Climate Stewards Academy

 

LAST CHANCE! Apply for the Prince George's County Climate Stewards Academy fall/spring cohorts TODAY!

 

Calling all Prince George's County climate leaders! Consider applying for the Prince George's County Climate Stewards Academy. Through this training program you will learn climate best practices, establish community connections and gain skills to lead local climate action implementation projects.

APPLY NOW! All applications due August 14, 2025

CONTACT
Email the Environmental Finance Center at: efc_climateaction@umd.edu

Applications are being accepted for three new cohorts:
Cohort A (fall)
Cohorts B & C (spring)

visit: https://go.umd.edu/PGCSAapplications

Training Opportunity

Training Announcement

Subject: S-130, S-190, and L-180 Wildland Firefighter Training Cost: $50 Online coursework: August 1 – September 11, 2025. Field Day: September 12, 2025 Location: Wildlife HQ, Oxford, Maryland (https://maps.app.goo.gl/jEs8u489knixfVgHA)

Tall Timbers Research Station, founded in 1958, is a leader in fire science and prescribed fire training. Its research has shaped modern fire management, and it continues to advance regional and national programs with innovative curricula and collaborative approaches to fire management.

Course Description

This blended course combines three foundational NWCG courses: S-130 (Firefighter Training), S- 190 (Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior), and L-180 (Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service). Delivered in a blended online and in-person format, this training provides a comprehensive introduction to basic wildland fire suppression techniques, wildland fire behavior, and the role of human factors in fire line safety and decision-making. The course is designed to prepare new firefighters for their first fire line assignment and introduce concepts and skills that are essential to safe and effective fire line performance. This course is structured in two components:

1. Asynchronous Learning – Self-paced coursework available online through the Tall Timbers Fire Learning Portal
2. Field Session – Instructor-led hands-on field exercises with live fire (weather depending) designed to reinforce and expand the skills acquired during the course.

Registration

1. Complete the nomination form at https://forms.gle/UoW3zckKtGdrR4iX9 by July 28, 2025.
2. Students will receive acceptance email with a welcome letter, which will include a payment link. Submit payment using that link.
3. Once payment is received, a learning portal profile will be created and then the student will have access to the course material.

Course Coordinator

Kyle Magdziuk, Rx Fire Coordinator & Game Bird Biologist
Tall Timbers
Email: kmagdziuk@talltimbers.org
Phone: 315.532.2008

Green Corps Environmental Fellowship Hiring for August 2025

 Green Corps Organizer Program - The Field School for Environmental Organizing

Green Corps is looking for college graduates who are ready to take on the biggest environmental challenges of our day.

Learn more and apply on our website!

The planet needs all the help it can get. To win now and build a strong foundation for lasting progress, we need people who know how to organize: to run organizations and campaigns that will inspire the support and action we need to save our environment. Our program starts with intensive classroom training. You learn about issues and campaigns, organizing theory and principles, and skills from recruiting volunteers to staging a media event. Then, you move to a more hands-on experience. You make a difference on important campaigns to transition our country to clean energy, protect wildlife, and more. For example, Lauren Karpinski, an organizer from the Green Corps Class of 2019, brought together a coalition of 40 groups that helped win a landmark solar energy bill in Arkansas.

 

We’re accepting the top 20 candidates for our 2025-2026 program. Graduates will join our more than 400 alumni who are leading environmental campaigns and organizations across the country. If you’re passionate about the environment and ready to learn and practice the craft of organizing after graduation, apply today!

Not a graduating senior? Add your name to our list to receive updates about Green Corps including summer internships and jobs in the environmental and broader social change field!

Green Corps’ year-long program begins in August 2025 with introductory classroom training, and continues with field placements in multiple locations across the U.S. (Green Corps also offers a short-term program beginning in January 2025.) Candidates must be willing to relocate. Please contact Renee Wellman at renee@greencorps.org with additional questions.

 

Green Corps is part of The Public Interest Network, which operates and supports organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world and a  strategic approach to social change. Visit publicinterestnetwork.org to learn more. Green Corps is an equal opportunity employer. The target annual compensation for this position is $38,000 (but compensation may range between $38,000 and $43,347 depending on location). Green Corps' benefits package includes medical insurance for employees and dependents, needs-based student loan assistance, commuter benefit program, sick pay (60-80 hours/year depending on location), and 80 hours (2 weeks) of accrued vacation. We also offer short-term positions, an excellent training program, and opportunities for advancement.

