Job Opportunity: Bat Biologist/Wildlife Ecologist with Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is hiring a Bat Biologist/Wildlife Ecologist to join our team! The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting bat acoustic surveys, analyzing ecological data, preparing detailed reports, and supporting wildlife conservation projects. This role requires strong technical skills, field expertise, and the ability to work independently in dynamic environments.

I have been working for Tetra Tech since 2015 (!). While I brought my own skills and experience to the job, I have also grown tremendously as a biologist in my 10 years with the company. We have great people and great projects! Come work with us, share your expertise, and learn some new things in the process.

Here's a link with more information and to apply https://tetratech.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/bat-biologist-wildlife-ecologist-hybrid-48244.

Please note that the position reports to our Portland, OR office but it's eligible for telework. That's part of our commitment to providing our employees with a healthy work/life balance.

AEES GBM #2 | Career Fair Prep | 2/25

UMD's chapter of the American Ecological Engineering Society (AEES) will be hosting our second GBM of the semester tomorrow in Jimenez 1117 from 7:30-8:30pm. This meeting will be focused on resume review and advice for this week's upcoming career fairs. All are welcome, please see the attached flyer for more information!

NASA DEVELOP Program Summer 2025 Opportunities

I am writing to inform you about 10-week paid research opportunities with the NASA DEVELOP National Program, open to current students and recent college graduates as well as transitioning/early career professionals. The application window for Summer 2025 positions closes next Friday, February 28th. Please pass information about the program along with the attached flyer to those who may be interested.

NASA DEVELOP projects focus on helping local, national, and international communities address their environmental concerns while utilizing NASA's Earth observing fleet of satellites. For the Summer 2025 term, NASA DEVELOP will operate at fourteen locations across the country at NASA Centers and other regional locations. This is a great opportunity for participants who are interested in 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 about the use of NASA Earth science data for use in water resources, disaster management, ecological conservation, and other applications to address environmental community concerns.

At Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, we are offering three projects for the Summer 2025 term.

• Sonoran Desert Ecological Conservation II: Identifying and Mapping Stinknet in Southern Arizona Using Harmonized Landsat and Sentinel Data (in-person project)
• Wilmington Energy Resources: Evaluating Solar Energy Production Potential in Delaware to Inform Community Solar Development (in-person project)
• Utah Ecological Conservation: Identifying Areas of High Restoration Potential Following Invasive Species Disturbance (virtual project).

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.

Details about this opportunity and how to apply can be found online at https://appliedsciences.nasa.gov/nasadevelop. The Summer 2025 application window is currently open and will close February 28th, with the term taking place from June 2nd-August 8th. 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 will be posted on our website when the application opens.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Marine Education Fellowships Available - UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant

Marine Education Fellowships Available, 2025-2026
Application Deadline: March 10, 2025

Are you a recent college graduate and interested in marine science and environmental education?

Would you love field experiences and learning with others on Georgia’s coast?




UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea seeks marine education fellows to work at the Marine Education Center and Aquarium near Savannah GA. These September - August positions serve as bridge experiences between college and a professional career and are designed for individuals who would like to gain teaching experience in marine education. The positions are designed for soon-to-be or recent college graduates. Education fellows teach a wide variety of marine-related topics to grade PK-12 students in field, lab and discussion formats, public programs, summer marine science camps, school outreach, and community events. Although instruction is the primary responsibility, additional assigned duties include aquarium/touch tank husbandry and maintenance, phytoplankton monitoring, visitor services, Saturday Aquarium admission duty, and assigned tasks related to the Center’s operation.

https://gacoast.uga.edu/education/college-students/student-opportunities/
https://www.ugajobsearch.com/hr/postings/413502

Questions? Contact Anne Lindsay, lindsaya@uga.edu

MARYLAND STATE FAIR SCHOLARSHIP

MARYLAND STATE FAIR

Application Deadline: June 1, 2025

TIMONIUM - The Maryland State Fair is currently seeking 4-year college, post- secondary college, and trade school applicants for the F. Grove Miller Maryland State Fair Memorial and the Marlin K. Hoff Memorial Scholarship programs. Scholarship Rules and Applications may be obtained at www.marylandstatefair.com/scholarships.

Completed applications and supplemental information must be electronically submitted, no later than midnight on June 1, 2025. Recipients of the scholarships will be recognized at special ceremonies during the 2025 Maryland State Fair.

"Since its inception in 1879, agriculture education has been one of the Maryland State Fair's top priorities," said Maryland State Fair General Manager Andy Cashman. "Our competitive scholarships highlight and reward the accomplishments of youth, help them with their educational pursuits, and promote the importance of agriculture to our state and our world.”

The F. Grove Miller Maryland State Fair Memorial $2,000 Scholarships recognize the importance of education and participation in the Maryland State Fair. Applicants must be permanent residents of Maryland who have participated in previous years at the Maryland State Fair. They must be enrolled, and entering their freshman through senior year, in a 4-year college, post-secondary college or trade school. Recipients will be selected based on their involvement in the Maryland State Fair, academic performance, leadership qualities, future goals, and financial need. Four winners will be selected and will each receive $2,000 in scholarship monies. The scholarships will be presented during the 4-H/FFA Judging Award Program at the 2025 Maryland State Fair.

The Marlin K. Hoff Memorial $2,000 Scholarship will be awarded to one Maryland youth who has carried a 4-H, FFA or breed organization dairy project, has participated in previous years at the Maryland State Fair, and is enrolled and entering their freshman through senior year, in a 4-year college, post-secondary college or trade school. The recipient will be selected on the basis of involvement in the dairy industry, academic performance, leadership qualities, future goals and financial need. The Scholarship will be awarded during the Maryland Holstein Futurity at the 2025 Maryland State Fair. For additional information, go to www.marylandstatefair.com/scholarships.

