Pennsylvania Game Commission Mammal Recovery Position

Hello all,

 

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking candidates for a 3-year, limited term mammal recovery position.  This position works 37.5 hours per week at a wildlife biologist 2 pay grade ($59,000-90,000 annually) out of our Harrisburg Headquarters office.  The position focuses on the recovery native mammal species (including bats of course!), and the job description and application process is attached.

 

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

 

You can find the full position and details on how to apply through this link!

Climate Fellow with Montgomery County

Hi ENST Students:

Last week I learned of a climate fellowship opportunity for either graduate or undergraduate students who are about to graduate - the person I spoke with is currently a fellow in the program and she highly recommended it. I encourage you to apply if it sounds interesting - you will likely learn quite a bit about how climate and environmental decisions & policy are made. If you are interested and have further questions feel free to let me know and I can connect you with a current fellow.

Best, 
Jennifer 

Climate Fellow (Hybrid), County Executive's Office, Montgomery County Government: Recent college and graduate school graduates (though open to everyone) can work for one year in the County Executive’s Office on high-priority initiatives to advance Montgomery County’s ambitious climate goals. Submit a resume, brief cover letter, and a writing or communications sample to Climate@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov by, May 13, 2026.

Sustainability Event

 

Join us at the GTGF Spring Fair! May 1, Noon - 2 p.m. Thurgood Marshall Hall’s Reading Room #3301 Register Here

Discover how sustainability connects to diverse fields of research and creative work at the Global Terps for a Greener Future Spring Fair! Be part of a thought-provoking event where UMD undergraduate and graduate students showcase innovative projects addressing sustainability challenges locally and globally in dialogue with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Refreshments will be served! Please RSVP by April 28th.

Applications Open to Join Fall 2026 Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Teams! Due 4/24

Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) engages students of all backgrounds and disciplines in research project teams led by UMD faculty members. Undergraduates join a team of peer students, work towards common project goals, and gain hands-on experience while earning course credit for their work. This opportunity is open to UMD undergraduates who have completed at least two semesters and are in good academic standing. Applications purposefully do not ask about GPAs, grades, or prior academic experience. Students are primarily selected based on motivation, interest, and commitment toward the team they hope to join. 

Applications are open until Friday, April 24, 2026.

Teams that may be of interest to AGNR students include: 

• Community Learning Garden - Led by Dr. Meredith Epstein, Institute of Applied Agriculture

• FIELDS: Food, Integrated Environmental, Animal & Laboratory Detection Systems - Led by Dr. Magaly Toro, Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition

• Impact Lab: Integrated Media for Policy, Agriculture, Climate & Technology  - Led by Dr. Rebecca Epanchin-Niell, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics 

• 21 Additional VIP Teams accepting applications to explore.

Questions can be directed to the VIP Admin Team (vipmaryland@umd.edu).

MDA mosquito control job openings

Hey students here are two positions available you should consider if you are graduating this year take a look.

Field Technician: https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=26&R2=002292&R3=0047

Spray Truck Driver: https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=26&R2=002292&R3=0048

WEST Bat Survey Technician Positions-Summer 2026

Bat Survey Technician - (1910)

Western Ecosystems Technology, Inc. (WEST), a dynamic medium size consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada, is looking for temporary full-time, Bat Survey Technicians to conduct traveling bat surveys including acoustics, mist netting, and habitat assessment across the northern long-eared bat, Indiana bat, and tricolored bat ranges within the U.S.

 

WEST has a permanent core of professionals with broad experience in basic and applied ecological studies and the sophisticated analysis of natural resource data. Since its founding in 1990, the WEST team has shaped the foundation of what we do, and what we believe in through our core values and key principles. Our work matters to our clients, communities, and the environment. Join WEST and discover a company of passionate, committed, and highly motivated individuals. 

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

Terps for Change program

Terps for Change connects UMD students with local organizations to engage in hands-on service, such as tutoring, sustainable farming, and food pantry assistance. Volunteers also participate in weekly dialogues to explore the root causes of social issues and identify opportunities for action. Through this eight-week, semesterly program, students deepen their understanding of systemic inequities and gain leadership experience while making meaningful connections with the local community.

This week, the program begins with the application process for next semester (This is the link to application).

Small Mammal Tech Position

Small Mammal Survey Technician

Department DNR - Wildlife and Heritage Service

Date Opened 4/16/2026 11:59:00 PM

Filing Deadline 4/30/2026 11:59:00 PM

Salary $20.57/hour

Employment Type Full-Time

HR Analyst Adriana Parravano

Work Location Allegany

The Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife & Heritage Service in Frostburg, Maryland, is currently accepting applications for a Seasonal Contractual position (Small Mammal Field Technician). The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife & Heritage Service in Annapolis, Maryland, seeks a highly motivated individual to assist with researching, monitoring, and conducting biological inventories of rare, threatened, and endangered small mammals, including bats, and their associated habitats primarily in the Western Region. The primary function of the position is to assist with the collection and organization of field data using standardized data collection procedures and equipment which includes (1) identification of appropriate habitat for target species, (2) deployment of camera traps targeting Allegheny woodrats and a suite of rare small mammals, (3) deployment of other traps targeting small mammals (i.e. hair snares, Sherman traps, pit fall traps), (4) deployment of ultrasonic acoustic recorders in forested and rock talus settings for rare bats, (5) trapping and handling bats (mist nets and harp traps), (6) collecting data with GPS and GIS mapping applications, (7) collecting detailed habitat information, and (8) troubleshooting equipment, managing files, and formatting data.

Most of the work will occur on public land, but some work may involve engaging with private landowners and interacting with the public. Most work will be during the day, but may require long days (>10 hours), early evening and nocturnal surveys, occasional weekend work, and possibly some overnight travel. While there will be some indoor work (i.e. data management, field planning), the majority of this position will be outside in western Maryland. Work will be conducted in a variety of habitats under varying weather conditions and will at times involve strenuous physical exertion over difficult terrain as well as exposure to biting insects and poisonous plants (e.g., poison ivy).

For more information about the position and how to apply please click here!

Reminder: Summer 2026 Sustainability Internship Scholarships

 Sustainability Internship Scholarship

Application Opens: Monday, April 6, 2026

Application Closes: Friday, May 1, 2026

 

The Sustainability Internship Scholarship will help offset expenses associated with an unpaid internship.  Scholarship awards ranging from $500-$1,500 are available to help offset expenses.

 

The internship must be related to sustainability or with an organization that aligns with the UN’s organization aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

 

A secured unpaid internship with a nonprofit or government agency supervised by a professional in the field is required.

 

 Scholarship Application can be found here.

 

This scholarship is made possible through a partnership between UMD's Student Government Association, Office of Sustainability and University Career Center & The President’s Promise.

Postbaccalaureate Internship Now Accepting Applications

Postbaccalaureate Internship Opportunity!

Maryland Sea Grant Science Management and Policy Internship Application Deadline: May 11, 2026

Position Description: This position will offer experience working with an environmentally focused university organization dedicated to research, education, and outreach. As part of the internship, interns will be expected to complete 2-3 special projects, participate in several professional development trainings, and contribute to the administration of our main office. This experience will provide fundamental training for interns to transition to graduate school or the private, nonprofit, or governmental sector. Hybrid 12-month position starting in July or August, 2026 Potential for renewal for a second year contingent on performance and available funding Full-time salary will be $42,000 plus fringe benefits Eligibility: Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree in natural, social, or environmental sciences or policy by the end of the spring semester (June 2026). This program is targeted at recent graduates (within 3 years of obtaining an undergraduate degree). Individuals with a master’s or other higher degrees are not eligible.

Find Out More!