Position Announcement JR104094

Senior/Principal Faculty Specialist OR Associate Professor/Professor OR Senior/Principal Agent AND Hughes Center Director

Position Description:

The Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology seeks a visionary leader to serve as the Center’s next Director. Building on the Center’s twenty-five-year legacy of providing leadership to address the complex issues facing Maryland’s agriculture and forestry communities through research, outreach, and collaborative partnerships, the new Director has a unique opportunity to expand the Center’s growth, visibility, and impact.

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Research and Associate Director of the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) and the Hughes Center Board, the Director is the outward face of the Hughes Center and the leader of the Center’s team serving as the primary contact with the Board, external stakeholders, leadership at the University of Maryland, and the Center’s team. The Director will maintain existing relationships while seeking new partnerships and opportunities to broaden the Center’s reach and impact.

The next Director of the Hughes Center joins the Center at an exciting time. The successful candidate for this position will possess the leadership skills to build on the Center’s past while leading boldly. We seek a director who is an organized and detail-oriented self-starter with demonstrated ability to set and manage multiple priorities while simultaneously working independently and leading a team.

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

Full Time positions

Maryland Department of the EnvironmentNatural Resources Planner I$54.9–85K/yr • Full-Time • Baltimore, MD (Hybrid)

Maryland Department of the EnvironmentEnvironmental Compliance Specialist I$58.4–90.7K/yr • Full-Time • Baltimore, MD (Hybrid)

Maryland State GovernmentNatural Resources Planner I$54.9–85K/yr • Full-Time • Baltimore, MD (Hybrid)

New Fall 2026 course - ANTH 410/610 Knowledge Co-Production

 ANTH 410/610 Knowledge Co-Production: Theory, Method, Practice

FALL 2026 - 3 credits

TuTh 2-3:13pm

Woods Hall 1102

Instructor: L. Jen Shaffer, PhD

Contact: lshaffe1@umd.edu for more information

 

Short Description:

Knowledge co-production is increasingly promoted as the gold standard for scientists, policy makers and implementers, industry reps, local community members, and other stakeholders to assess issues, collect data, and develop effective solutions to the, problems communities face. This course delves into the intricate process of knowledge co-production, where diverse stakeholders collaborate to generate, share, and apply, knowledge.

 

While this course will emphasize environmentally-oriented research and applied problem-solving, readings and discussion can be useful for students in many disciplinary fields.

 

Some of the Questions Our Course-Learning Will Address:

·       What is knowledge?

·       How do we produce and share knowledge in a Western context? How does this relate to post-normal science?

·       How is knowledge produced and shared in Indigenous, Traditional, and local contexts? Citizen science? Inter/Multi/Trans-disciplinary teams?

·       What methods are used for knowledge co-production? What does "successful" knowledge co-production look like?

·       What are the benefits and challenges of knowledge co-production?

·       Are there variations in how knowledge co-production proceeds depending on the problem-type being addressed (e.g. biodiversity conservation, community health, food/water security, cultural heritage preservation, landscape management, resilience for environmental change, disaster management, etc)? If so, does this matter and why?

·       What are potential participant issues with the knowledge co-production process itself, both known (power differentials, legacy of previous experiences, participant capabilities and capacities, unknown outcomes) and unknown?

·       What foundational information is needed prior to implementing a knowledge co-production process (e.g. historic and existing relationships of participants, participant networks)?

·       How do we make knowledge co-production adaptive, flexible, and sustainable once the funding and other structural support is gone?

Summer course

 

EPA Student Internships

Job description

Fall 2026 applications are due May 22

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency offers qualified and highly motivated undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to volunteer side by side with practicing environmental technical professionals and attorneys across the agency’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA) in Washington, D.C.
 

The fall and spring semester programs are 10 weeks either full-time or part-time, with a minimum of 15 hours per week. All student intern positions are unpaid.
 

EPA is seeking students in a variety of fields including computer science, computer programming, data analysis, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, biology, GIS, economics, health sciences, public policy,
government, and communications. 