Event Announcement: Spring 2025 AI Competition!

Dear Students,

We have a WONDERFUL opportunity for you all to participate in an Artificial Intelligence challenge this semester!

The Center for AI in Business at Smith, in collaboration with the NourishNet NSF Convergence Accelerator and Artificial Intelligence Institute of Maryland, is launching the first university-wide AI case competition for undergraduate and master’s students at the University of Maryland College Park.

The broad goal of this challenge is to understand how AI can help alleviate food insecurity within communities. Food insecurity is the focus of Governor Moore’s recent efforts on the ENOUGH Act and related Neighborhood Impact Grant to alleviate the food insecurity. The theme also aligns well with UMD’s First Year Book - Poverty by America.

This competition is open to ALL undergraduates and master’s students at the University of Maryland. Why participate in the competition? Here are five reasons:

• There will be prize money for the winning teams (undergraduate teams will be judged separately from master’s teams - i.e. there will be separate prizes for undergraduate and master’s teams)!
• Capital Area Food Bank (the case sponsor) is interested in hiring students as interns and has indicated that they are open to continuing these projects over the summer by hiring some interns from participating the teams as well
• We will circulate the best solutions in each case to several of our industry advisory board members, increasing the chances of students securing summer internships
• All students who participate and submit entries will receive a certificate of completion
• Participating in the “AI for Food Insecurity” challenge can be a tremendous component of your resume in which to signal your ability to work with teams, think outside the box on pressing issues facing society, and willingness to take on new challenges.

We are delighted that one of the largest food banks in the area, Capital Area Food Bank, has signed on as the main sponsor of the tasks in the challenge, providing questions, data and support. Your team will need to select among one of three available cases. Initial descriptions of the cases are provided below although further details will be shared on March 4th 2025, at the beginning of the competition.

Brief Case Descriptions - more detail on each case will be provided on March 4th. Each team will be assigned ONE case to work on, but in the Google Form submission below we require each team to indicate at least two cases that are of interest. We will assign teams to cases to ensure approximately equal competition across cases.

Case 1: Food insecurity is a complex issue. There are many who need help, but do not seek it. There are those who need food but do not know where to go for it. This case asks teams to design or develop an AI-based solution that can help those who need food to understand where to go to get it.

Case 2: Capital Area Food Bank has many partners such as grocery stores or farmers who provide food (vegetables, meat, etc.) that can be distributed to food pantries. Many of these partners (grocery stores, farmers etc) have questions that need to be answered (i.e. “where can we deliver food, what types of food are needed” etc). Currently the organization opens “customer service tickets” to answer these questions, and this is a time- and person-intensive process. Can AI help in improving the efficiency of this process?

Case 3: Capital Area Food Bank spends a large amount of time developing grant proposals, reports, presentations, blog posts, and social media content regarding the work they do. Can generative AI help do this more easily, better, faster?

The above information gives you an idea of what kinds of problems you will work on (your team has to pick one). We will provide detailed information on all of these on March 4th 2025. Student teams can “design” or “develop” AI-based solutions for these. We will also share the judging criteria after we release the full cases, but do want to emphasize that we are open to creative ideas that may or may not include prototypes built to “solve” these cases. That is, we are open to getting solutions that are “designs” of AI solutions even if student teams have not implemented them. That said, we are certainly open to submissions where students can use AI tools to actually develop prototypes as well for these problems. Once the cases are released, we will have zoom webinars where we provide more information on the cases, expectations and answer any questions.

Timelime:
March 4th 2025: Detailed information of the cases released to all participant teams
April 15th 2025: Teams submit their solutions
April 24th 2024: Teams selected for the finals present their solutions to judges between 5pm-9pm and winners are announced.

Interested in Participating? Fill out the Google Form below before March 4th (but do so as early as you can since we will cap the participation once we have sufficient teams for all the cases). Note that:

1. Teams have to be between 2-4 students.
2. Teams have to be either completely undergraduate students, or completely master’s students (this is because we will select “winners” separately from undergraduate and master’s teams - i.e. each case will have one undergraduate team winner and one master’s team winner).

ONE person from each team needs to fill out the Google Form below to indicate your commitment to participating in this challenge (the form requires you to enter names/email addresses of all the team members). All teams that have submitted the form will receive further information on the cases by March 4th, 2025.

https://forms.gle/jTnt64yBfzjvGeZLA

We strongly encourage interdisciplinary teams, but leave it up to student teams to form teams to compete in this!

We hope to see great interest from our undergraduate and master’s students in this competition. It’s not always about winning, but to use this as a reason to try and make a difference! Once we have the final teams we will provide all case information directly to the emails on March 4th. But in the meanwhile if there are any questions about this please email Hanwen Shi at hwshi@umd.edu.

Looking for student with interest/experience in GIS

Hello UMD partners! AWS is doing an inventory of vernal pool habitats of conservation importance --with presence of obligate amphibian/invertebrate species- in the Anacostia watershed. A potential opportunity to use more advanced GIS and Lidar technologies came up through our USGS partners. However, due to the current limited capacity in the federal government, it would be great to have the help of a student with experience with GIS to help USGS and AWS with this project. It would be in the capacity of an internship --unfortunately unpaid- to interface between the GIS modeling (with our USGS partners) and the field validation work. The interested student would have the opportunity to work with AWS in the field.