Applications now open for UMD Global STEWARDS Undergraduate Program

 UMD Global STEWARDS Undergraduate Program

The Global STEWARDS undergraduate program is an initiative under the Global FEWture Alliance Grand Challenges Program to enhance undergraduate education and the global community by providing hands-on experiences, fostering innovation, and problem-solving within the FEW nexus.

 

The selected students are required to complete three program elements:

1) Experiential Education  

2) Global FEWture International Webinar Series

3) Summer Internship or Research Credits

 

For more information on this program, please check this link:

https://globalfewture.umd.edu/about/projects/experiential-education/umd-global-stewards-undergraduate-program

The application link to the program

 

We are accepting applications from now until November 15, 2024

Free training: Bay Advocacy Institute at UMD

 

 Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Bay Advocacy Institute (BAI) at the University of Maryland! 

 

Registration is still open! Feel free to share the registration link with your peers and professors. All majors and class standings welcome!: https://events.cbf.org/bai-umd-fall24

 

Session 1: Oct 8, 6-7:30 PM: Bay and Advocacy 101

Session 2: Oct 15, 6-7:30 PM: Maryland State Environmental Policy

Session 3: Oct 22, 6-7:30 PM: Regenerative Agriculture

 

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Logistics

• We will meet in the Edward St. John Building, room 1202. The training will begin at 6:00 PM, so be sure to grab a seat and get comfortable before then. We will wrap up at 7:30.
• Please dress comfortably, bring a pen and paper or your laptop/tablet, and be ready to actively participate in fun advocacy activities!
• CBF stickers, resources, and packaged snacks provided!

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Important Resources

• Chesapeake Bay Foundation website: In case you have never heard of us!
• Bay Advocacy Institute webpage: Get an overview of BAI and hear what BAI alumni have gained from the program
• Join us on LinkedIn: We are posting BAI information, internship and job announcements, and more. Connect with CBF Staff and BAI students from your university, as well as others across the watershed. I will also be sending a monthly newsletter to all BAI students via email, with a roundup of upcoming events, resources, and internship opportunities.

Open Now on USAJobs: OECA Pathways Intern Positions

OECA is recruiting students!

In coordination with the HR Shared Services Centers, we have opened the following Pathways intern positions in Washington, DC and Lakewood, CO. Current students may apply until 2/17/23. Additional information about the individual opportunities can be found in the vacancy announcements and additional information about Pathways programs can be found here:  https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/

Student Trainee (Biology, Engineering, Physical Science, Chemistry – Lab), GS-7, open in Lakewood CO

https://intern.usajobs.gov/job/702838200

 

Student Trainee (Biology, Engineering, Physical Science, Chemistry – Regulatory Compliance), GS-7, open in Washington DC

https://intern.usajobs.gov/job/702989400

 

Student Trainee (Legal), GS-7, open in Washington, DC

https://intern.usajobs.gov/job/702988500

 

Student Trainee (Administration), GS-5 – 7, open in Washington DC and Lakewood, CO

https://intern.usajobs.gov/job/702869100

 

Student Trainee (Environmental Protection), GS-7, open in Washington DC and Lakewood, CO

https://intern.usajobs.gov/job/702928800

 

Student Trainee (Information Technology), GS-5-7, open in Washington DC and Lakewood CO

https://intern.usajobs.gov/job/702987900

 

 

To qualify, candidates must be enrolled students or individuals who have been accepted for enrollment seeking a diploma, certificate, bachelor’s degree, graduate degree, or professional degree from a qualifying educational institution on a full- or half-time basis, including awardees of the Harry S. Truman Foundation Scholarship Program.

To qualify for the GS-05 level, students need to have completed four academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree.

To qualify for the GS-07 level, students need to have completed one full academic year of graduate level education; or a bachelor’s degree with superior academic achievement (Superior Academic Achievement Definition).

These positions are not eligible for remote work; interns must report to the duty station to which they have applied.

Qualified veterans receive hiring preference.

Upon successful completion of the program (320 – 640 hours), students may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to permanent positions in the competitive service.

If you have questions regarding the Pathways intern program or the posted positions, please contact Ollie Thomas or Lisa McKelvin in OAP/AMD.

