Baltimore County Forest Management has a new entry level position available, Natural Resource Specialist I (Forest Management Maintenance) -- great for you recent grads!
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Location: College Park, MD
Department: CMNS, Entomology
Supervisors: Principal Investigator (PI) Niranjana Krishnan
Salary: $16/hour; maximum of 20 hours/week during the fall/spring semester and 40 hours/week
during the summer/winter semesters.
Duration: One year depending on satisfactory performance
Position description: The Krishnan Lab in the Entomology department at the University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking two undergraduate research technicians. The position will start earliest in June 2025. The undergraduate students will help set up insect and plant colonies, maintain them, record data, and assist graduate students with experiments. Most work will be undertaken in the lab and greenhouse, with minimal field work. The position could require working on some weekends/holidays.
Primary responsibilities:Closing date: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled. Position start date is between June to August 2025.
Application materials: Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV/resume, and a list of two references to Niranjana Krishnan (nkrish@umd.edu).
The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, and gender identity or expression. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Appalachian Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is hiring a Chesapeake Gateways Ambassador with the Chesapeake Gateways Network. Our intern will work with the program’s Visual Information Specialist to research and write digital media content, highlighting Chesapeake Gateways Places. They will also participate in a program-wide review and strategic development planning process to help guide the future of the program’s social media strategy.
This 50-week internship will run from 8/4/2025 to 7/17/2026 and is based out of office headquarters in Annapolis, MD. Since this is a full-time, year-long position, we are seeking recent graduates or alumni.
Pay is $720/week and members will receive a $1,000 budget for professional development/free health benefits. After completing the term, members will receive a $7,395 AmeriCorps Segal Education Award to pay back federal loans or for additional schooling.
You can read more about the positions and submit applications here - conservationlegacy:Career Search.
Dr. Mitch Pavao-Zuckerman is looking to hire a part-time (15-30 hours/week) Undergraduate Student Research Assistant or two for Summer 2025 to focus on the ecosystem services of green infrastructure and urban forests.
The undergraduate assistant will work with graduate students and the PI in conducting field sampling and lab analysis of plant and soil samples taken from local stormwater green infrastructure and urban forest settings. They will learn protocols to determine physical, nutrient, and biological properties and processes that support ecosystem services. The assistant will also work with a suite of automated apparatus for measuring soil hydrologic properties and contribute to the development of laboratory workflows and protocols. The position would include a mix of field sampling and lab analysis and data entry. Previous experience in lab-based soil and ecosystem analyses is a plus but not necessary. The student must show a demonstrated work ethic, attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and stick to a regular work schedule for field sampling.
Pay rate will start at $15/hour with a need for 15-30 hours availability per week – funding is available for this summer, with potential for extension into the fall. Opportunities include learning research protocols and professional development with mentoring from graduate students, post-docs, and Dr. Pavao-Zuckerman.
Applications should be emailed to Dr. Mitch Pavao-Zuckerman mpzucker@umd.edu. The applications should include an updated resume, a brief cover letter that explains your relevant experience and interest for that position and a schedule detailing the general proposed blocks of time (Monday – Friday from 8am to 6pm) that you would be able to work during the summer.
We are seeking experienced teachers for our 2025 Takoma Park, Inc. Lunch & Learn Camp. The Lunch and Learn camp will operate 9:00 pm - 5:00 pm, five days a week, Monday – Friday for six weeks from June 30 to August 8th. The contract is paid in two installments. One at the start of the camp and one at the end of the camp. The Educator is required to attend one day of orientation/training prior to the start of camp.
As an Outdoor Educator focused on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), you'll design and facilitate outdoor programs that promote social-emotional development and environmental awareness, using nature as a tool to foster key SEL competencies like self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
Organization Summary:Takoma Park Lunch and Learn, Inc. is a community-based nonprofit serving the Takoma Park community. Its mission is to provide people with the knowledge and ability to create healthy, thriving communities, especially in the neighborhoods that bear the greatest burden of socio-economic inequity. We act as a facilitator and a catalyst in generating community driven activities to fulfill community defined goals for health, housing, community development, and youth development.