--Jorge A. Bogantes Montero

Stewardship Program Specialist: Natural Resources

Anacostia Watershed Society

Office: (301) 699-6204, ext 118 Mobile: (202)560-6107

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Opportunities Events

The Fulbright scholarship gives U.S. citizens the opportunity to go abroad for research, teaching, and professional projects. Here is a list of important events more info about the scholarship can be found in the previous post

Important Dates

February 18, 2025

Fulbright U.S. Scholar 2026-2027 Competition Launch

September 15, 2025

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Application Deadline, 5:00 PM EDT (UTC-4:00)

Events

March 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT (UTC-4:00)
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Opportunities in the East Asia and the Pacific Region
Register here!
March 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT (UTC-4:00)
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Opportunities in the Europe and Eurasia Region
Register here!
March 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT (UTC-4:00)
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa Region
Register here!
March 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT (UTC-4:00)
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Opportunities in the South and Central Asia Region
Register here!
March 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT (UTC-4:00)
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Opportunities in the Western Hemisphere Region
Register here!
March 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT (UTC-4:00)
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Opportunities in the Sub-Saharan Africa Region
Register here!

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar 2026-2027 Competition is now OPEN!

As of this mailing, the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program's 2026-2027 competition is officially open! In this mailing, you are among the very first to learn about our opportunities for U.S. citizens to go abroad in Fall 2026 - Spring 2027.

The competition opening means you now have seven months to write your best application, as our due date will be September 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT (UTC-4:00). While this is a generous amount of time for a grant-writing exercise, perhaps the most important step is this first one you will take: choosing one award among our 380+ opportunities for your application. You can only apply for one award per year/competition cycle, so you need to choose wisely.

We encourage you to take a look at our online application and our Application page, which offers plenty of guidance on how to best spend your seven months to write a Fulbright U.S. Scholar application. The application does not require you to work in one sitting, so the sooner you start working online, the sooner we can see your progress and offer you help.

Our job on the Fulbright Scholar Outreach and Recruitment team is to help you apply, assisting with everything from award choice to the online application. Our first piece of help for you comes via our Editorial Feature this month, "How to Read a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award," but we are also available in our full slate of webinar programming, our office hours where we can answer your questions live, and via email.

Each of the regional inboxes below reaches a real, live, Fulbright staff member who can answer your questions:

• East Asia and the Pacific Awards: eastasiapacific@iie.org
• Europe and Eurasia Awards: europeeurasia@iie.org
• International Education Administrator Awards: iea@iie.org
• Middle East and North Africa Awards: middleeastnorthafrica@iie.org
• South and Central Asia Awards: southcentralasia@iie.org
• Sub-Saharan Africa Awards: subsaharanafrica@iie.org
• Western Hemisphere Awards: westhem@iie.org

We hope to either see you at our launch event today, at another virtual event, or in our inboxes!

Internships Available at the Hughes Center Part 2

Science Communications and Outreach Summer Internship

The Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology is seeking one student for a summer internship that offers an opportunity to work with an environmental and agricultural nonprofit organization. The Hughes Center is affiliated with the University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and is located at the Wye Research and Education Center in Queenstown, Maryland. This internship is based online with occasional in-person meetings (at least twice but up to four times throughout the 10-week internship) and travel to research site locations for video shoots. Access to reliable transportation is required.

This internship focuses on communications and outreach, specifically with an eye on video content creation and graphic design. The intern will learn how the Hughes Center's projects and scientific research interact with the state's agricultural and environmental sustainability and conservation goals, and learn to communicate messages on scientific topics to lay audiences. This internship will provide the opportunity to learn and practice various aspects of public outreach, content creation and distribution, and analytics. The chosen intern will work directly with the Hughes Center's communications coordinator to develop and execute content plans for the Center's research and projects.

Ppply Here: https://forms.gle/knqcnC9vksmUwCqj7

Duties and expectations:

• Video Content Creation: The intern will work with the Center’s Communications Coordinator to plan, shoot and edit short and long-format video content based on the Hughes Center’s research projects and partnerships. The ideal candidate is creative, adept with a camera and familiar with video editing software. The videos will be used to grow our YouTube page and social media, as well as website and newsletter article support. Examples of the Hughes Center’s outreach videos can be found here.
• Graphic Design: The intern will help update the Center’s outreach materials, including the design and creation of infographic handouts and posters for display at conferences and events. Familiarity with Canva or the Adobe suite of graphic design software is preferable.

Compensation: $19.91 per hour, 40 hours per week

Timeline: June 2, 2025 to August 8, 2025

Locations: Virtual with travel

To Apply:

Please fill out this form linked here and attach the following documents by midnight on Sunday, April 20, 2025.

• Resume/CV
• Unofficial transcript
• Personal statement describing why you are interested in working with us, what skills you bring to the team, and how this internship will help you achieve your career goals. Please give specific details about your interest in science communication.
• Video or graphic design sample

Deadline to Apply: April 20, 2025

For questions, email Hughes Center Communications Coordinator Josh Bollinger at joshboll@umd.edu.

Apply Here For The Communications Internship

Internships Available at the Hughes Center

The Summer 2025 Russell Brinsfield Agro-Ecology Internship Program

The Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology 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 2025 Russell Brinsfield Agro-Ecology Summer Internship program. Multiple students will be selected for this six-week internship, which includes a competitive salary and the opportunity to interact with leaders from the agricultural and environmental communities, as well as state agencies. The internship will begin with an orientation session at Wye Research Center, and the interns will attend periodic meetings at Wye. The remainder of the time, the interns will work virtually or attend meetings offsite.

