, and experiences of all people.
To Apply: Send a resume, cover letter, unofficial transcript (if applicable), and a schedule of availability for the fall semester to julianok@si.edu by June 2. Please highlight why you are interested in this specific internship in your cover letter and how it will affect your career. Selected applicants will be contacted for interviews no later than June 13.
INTERN CALL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INTERNSHIP
Are you passionate about environmental science, data science, management, environmental justice, social science, or policy? We are seeking enthusiastic undergraduates to join our team and contribute to impactful environmental projects, including the Chesapeake Bay Report Card, COAST Card, and fisheries/invasive species initiatives.
We welcome all skillsets and backgrounds. While proficiency in coding, communications, data analysis, and management is preferred, we encourage anyone interested in growing their resume and making a difference to apply.
If you are interested, please send your resume as a PDF to Veronica Lucchese (vlucchese@umces) by May 28th.
Interns will be offered free edX courses and professional certificates, and LinkedIn badges. Looking to fill positions ASAP. Interns can be expected to work until the 2nd week of August 2025, with options of extension upon request.
We look forward to hearing from you!
NASA DEVELOP projects focus on helping local, state, and national communities address their environmental concerns while utilizing NASA's Earth observing fleet of satellites. For the Fall 2025 term, NASA DEVELOP will operate at ten locations across the country at NASA centers and other regional locations. This is a great opportunity for participants who are interested in the practical applications of remote sensing and GIS, specifically in the field of Earth science. Participants will work with NASA scientists, partner organizations, and science advisors to learn how to use NASA Earth science data for water resources, disaster management, ecological conservation, agriculture, and other applications to address environmental community concerns.
At our Goddard Space Flight Center node in Greenbelt, Maryland, we are offering one project for the Fall 2025 term: Maryland Agriculture: Quantifying Land Conversion and Economic Impacts of Solar Farms on Agricultural Land in Maryland. This in-person project team will work with NASA Acres and the Maryland Department of Agricultural to investigate how NASA Earth Observations can be used to quantify the amount of agricultural land that has been converted to solar farms, and the economic impact of these conversions.
Participant responsibilities will include literature review, data processing and analysis, and producing deliverables, such as a technical report, presentation, and poster. Previous GIS or remote sensing knowledge, while beneficial, is not required for acceptance. This is a multi-disciplinary opportunity for all those interested in Earth science, and we encourage those in the social sciences, general science, engineering, computer science, etc. to apply.
Applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. Days of the week are flexible, but applicants should be able to commit to 20 – 29 hours per week during the term. The position is paid on an hourly basis that is determined by education level and working location.
We are hosting informational webinars on May 21st at 1PM ET and June 6th at 4PM ET for potential applicants to learn more about how they can participate in the program. Please see the attached information session flyer for details on joining these events.
Details about this opportunity, the full list of proposed projects, and application instructions can be found online at https://appliedsciences.nasa.gov/nasadevelop. The Fall 2025 application window will be open online from May 5th – June 13th, with the term taking place from September 15th – November 21st. Please note some DEVELOP locations will allow for in-person opportunities while others will be completely virtual. For virtual locations, all accepted participants must work remotely from within the United States. Details on location status are posted on our website. Non-US citizens are welcome to apply to all virtual projects and in-person projects at certain locations.
Hiring a part-time (15-30 hours/week) Undergraduate Student Research Assistant or two for Summer 2025 to focus on the ecosystem services of green infrastructure and urban forests.
The undergraduate assistant will work with graduate students and the PI in conducting field sampling and lab analysis of plant and soil samples taken from local stormwater green infrastructure and urban forest settings. They will learn protocols to determine physical, nutrient, and biological properties and processes that support ecosystem services. The assistant will also work with a suite of automated apparatus for measuring soil hydrologic properties and contribute to the development of laboratory workflows and protocols. The position would include a mix of field sampling and lab analysis and data entry. Previous experience in lab-based soil and ecosystem analyses is a plus but not necessary. The student must show a demonstrated work ethic, attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and stick to a regular work schedule for field sampling.
