[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.

[AGNR-UNDERGRADSTUDENTS] AGNR Weekly Announcements - 03/02/2025 🐢

 

Scholarships & Fellowships:

• Applications Open for the UMD Fellows Program - 3/1
• Sustainability Internship Scholarship - 3/2
• Scholarship Universe

Jobs & Job Development:

• Careers in Chesapeake Bay Conservation
• Career Chat: Research Ecologist
• Sustainability Career Panel -3/10
• Careers in Think Tanks - 3/6

Jobs & Internship Postings:

• MAES Research Farm Internship - 3/20
• Center for Science in the Public Interest - Internships
• Native Bee Field Technician Job
• Internship w/ Housing @ Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
• UME - Creating Leadership and Professional Development Through Extension Internships Program-3/22
• UMD Sustainability Internships
• Webinar to Learn About Hughes Center Internships
• Summer Internships with MD Dept. of Natural Resources
• DoGood Summer Impact Interns
• Big Cat Internship
• Horticulturist Job Listing
• University of Maryland Extension (UME) Internship - 03/22
• Maryland State Fair and Agricultural Society, Inc. --- Agriculture Education Intern
• Monarch Joint Venture - Monarch Butterfly Field Tech
• FARM MANAGER-IN-TRAINING Mahwah Environmental Volunteers Organization (MEVO) - 02/28

We are Hiring!

 

We are hiring - Event and Membership Coordinator

We are hiring for an Event and Membership Coordinator! This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being at the center of community engagement: building relationships with members, donors, and partners. They take pride in both the behind-the-scenes logistics and the public-facing interactions that keep our programs and events running smoothly.  If you are interested in applying, please read the full job description on our website. Thank you for your interest! Learn more and apply!

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Questions? Email info@anacostiariverkeeper.org

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Env. Educator Part time Summer Job

Environmental Educator

At a glance

$15.50/hr

Onsite, based in Baltimore, MD

Work in person from the location

Job

Full-time∙From June 13, 2026 to August 7, 2026

US work authorization required

Open to candidates with OPT/CPT

Job description

Major Responsibility:  Environmental Educators lead Baltimore City elementary school-aged students in outdoor enrichment activities at their site and in local parks as a part of SuperKids Camp. Educators are part of a dynamic team that delivers interactive, nature-based activities on topics such as stream and forest habitats, park history, growing plants, and observing animals. Employment is seasonal and the position requires approximately 25-30 hours per week. 

 

Reports To:  Environmental Education Manager

Essential Functions:

 Delivery of Instruction

1. Deliver hands-on environmental activities to SuperKids campers
2. Adapt lessons and curriculum to site and different student groups when necessary
3. Engage students around environmental stewardship and encourage positive behaviors
4. Provide feedback and creative input for activity plans, curriculum and program structure, as well as helping to develop activities
5. Assign tasks to high-school aged assistants that involve lesson delivery and behavior management
6. Participate in other camp activities as requested and as appropriate to position
7. Be a positive role model for campers and demonstrate good environmental stewardship

Management and Logistics

1. Ensure adherence to schedule through smooth and timely transition between daily activities
2. Assists with the setup, maintenance, storage and transport of supplies and materials
3. Environmental Educator

For more information click here!

Seasonal bat technician - Fort Campbell, TN/KY

 The Haase Mammalogy Lab at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN is recruiting 1-2 research technicians to assist our research to capture and track bats on Fort Campbell Military Base in Fort Campbell, KY. Pay is $15/hr with 37.5/hr work weeks and may require working on weekends. Field transportation, field gear, and PPE will be provided. Housing and health insurance will not be provided, but the team is willing to help find suitable housing if required. Position dates are beginning of May through end of August, with flexible start/end dates.

 

Responsibilities:

• Taking direction from crew leads in support of bat mist-netting and acoustic field surveys, including site selection, setup, teardown, and decontamination

• Capturing and handling bats, species identification, and morphometric data collection

• Tracking tagged bats to roost trees and measuring associated habitat characteristics

• Collecting guano samples and other potential biotic samples

• Following current Range-wide Indiana Bat and Northern Long-eared Bat Survey Guidelines and industry-standard white-nose syndrome decontamination protocols

 

Required qualifications:

• Minimum of current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program – in biology, natural resources, environmental science, or related discipline; bachelor’s degree preferred
• At least 1 summer season of bat handling experience and familiarity with single-, double-, and triple-high mist net setups; experience with bleeding bats a plus
• Experience with wildlife field survey techniques, identification of habitat requirements, taking morphometric measurements, and using a dichotomous key to identify species
• Vaccination with the pre-exposure prophylaxis for rabies (must provide proof of recent vaccination or titer check prior to commencement of work)
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a 4-wheel-drive vehicle
• Must have a positive attitude, enjoy working long hours in a hot, humid and buggy environments, have excellent communication skills, and be in good physical condition

Application deadline: April 1, 2026

 

How to apply: To apply, please send a brief letter of interest addressing the above required qualifications, your CV, and three references that can speak on your handling skills to Dr. Catherine Haase at haasec@apsu.edu.

