Internship Opportunity

 Appalachian Conservation Corps has partnered with Catoctin Mountain Park to hire one Resource Management Individual Placement to support the Natural Resource and Trail Management programs through hands-on fieldwork focused on invasive plant control and trail maintenance.

This is a paid, 28-week AmeriCorps internship that is based out of Sabillasville, MD, and runs from May 11th, 2026 – November 20th, 2026 (28 weeks) with park housing available. Since this is a full-time position, we are seeking recent graduates or alumni that are available to work 40 hours/week. 

Pay is $800/week and members will receive a $3,697.50 AmeriCorps Segal Education Award upon completion of the program, which can be used to pay back federal loans or for additional schooling. 

You can read the full position description and apply here - conservationlegacy:Career Search. 

Please share this email with anyone that might be interested - and feel free to pass along my contact information. Thank you! 

NICCEE Internship Opportunity for Graduate Students - The Nature Conservancy - Apply by Mar 13

NICCEE-TNC Internship Opportunity:

Farmer Preferences for Nitrogen-Management Technologies: Aligning Ag Retail Services with Producer Demand

This internship will investigate farmers’ "demand signal" for nitrogen-management services from agricultural retailers. The selected student will assess research gaps related to farmer needs, preferences, and economic drivers associated with nitrogen management support from ag retail. Anticipated activities include literature synthesis, analysis of farm economic data, and stakeholder interviews. Preferred timing: May-July or June-August 2026, flexible. Location: Remote. 

Click for the full internship posting on the NICCEE website. 

How to Apply:

Submit the following to sarah.garvey@umces.edu, subject line “NICCEE-TNC Internship Application - Farmer Preferences for Nitrogen-Management Technologies" by Friday, March 13, 2026. 

• CV

• Statement of interest (1 page), including your earliest possible start date

• Letter of support from the graduate student’s academic advisor (<1 page)
  OR
  Eligibility confirmation. Provide a brief statement signed by both the student and their academic advisor confirming that the applicant:

• Is currently enrolled as a Masters or PhD student affiliated with a NICCEE partner university 

• Has discussed the internship requirements with their academic advisor 

• Will remain enrolled in their home graduate program for the duration of the internship

Graduate students (Master’s or PhD) affiliated with a NICCEE partner university (e.g., UMCES, NYU, UMass Amherst, University of Guelph, University of Saskatchewan, University of Manitoba, McGill University, UM6P, others) are eligible. If you have questions about possible eligibility, please reach out.

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We look forward to your application! Please reach out with any questions, and look out for future offerings from the NICCEE Internship Program. 

EcoFS Summer Field Courses🌍 - STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!🌞

 