EPA Nation-wide Hiring Outreach for Students and Graduates

 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host nationwide outreach webinars between January 25, 2023, and February 15, 2023. These panel webinars will provide an overview of the federal hiring process and how to apply to EPA positions, including paid internships and recent graduate opportunities. EPA hiring experts will answer your questions and give you the best tips on how to start your career at EPA!   Intended audiences include Tribal Colleges, AAPI-Serving Institutions, HBCUs, and Hispanic Serving Institutions; however, all are welcome to join.  Use the Microsoft Teams links below to join the webinars directly. No registration is required: Webinars Date Time Asian American and Pacific Islander Serving Institutions January 25, 2023 2:00 – 3:00 PM, EST Hispanic Serving Institutions February 1, 2023 2:00 – 3:00 PM, EST Historically Black Colleges and/or Predominantly Black Institutions February 15,2023 2:00 – 3:00 PM, EST

Rocky Mountain Sustainability and Science Network (RMSSN) Field Opportunity

RMSSN 2023 applications are NOW OPEN!

The Rocky Mountain Sustainability and Science Network (RMSSN) Academy is a two-week science and sustainability program that travels to Rocky Mountain, Grand Teton, and Yellowstone National Parks. Students gain experience with natural and cultural resources in and around the parks with research focus on topics such as pollinators, mammals, human interactions, and more! Dates are still to be finalized but are tentatively scheduled for the last two weeks of May, 2023. More details to come in future communications.

Some additional benefits of RMSSN:
-Work with peers from different disciplines, institutions and backgrounds with shared interests in environmental sustainability
-Learn how to explore research questions on culture, inclusion, pollinators, wildlife and conservation in the context of being in the field within a National Park
-Network with faculty from academia, state/federal agencies, non-profits, corporations, and more!

Link to application here: https://forms.gle/t7rveQ1ZLK6mKVqA7

Applications are open until February 15, 2023

For program questions, please visit our website: https://rmssn2017.wixsite.com/rmsn2022

Smithsonian's Environmental Research Experience for Teachers

SMITHSONIAN ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER RESEARCH EXPERIENCE for TEACHERS (Summer 2022) Through the Research Experience for Teachers (RET) summer program at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC), local middle school teachers will have the opportunity to work alongside environmental scientists. Teachers will have opportunities for hands-on fieldwork and lab work experiences working side-by-side with researchers. Additionally, teachers will participate in professional development workshops designed to help them work with students outdoors and integrate real world data and data analysis into their classrooms. Over the summer, teachers are expected to develop at least one lesson plan based on their experiences that they can implement in their classrooms during the school year. SERC researchers and education staff will continue to serve as a resource for teachers and students throughout the school year. Flier is attached. Please feel free to distribute to your networks. https://serc.si.edu/academic-programs/research-experience-teachers-ret Benefits for teachers: Participate in cutting-edge environmental science research Participate in professional development courses and fieldtrips Opportunity to conduct an independent research project $8,100 stipend Costs covered (including sub coverage) to attend a professional research or STEM education conference $2,500 for supplies to implement new activities based on your RET experience in your classroom $1,200 to support a field trip to a local STEM organization Classroom visit (in-person or virtual) from SERC researchers Opportunity to receive up to 5 continuing professional development credits Smithsonian badge which allows you to access museums through the staff entrance and receive a discount in all Smithsonian museum stores Program Details: Program activities will cover a total of 9 weeks total, with most program activities occurring during the summer 6 weeks engaging in research and professional development activities (July 5-August 12) occurring both remotely and on the SERC campus 1 week to finalize lesson plans (August 15-August 19) Up to 2 weeks to develop and participate in activities (i.e., attending a conference with your lab mentor, presenting your work at SERC) during the school year Priority given to teachers from Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Prince George’s, and Washington DC Public Schools. If you have questions about the program, we’ll be holding drop-in office hours from 4 pm-5 pm on Tuesday, February 15 and 5 pm-6 pm on Wednesday, February 23. You can sign up for office hours here. If you have questions but are unable to attend office hours, please email program lead Alison Cawood at cawooda@si.edu. Access the program application here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRsUCnHCF5RXPpsDUW6WaZ-eeUDFd6_uShyvGjBaTniQ6BRg/viewform Applications are due by March 19. Applicants will be notified of decisions by April 8. You can view the form as a Word document below if you would like to preview it before you start working on the actual form.

OSHA's Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Training Course

The Texas A&M Superfund Research Center will be offering an in-person annual training in OSHA's Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) in May 2022. This 5-day course is designed to ensure that individuals who may need to be working in hazardous environments are trained to perform their anticipated job duties without endangering themselves or others. We are pleased to offer HAZWOPER Training Course to other Superfund colleagues who are interested in training for disaster response and research. This is an in-person, hands-on course, with 14 interactive workshops throughout the week. It was developed for Texas A&M Superfund Center trainees (has been offered since 2019 annually) and is compliant with 29 CFR 1910.120 (e) requirements. A certificate will be issued upon completion. To learn more and register: https://tx.ag/HAZWOPER2022 Date: May 23-27, 2022 Location: Texas A&M University campus, College Station, TX

Chesapeake Conservation Corps Job Opportunities

 Are you an aspiring college student or recent graduate interested in water resources protection and biological monitoring? The Chesapeake Conservation Corps Program is seeking applicants to assist the Maryland Department of Natural Resources! Apply to the Chesapeake Bay Trust by March 12.

