Jobs at USDA-Foreign Agricultural Service

International Programs Specialist

Department of Agriculture
Foreign Agricultural Service
Office of the Deputy Administrator Global Programs 

Summary:

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides leadership on food and agriculture issues based on public policy, the best available science and effective management. The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) links U.S. agriculture to the world, improves foreign market access for U.S. food and agricultural products, builds new markets, improves the competitive position of U.S. agriculture in the global marketplace, and provides food aid and technical assistance to foreign countries.

For more information about this position and where to apply click here!

“Do Good” Insects as Food and Feed Internship

“Do Good” Insects as Food and Feed Internship  

Lamp Lab, Department of Entomology, in collaboration with Wang Lab, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, and the Do Good Institute 

Student highlights: 

• Research focused on sustainability 
• Hands on project management experience 
• Interdisciplinary work on insects as food and feed (entomology, nutrition and food science, social science, outreach and communications, dining services, etc.)
• Community-based learning through workshop execution and engaging with the UMD community in dining halls and workshops.  
• Flexible hours 

Full description and application instructions here. 

AGNR Digital Communications Intern (Fall 2026)

 

Fall 2026 Internship Posting

Digital Communications Intern

Environmental Science & Policy Program
College of Agriculture & Natural Resources at the University of Maryland
Symons Hall, College Park, Maryland

Description: A Digital Communications intern is needed to assist in the Environmental Science & Policy (ENSP) Program and the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources’ (AGNR) digital media efforts. Responsibilities include developing and updating content for websites and social media. Students will learn and work in Drupal, our website content management system, and assist with the presence on multiple social media outlets with tasks varying from content development to photography and videos. The intern will also be expected to attend occasional on and off-campus events for social media coverage and perform other duties as assigned. This is an unpaid internship, available for academic credit. 

The Communications Intern will work 10 hours per week throughout the fall 2026 semester.

Qualifications: The Digital Communications intern must be an excellent writer, with the ability to summarize complex topics into succinct updates and posts. Photography skills or an “artistic eye” is preferred to help document campus events and projects. Knowledge of Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok and other social media platforms is preferred. Familiarity with Drupal, Photoshop, and Canva is a plus. 

Prerequisites:  Interns must be a current University of Maryland graduate or undergraduate student with at least a sophomore standing.  A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is preferred. Interns are expected to have a strong interest in communications, a professional work ethic, and a desire to help elevate our college’s profile. In addition, interns must be disciplined and self-motivated as they will take the lead on their own projects.  

Internship Credit: Academic credit is available for internships. Students must talk with their academic advisor to see if internship credit is available through their academic department for this internship. If credit is not available through the student’s home department, internship credit may be available through other departments. Students must satisfy the specific internship requirements of the supporting academic department to earn credit, which typically involve 135 hours of work and a significant writing assignment, in addition to an activities log and a letter of evaluation from the on-site supervisor. Students are responsible for covering the tuition-related implications of accepting the internship. The College of Agriculture & Natural Resources cannot pay for course credits.

To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to asmuir@umd.edu. The one-page cover letter should address the following questions: Why do you want this internship?  What are your qualifications for the position? What are your plans for after graduation? Please include any relevant work samples.    

Deadline to Apply:  Position will remain open until filled and will start around the beginning of the semester (week of August 31, 2026).

Fall 2026 Internship opportunities Agroecology Lab

The Agroecology Lab at UMD is looking for 2 undergraduate interns for the Fall 2026 semester. Interns will receive 2-3 internship credit hours (e.g., 389) depending on their schedules. Our lab studies the impact of climate change on agricultural and natural systems with a focus on the impact of sea level rise and saltwater intrusion on coastal lands. You can learn more about our work on the SALT Extension program and RISING coalition project web pages.

More specifically, AgroEcoLab interns will work closely with members of the AgroEcoLab on projects related to soil chemistry, greenhouse gas monitoring, and wet chemical analysis of soils and water. Learn more about past interns here. 