Pay rate will start at $15/hour with a need for 15-30 hours availability per week – funding is available for this summer, with potential for extension into the fall. Opportunities include learning research protocols and professional development with mentoring from graduate students, post-docs, and Dr. Pavao-Zuckerman.
Applications should be emailed to Dr. Mitch Pavao-Zuckerman mpzucker@umd.
Hey AGNR Students!
Green Corps Organizer Program - The Field School for Environmental Organizing
Green Corps is looking for college graduates who are ready to take on the biggest environmental challenges of our day.
Learn more and apply on our website!
The planet needs all the help it can get. To win now and build a strong foundation for lasting progress, we need people who know how to organize: to run organizations and campaigns that will inspire the support and action we need to save our environment. Our program starts with intensive classroom training. You learn about issues and campaigns, organizing theory and principles, and skills from recruiting volunteers to staging a media event. Then, you move to a more hands-on experience. You make a difference on important campaigns to transition our country to clean energy, protect wildlife, and more. For example, Lauren Karpinski, an organizer from the Green Corps Class of 2019, brought together a coalition of 40 groups that helped win a landmark solar energy bill in Arkansas.
We’re accepting the top 20 candidates for our 2025-2026 program. Graduates will join our more than 400 alumni who are leading environmental campaigns and organizations across the country. If you’re passionate about the environment and ready to learn and practice the craft of organizing after graduation, apply today!
Not a graduating senior? Add your name to our list to receive updates about Green Corps including summer internships and jobs in the environmental and broader social change field!
Green Corps’ year-long program begins in August 2025 with introductory classroom training, and continues with field placements in multiple locations across the U.S. (Green Corps also offers a short-term program beginning in January 2025.) Candidates must be willing to relocate. Please contact Renee Wellman at renee@greencorps.org with additional questions.
Green Corps is part of The Public Interest Network, which operates and supports organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to social change. Visit publicinterestnetwork.
org to learn more. Green Corps is an equal opportunity employer. The target annual compensation for this position is $38,000 (but compensation may range between $38,000 and $43,347 depending on location). Green Corps' benefits package includes medical insurance for employees and dependents, needs-based student loan assistance, commuter benefit program, sick pay (60-80 hours/year depending on location), and 80 hours (2 weeks) of accrued vacation. We also offer short-term positions, an excellent training program, and opportunities for advancement.
The Wildlife Society has an opening for a paid wildlife policy and communications intern position for an individual with an interest in conservation policy issues and communications. This will be a five-month appointment from June through October 2025.
DUTIES: The intern will be an integral part of TWS’ Government Affairs and Communications programs. These programs work to ensure that 1) TWS’ members are informed of the latest wildlife science, news and policy issues, 2) policies empower, enable and assist wildlife professionals in their work of wildlife conservation and management.
The intern will be responsible for:
POSITION: This internship is a full time, six month, paid position, carrying a stipend of $2,000 per month. The internship will be fully remote. The intern is responsible for their own housing and insurance.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should have a strong interest in conservation policy and journalism. Preference will be given to applicants who have completed a degree in wildlife management, wildlife biology, or related natural resource, policy or communications degrees. Applicants should have excellent writing and communication skills, the ability to work independently for long periods, and show initiative in taking on new tasks. Membership and/or previous involvement with The Wildlife Society is beneficial, but not required.
COLLEGE CREDIT: This internship is an excellent educational opportunity to learn about wildlife and natural resource policy, science and policy communications, and the management and engagement of nonprofit organizations. The Wildlife Society will cooperate with universities and colleges that offer credit for internship programs; however, students must make all arrangements for receiving academic credit with their institution.
TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter, resume, contact information (email/phone/address/title) for two references, a college transcript (unofficial or official), and a writing sample of <500 words that provides coverage of a wildlife policy issue of interest to you. If possible, please submit all documents as one PDF. Finalists will be interviewed via video conferencing.
