Non-Profit Career Panel

AREC's Global Poverty Student Advisory Board will host a non-profit career panel next week. This will be an excellent opportunity for students to meet with leaders from various non-profit organizations and hear about their experiences in the field. 

Click on this link to RSVP.

People's Climate March

Join UMD's Sustainability Committee, MaryPIRG, and other green groups around Maryland for the People's Climate March in Washington, D.C.!

We will be chartering a bus with limited seating - if you KNOW you'll be going, sign up for the FREE bus here- https://goo.gl/forms/lTCrTbiA37iPin9L2

We will also have a coalition biking to the March! More info on where and when to meet here:https://www.facebook.com/events/286494895131198/

PEOPLE'S CLIMATE MARCH SCHEDULE:
11am: Gather at *3rd ST & PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW* 
(Student meet-up point)
12:30: Start marching to the White House
3pm: Reconvene at the Washington Monument

AGNR Peer Mentors

AGNR Peer Mentor Job Description

Title:  AGNR Peer Mentor

Responsibilities:   The main responsibility of AGNR Peer Mentors is to assist AGNR undergraduate students with everyday campus issues, such as advising, registration, and more.   During office hours, you will have walk-in appointments with students in the college.  You will help them become familiar with registration procedures (Testudo), assist them with preparation of their 4-year academic plan, and explain their progress toward degree benchmarks.  You will work with students in subsequent semesters to pre-select courses and build tentative schedules, print academic audits, and otherwise prepare for their regular faculty advising appointments.  You may be asked to refer students to various campus services (e.g. Learning Assistance, Career Center, or tutoring services).   Peer Mentors will assist the AGNR Academic Programs Office with other tasks associated with student services and support, such as answering phones, filing records and assisting individuals who walk into the main office.   Peer Mentors may also serve as teaching assistants for UNIV100 during the fall semester.  

Qualifications:  

a) 45- 65 cumulative credits (excluding AP) with at least 2 semesters enrolled in an AGNR major   

b) GPA of 3.0 or higher and c) enrolled as a full-time student in AGNR.  Additionally, the Mentors seek applicants who are "engaged" in one or more other aspects of university life; (study abroad, research, internships, organizations, sports) we want students who know how to manage time and make the best use of all that UMD has to offer!

Compensation:  You will be paid for 4 hours/week each term.  You will also find this experience immensely satisfying as you help new students find their way in our large university.  You will develop leadership skills as you contribute to the building of a course syllabus and participate actively in the teaching program.  You will establish new relationships with both students and faculty/administrators in the college (good source of reference letters when you are ready to apply for graduate school, professional school, or that first job).  The service will stand out on your resume. 

Date Available: The position begins August 28, with a training session approximately 1 week prior.

Application Deadline:  Applications are due by May 1, 2017.  Applications should be submitted to Hollin Roberts in 0104 Symons Hall or sent electronically to hrobert1@umd.edu

For more information about the position, please contact:

Hollin Roberts

0104 Symons Hall

University of Maryland

College Park, MD 20742

(301) 405-5308

Hrobert1@umd.edu

Summer 2017 Bats Internship

Looking for an internship opportunity

​ over Summer 2017?

 Enjoy working outdoors and road trips? 

​ UMD is looking for interns to drive specific routes throughout central Maryland most nights of June to record bat echolocation calls. The data you collect will help UMD Appalachian Lab and MDDNR learn which bat species are present during summer...which is extremely important.

If you are interested in this opportunity and willing to donate your time every night of June, you can earn a great skillset highly desired by employers, gas reimbursement, and fulfilling your internship requirement. Please submit questions to shannonp@umd.edu and your academic advisor. Please apply to Shannon Pederson by sending your cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts to shannonp@umd.edu by May 15th. Training and equipment will be provided. 

Bright Futures Unpaid Internship Scholarship - DUE TODAY

The Bright Futures 'Unpaid Internship' Scholarship awards students with need-based scholarships ranging from $250-$1,250 to help offset expenses incurred during unpaid internships with non-profit organizations and government agencies.  The Bright Futures application for summer 2017 is open! DEADLINE: Monday, April 24 at 5 p.m. Access to the Application: go.umd.edu/brightfutures Eligible Candidates  All registered University of Maryland, College Park undergraduate students returning to campus for the fall 2017 semester, who have an internship for summer 2017, are eligible to apply. Graduating seniors (May 2017 & August 2017) are not eligible. Preference will be given to juniors and seniors graduating in December 2017 and to those who have not previously received an award.  In order for a student's internship to qualify for funding support, it must satisfy the following criteria: Unpaid on-campus or off-campus internship with a non-profit organization or government agency Offered during the summer and completed by Friday, August 25, 2017 Supervised by a professional in the organization To Apply:  go.umd.edu/brightfutures Submission Deadline: Monday, April 24 at 5 p.m.   Questions? Visit go.umd.edu/brightfutures

Agricultural Experiment Station Assistant Director

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Title:   Assistant Director

Position Number: 108323

Category Status: Exempt Regular  

Unit: AGNR-AES-Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

Working with the Center’s Executive Director to provide leadership in executing the Center’s mission to “Provide leadership to promote environmentally sound and economically viable agriculture and forestry as Maryland’s preferred land use through research, outreach and collaboration.  Established in 1999 the Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology is a part of University of Maryland’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The Center is headquartered at the Wye Research and Education Center in Queenstown, Maryland.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership in executing assigned strategic initiatives of the Board and Dean approved strategic plan. Catalyzing collaboration among a broad diversity of constituents and finding meaningful consensus that leads to measurable change in agronomy, agronomy policy, and/or natural resource management. Crafting solutions that support forestry and farming needs and enhancing Maryland’s natural resources especially the Chesapeake Bay. Development of a multiyear plan including budget and staff activity plans. Supervision of staff and contracted employees.  