Qualified students must be U.S. citizens and enrolled at least part time in an accredited college or university.
 

Please visit the NETI Student Intern Program website for more information: https://www.epa.gov/careers/neti-student-intern-program-epas-office-enforcement-and-compliance-assurance 

Envi Edu/Butterfly Role

Description

The Environmental Educator/Butterfly House Coordinator is a member of the Education team reporting directly to the Director of Education. The overall purpose of this position is to help promote Ladew Gardens’ mission-driven programming to attract and serve multi-cultural and multi-generational audiences providing all participants an opportunity to learn, create memories, and connect with nature.  The Environmental Educator/Butterfly House Coordinator manages the day-to-day operations of a butterfly exhibit, including volunteer staff supervision, insect husbandry, and plant care. This position also responsible for developing, planning and directly teaching hands-on environmental education to our audiences focused on quality experiences related to our butterfly house, topiary gardens, historical house and contained collections. Educating the public through interactive programs, lead guided tours, and oversee educational initiatives regarding lepidopteran life cycles, botany, and ecological conservation throughout our Nature Walk trail and other areas of display at our Topiary Gardens.  

Salary Description

$40,000/year

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

Vacancies Coming Soon

 

On Monday, May 11, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) will release vacancy announcements of particular interest to early career scientists and engineers. The staff in these positions work with program directors to plan and analyze program portfolios, identify emerging research areas, and support/manage the merit review of proposals and use data analysis to understand the landscape of the principal investigator community and the impact of current NSF investments. The incumbents will work internally and externally to engage with the research community through outreach and other community activities. NSF also supports the professional development of entry level scientists and engineers through interdisciplinary activities, training, and opportunities to engage in independent research and collaboration. These career opportunities found on the NSF career webpage will be open for a limited time for applicants to apply through USAJobs. Please share this announcement with your colleagues who may find it of interest, including recent graduates and students nearing the completion of their studies.   Current job openings

Additional Resources WHO IS NSF? For more than 70 years the U.S National Science Foundation has funded basic research that has transformed our lives. For a glimpse into who we are and what we do, please visit this page. WEBSITE For special resources, galleries and a closer look at our various research areas, please visit our website. FACT SHEETS Concise, factual summaries describing NSF at a Glance, By the Numbers, or other science topics, please visit this page.

Fairfax County Government Internship: Summer 2026 Opportunity

Fairfax County’s Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination is searching for a 2026 summer intern!

 

Link to internship posting: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/non-merit-internships

 

This is a short-term, full-time summer internship from June through August. The position supports activities within the Fairfax County Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination (OEEC) including the implementation of the Community-wide Energy and Climate Action Plan (CECAP), Operational Energy Strategy (OES), and Resilient Fairfax, the county’s climate adaptation and resilience plan. The Work Student III position provides technical support, develops informational and educational outreach materials, and participates in community engagement activities. We are especially interested in applicants who have experience working with data and GIS analysis. Students can apply by May 19th.

[AGNR-UNDERGRADSTUDENTS] Upcoming Career + Internship Fairs

 Happy Friday and Ag Day Eve! 

We have the last few career fairs for the semester coming up! Check them out:

Just in Time All Majors - Fri, May 1

• Virtual - run by Handshake (UMD is one of 60+ university partners joining)
• 100+ employers registered (National Geo-Spatial Intelligence Agency, NAF HRO Veterinary Services, New York State Dept of Agriculture and Markets) 
• 1:1 & group virtual sessions available

 

 See you at Ag Day tomorrow!

Summer Remote GIS Internship

GIS Data Intern 

Job Overview: 

Tactacam is seeking a GIS Data Intern to support the Habitat IQ business unit and the geospatial work that powers the Habitat IQ mobile and web app. Reporting to the Habitat IQ Business Unit Leader and working day-to-day with the responsible Product Owner and software engineering teams, you will help source and curate geospatial data, support mapping features across the app, and contribute to the data foundation that enables automatic identification of features on our interactive maps — such as houses, roads, crops, land cover, water, and parcels.