Duties and Responsibilities: Compensation
Stipend of $4,500 will be provided.
Application Process
All candidates will be subject to a background check.
To apply, please complete the form online at https://forms.gle/DnZ95v44goftiiV6A. If you have additional questions,
contact the Assistant Director at 301-588-4834.
BGS forest fellow
The position runs from ~June 2-August 26, and pays $7000 total for this work period.
The primary role of this position will be in furthering our understanding of forest
health in Baltimore Forest patches individually, and as a collective. You will collect data as it relates to forest health from the canopy to the soil, and you will be
working with a team of 3 other forest fellows. You will also support other science projects and occasionally community work as needed.
Field work will primarily consist of performing vegetation and soil surveys across multiple forest sites around Baltimore, and involves early morning, hot days, rough terrain and other potential hardships. We are looking for candidates with a base knowledge of Maryland plants, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude. As needed you will support in measuring candidate trees for dendroband placement, installing dendrobands, recording tree growth measurements, and managing trail cameras in the field. You will be supporting the organization of this data as needed as well.
There will be an office component as well which involves some basic GIS work (of which you will be trained on), data entry and organization, and standardized report creation.
The main qualifications are plant ID skills (at least the basics), familiarity with working with spreadsheets, and capability to work in sometimes difficult field conditions in forest patches in Baltimore. Access to a car is a big bonus, but is not strictly necessary.
National Zoological Park- Lion Tiger Department Internship
Contact: Kathryn Juliano, julianok@si.edu
Number of Positions: 1 unpaid internship
Length of Internship: 15 weeks, 240 hours total, during the fall semester (start and end dates flexible)
Intern Schedule: 2 set days per week, 8 hours per day, between 7 am and 3 pm
Internship Description: The selected student will work under a keeper in the Lion Tiger unit of the
Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC. The intern will learn husbandry and management
techniques for a wide variety of animals including lions, tigers, Andean bears, bobcats, prairie dogs,
porcupines, maras, bat eared foxes, lynx, Pallas’s cats, and additional animals as needed. The intern will
learn husbandry skills, including diet preparation, enclosure cleaning and maintenance, enrichment
preparation, and behavioral observations. The intern will also gain public speaking skills by interpreting
animal behaviors to visitors. By the end of the semester, the intern will complete a poster or a
presentation with a focus on an animal husbandry procedure.
The intern will not have any direct contact with collection animals. The selected intern must be able to
work in all types of weather, lift 50 pounds, follow all safety protocols, complete health screenings, and
complete a background check.
Target Audience: This internship is designed to provide interns to explore careers in the zoo husbandry
field. The internship is an entry-level program, and as such applicants with prior zoo experience may not
find it very beneficial. Applicants interested in other aspects of the zoo field, including laboratory
research or veterinary medicine, may not find this internship applicable. Students, recent graduates, or
individuals in the workforce with little to no experience in a zoo setting are encouraged to apply.
Current students will receive support to earn college credit for their time spent in the program.
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is committed to an environment that
is inclusive and welcoming. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and others who identify as
nonwhite, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and those with lived
experience with racism and/or misogynoir are encouraged to apply. We celebrate the diverse qualities,
perspectives, values, and experiences of all people.
To Apply: Send a resume, cover letter, unofficial transcript (if applicable), and a schedule of availability for the fall semester to julianok@si.edu by June 2. Please highlight why you are interested in this specific internship in your cover letter and how it will affect your career. Selected applicants will be contacted for interviews no later than June 13.
INTERN CALL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INTERNSHIP
Are you passionate about environmental science, data science, management, environmental justice, social science, or policy? We are seeking enthusiastic undergraduates to join our team and contribute to impactful environmental projects, including the Chesapeake Bay Report Card, COAST Card, and fisheries/invasive species initiatives.