The internship will introduce you to a number of complex natural resource issues, including but not limited to, Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts, agricultural practices, and local food production. During the course of the internship, you will meet diverse stakeholders and engage in the complex interaction between the agricultural, 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 environmental, economic, and industry needs as well as the needs of policymakers.

Interns will:

• Work with Hughes Center and ALEI’s staff on research projects related to current agriculture, environmental, and forestry issues;
• Participate in the multidisciplinary activities of the Hughes Center;
• Attend regional leadership meetings for agriculture and natural resources;
• Have the opportunity to engage with researchers, state officials and agencies, environmental, and agricultural leaders;
• 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; and
• Enhance their research, communication, public speaking, and time management skills.

Interns must:

• Be a licensed driver with their own reliable transportation; and
• Be able to attend regional events throughout the summer. Some weekend or evening hours may be required.

Compensation: Interns will be paid $19.91 an hour for a 40-hour work week.

To Apply: Send your resume, cover letter, and at least one academic and professional letter of recommendation and reference.

• Undergraduate students should send their applications to Nancy Nunn at nnunn@umd.edu.
• Law students should send their applications to Megan Todd at motodd@law.umaryland.edu.

Deadline to Apply: February 28, 2025

Download The Full Announcement Here

More Information About The Internship Here

Closing this Sunday: Paid Summer Internships

Paid Summer Internships with Impact!

The Do Good Institute (dogood.umd.edu) provides hands-on learning experiences, immersive programs and events, and supportive resources to develop the next generation of nonprofit leaders, social innovators, and civic minded students. Our mission is to ensure that all University of Maryland students graduate equipped and motivated to do good in their careers, their communities, and in the world throughout their lifetimes. The Do Good Institute is still accepting applications for its paid summer internship program, Impact Interns! Impact Interns is a professional development and leadership program that connects passionate and talented students to paid internships with nonprofits and social impact organizations. The program is designed to provide emerging social sector leaders with meaningful opportunities to gain professional experience, develop skills, build a professional network and learn more about working in the nonprofit and social impact sphere. Internships take place in Summer 2025. Internship positions are available for both undergraduate and graduate students. Work areas are diverse (communications, research, fundraising, program management) and across different fields (arts, civics, education, environment, health, international development, justice and equity, and social services). Hybrid, remote, and in-person options are available. Learn more and apply now through February 23 at go.umd.edu/impactinterns

Job Announcement: Georgia DNR Wildlife Technician 3 Position

February 12, 2025

EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title/Position: Wildlife Technician 3/00226752

Location: Social Circle, Georgia

Job Responsibilities: Under general supervision, the Wildlife Technician 3 will assist biologists in the Wildlife Conservation Section with collecting biological data and conducting research on small mammals. The position will support program biologists by contributing to the development and implementation of scientific sampling protocols. Responsibilities include planning and coordinating surveys and research, identifying and tracking T&E species, as well as supervising seasonal workers, volunteers, and other personnel. This will include monitoring and research related to bats and other small mammals throughout Georgia. The Wildlife Tech 3 will also be the lead MOTUS technician supporting biologists tagging mammals and birds. The technician will be responsible for installing and maintaining MOTUS towers and equipment statewide. After initial training, the MOTUS technician will be expected to install new systems, troubleshoot technical issues, download data, and update the online data portal, and coordinate with MOTUS partners in the SE US. Under limited supervision, the Wildlife Tech 3 will oversee the duties and tasks associated with operating and maintaining assigned equipment for small mammal work, as well as maintenance of facilities and vehicles and purchasing of supplies and materials for fieldwork in accordance with state procedures. They will provide technical support and outreach to individuals, conservation partners, and assist other DNR staff as needed. Current rabies vaccinations are required for work with mammals. This position is housed in the Wildlife Conservation Section of the Wildlife Resources Division and will require overnight travel to project areas in remote regions of the state.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in wildlife management or a related field from an accredited college or university OR Associates degree or equivalent coursework (90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours) in wildlife management or related field from an accredited college or university AND one year of experience required at the lower level Wildlife Technician 2 (NRT011) or position equivalent OR High school diploma or GED AND two years of experience required in the Wildlife Resources Division as a Wildlife Tech 2 (NRT011) which included responsibilities in game or non game management.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience with planning and conducting surveys for bats, including federally protected species, and other small mammals in the southeastern US.
2. Experience with handling, identification, banding, and radio-tagging of bats and other small mammals.
3. Knowledge of & experience with the Motus Wildlife Tracking System as well as hands-on mechanical skills to assemble, install, and maintain Motus towers.
4. Experience and familiarity with GIS, Biotics and Natural Heritage methodology. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
5. Experience with data entry, data analysis, writing technical reports & supervision of volunteers and technicians.
6. Status as a current or former employee of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

Salary: $45,805.13/year plus benefits

Application: Download an application for employment at https://gadnr.org/careers/ and submit the completed application to the e-mail address highlighted below. Alternatively, a completed paper copy can be mailed to the following address:

Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Office of Human Resources
ATTN: Recruitment and Selection
2067 US Hwy, 278, SE
Social Circle, GA 30025
WRD.careers@dnr.ga.gov

Application Deadline: February 26, 2025

Contact for questions: Trina Morris, Program Manager
katrina.morris@dnr.ga.gov, 706-557-3220

AGNR Events this Week and Next!

Hello AGNR Terps!

We have a a great lineup of events happening this week and next and I want to make sure you're in the loop!