 

You will work across multiple workstreams: sourcing and evaluating data, preparing datasets for use in the app and AI models, supporting spatial analysis, and helping engineers integrate geospatial data into production systems. This is a hands-on role ideal for a student or early-career candidate with a passion for maps, data, and applied geospatial work.

 

The ideal candidate is pursuing (or recently completed) a degree in GIS, geography, data science, environmental science, or a related field, and has strong curiosity, attention to detail, and the initiative to dig into unfamiliar datasets and tools.

For more information and how to apply click here!

Chesapeake Bay Trust Program Internship (Summer 2026)

Programmatic Intern

Hybrid – Summer (full-time) 

Position Background: The Chesapeake Bay Trust (the Trust), a non-profit grantmaking organization, seeks a Programmatic Intern interested in gaining experience in the non-profit environmental sector.

Established in 1985, the Chesapeake Bay Trust uses grantmaking as a method to promote community-based participation in the restoration and protection of the natural resources of Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay region.  In the past fifteen years, the Trust has significantly increased its grant-making through new revenue from a wide range of partners, with current annual grant-making of approximately $25 million.  The Trust currently allocates these grant funds through 350-400 awards per year to entities who apply through open, competitive calls for proposals as well as programs such as the Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps. For more information, our grant-making opportunities and programs are located here: https://cbtrust.org/grants/.

 

Specific Responsibilities and Learning Opportunities:

• Duties at the Trust during the summer include a variety of administrative grant-related tasks supporting our portfolio of community engagement projects, K-12 environmental education, and on-the-ground watershed and habitat restoration that support climate resiliency and public health.
• Duties at the Trust during the summer months may also include field work to assess proposed and completed restoration projects.
• The selected intern will be expected to complete an independent project of the student’s choosing related to watershed, restoration, or forestry issues and aligned with the Trust’s mission. A possible independent project will focus on a data-based outreach strategy for our Urban Trees program. 
• Independent projects completed by interns in the past have been adapted for independent study credit through the student’s university with university and professor permission.
• Students gain a wide range of skills for their resumes beyond traditional environmental organization experience, including grant management and general experience with grant-making and grant-writing.  Students also gain knowledge of and experience with a subset of the 350 to 400 non-profits that we engage every year.
• Applicants must have reliable transportation and should be willing to work nights and weekends as needed.
   

Qualifications and Skills: Eligible applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students attending a two- or four-year college or university in Maryland with a GPA of 3.00 or higher. In addition, all undergraduate applicants must be entering or continuing their sophomore, junior, or senior year during the fall 2026 semester. Students of all majors are welcome to apply. We will also consider applicants with one or two years of comparable experience in a relevant field. Preference will be given to candidates with interest in urban and community forestry and data analysis, and strong organizational and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programs is necessary.

Compensation: The participating intern will work full time during the summer (June through August) at a rate of $15 per hour.

Read more and apply on Handshake: https://umd.joinhandshake.com/jobs/10989138/share_preview

TLL285: Climate Science Education Online Summer Course Offering

 

Plant Natives at Reflection Park

A New and Ongoing Volunteer Series!

Happy Native Plant Month! Two weeks ago, the US Senate unanimously approved a bipartisan resolution designating April 2026 as National Native Plant Month! The timing is fortuitous, as Reflection Park is kicking off a new volunteer program series dedicated to land stewardship that we call Common Ground (which can also acknowledge the Senate’s bipartisan effort!) In May, we will offer two opportunities in this series, one devoted to removing invasive species and another to native plantings. Anyone interested in spending time in nature is welcome; no experience is necessary. Join us in this important mission to preserve our natural environment and care for a portion of Reflection Park’s precious land! Reflection Park is registered with the Montgomery County Volunteer Center, allowing us to approve Student Service Learning (SSL) hours.

We would love to have you join us at one or both of our upcoming "Common Ground" volunteer days in May. 

Quick links to register are here, and further information is below and on our website.

May 2 from 9am-12pm: Planting a native flower garden and a meadow

May 16 from 1-4pm: Tackling invasive species

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!