Ecosystem Field Studies (EcoFS) sincerely thanks you for your past support!  We are respectfully asking your generous help to further distribute this course announcement to your undergraduates, as we are still accepting applications.   If you have already sent this announcement earlier, we kindly ask for one more time as a second distribution is essential for student timing and decisions. If you have yet to distribute it, then it is a great time for students to hear about it!  EcoFS courses are the perfect balance of traditional academic rigor  and hands-on experiential learning. Help make this experience possible for your students! Caribbean Ecosystem Field Studies May 20 - June 9 Colorado Ecosystem Field Studies June 19 - July 9 or July 17 - August 6 I am respectfully asking for your help! Can you please help by distributing the message to your undergrads by one or more of the following ways: 1. Forward this email directly to your undergrads 2. Copy/paste below text message into an email   3. Print & post the below flyer links or email the flyer 4. Distribute to advisors/professors in your department 5. Make an announcement to a class Your assistance is essential in getting the word out to potential students. Thank you for your support in making this rewarding field opportunity available to your undergrads.   Undergrads of any year in an ecosystem related department/major such as yours are welcome to apply. Applications are FREE and there is no set deadline to apply.  Feel free to review all course info at the EcoFS website: EcoFS Website You can view & download course syllabi at the links below: Caribbean EcoFS Syllabus Colorado EcoFS Syllabus EcoFS courses are a proven complement to students' classroom knowledge and an excellent opportunity to practice scientific field research skills. These hands-on field courses are accredited for 3 undergraduate semester credits by the University of Montana at Missoula, Environmental Studies Program (ENST 391). EcoFS is an official academic partner to the University of Montana and has offered high quality and safe field courses for since 2007.    Please email me or call 303 859-0173 with any comments or questions about EcoFS courses. Steve Johnson Professor & Course Director  COPY/PASTE TEXT MESSAGE BELOW: SUMMER 3-CREDIT FIELD COURSES IN THE CARIBBEAN & COLORADO!   with Ecosystem Field Studies   www.ecofs.org An opportunity to apply your classroom & textbook education while immersed in a spectacular & transformative environmental academic setting!   Caribbean Ecosystem Field Studies * Study, SCUBA, & Snorkel on the Caribbean coast of Mexico       May 20- June 9, 2026 Colorado Ecosystem Field Studies   * Study, camp, & hike in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado *     June 19 - July 7 or July 17- August 6, 2026 Earn 3 undergraduate college transfer credits in these exciting 3-week, hands-on field study courses. Learn practical, career-based scientific research skills & methods through active investigations and expert staff. Engage & connect with a dynamic & diverse group of student peers from throughout the US and beyond. Open to students from all universities & majors | Accredited by the University of Montana at Missoula, Environmental Studies Program: ENST 391- for 3 undergraduate semester transfer credits. Applications are FREE and there is no set deadline to apply.   Direct questions to Professor Steve Johnson, EcoFS Director at steve@ecofs.org  Visit www.ecofs.org for all info Click on pdf link or jpeg image below for the Course Flyer: 2026 EcoFS Summer Flyer (pdf)

Summer Internship Opportunity 2026

 Clemson Youth Learning Institute Adventure Camp Job Description

Title: Adventure Camp Guide/Instructor

Work Dates: May 21 August 7, 2026                                                            

Location: Sunset, SC

Description:

The camp is operated in the Blue Ridge Mountain area of South Carolina and North Carolina in Sunset, SC (30 Minutes from Brevard, NC) Adventure Camp has direct access to thousands of acres of state and national wilderness areas.

The program has campers ages 10-16 who are interested in learning about adventure activities. Adventure activities include: White Water Rafting, Climbing Wall, Rappelling, Zip Lining, Rock Climbing, Canoeing, Hatchet Throwing, Shooting Sports (Crossbows & Archery), and other activities. You can take a look at our camp by going to our website at http://adventuresummer.camp/

Principal Duties:

• Teach all components of the Adventure Camp 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 activities as scheduled
• Assist in routine clean-up
• Set-up and maintain site and program areas
• Perform direct supervision of campers while involved in classes and activities (on and off-site)
• Perform camp counselor duties including staying and attending to campers overnight while they are at camp

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a BA or BS in Parks and Recreation, Natural Resources or related field
• Must show leadership qualities and be a role model for campers to look up to
• Experience with some adventure activities listed is preferred but not necessary to apply
• 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 demonstrate teaching skills and ability to implement creative - Must be willing to sacrifice, adapt and work hard as part of a team pursuing a common goal and objective

Salary: $475 - $525 Per Week plus lodging and meals during camp programming

Contact: If you are interested in the position, please send your resume and three references to Megan

Griffith at mg5@clemson.edu 

Please have all resumes submitted by March 27th

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.

Rachel Carson Council (RCC) Fellowship Program - Environmental Education and Advocacy

 Rachel Carson Council (RCC) Fellowship Program -Environmental Education and Advocacy

Please share with students who are passionate about environmental policy, education, and advocacy!

The RCC Fellowship Program is designed to identify students with a passion for environmental education, organizing and advocacy and provide them with training in Washington, DC, mentorship from RCC environmental staff, and financial support to do the valuable work they care about and become life-long advocates for the environment. 

****Applicants must be planning to be enrolled at a U.S. college or university ( for undergraduate or masters education) for the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 school year.****

RCC Fellows become leaders and active participants in the RCC’s national campus program with over 5,000 active faculty, students, staff and administrators at 56 campuses. As part of the RCC team, Fellows also help build RCC’s network of active students and faculty and have the opportunity to publish and speak on behalf of a respected national organization.