In order to apply, please send Kate Tully (kltully@umd.edu) by 28 Aug.

• CV/resume
• unofficial transcript
• 1-page cover letter detailing why you are interested in being an AgroEcoLab intern for the Fall 2026 semester. 

Hope you had a great summer,

Kate Tully and the Agroecology Lab

Precision Agriculture Field Technician job

Precision Agriculture Field Service Technician 

About DASH: 

The Digital Agricultural Systems Hub (DASH) is a USDA-ARS initiative designed to speed the development of AI-powered precision agriculture. We build the tools and infrastructure that move agricultural research out of the lab and into the field. The group’s work is grounded in a dynamic network of tools, including the National Agricultural Image Repository (AgIR), Benchbot, ModCam and a suite of Decision Support Tools that help farmers make well-informed decisions tailored to their operation in real time. 

Learn more about DASH here: https://digitalagsystemshub.org/ 

Learn more about Grand Farm here: https://grandfarm.com/ 

The Role: 

We are seeking one Field Service Technician to start in October 2026, for service and install work at multiple collaborator research field locations throughout the US. This position will be based out of College Park, MD. This role involves extensive hands-on work maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing field and lab equipment, with frequent stooping, lifting, climbing, and use of both manual and powered tools. Candidates should be comfortable traveling up to 50% of the time and using technical manuals, diagnostic tools, welding and grinding equipment, and computers to perform repairs, document work, and update equipment systems. 

Requirements 

● Bachelor's degree with 1 year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., Associate degree with 3 years, or High School diploma/GED with 5 years) 

● Full-time availability, flexible for year-round deployment (up to 50% travel) ● Comfortable performing physical tasks: stoop, kneel, bend, lift up to 50 lbs, climb on/under equipment 

● Strong verbal and written communication skills, especially in a client-facing environment ● Must have a valid state driver's license and be able to drive long periods of time ● Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis 

Preferred Experience/Skills 

● Hands-on mechanical experience with trucks, tractors, and field equipment ● Experience driving forklifts, tractors, trailers, and other heavy equipment ● Has used technical manuals, parts diagrams, and diagnostic instruments, including a 

multimeter, basic tools (hand, power, welding, grinding), and some knowledge of AC/DC circuits 

● Basic computer and electronics proficiency, including documentation, data entry, and troubleshooting electronic issues

● Flexible, detail-oriented, willing to learn 

Benefits & Salary 

● Anticipated salary range: $28 - $32/hour, based on experience 

● 401(k) Retirement program with 3% employer match 

● Company provided Short Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage 

● Company provided Life Insurance - $50,000 

● Accrue 128 hours of paid time off annually, plus 7 paid holidays (including your birthday) and paid winter holiday break 

● 80% coverage of employee HDHP health insurance premiums (not to include vision or dental) 

● HSA Contribution 

● Additional voluntary benefits offered through PRO Resources (including dental, vision, and more)

Apply Here

See the official job flyer below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/165T1Da9L_PvVIEQJeXKoqUsl8wdsm7KM/view?usp=drive_link

Position Announcements

 Professor & Associate Dean

 Director of Evaluation & Reporting 

Sustainable Agriculture Program Manager 

[NEBWG Listserv] BCI is hiring

Bat Conservation International (BCI) is excited to announce two opportunities to join our team. We are hiring two Research Scientists: (1) to conduct data analysis in the wind energy program (https://1.adp.com/zEUgj5Foo8M), and (2) to assist in managing the Bat Acoustic Data Lab, including partner coordination, and conducting acoustic data analysis (e.g., occupancy and habitat suitability modeling)(https://1.adp.com/degsQykczQv). Each posting includes application instructions and deadlines; we will conduct interviews on a rolling basis, so please apply early.