• Building relationships with local and state government officials especially related to the Chesapeake Bay Program. Proactive support of state and federal government efforts that support farming and forestry and natural resources management in Maryland. Support successful state initiatives by supporting Watershed Implementation Plan at local and state levels.

• Leading the fundraising goals of the Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology. Working with a Board committee and the Executive Director to meet fundraising goals for the Center. Developing donors and asking for support directly. Managing fundraising and grant award recordkeeping and collaboration with the College Park Foundation. Finding and applying for grants that provide needed resources for strategic initiatives. Oversee and supervise grant reporting to foundations and other entities for the University of Maryland System Foundation.

• Oversight of outreach and engagement activities.  Supervision of staff at the Hughes Center to ensure successful implementation of workshops, meetings, and communications activities.  Oversee request for proposal process by engaging with research professionals at University of Maryland and with the Board of Directors at the Hughes Center.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree from an accredited university.

Five years’ experience working with government representatives and agricultural community.  Experience facilitating and implementing meetings that result in consensus outcomes.  Experience with Extension, NGOs, educational institutions and local government leaders around implementation of WIPs. Proficiency in interpersonal skills and communication through digital, print and verbal means.  Standard office skills including computer applications. Detailed understanding of budgeting and reporting around grants and events. Must be willing and able to work occasional weekends and evenings.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Operational leadership in implementing strategic priorities that include research, policy,     outreach, and community engagement.
• Measures performance of organizational functions.
• Management and leadership of staff and student fellows.
• Technical writing for grants and grant/reporting.
• Seek opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of all internal operations.
• Manage technology, including ongoing maintenance and updating of fundraising software.
• Strengthen relationships with other constituents especially government agencies.
• Along with the Executive Director, provide staff support and guidance to the Board of Directors and serve as staff liaison to relevant subcommittees of the Board.
• Provide programmatic input to the Executive Director in strategic planning.
• Represent the Hughes Center at private and public functions as needed.
• Team player with superior consensus building and critical thinking.
• Skills should include demonstrated leadership ability, problem solving, data analysis, personnel management, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Other duties as assigned by Executive Director.

Salary & Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with experience, with hiring range minimum of $78,794.  The University of Maryland offers an extensive benefits package.

Applications:

All Interested persons must submit their application via our website:  https://ejobs.umd.edu/ for position #108323.  A complete application packet includes a letter of application, a current resume, copies of transcripts, and three (3) professional references, including name, mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address.

Best Consideration Date:   May 15, 2017

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, or political affiliation. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

AGNR Graduation Celebration

Attention AGNR Seniors and Soon-to-be Graduates-

Dean Craig Beyrouty invites you and your guests to an evening reception honoring and recognizing graduates from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Please join us in celebrating your upcoming graduation!

AGNR Graduation Celebration

Friday, May 19, 2017

4:30 – 6:30 PM

Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served

Colony Ballroom

Adele H. Stamp Student Union

University of Maryland, College Park 

To RSVP, please visit https://go.umd.edu/graduationcelebration or contact Rachel House at rlhouse@umd.edu by May 10^th. We will also be sending an invitation to your parents/ home address.

We look forward to having you at this celebration and hope you can attend. Congratulations on graduating!

Army ROTC Scholarship

Army ROTC is seeking scholarship applicants for Fall '17. An Army ROTC scholarship pays full tuition and fees, a monthly stipend and book allowance. Scholarships are especially available for members of the undergraduate Class of 2019 and prospective graduate students. Interested students should contact UMD Army ROTC at armyrotc@umd,edu no later than April 25th. 

Student Administrative Assistant Position in ENST office

The Environmental Science & Technology Department is hiring an administrative assistant to work 20 hours during the semester and up to 40 hours during breaks. The assistant will help faculty and staff with online research, class schedule coordination, delivering mail, filing, proctoring exams, and other administrative duties. Applicants should possess strong math skills, efficient typing skills, and good customer service skills. The ideal candidate will pay close attention to details and function independently after trained. 

To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts to Shannon Pederson at shannonp@umd.edu before April  30, 2017. The start date is approximately August 20, 2017.

MBSS Internships

Please see two MBSS internship openings below. To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts to Dr. Lance Yonkos at lyonkos@umd.edu

​The selected candidate will serve as a member of a field sampling crew to collect fish, herpetofauna, crayfish, mussel, and physical habitat data as part of the Maryland Biological Stream Survey (MBSS) and participate in other field studies as assigned.  Primary duties include conducting backpack electrofishing, identifying captured organisms, measuring stream flow, and assisting with other stream physical habitat assessments.  This position is based in Annapolis, MD. 

The selected candidate will be responsible for assisting a lead biologist with water quality monitoring activities, including collecting storm loading data, routine monitoring and continuous monitoring in the western portion of Maryland.  Their primary duties will include collecting and processing water quality samples, collecting water quality data using instrumentation, assisting with Lake/Shoreline physical habitat assessments and calibrating water quality monitoring equipment.  There will also be opportunities to assist with submerged aquatic vegetation surveys, aquatic invasive species projects, as well as measuring stream flow, data entry and GIS mapping.  The work will be done in creeks and rivers of Washington, Allegany and Garrett Counties, in addition to Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County.  The position is based in Swanton, MD at Deep Creek Lake State Park.