How to Become a Dietitian

TOMORROW, February 19 at 4:30
Learn more and Register HERE

Life & Earth Sciences Career Prep

TONIGHT, February 18 5:30 PM
Learn more and Register for the event here

Spring Career & Internship Fair

The Spring Career and Internship Fair is next week! The Fair will be held on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday February 26-28 from 11-4 in The Hotel. You can view all employers who will be participating here. I have also compiled a list of AGNR-specific employers participating in this spreadsheet. Because employer registration is fluid, this list is updated every few days. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the list in Handshake.

Sample of AGNR orgs participating:

• Maryland Department of Agriculture
• LandDesign Inc.
• Chesapeake Bay Trust
• Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream
• Maryland Department of Environment
• Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology

Let us know you’re planning to come on Handshake and we will send you logistics information and fair prep materials.

Career Fair Prep Programming and Resources:
We offer a variety of events and resources to help you feel prepared to go to the career fair. A few I’d like to highlight:

• Resume Revamp Workshops: Feb 12, 18, & 19
• How to Prepare for a Career & Internship Fair: Feb 21
• Pizza & Prepare for the Fair: Feb 24 & 25

A full list of opportunities can be found here.

Environmental Organizing Fellowship Opportunity for University of Maryland 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.

Ecological Health Network Indigenous Internship

Position Type: Intern Pay: $12,000 Location: Remote, Eastern Time Zone

About us: The Ecological Health Network is a non-profit organization working at the intersection of ecological restoration and human health and well-being. We connect long-term ecological restoration projects and programs, so that they may learn from each other, share scientific efforts, identify key knowledge gaps, and increase the awareness of the benefits of ecological restoration among the public and policymakers.

Internship summary: This internship is part of the EHN’s Indigenous Outreach and Partnership Initiative which is funded through the Christopher Reynolds Foundation. The intern will work directly with our Program Director and Director of Operations to support our efforts to build the capacity of the newly formed Northeast Seed Network (NSN).

NSN focuses on improving the access of ecologically appropriate native seeds and plants to restore healthy ecosystems in the U.S. Northeast and Northern Mid-Atlantic states. The intern will help coordinate and direct outreach to Indigenous leaders to build trust, facilitate communication, and work towards incorporating Indigenous knowledge and science into seed and plant amplification and use for a wide range of restorative activities.

This role will also support efforts to provide training and resources to Indigenous communities, helping to build their capacity for seed collection, native plant production, and ecological restoration. This will help the NSN respond to federal recommendations for engaging Indigenous communities in seed supply chains and restoration initiatives.

We are looking for an intern with strong outreach and engagement skills, firm knowledge about regional environmental issues, and a background working with Indigenous communities and Tribal governments. Candidates must be able to take initiative, think creatively, and demonstrate an ability to work well in a team setting and on their own with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities and time commitment: Intern should be available at 10-20 hours per week from April – December 2025. The intern will contribute to our initiatives by communicating with current and prospective network partners and members, participating in working groups, and developing materials for outreach and engagement needs.

Requirements:

Knowledge of the Tribal Nations in Northeastern and Northern Mid-Atlantic states

3+ years of experience working with Indigenous communities.

Experience leading interviews and focus groups.

Proficiency in Microsoft (Excel, Planner, Teams, and other applications)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree Indigenous studies, communications, environmental science, ecology, or related field.
• Knowledge of grant writing and project management.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Lauren Shew at lshew@ehnglobal.org with the subject “EHN Spring 2025 Intern Application.”

Wildlife Internship Opening

Community Immunity Wildlife Research Wildlife Internship Openings

The Applied Spatial Wildlife Ecology Lab (A-SWEL) in the Environmental Science and Technology Department (ENST) is looking for dedicated individuals to assist a research program starting Spring-Summer 2025. We will be investigating wildlife communities in Montgomery County, Maryland, and the effect that human foot traffic on trails has on their populations. We need interns to assist in wildlife species identification via camera trap analysis. Applicants are expected to work for at least one semester. Preference will be given to individuals who can stay longer, due to multiple wildlife research projects being run in the lab. This position can also serve as class credit when applicable. Work hours will typically consist of 10-15 hours a week in the lab.

Preferred candidate qualifications include:

• Strong computer skills in excel and data organization
• Good time management skills
• Ability to process data independently

For more details or to apply, please direct your question and send your resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts to Matthew Payne mpayne01@umd.edu by March 1st, 2025

Please note the following: This internship will be a big resume booster and may lead to other internships/jobs, but won't count as ENST389 since it would be working for UMD rather than a company off-campus

Distribution Request for 3 M-NCPPC Montgomery Parks seasonal Program Assistant openings

The Park Planning and Stewardship Division of M-NCPPC, Montgomery Parks is hiring!!!

They are hiring 3 paid seasonal Program Assistant positions the details about the job posting is below

Are you ready to get your feet wet with stream condition studies, stormwater mitigation strategies, and ecological restoration science?

Montgomery Parks, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission, is hosting three paid, part-time seasonal employment opportunities based in the Wheaton Headquarters located at 2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD 20902.

Candidates eager to monitor stream health and protect waterways from pollution will work alongside specialists in the Resource Analysis section to implement a variety of biological monitoring, ecological restoration, stormwater management, and GIS projects.