Saw-whet Owl banding internship

Northern Saw-whet Owl Banding Internship

Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership of the Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership, a 501-C3 nonprofit dedicated to protecting vulnerable bird species and their habitats

Project Description: The internship involves assistance in the operation of the Lambs Knoll Northern Saw-whet Owl Banding Station located on the top of South Mountain in Middletown, Frederick County Md. It is a Maryland Department of Natural Resources owned site. The DNR has provided the banding shed where banding activities take place. The site is off limits to the public and access is controlled by a locked gate. 

 The banding station is part of a continent-wide monitoring program called Project Owlnet which began in the early 1990’s and is the brainchild of Dave Brinker a wildlife ecologist with Maryland DNR and caretaker of the Lambs Knoll banding station. Project Owlnet has established protocols for the collection of information on the annual migration of Northern Saw-whet Owls. Most of the banding stations in North America follow these guidelines. Information like age structure, population fluctuations and timing of migration have been discovered through these efforts. Long-term monitoring shows trends that may be linked to environmental factors like climate change. Already we have learned that the migration peak has shifted almost an entire week later than it was 40 years ago. New technologies will help us uncover the mysteries of this tiny owl’s migration such as corridors, speed of travel and altitude. Additionally, we hope to identify habitat use during migration which could have significant conservation implications. 

The Lambs Knoll banding station is the 3rd station established in Maryland in the late 1990’s and operates from dusk till dawn every night, unless it is raining or very windy. Our goal is to identify important trends in the owl’s migration ecology like peak seasonal movements, times of night and weather influences.

 Interns will learn proper net handling techniques, and participate in set up and closure. Owls are lured into mist nets using a game caller which plays the male advertisement call repeatedly at high volume for the entire night. Licensed banders and interns check nets every half hour to hour.

Interns will learn proper bird handling methods and techniques to extract captured owls from the nets. Once secured in transport bags, the owls are taken to the banding station. Interns will gain knowledge and hands-on experience on how to band, weigh, and assess the owl’s health. They will become proficient in the collection of a series of morphometric measurements like wing, tail, foot and beak length, Once completed, the interns will release the owls. Additionally, the intern will collect and record weather conditions at each net check and be responsible for inputting data into various repositories. Interns will gain an understanding of basic ecology of the Northern Saw-whet Owl and how migration monitoring can influence conservation recommendations. Interns will be always accompanied by at least one licensed bander. 

Expectations and Action Items: Interns will be required to attend an initial station set up in early October to install nets and clean and prepare the banding station at Lambs Knoll. They will be scheduled for a minimum of one night per week depending upon university hour requirements. On dates they are scheduled, interns will be expected to be present from sunset until sunrise to assist with the banding operations. The station will operate from the middle of October until the end of November. Exact dates are determined by the migration status of banding stations to the north.

Interns will be expected to assist with the following tasks: Net set up and closure, operation of the audio lure, extraction of owls from nets, banding, weighing, health assessment, the collection of morphometric measurements, weather
conditions, and the recordation of all data. Interns will need to become familiar with the techniques and protocols outlined by Project Owlnet on their website www.projectowlnet.org. Interns will undergo onsite trainings on handling techniques and data recordation.
Interns will be required to enter data into established report forms for the Bird Banding Laboratory, Epicollect and NatureCounts.

Applicants should send a letter of intent to Andrew Brown at 3.andrew.brown@gmail.com. Intent letters may be received between 1 May and 15 September. Experience handling birds is desirable but not a requirement.

Andrew Brown, Farmland Raptor Program Manager

Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership

3.andrew.brown@gmail.com

[AGNR-UNDERGRADSTUDENTS] AGNR Summer Announcements - 8/4/2026 ☀️ 🐢

 