Applications must be submitted by May 14, 2025. Send completed applications via email (hard copies not accepted) to: Policy@wildlife.org
Hi ENST Terps,
Are you passionate about sustainability, climate action, or natural resources?
We’re excited to invite you to the Student Sustainability Summit (S³) coming in person to the University of Maryland! Join fellow students, change makers, and sustainability leaders for an afternoon of ideas, networking, and real world impact.
Event Details:This year’s summit will spotlight student-led action on sustainability and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through panels and interactive networking. Free entry, and yes, there will be prizes for attendees!
Registration is not required, but it would help to keep track of your interests for future events!
RSVP here:
Register Now
Bring a friend, explore new ideas, and be part of a movement for a more sustainable future. We hope to see you there!
Best,
SGA Sustainability Committee x S3
UMD's ESSR has an immediate opening for a motivated and engaged student to join their Office of Environmental Affairs for the summer. This would be a fantastic opportunity for a student interested in gaining practical, hands-on experience in environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance.
http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd
Job Number: 8433-SHA-50-09-SS-04/25
Recruitment: The State Highway Administration is currently recruiting for an Environmental Analyst I position located in Baltimore City. This is an Interview and Hire position that is open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications listed below. This job announcement may be used for future vacancies throughout the state of Maryland.
Nature of Work:The main purpose of the Environmental Analyst I position is to ensure that SHA projects are developed in compliance with the National and Maryland Environmental Policy Acts (NEPA & MEPA) and other relevant and appropriate state and federal regulations and guidelines. Some of these duties will include the following: preparing environmental documentation and reevaluations required to obtain approval for projects; completing inventories to determine the presence of environmental resources within a project area; initiating coordination with federal and state agencies to obtain information regarding resources and to assess impacts; and assisting in technical studies for various projects.
MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide.
Colors of Change: Sustainability in the Arts will take place next week and features watercolor painting with pigments made from plants, insects, and acid-mine drainage. The event will also include a demo on how the natural paints were made, a short film screening on interdisciplinary solutions to environmental challenges, a poem recitation focused on environmental justice, free dinner, and a raffle featuring two handmade paint palettes using soil-based pigments.
Hi ENST students,
I wanted to alert you to a new ENST class being offered for Fall 2025 - ENST111 Field Exploration in Environmental Science and Technology. This is a first-of-its-kind course where students will be immersed in many aspects of the teaching and research being done across the Department. In this hands-on course, the outdoors and the laboratory will be your classroom. We will be visiting a variety of local and regional sites and you will be taught by a variety of faculty in the Department. This course is ideal for the curious, adventurous, and passionate environmental science student. No prerequisites required.
Hope some of you will join us on the adventure!
The Bright Futures Initiative awards students with need-based scholarships ranging from $100-$1,250 to help offset expenses incurred during unpaid internships.
Eligibility
The Sustainability Internship Scholarship will help off-set expenses associated with an unpaid internship. Scholarship awards ranging from $1,000-$1,750 are available to help offset expenses.
Eligibility
Join this ZOOM session to learn how Peace Corps service is an excellent way to kickstart (or restart) your career journey, providing you with an abundance of transferable skills essential in today's ever changing job market.
Regardless of your major--Public Health, Education, Environmental Science or any other---Peace Corps offers grassroots field experience to build your technical and language skills while helping communities in need.
Bonus: A Peace Corps recruiter will be present to answer technical questions from the recruitment lens and describe Peace Corps' newest programs including their virtual service and 1-year service pilot programs!
Dear Constituent,
As Elon Musk and Donald Trump unleash what I believe to be an illegal and politically motivated purge of the federal workforce, federal contracts, and federal funding – our Northern Virginia district has become the prime target for these attacks.
Every day, I’m hearing from so many of my constituents who have been laid off – or are afraid that they may be the next to lose their jobs.
This is why I’ve organized a job fair for federal workers and contractors on Saturday, May 3 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. at George Washington Middle School in Alexandria. This job fair, held in partnership with the City of Alexandria, the City of Falls Church, Arlington County, and Fairfax County, will help those in our Northern Virginia community in need of a career transition navigate this uncertainty by connecting them directly with companies that are hiring.