The Chesapeake Conservation Corps Program provides an opportunity where young professionals can gain vital green jobs skills and build a network of connections in the environmental field while earning a salary. These one-year opportunities place young adults (ages 18-25) with nonprofits or government agencies to work full-time in the environmental field in the Chesapeake watershed. This program provides hands-on professional and leadership experience. This initiative is supported by the Trust, BGE an Exelon Company, the U.S. National Park Service and the state of Maryland.

Opportunity #1

 

One CCC member would work with their host to protect and restore Maryland’s state-owned lakes by conducting water quality monitoring, harmful algal bloom assessments, and submerged aquatic vegetation surveys and restoration from powerboats, kayaks and on foot. The CCC member would also receive training opportunities to participate in Chesapeake Bay-wide monitoring and restoration projects. Contact: Mike Naylor mike.naylor@maryland.gov.

Opportunity #2

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One member would work with their hosts as a member of the Maryland Biological Stream Survey, one of the premier biological monitoring programs of its kind in the US. These members will travel to streams around the state to evaluate stream health by surveying fish, macroinvertebrates, habitat, and water chemistry. This Corps member's Capstone project would focus on monitoring and evaluating stream restoration projects funded by the Department. Contact: Matt Ashton  matthew.ashton@maryland.gov

Opportunity #3

One member's project would focus on further developing an aspect of the Department's freshwater mussel restoration and conservation initiatives. Contact: Matt Ashton matthew.ashton@maryland.gov

The purpose of the Corps Program is 1) to enable young adults to work with organizations and communities on issues impacting the Chesapeake Bay, and 2) to better prepare young adults pursuing careers in the environmental field. Corps Members will work on projects and programs that fall into at least one of six categories (environmental restoration, community engagement, environmental education, energy conservation, sustainable agriculture or forestry), gain career and leadership skills, and become more engaged through meaningful community service.

​The Chesapeake Bay Trust anticipates placing around 35-40 Corps Members, young adults 18-25, with nonprofit organizations and government agencies throughout the Chesapeake Bay region for a paid year of service ($19,000) beginning on August 18, 2020. To find the application, go to https://cbtrust.org/prospective/

Applications must be submitted through the Trust’s online system by March 12, 2020 at 4:00 pm.

For more information, visit https://cbtrust.org/prospective/.

For questions about this potential internship opportunity with Maryland DNR, please contact Program Manager Mike Naylor at mike.naylor@maryland.gov.

For any questions about becoming a volunteer or about the Chesapeake Conservation Corps, contact Senior Program Officer Tara Drennan, tdrennan@cbtrust.org or 410-974-2941, ext. 102.

WEBSITE: https://dnr.maryland.gov/ccs/Pages/ccc-host-applicants.aspx

AES Trainee program - Energy4Talent

Energy4Talent is AES’ trainee program

At AES, our trainees contribute directly to a more sustainable future through their support of AES products and services that deliver safer and cleaner energy. They have innovative mindsets capable of influencing strategic decisions and the potential to become future leaders in the organization. We invest in the development of our trainees through growing their technical skills and professional competencies to ensure our people have a broad understanding of our business.

Energy4Talent is a two-year program with rotations in different areas every six months. This allows our trainees to become acquainted with all aspects of our company and better understand the energy market. During each rotation, trainees are responsible for leading strategic projects developed with the help of a technical tutor and area leaders.

• Two-year program, with rotations every six months in different areas.

• Opportunity to lead high impact projects and transform the future of energy.

• Local and global training opportunities, developing technical skills and professional competencies.

• Global exposure to senior leaders across the company.

• Internal mentor program to support your professional development.

• Opportunities to be part of cross-functional teams throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia.

• Take part in the AES global trainee community and share experiences and expertise.

To learn more and to apply, visit https://www.aesenergy4talent.com/

Qualifications
We’re looking for creative young professionals who embrace transformation and are ready to present new solutions and ideas that will add value to our business. We seek great communicators who can interact with all levels of the organization, can work within multifunctional teams and who are results oriented.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree completed between December 2018 and December 2020.
• Advanced/fluent English