The RCC Fellowship program is a paid opportunity. RCC Fellows will receive a $2,000 stipend for their work over the course of the year. Furthermore, Fellows will attend a training in Washington, DC this summer, hosted by RCC staff to sharpen their organizing skills. Lastly, Fellows will develop critical contacts and experience as they look forward to careers in the environmental movement. Deadline to apply is April 17th, 2026.

Click here to learn more and start your application!

****Applicants should contact the UMD National Scholarships Office for advice and essay reviews/feedback by writing to scholarships@umd.edu ****

Successful RCC Fellowship applicants will demonstrate:
---Passion for environmental education, organizing or advocacy and that they have identified an issue they wish to work on.
---Strong academic performance with an emphasis on the environment in various disciplines or majors.
---Outstanding writing and research with ability to meet deadlines and follow specific content and formatting instructions.
---Participation and leadership in campus environmental or related justice activities
---Initiative and the capacity to perform creative problem solving and deal with uncertainty.
---Appreciation for the mission, goals, and issues of the Rachel Carson Council and Rachel Carson’s legacy.

Benefits Fellows will receive:
---A $2,000 stipend over the fellowship term
---National recognition as an RCC Fellow
---Experience in professional writing and opportunities to publish
---Training and mentorship from environmental professionals on the RCC staff
---Professional experience organizing and working for a national environmental non-profit
---Training in advocacy, organizing, and writing as well as mentorship under RCC staff
---Tuition, room, board and participation in residence at the RCC American Environmental Leadership Institute (AELI), July 20-24, 2025)
---Access to the RCC National Advisory Council and RCC Alumni Network

Watershed Internship 2026

 

The Center for Watershed Protection (CWP) is a national 501(c) nonprofit organization that works with communities to provide clean water and healthy natural resources. For nearly 30 years, the organization has provided direct technical services and training to communities, conducted applied research, and developed a growing membership program.

Water Resources Engineer or Water Resources Professional

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Watershed Internship 2026

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The Center for Watershed Protection is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring and employment practices, and committed to providing employees with a positive work environment for all. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

The Center for Watershed Protection | www.cwp.org

UMD Graduate School Virtual Information Sessions

 Graduate School Information Sessions

The University of Maryland offers over 200 degree-granting graduate programs. Attending Graduate School offers countless opportunities for professional, intellectual, and personal growth. Graduate degree holders can earn more over their careers and gain access to management and leadership roles. This semester, the Graduate School at the University of Maryland is holding virtual information sessions on earning a graduate degree—the "Why Graduate School" sessions will explore the benefits of pursuing a graduate education. We will also offer a session on "Preparing for Graduate School," where we will explore what it means to prepare for graduate school beyond having a strong academic record. 

To attend a session, please sign up here.

Graduate School Information sessions (virtual)

• "Why Graduate School" 

• Wednesday, March 25 at 4:00 pm

• "Preparing for Graduate School"

•  Monday, April 13 at 4:00 pm

• "Why Graduate School" 

• Tuesday, May 5 at 3:30 pm 

Topics covered during "Why Graduate School" sessions

• Benefits of earning a graduate degree

• Tips on selecting a graduate school

• Cutting the cost of graduate tuition

Topics covered during the "Preparing for Graduate School" session:

• How is graduate school different from undergraduate study?

• What will I say in a personal statement?

• Who should I contact to request a letter of recommendation?

Click here to sign up!

Urban Forester job- Fairfax county govt (great for graduating seniors!)

Fairfax County boasts a top-notch school system, safe neighborhoods, thousands of acres of parkland, and bustling town centers. County government sits at the heart of this dynamic community of almost 1.2 million residents and seeks employees eager to bring their energy, enthusiasm and skills to serve Fairfax residents and to shape the county's future. Land Development Services (LDS) is the steward of the county's land development and building construction codes and regulations, and its staff members embrace their essential role as "first preventers." Every day, through careful review, permitting and inspection of site and building construction, our staff protect the health, safety, welfare, and environment for those who live in, work in, and visit Fairfax County. Our department also serves as the gateway to much of the county's economic development, reviewing over 30,000 building and site plan submissions, issuing nearly 70,000 building permits, and conducting over 220,000 building and site inspections each year. If you would like to join a creative, collaborative, innovative team doing meaningful work, then LDS is the place for you.

