Civil (& Mechanical) Engineering career fair - October 20th

 The UMD chapter of Chi Epsilon will be hosting our annual Civil (& Mechanical) Engineering career fair on October 20th from 12pm-4pm in the Stamp Grand Ballroom! We will be hosting 70 companies who are interested in networking with UMD students for internships and full-time employment!

While most of these employers will be civil/environmental engineering focused, many are also interested in recruiting students from related majors such as environmental science, architecture, landscape architecture, project management, and more!

Registration is not required for students attending the event. You do not need to be in Chi Epsilon to attend the fair. All UMD students are welcome! Business attire recommended. 

Environmental & GIS Career Fair: October 21

 

Environmental & GIS Career Fair

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

12:30 - 3:00 PM

Colony Ballroom, Stamp Student Union

See employers and register HERE!

Are you interested in pursuing a job or internship in the fields of environmental policy, communication, and research, GIS, conservation, and sustainability? We have the perfect opportunity for you! Stop by UMD's Environmental & GIS Career Fair to explore career and internship opportunities, talk to employers, and network with professionals in your field! The fair will host a number of exciting employers, including the Maryland Department of Agriculture, Esri, and the National Aquarium!

This event is open to all UMD students and alumni! Let us know you’re coming by registering on Handshake to receive event updates and review the employers who are participating.

See you there!

Sustainability & Wildlife Opportunities: Today and Tomorrow!

 Sustainability Career Panel

Tonight Wednesday, March 26

5-6:30 PM 

University Career Center, 3rd Floor Hornbake Library, South

Learn about the panelists and register HERE

Join us for an engaging panel featuring UMD alumni working across diverse sustainability and environmental fields. Gain valuable insights into their career journeys, backgrounds, and current roles in areas such as policy, environmental planning, science, and consulting. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from their experiences and explore potential career paths!

Light food and refreshments will be provided. This panel is brought to you by the Office of Sustainability, the University Career Center @ AGNR, and the Alumni Association.

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Careers in Wildlife

Tomorrow, Thursday, March 27

5-6:30 PM 

University Career Center, 3rd Floor Hornbake Library, South

Learn about the panelists and register HERE

Turn your passion for wildlife into a fulfilling career by joining us for an inspiring and informative panel event. Discover the diverse opportunities waiting for you in the world of wildlife conservation, research, and management. Panelists will share their professional journeys and advice for working in the wildlife field.

Agriculture Recruiting Event: Tuesday, October 29

 

Agriculture Industry Meetup

Tuesday, October 29

1-3 PM

We have a great lineup of top organizations in agriculture coming to campus next Tuesday, October 29, for the Agriculture Industry Meetup. You don't want to miss out on the opportunity to talk about internships and full time roles at the following organizations:

• Cal-Maine Foods, Inc
• Counterpart International
• GreenSweep, LLC
• Organic Farmers Association
• Perdue Farms
• USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS): PA and MD reps
• USDA, Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS)

Let us know you're coming HERE

While pre-registration is not required, we will be sending out career fair prep materials and reminders to those who register. This link above is also where you can learn more about each of the organizations participating and what they're hiring for. This event is open to all UMD students and alumni, please feel free to share with friends. 

Career events on campus & online

 

Learn tips and tricks for navigating USAJobs, the federal government's exclusive job board. The Deputy Assistant Administrator of the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, who manages much of the hiring for the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Event Details:

Friday, October 18

12 - 1 PM

Via Zoom

Register Here

Join us for an engaging panel discussion exploring the dynamic and impactful field of environmental health! This event will bring together industry professionals from various backgrounds to discuss their career journeys, share insights into the diverse career paths available in environmental health, and offer valuable advice for those interested in making a difference in this field.

Event Details:

Monday, October 21

5:30 - 7 PM

ESJ 0202

Register Here

New mentoring program for undergrad women in the earth and environmental sciences

Are you interested in the earth and environmental sciences? 

Are you an undergraduate student who identifies as a woman?

Are you interested in participating in a successful national scale mentorship program? 

The PROGRESS program offers students the opportunity to meet peers from regional universities with similar interests, learn more about careers in earth and environmental sciences and expand their professional networks. 

Complete this 5 minute online application to get involved!

Check the workshop website to find out more about the workshop, schedule of events, and panelist information for November 8th! We’ll have panelists from NASA, NOAA, EPA, AGU, WBAL, & CDM Smith! 

To find out more about the national PROGRESS mentorship program, click here.

What you will receive:

• A large network of peers and professionals in your local region
• A professional development workshop on Friday, November 8th from 10am-4:30pm, hosted in the Atrium in the Stamp Student Union on University of Maryland’s campus.
• Lunch will be provided; Transportation can be reimbursed.
• Free to participate

Your professors are not involved in the research and your participation will have no bearing on your course grade or credit. Your application will be confidential. There is no charge so that we can be sure that there are no barriers to participation. 

This project is funded by the National Science Foundation (award #’s: 2013318, 2013333, 2013323, 2013312, 2013326). 

Learn more at https://progress.colostate.edu/about-this-program/.

For questions, please contact us at progressgeoscience@gmail.com. 