Summer UG internship opportunity with MAES

The Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) is seeking applications from undergraduate students interested in gaining hands-on experience in sustainable agricultural production and agricultural research management through a 10-week internship. Students will be located at one of the eight Research and Education Centers (RECs) across the state and will work directly with the REC farm crews to learn firsthand about sustainable food (vegetables, row crops, milk, and meat) production and current research aimed at improving environmental stewardship. Student interns will be broadly involved in farming activities and work alongside our farm crews to help raise crops and tend to livestock. Students will also work with UMD faculty to engage in applied research projects and learn about sustainable practices such as nutrient management, food safety, animal welfare, integrated pest management, precision agriculture, soil and water conservation practices, etc., on real working farms. In addition to learning sustainability concepts, students will learn how to communicate their new knowledge through social media posts and a formal poster presentation following the conclusion of the internship. 

Several interns will be hired for this summer and we will make every effort to match students with the REC facility that matches their professional interests. Opportunities include: local vegetable production, agronomy and precision agriculture, dairy and beef production, turfgrass management, orchard and vineyards, research communication, and more. For best consideration, apply by Friday, March 20. 

Internship requirements:

• Be a current UMD undergraduate student
• Be a licensed driver with reliable transportation
• Attend an in-person onboarding meeting at the CMREC-Clarksville facility
• Be willing to work outdoors in the Maryland summer heat
• Give a poster presentation at one of the symposia on campus highlighting student research experiences

Compensation: Interns will be paid $18.77/hr for 40 hr/week

To apply, fill out the application form and upload your resume or CV here.

Internship Opportunities with Maryland Farmland Raptor Program

Andy Brown The manager of the Farmland Raptor Program of the Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership. 

Last fall, they mentioned how they were blessed to have one of our students as an intern with our Northern Saw-whet Owl banding program at Lambs Knoll, in Frederick County, Md. 

They are currently looking for interns to assist with the Barn Owl and Kestrel nesting programs that we run during the spring and summer. 

The interns would be assisting with nest box monitoring, banding of the chicks and adults and collecting morphological data. 

Additionally, they will be responsible for completing data entry. They manage nearly 200 Barn Owl boxes and 150 Kestrel boxes throughout the State. 

While this is an unpaid internship, They feel it would be a great way for students to gain some practical field experience working with these raptors. 

More details below

• May through August, Various locations statewide
• Must have transportation 
• Work is mostly outdoors on farmlands
• Must feel comfortable with climbing a ladder.
• Send interest letter to Andrew Brown, Program Manager at 3.andrew.brown@gmail.com
• Duties include nest box monitoring, assist with banding of both chicks and adult Barn Owls and Kestrels, collection of morphometric data from adult birds and data management. 

Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) internship

 A paid summer internship at one of the eight Research and Education Centers (RECs) across the state working directly with the REC farm crews to learn firsthand about sustainable food (vegetables, row crops, milk, and meat) production and current research aimed at improving environmental stewardship.

Upcoming environmental events on campus

 

Sustainability Career Panel

Date: Tuesday, March 10th, from 5 - 6:30 pm
Location: University Career Center - Resource Room (Located in Hornbake Library South)

Join the Office of Sustainability and the University Career Center 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 compliance, and beekeeping. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from their experiences and explore potential career paths!

This year’s panelists are Menyae Christopher, a Policy Associate at Sol Systems; Kate Kopp, an Environmental Analyst at Potomac-Hudson Engineering, Inc.; and Maurice Richardson, the Founder of Diaspora Honey.

Food will be provided! This event is in collaboration with the Office of Sustainability, University Career Center, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, College of Arts and Humanities, and the Alumni Association. Register for the event on Handshake!

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17 for Peace and Justice's Climate Anxiety Week

17 for Peace and Justice, UMD's environmental justice student organization, is hosting its first-ever Climate Anxiety Week from March 2-8. The events include guest speakers from the Rachel Carson Council, climate anxiety workshops, a tea crafting social event, and a campus cleanup! Scan the QR code for more information. The events are open to everyone!

​Did you know the Career Center hosts free DROP-IN APPOINTMENTS?

 Did you know the UMD Career Center hosts free DROP-IN APPOINTMENTS?

You can drop in Monday-Friday anytime between 1:00 - 3:30pm. in the University Career Center (3rd floor - Hornbake)  to meet with a Peer Career Educator.  No appointment necessary

Drop-ins are for quick questions and tips on the following topics:

• Resumes & Cover Letters
• Basic job/internship search strategies
• Basic networking strategies (LinkedIn, Terrapins Connect)
• Interview preparation

Peer Career Educators support undergraduate students of all majors.  Drop-ins will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis and it is not guaranteed you can be seen if drop-ins are especially busy that day. To maximize your drop-in experience for resume and cover letter reviews, please bring a printed hard-copy with you.**

CAREER ASSISTANCE APPOINTMENTS (30 minute scheduled appointments)
For more in-depth assistance, schedule an appointment. The Career Center is here to help you find the correct resources, programs and services for your needs.  Topics may include:

• Choosing a Major, Career Exploring, Career Fields and Industries
• Preparing for Interviews (personal statements, mock interviews, etc)
• Searching for Internships or Jobs
• Networking, Informational Interviews and Applying to Graduate School

Career advising appointments are available in Handshake for current UMD students (undergrad, master’s and doctoral) and alumni less than one year post-graduation. You can choose in-person or virtual appointments.

To schedule an appointment:

• Log into Handshake with your UMD CAS log-in.  Handshake has replaced Careers4Terps.
• Once logged in, click on "Career Center" in the left navigation bar and then click "Appointments."
• Click "Schedule A New Appointment" and then select the appointment type that is the best fit for your questions or concerns.
  
• Once you schedule an appointment, you will receive a confirmation email with the details of your appointment. You will also receive a reminder email of your appointment and you can revisit your appointment details in Handshake