Position 1 - Resource Analysis Program Assistant (Technician): March 2025 – October 2025
Position 2 - Resource Analysis Program Assistant (Summer Survey Support): May 2025 – August 2025
Position 3 - Resource Analysis Program Assistant (Stormwater Permit Support): May 2025 – August 2025

Positions average 24-32 hours per week, scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and involve considerable time outdoors collecting data in streams and wetlands and along stormwater infrastructure. Candidates will receive specialized training and work to grow skills conducting water quality assessments and pollution investigations, processing biological samples, calibrating and maintaining equipment, reviewing and analyzing datasets, and communicating results to an array of audiences.

Salary range is $18.50 - $21.00 per hour, based on education and experience. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Interested candidates should review position details and apply as soon as possible at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mncppc/jobs/4826345/resource-analysis-program-assistant.

Wind Energy Project Coordinator at BCI

Bat Conservation International Wind Energy Project Coordinator Hybrid-Remote

Status: Full Time, Salaried

Reports to: Director of Bats and Wind Energy (Michael Whitby)

Key Relationships: Science Team

Positions: Two (2)

Salary: $55,000­–$65,000 annually + benefits

About BCI:

Bat Conservation International (BCI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to ending bat extinctions worldwide, seeks two Project Coordinators to join BCI’s Science Team. BCI is a distributed organization with staff across the world and incorporated in Austin, TX. BCI is a global leader on finding solutions that support renewable wind energy development while reducing its impacts on bat populations. Over the past two decades, BCI’s wind-energy program has designed and executed ground-breaking evidence-based scientific work that leads to meaningful outcomes.

The Project Coordinators must be highly collaborative and enjoy working within an environment that is mission and results-driven, where they can bring their whole self to work and contribute to positive ecological and social change. This position is ideal for early-career scientists interested in applied conservation with interest and experience conducting rigorous scientific research, managing, and coordinating collaborative research projects, and communicating with diverse stakeholders.

Position Description:

This opportunity is for two Project Manager positions. Each will lead a 3-year project investigating potential bat fatality reduction measures at wind energy facilities. While Project Coordinators can live anywhere and will work remotely, each Project Coordinator will be responsible for on-site field research at a wind energy facility for approximately July through September. Housing will be provided during fieldwork.

One project coordinator will assist with a study examining the use of ultraviolet light to deter bats from interacting with wind turbines. This study will record bat activity at turbines in southern Michigan using acoustics and thermal video. The second project coordinator will assist in a project examining the response of bats to the use of Aircraft Detection Lighting System using acoustics and radar. This project will be conducted in eastern South Dakota.

The Project Manager(s) will:

• Manage project, including tracking deliverables and reports, and ensuring all products are executed in a timely manner
• Lead and conduct fieldwork (approx. July–September) involving acoustic recording and thermal video or radar
• Manage, process, and curate data
• Ensure all research and products are reproducible, repeatable, and rigorous
• Participate in the dissemination results of research in presentations, reports, and peer-reviewed publications
• Collaborate effectively with BCI team members and external project partners, including wind energy industry representatives and the Dept. of Energy.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

Required Knowledge/Experience

• B.S. degree in a relevant field such as biology, ecology, wildlife, conservation, or related field plus 1 year experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects
• Experience in acoustic monitoring and acoustic data processing
• Working knowledge of bat acoustic technology hardware and software
• Ability to identify and solve technological issues such as computer and camera malfunctions
• Proficiency in data management
• Demonstrated interest in hypothesis-driven research and applied conservation
• Proven success with managing multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and accurately with attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize under the pressure of deadlines
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of staff, government agencies, industry, landowners, and other partners
• Experience and/or interest in engaging with the full range of communities within conservation
• Valid US driver’s License

Preferred Knowledge/Experience

• Advanced degree in a relevant field and 1 year experience
• Familiarity with bat ecology and wind energy issues
• Statistical analyses, including use of Program R
• Desire to contribute to data analysis
• Proficiency in scientific writing and written communication skills

Work Characteristics and Competencies:

Strong interpersonal skills, approachability, and creative problem-solving

Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and self-starter

Organizational and time management skills

Highly collaborative with a growth mindset and enjoys a challenge

Willingness to be flexible and adaptive

Highly curious with love for learning new things

Desire for professional and personal growth

Contributes to a healthy workplace and organization

Compensation and Benefits

• $55,000-$65,000 annually (depending on experience), full-time salaried. Paid biweekly electronically or via check.
• Compensation package includes generous paid vacation and sick time; 401(k) plan with employer match; health, dental, and vision insurance plan.
• Organizational culture that supports staff well-being and professional development.

To Apply:

If you have 70% or more of the desired qualifications, we encourage you to apply.
Individuals interested in applying should upload their curriculum vitae and cover letter to the application portal. In the cover letter, please explain how your work and lived experiences have prepared you to be successful in this position, what you find compelling about this job, how you (and your career) will benefit from this position, and if you have a project/location preference. All candidates will be considered for both positions.

Applications are due by midnight on Friday, March 7, 2025. Interviews will be held in mid-March through April with a tentative start date in April 2025.
The positions and start date is dependent on the timeline of federal contracting of awards.

***All applications are reviewed in ADP Workforce Now***
https://1.adp.com/gFoRLoqsAFf

MSRA Job Fair

ATTENTION STUDENTS

THE MARYLAND STREAM RESTORATION ASSOCIATION (MSRA) INVITES YOU TO THE

MSRA Spring 2025 Stream Restoration Seminar & Job Fair

AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND COLLEGE PARK, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

When: Saturday, March 1, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Where: The Animal Sciences/ENST Building at the University of Maryland College Park

Parking: Parking is available for free in the green numbered lots located here: https://transportation.umd.edu/parking/maps /umd-campus-parking-map Parking Options: Regents Drive Parking Garage and the Paint Branch Visitor’s Lot.
See map located here: https:// transportation.umd.edu/parking/maps /visitor-parking-map

Why is this seminar being held? With the implementation of the Chesapeake Bay TMDL, the stream and ecological restoration industry is hard at work planning, assessing, designing, constructing and monitoring projects to restore our streams and watersheds. With this increase in work, the need for smart, trained and technically-able college graduates has never been higher across the industry.