As summer ticks on, we wanted to send out a special summer edition of our announcements with things you may be interested in or want to put on your calendar for this fall! Check them out below: Featured Upcoming Events & Opportunities Mark your calendars for the annual AGNR Welcome Back Bash! Thursday, September 10th from 3:30 - 5:30 pm in the ANSC Courtyard Fill out this form and provide 2-3 high quality photos of what you've been doing this summer with your name and a brief description.  Photos can include summer jobs/internships, hanging out with friends and family, classes, travel, etc. Select photos will be featured on AGNR social media. Again the form link is https://go.umd.edu/suys26 Each AGNR student submitting the form will be eligible to win a prize from the college (1 entry per person). The winner will be selected at random and the prize will be available for pickup at the annual AGNR Welcome Back Bash in September.   Earn an extra entry into the raffle by following AGNR on Instagram and liking and sharing our "Show us Your Summer" posts! Don't forget to tag us in your share.  Entries are due by August 31st. Attention SOPHOMORES!   Consider applying to be a fellow for the AGNR Sophomore Year Experience (AGNR SYE) program!  This year-long cohort program engages you and your fellow sophomore students in formal and informal activities to help you to grow as individuals, professionals, and leaders while building community and connections along the way.  Each month, SYE fellows will embrace topics such as meaningful citizenship, career planning, financial literacy, and community involvement. This program is not a course, as there is no credit or grades, but a guided program to help you make the most of your sophomore year.  AGNR SYE Fellows who successfully complete the program will be awarded a $3,000 experiential learning stipend that can be used toward a study abroad program, unpaid internship, undergraduate research, travel to a conference, or other pre-approved experience. Ready to join as an AGNR SYE Fellow? Complete our fellow application at:  https://forms.gle/npoyWQZ3VCNYfXW59  Apps are due by 8/16/26 Career Development & Exploration The AFA Leaders Conference is an annual 4-day event where students from across the country come together to learn from industry leaders. You will have the opportunity to meet students with similar professional interests, connect with industry professionals in ag, animal and food, and develop key professional skills.    Conference Details: The conference takes place in Kansas City, MO from November 12-15. For all students who are admitted, AFA covers the cost of your conference registration, hotel, and food while at the conference. The only cost to you is travel to and from Kansas City, though the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources has a travel stipend application available that could cover the majority of travel expenses.    Application + Preparation (and pizza!): The deadline to apply for Leaders Conference is Friday, September 10. It would be great to get your application started now before the rush of the beginning of the semester! To help you prepare, we are offering a drop-in session with our AFA Ambassador, Maddie Caiazzo, on Friday, September 4 at noon. We will be providing free pizza (!) and the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about Leaders Conference and your application.    Check out more information and let us know you’re coming on Handshake! *You are not required to pre-register, but it helps us know how much food to order. So, please take a minute to let us know you’re planning to be there! INTERN FOR A DAY The University Career Center's popular Intern for a Day program connects undergraduate UMD students with professionals (including alumni, parents/family members, and other off-campus partners) for in-person job shadowing or virtual informational interviewing experiences to explore potential career fields of interest. After participating in a mandatory orientation and completing an application, University Career Center staff match you with an professional of interest for a half- or full-day job shadowing experience or a virtual informational interview. Orientations and Applications open mid-September Learn more at https://careers.umd.edu/explore-careers/career-exposure/intern-for-a-day  Explore More Opportunities College Students, stop by for a day of horse racing fun and a chance to win one of multiple $1000 College Scholarships at “College Day at The Races” at the Maryland State Fair!    *College Day Sign Up Here!     *College Day Flyer & Information! DATE: Saturday, August 29, 2026 TIME:  12:00 PM – 5 PM EVENT CHECK-IN: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM.   TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN  Scholarship winner’s names will be drawn prior to the Shine Again Stakes Race (time to be determined).  Students are not required to be present at the drawing, but are invited to be present and be a part of the group photo at the winner’s circle during the live televised drawing. Jobs in the College of AGNR AGNR Undergraduate Blog Reminder:  To view the full blog and see all current postings, visit go.umd.edu/agnrblog or click any posting below! Additional career opportunities specifically for AGNR Students are listed in Handshake*. *Opportunities marked with an asterisk require login through Handshake Some opportunities may cover more than one topic, such as a research internship. If you're looking for specific opportunities, check under the labels listed on the right side of our blog site.