We welcome all skillsets and backgrounds. While proficiency in coding, communications, data analysis, and management is preferred, we encourage anyone interested in growing their resume and making a difference to apply.
If you are interested, please send your resume as a PDF to Veronica Lucchese (vlucchese@umces) by May 28th.
Interns will be offered free edX courses and professional certificates, and LinkedIn badges. Looking to fill positions ASAP. Interns can be expected to work until the 2nd week of August 2025, with options of extension upon request.
We look forward to hearing from you!
NASA DEVELOP projects focus on helping local, state, and national communities address their environmental concerns while utilizing NASA's Earth observing fleet of satellites. For the Fall 2025 term, NASA DEVELOP will operate at ten locations across the country at NASA centers and other regional locations. This is a great opportunity for participants who are interested in the practical applications of remote sensing and GIS, specifically in the field of Earth science. Participants will work with NASA scientists, partner organizations, and science advisors to learn how to use NASA Earth science data for water resources, disaster management, ecological conservation, agriculture, and other applications to address environmental community concerns.
At our Goddard Space Flight Center node in Greenbelt, Maryland, we are offering one project for the Fall 2025 term: Maryland Agriculture: Quantifying Land Conversion and Economic Impacts of Solar Farms on Agricultural Land in Maryland. This in-person project team will work with NASA Acres and the Maryland Department of Agricultural to investigate how NASA Earth Observations can be used to quantify the amount of agricultural land that has been converted to solar farms, and the economic impact of these conversions.
Participant responsibilities will include literature review, data processing and analysis, and producing deliverables, such as a technical report, presentation, and poster. Previous GIS or remote sensing knowledge, while beneficial, is not required for acceptance. This is a multi-disciplinary opportunity for all those interested in Earth science, and we encourage those in the social sciences, general science, engineering, computer science, etc. to apply.
Applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. Days of the week are flexible, but applicants should be able to commit to 20 – 29 hours per week during the term. The position is paid on an hourly basis that is determined by education level and working location.
We are hosting informational webinars on May 21st at 1PM ET and June 6th at 4PM ET for potential applicants to learn more about how they can participate in the program. Please see the attached information session flyer for details on joining these events.
Details about this opportunity, the full list of proposed projects, and application instructions can be found online at https://appliedsciences.nasa.gov/nasadevelop. The Fall 2025 application window will be open online from May 5th – June 13th, with the term taking place from September 15th – November 21st. Please note some DEVELOP locations will allow for in-person opportunities while others will be completely virtual. For virtual locations, all accepted participants must work remotely from within the United States. Details on location status are posted on our website. Non-US citizens are welcome to apply to all virtual projects and in-person projects at certain locations.
Hiring a part-time (15-30 hours/week) Undergraduate Student Research Assistant or two for Summer 2025 to focus on the ecosystem services of green infrastructure and urban forests.
The undergraduate assistant will work with graduate students and the PI in conducting field sampling and lab analysis of plant and soil samples taken from local stormwater green infrastructure and urban forest settings. They will learn protocols to determine physical, nutrient, and biological properties and processes that support ecosystem services. The assistant will also work with a suite of automated apparatus for measuring soil hydrologic properties and contribute to the development of laboratory workflows and protocols. The position would include a mix of field sampling and lab analysis and data entry. Previous experience in lab-based soil and ecosystem analyses is a plus but not necessary. The student must show a demonstrated work ethic, attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and stick to a regular work schedule for field sampling.
Pay rate will start at $15/hour with a need for 15-30 hours availability per week – funding is available for this summer, with potential for extension into the fall. Opportunities include learning research protocols and professional development with mentoring from graduate students, post-docs, and Dr. Pavao-Zuckerman.
Applications should be emailed to Dr. Mitch Pavao-Zuckerman mpzucker@umd.