Event updates will be forwarded to MSRA members and posted at the following website: https:// www.marylandstreamrestorationassociation.org/

Spring Career & Internship Fair, Organizations for ENST Students

The Spring Career and Internship Fair is just two weeks away! The Fair will be held on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday February 26-28 from 11-4 in The Hotel. You can view all employers who will be participating here. I have also compiled a list of AGNR-specific employers participating in this spreadsheet. Because employer registration is fluid, this list is updated every few days. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the list in Handshake.

Sample of ENST Organizations:

• Chesapeake Bay Trust
• Maryland Department of the Environment
• Maryland Department of Agriculture
• Eurofins
• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service, PA
• Chesapeake Bay Trust

Let us know you’re planning to come on Handshake and we will send you logistics information and fair prep materials.

Career Fair Prep Programming and Resources:

We offer a variety of events and resources to help you feel prepared to go to the career fair. A few I’d like to highlight:

• Resume Revamp Workshops: Feb 12, 18, & 19
• How to Prepare for a Career & Internship Fair: Feb 21
• Pizza & Prepare for the Fair: Feb 24 & 25

A full list of opportunities can be found here.

Internship opportunity

Summer Internship with MD DNR Fisheries

New internship opportunity with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is looking for a student natural resource technician
This is a UNPAID - Part-Time (16-24 hours of work per week)

Location: Brandywine MD, Prince George's County

The main purpose of this position is to provide assistance to fisheries-related tasks, both in the field and in the laboratory, relating to freshwater sportfishing management. The selected candidate will assist with fyke net surveys to assess fish communities in inland impoundments (reservoirs and ponds); electrofishing, seining, and lab work to assess tidal freshwater fisheries habit and tidal bass populations; backpack electrofishing to assess inland stream fish communities; providing fisheries-related education and outreach at community fishing-oriented events; and other groups within fisheries with fieldwork on Maryland’s coastal bays, the Chesapeake’s brackish, tidal rivers, and special projects relating to inland fisheries habitat improvement projects.

The internship runs ten weeks between June and August. The specific start/end dates, hours, and schedule will be determined in collaboration between the intern and supervisor.

Application link and details can be found at the offical page here.

ENST Soil and Watershed Science Scholarship

Eligibility for the ENST Soil and Watershed Science Scholarship, supported by Larry and Ann Strickling:

• Students must meet the minimum criteria: 1. ENST must be the primary undergraduate major; 2. must be a currently enrolled student in good standing; and, 3. must have at least one semester left on their degree program.
• Available to current undergraduate ENST students who have completed or currently are enrolled in ENST 200 and at least one additional soil science course and have expressed an interest in a Soil and Watershed Science major or conducting a minor in soil science.

Criteria:

• Candidates should have a strong interest in pursuing a career in Soil and Watershed Science as demonstrated by enrollment in or successful completion of soil science classes, and through such activities as being employed or having an internship related to soil science, engaging in special soils related research projects, participation on the soil judging team, etc.
• Competitive recipients should demonstrate strong academic performance overall and within Soil and Watershed Science courses as well as team and leadership skills.

Briefly describe your experience in Soil and Watershed Science, your interest in pursuing a career in this field, how you meet the criteria for this scholarship (see above). (300 word maximum)

Ready to apply? Then submit this Application Form via email to Dr. Edward Landa at erlanda@umd.edu

Deadline Feb. 28, 2025

Summer internship - Coastal Bays/Assateague

Maryland Coastal Bays Program.
In partnership with Assateague Island National Seashore

2025 Summer Internship Opportunity

The Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) is accepting applications for 1-2 paid seasonal positions starting in June 2025. This is a unique internship opportunity that will be split between Assateague Island National Seashore (ASIS) and MCBP. Founded in 1996, MCBP is an environmental non-profit and one of the 28 National Estuary Programs under the Environmental Protection Agency. Our mission is “to protect and conserve the waters and surrounding watershed of Maryland's Coastal Bays to enhance their ecological and sustainable use for both present and future generations”. For additional information about the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, visit www.mdcoastalbays.org

Assateague Island National Seashore is a barrier island off the coasts of Maryland and Virginia. Due to the elemental forces of wind and water, it is an ever-changing environment. Within its varied habitats a diverse array of fauna and flora call the island home. Assateague Island offers unique opportunities for conservation, research, and visitation. For more information, please visit https://www.nps.gov/asis/index.htm

Position Description

The Maryland Coastal Bays Program and National Park Service (NPS) are seeking 1-2 qualified applicants for an environmental science internship. We are looking for a highly motivated upper-level undergraduate or recent graduate majoring in environmental science/studies, earth science, marine science, environmental education, wildlife conservation, or other related fields. This position will run for roughly 12 weeks at 40 hours a week from June through August but exact start and end dates are flexible. This position is a seasonal one with no benefits and pays $20/hr with the potential for a housing stipend. Shared dormitory-style housing at ASIS is available for rent if needed by the candidate.