Recruiters and hiring managers from a variety of employment sectors will participate including from health care, information technology, local government, the military, consumer electronics, accounting and finance, and federal government professional services.
Complementary professional photographic headshots will also be offered. You'll simply scan a QR code when you arrive at the event, have your picture taken, and instantly receive your preferred photo digitally.
Free parking is available at the school, but space is limited so please consider carpooling. George Washington Middle School is also a short walk away from the Braddock Road Metro stop on the Blue and Yellow lines.
If you are a federal employee, federal contractor, or have otherwise been affected by President Trump and Elon Musk’s dishonest attacks against people who provide critical services to the American people, I hope you will join us on Saturday, May 3.
Are you looking for a unique big question/i-series course over summer or want to get more field experience using bat acoustic detectors? You, friends, roommates, and everyone is invited to register for ENST115. We meet June 2-20, 6-9pm (which allows plenty of time for commuting, a part-time job, & free evening parking on campus). Below is a description of the class. Please feel free to share this with others and let me know if you have any questions.
How might an understanding of human-wildlife conflicts shape our approach to disease, ecology, and conservation? Should we care that we are losing wildlife, like bats? Across the globe, human societies have significantly harmed bat populations both intentionally and unintentionally. This course will delve into different bat population crisis causes as well as current and potential solutions, while addressing complex human-wildlife conflicts that need to be considered while solving them. During the course, students will get hands-on experience using highly sophisticated bat acoustic technology to identify bats to species-level. Lecture and discussion sections will focus on bat ecology, management techniques, newest bat identification techniques, data interpretation, and scientific presentation skills.
Students will be given the chance to use watercolor paints that are made with pigments from plants, insects, and acid-mine drainage. There will be a free dinner, a paint making demo, a short film screening about interdisciplinary solutions to environmental problems, a poem recitation about environmental justice, and a raffle for 2 different soil based paint palettes. Here is the website, which has the registration link at the bottom.
The Department of Ecology is hiring six Watershed Health Monitoring Etech (Environmental Technician) positions within the Environmental Assessment Program for the Summer 2025 field season.
These are temporary positions that will start on June 16, 2025 and end no later than October 15, 2025. The end date is flexible and depends on how the field season goes. Students needing to return to school in the fall are still encouraged to apply.
Location:
The positions are based out of Lacey, WA, with work primarily focused on the Snake River region with some sample sites statewide. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from Lacey, WA.Schedule:
The schedule will consist of 10-hour shifts, with eight consecutive days working in the field followed by six days off. Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.Application Timeline:
Apply by April 24, 2025 This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after 11:59 p.m. on April 24, 2025 may not be considered.Salary: $2,961.48 - $3,810.60 Monthly
If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Watershed Health Monitoring Etech (Environmental Technician)
Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Jillian Carver Dear Students,
I want to inform you that we are receiving applications for the Edward R. Landa and Judith A. Johnson Scholarship.
If you are interested, please visit the ENST Website to learn more about the scholarship and to submit your application. These are the documents required during the application:
UMD's chapter of the American Ecological Engineering Society (AEES) will be hosting our sixth GBM of the semester on Tuesday (04/22) in Jimenez 1117 from 7:30-8:30 pm. For this meeting we will be building a physical jeopardy board in preparation for Maryland Day. We will be making the board out of cardboard, so please bring some if you have any! We look forward to seeing you there!
SKY Happiness Retreat is a total well-being training offered to thousands of university students, faculty, and staff across the country. A recent study at Yale University found that SKY Happiness Retreat significantly reduces stress, depression, and has a long-lasting impact on mental health, mindfulness, positive emotion and social connectedness. The SKY Happiness Retreat introduces SKY Meditation, an evidence-based meditation practice integrated with breath work that can significantly increase one's well-being and calmness, and significantly reduces anxiety and stress markers. The course features interactive group processes, experiential learning, emotional intelligence training, breath-work, yoga, and evidence-based meditation. It's a place to connect with yourself, destress, and most importantly, have fun.