Under supervision of Urban Forester III within the Forest Conservation Branch of the Site Development and Inspections Division, this position functions as part of a collaborative team of urban foresters. Reviews and inspects forest conservation, urban forestry, landscape management, and land development practices related to permitted land development projects for compliance with the Public Facilities Manual, Fairfax County Code Chapter 122, and related state and local regulations and policies. Researches project history, reviews approved plans, and proffers to ensure projects are in compliance. Coordinates with plan reviewers, site inspectors, contractors, landscape architects, and other stakeholders to resolve issues during construction. Responds to complaints and inquiries related to projects. Provides exceptional customer support for services performed by the Department of Land Development Services and ensures compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and standards related to various activities within the agency's scope. A key responsibility is delivering timely and effective customer service through in-person, phone, and virtual channels, with staff offering expertise to address real-time inquiries. Additionally, this position proactively collaborates with colleagues both within and outside the business unit to ensure efficient service delivery and timely resolution of customer needs. Continually seeks to expand safety knowledge through training, mentoring, self-study, or other methods of continuous learning, and performs related work as required.

For more information about this position please click here!

Summer 2026 Watershed Restoration Internship

Program Overview

Montgomery County’s Watershed Restoration Division is seeking motivated and environmentally passionate students for its Summer 2026 Internship Program. This internship, running approximately between June 1 and August 31, offers hands-on experience in watershed management, stormwater programs, GIS mapping, and community outreach. Interns will have the opportunity to contribute to real-world projects that protect local streams, improve water quality, and support sustainable practices across the County. With flexible hours (20–32 per week) and exposure to professionals in engineering, biology, and environmental planning, this internship provides a unique chance to develop technical skills, gain practical experience, and make a meaningful impact on the environment.

• Duration: Internship runs approximately 7-10 weeks between June 1 and August 31, 2026
• Hours: 20-32 hours per week, schedule set during onboarding
• Location: 2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD
• Compensation: $18.15 per hour
• Eligibility: Open to current college or graduate students; Montgomery County residents preferred

For more information about this internship and how to apply please click here!

[AGNR-UNDERGRADSTUDENTS] Upcoming Career Events

 Hi AGNR Terps!

We have a great lineup of opportunities over the next couple of weeks that I want to make sure you are aware of:

Sustainability Careers Panel

Tuesday, March 10

5-6:30 PM

Join us for a career panel featuring UMD alumni working across diverse sustainability and environmental fields. Gain valuable insights into their career journeys, backgrounds, and current roles. Whether you're exploring the field or already passionate about sustainability, this is a great chance to ask questions, get advice, and discover opportunities. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from their experiences and explore potential career paths!

Jumpstart Your Job Search

Tuesday, March 10

12-1:30 PM

This session will provide you with essential strategies to effectively manage the job search process in today's challenging market. You'll gain valuable insights into application techniques, learn how to leverage networking opportunities, and understand how to navigate the complexities of a competitive job environment. Our experienced career advisors will offer guidance and share practical tips to help you build a successful job search strategy.

REC Treks: Wye Research and Education Center

Thursday, March 26

11-5 PM

Take a trip to the Eastern Shore to visit the Wye Research and Education Center (WREC)! This trip will allow you to learn about the center’s history, tour the facility and visit the places where important agricultural and environmental research is done. Students will also have the opportunity to learn directly from a variety of researchers, including horticulture specialists, a water researcher, a wildlife management specialist, and a weed scientist.

Career Chat: Research Ecologist

Friday, March 27

12-1 PM

Hear from AGNR alum, Dr. Chris Riley, a Research Scientist in Entomology/Ecology with Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories, as he shares his career journey in ecological research and arboriculture. Attendees will gain insight into career pathways, required skills, and practical advice for pursuing opportunities in this field, with time for questions and networking.