The selected candidate will split their time working with MCBP’s science team and NPS staff. A mentor from each organization will be assigned to the candidate for guidance on work tasks and scheduling. The candidate will predominantly be working outside in various field and weather conditions including working on boats at times. Therefore, they must be comfortable working outside for long periods of time in a variety of conditions, including extreme temperatures and biting insects Much of the candidate’s time will be spent out in the field. Work will consist of a variety of duties, including tidal wetland surveys, assisting with water quality monitoring, performing vegetation and wildlife surveys, and data entry and analysis. Additional opportunities may include assisting with colonial nesting bird monitoring, horseshoe crab surveys, restoration projects, and environmental education and outreach programs.

Qualifications:

• Must be comfortable working long hours in various weather and field conditions
• Must be able to lift and carry 25lbs
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a small, dynamic team
• Strong communication, organizational, and professional skills
• Adept at using Microsoft Suite software

Desired Qualifications:

• General knowledge of watershed, estuarine ecosystems, and native species in the Maryland Coastal Bays
• Prior experience navigating and working in saltmarsh ecosystems
• Knowledge of GIS and/or R software
• Experience working in community science/ volunteer programs

To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references in one individual PDF to Carly Toulan, Environmental Scientist, at the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, at ctoulan@mdcoastalbays.org. Applications will be accepted until Friday, February 28th .

The Maryland Coastal Bays Program is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

AEES First GBM on 2/11

Thinking about joining a club? Check out the American Ecological Engineering Society (AEES)!

The American Ecological Engineering Society (AEES) is dedicated to developing sustainable ecosystems that integrate human society with the environment for the benefit of both. The UMD chapter of AEES pursues this mission on campus through student-led, designed, and constructed projects that aim to benefit both the campus environment and students. We provide students with hands-on experience with project management, project design, and project implementation working with multidisciplinary teams on real-world projects. So far, our club has raised over $160k in grant funding for our various projects and is happy to give students a platform for their own projects.

If you are interested in joining this club check out their Discord. Future GBMs this semester will be every other week in Jimenez 1117.

Fellowship Opportunity for Environmental Science & Technology Students at University of Maryland College Park

Applications are now open for the Reducetarian Foundation’s fellowship program

The Reducetarian Fellowship is a unique opportunity for students to begin building the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to make a tangible impact on our food system.

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This exciting program is designed to foster a more diverse, sustainable, and impactful movement to reform the food system by empowering bright, passionate, and ambitious young advocates and innovators who are eager to create a more sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world.
Features include 30+ in-person seminars and workshops One-on-one mentorship from Fellowship staff Introductions to impactful organizations in our network $5,750 stipend (contingent upon internship placement at a partner organization)

Apply Now

If you are unsure whether the Fellowship would be a good match for your career goals, we encourage you to register for an information session.

We are committed to ensuring that our application process is as accessible as possible. If you believe you may require accommodations of any kind in order to apply for the Fellowship, please reach out to Sofia at sofia@reducetarian.org.

Summer Research at the University of Florida!

There is a brand new summer research opporuntiy at the University of Flordia

REEU Program on Circularity & Digitalization

10-week research program at University of Florida

• Circular Economy and Digitalization Trainings
• Research focused on food systems disciplines
• Field trips & excursions

Program Highlights

• 10-week summer undergraduate research and training opportunity
• $600/week stipend, up to $750 travel allowance
• UF on-campus housing and meal allowance
• Ten research projects in various food systems domains
• Ten faculty mentors from four departments of the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
• Circular industry field trips
• Final research presentations and value-chain focused bootcamp
• Professional development program
• Visits to museums, Florida springs, NASA Kennedy Space Center, Saint Augustine, and more!

Apply Today https://go.ufl.edu/circularity

• Must be enrolled in a four-year university degree program
• Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident
• GPA 3.0 or above
• Open to all majors!

Summer Camp Internship Opportunities

Clemson University’s Youth Learning Institute Camp Wildlife JobDescription

Title: Shooting Sports and Wildlife Instructor/Counselor

Work Dates: May 28– August 8,2025

Location: Camp Bob Cooper, Summerton, South Carolina

Description:

The camp is located about an hour and a half from Charleston, South Carolina at Camp Bob Cooper directly on Lake Marion (South Carolina’s largest lake). A majority of the camp week will focus on hunting and fishing techniques, wildlife ecology, outdoor survival skills and shooting sports activities (shotgun, rifle and archery). Instructors will be trained and certified through USA Archery, South Carolina 4H Shooting Sports, and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. In addition to these activities, we will also utilize other components such as swimming, team building, and various recreation activities. To see more about the camp, visit https://wildlifesummer.camp/.

Principal Duties:

• Teach components of the Wildlife Ecology and Shooting Sports curriculum (training provided). • Lead students in daily program classes and activities (wake-up, meals, campfire, and wrap-up). • Be actively involved in all program activities, leading and participating in evening recreational and instructional times as scheduled.

• Perform direct supervision of children while involved in classes and activities. • Perform camp counselor duties including staying and attending to campers over night while they are at camp.

• Assist in routine clean up.

• Perform tasks assigned by leadership staff.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing BA or BS in Biology, Wildlife and Fisheries, Natural Resources, or related field is preferred.

• Experience with hunting and shooting sports preferred but not necessary (we will train those without experience).

• Experience working with youth preferred but not required.

• Must have the patience, understanding, flexibility, and energy to work and live with campers and staff.

• Must be willing to sacrifice, adapt, and work hard as part of a team.

Salary: $475 - $525 per week plus lodging, meals during camp and a sickness/accidental insurance plan.

Contact: If you are interested in the position please send your resume and three professional references to Megan Griffith at mg5@clemson.edu by March 1, 2025.

Clemson University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.