We're happy to share that the SKY Happiness Retreat is fully funded for University of Maryland students, with partial funding available for University staff/faculty. Availability is first-come-first serve, by registration only and requires attendance to all sessions. Limited spots are available.
Location: UMD School of Public Health
Timings:
April 18th (Fri) | 5pm - 8pm
April 19th and 20th (Sat & Sun) | 10am - 1pm
Apply Here: http://bit.ly/umdsky
The Nutrient Management and Water Quality group in the Department of Environmental Science and Technology (go.umd.edu/Toor) is looking for a part-time Undergraduate Research Assistant to join our team.
BACKGROUND: Our current research projects focus on how nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus behave in agricultural fields and what interventions are needed to mitigate nutrient loss to the Chesapeake Bay. As part of these projects, we collect and analyze a variety of water, soil, plant, and organic waste samples.
This is a part-time position, with up to 20 hours a week during the academic year, with the pay rate starting at $15/hour. Priority will be given to candidates who have a 5–8 hour opening on Tuesdays and who plan on holding this position for at least one full year. Beyond the set hours on Tuesday, additional hours may be available depending on project needs, but are not guaranteed each week. Summer hours may be extended, and should include a full 8–10 hour day on Tuesdays. Opportunities include mentoring from graduate students and Dr. Toor with potential for professional development commensurate with performance.
This position is primarily in the lab during the school year, with some field work available during the summer. Limited field work during the academic year is possible for students who have a full day available.
Position Responsibilities
● Wash glassware, sample bottles, and other lab equipment (an important part of research in the environmental sciences -- we all started by washing labware!)
● Process soil, plant, and/or water samples (e.g. water sample filtration, plant and soil sample drying, grinding, weighing, sample organization, maintenance, storage, etc.)
● Assist with basic lab analyses such as pH, EC, and various extractions.
● Maintain a clean and orderly workspace, particularly at the end of each shift.
● Assist lab personnel with additional duties as needed.
Requirements and Qualifications
● Ideally, be sophomore status or above and broadly familiar with a laboratory setting.
● Available for on-call duties and flexible time commitment as schedule permits.
● Able to stand for long periods of time.
● Self-motivated and responsible, able to complete tasks in a timely manner.
● Able to work independently or as an active member of a team.
● Comfortable with various activities both in the field and laboratory.
● Demonstrate good organizational and interpersonal/communication skills.
Previous lab experience is preferred but not required to apply. Please email Emileigh Lucas (erosso@umd.edu) with a current resume and brief statements including (1) interest and motivation in working with us, (2) previous lab experience, and (3) a schedule detailing the proposed blocks of time availability (10-20 hours of potential availability, including the 5-8 hour time slot on Tuesdays) for spring 2025, summer, and potential for fall 2025.
The Harry R. Hughes will award a fellowship for an exceptional scholar or graduate student in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources in the summer of 2025. The student should be an undergraduate or graduate student with continuing enrollment in the fall.
The Center seeks to hire a student for the summer to accelerate the dissemination of Hughes Center-funded research. The selected student will work with faculty funded by the Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology to develop news articles for The Conversation https://theconversation.com/us . The Conservation is a nonprofit, independent news organization that publishes University scholarly research to inform the public in diverse areas such as policy, science, health, economics, and agriculture.
The fellowship recipient will have the opportunity to learn about numerous research projects funded through the Hughes Center that have focused on conservation practices, the food system, crop production, public policy related to agriculture, and many other topics. The Hughes Center projects typically fall under the Ensure Healthy Watersheds and the Chesapeake Bay, Advance Innovative, Profitable, and Sustainable Agricultural Production Systems Strategic Initiatives. The student should be an undergraduate or graduate student with continuing enrollment in the fall.
The internship will be ten weeks in duration, and 40 hours per week. The student will receive $19.91 per hour.
To apply send a CV and letter of interest to Dr. Kate Everts at keverts@umd.edu