Career Programming and Updates

The UCC@AGNR has some great programs planned for this Fall:

• AFA Leaders Conference Application Night: September 4, 2024

• Career Shuttle: NOAA: September 20, 2024

• Perfecting your Pitch, with USDA: September 30, 2024

• Careers in Food Security: October 15, 2024 

• Navigating USAJobs with the EPA: October 18, 2024 

• Careers in Environmental Health: October 21, 2024

• Agriculture Industry Meetup: October 29, 2024

Casey Miller is available to any students to discuss major/career choices, job, internship, and grad school prep, interviewing/networking skills, or anything else related to their career! Students can make an appointment via Handshake.  

The University Career Center has an exciting line up of programming for this Fall, as well! Below is a list of highlights:

• On-Campus and Part Time Jobs Meet-Up: September 9, 2024

• Fall Career & Internship Fair: September 24, 25, & 26, 2024

• A list of AGNR-related employers who have registered to date, can be found HERE. This list will be regularly updated as more organizations register.

• Intern for a Day: Student applications open September 16, 2024

• The full UCC event calendar can be found here

Students are encouraged to check out and use Handshake! Handshake is an easy-to-use platform that will provide students with an abundance of opportunities including jobs & internships, event sign ups, and career advising appointments.

virtual climate career fair on May 16

 

Virtual Climate Career Fair Helping People and the Planet: Climate Jobs in the Federal Government  Thursday, May 16 • 5:30 p.m. EDT

Register today

Are you interested in addressing climate change challenges as part of your professional career? join us at our upcoming virtual career fair, "Helping People and the Planet: Climate Jobs in the Federal Government."  You'll hear from a prime selection of federal agencies about current job opportunities and how you can make a difference on this important issue. Learn how climate change is a growing priority for the federal government.

When Thursday, May 16, 2024 5:30-8 p.m. EDT

Where Virtual event. Login details will be provided upon registration.

Save your spot

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Eric Feldman at EFeldman@ourpublicservice.org.

Eco/environmental career resources for students

Chesapeake Network (https://www.chesapeakenetwork.org/) - 

has a widely used job board for the region

Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps (https://cbtrust.org/chesapeake-climate-corps/) - 

participation is a great pathway to finding a permanent environmental job

Get Prepped 😎 for the Career & Internship Fair

 

Get Prepped  for the Career & Internship Fair Get the tips and tricks to succeeding at our upcoming Career & Internship Fair! Register now for all the upcoming sessions  How to Prepare for a Career & Internship Fair | 2/12/24 | Mon | 4:45 pm | How to Prepare for a Career & Internship Fair | 2/15/24 | Thurs | 12:00 pm  - 12:45 pm Pizza  &  Prepare for a Career & Internship Fair | 2/19/24 | Mon | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Spring 2024 Career & Internship Fair

 

Spring 2024 Career & Internship Fair Weds Feb 21 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Thurs Feb 22 |11:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday Feb 23 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Spring Career & Internship Fair is coming soon! Register today to secure your spot to our largest recruitment fair of the semester!

Register Here

Career

 

Are you still seeking opportunities? Access these pages about search strategies page, industry-specific content, career resources by College on our website Find active internship and job postings from employers who specifically want to connect with University of Maryland students (right now there are 2,000+ postings!) on Handshake. Explore potential gap year programs (short-term options) if you are not quite yet ready to jump into a certain career path or graduate school, or simply seeking to try something new and gain new skills

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Handshake is a fast, easy, and smart system that connects UMD students and alumni with jobs, employers and career services. Claim your account now to begin accessing your career services, register for upcoming events, and apply for jobs and internships!

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Employer Events in January

 

Explore Career Opportunities at EY on Jan 10th, 2024!

Expedition EY is a program incepted since 2021 that has focused primarily on underrepresented groups, which consist of Black, Latinx and Native American students, Veterans, LGBT+ students and students with disabilities as well as Women in Tech. Consistent with our commitment to recruiting diverse professionals, students who identify as racially or gender diverse are strongly encouraged to apply for this exciting program. Active participation in this program includes eligibility for scholarship prizes! Register on Handshake!

Kickstarting your Career with AmeriCorps

Do you seek adventure and challenge in a spectacular outdoor environment while getting paid and kickstarting your career? The Backcountry Trails Program might be for you! Join program staff on Jan 11th, 2024 for a virtual information session to learn more about this unique AmeriCorps opportunity. We will be giving an overview of the program, what to expect during a Backcountry season, and how to apply. Register on Handshake! Network with Industry Experts at Teach For America "You get the society you contribute to," Cat Shieh believes. If you're motivated to create lasting change, join Cat, an anti-bias educator and Teach For America alum, on Jan 18th, 2024 to learn how to become an active advocate for a better tomorrow. Register on Handshake! Learn About the AmeriCorps Program! Are you curious about what an AmeriCorps program is? This info session on Jan 25th, 2024 will allow you to learn more about a post-grad year of service with the GO Fellowship! There will also be a workshop on unleashing your potential as a young professional, led by Chief Equity Officer Hector Calderon. Register on Handshake!