Here are some current Turf Management Opportunities:
Sports Turf and Trails Manager (11040, Grade 22)
Sports Turf Manager (15186, Grade 18), closes 11/14
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Call for Poster Submission for our 6th Cornerstone Event
On November 19, we will celebrate our college’s 6th Annual Cornerstone Event, to highlight our accomplishments and on-going work and activities as guided by our Five Strategic InitiativesCalls for poster submissions are now open from faculty, staff, and partners, etc. This is our collective opportunity to showcase the depth and myriad of research, Extension, and teaching being undertaken in the college. Once again, we are featuring a student poster competition, a component of the program that has been very successful in years past. Please encourage your students (PhDs, Masters, and Undergrads) to submit their posters for any research projects related to any of our Five Strategic Initiatives.
The deadline is Friday, November 15. Please submit online using this link – Poster Submission for AGNR Cornerstone Event
Important things to remember:
- Poster size should be 4ft x 4ft [48in x 48in] or smaller
- One submission only per Lead Student-Author [Faculty/Staff can submit more than one poster if they want to showcase more than one research, education or outreach topic.]
- Bring poster and sign-in between 10:00-10:45AM on November 19 in the Grand Ballroom - Stamp Student Union.
- Students need to be present during the Poster Session [12:00-1:30PM] to explain their project and answer questions of the Judges.
- Awards will be given at the closing session at 2:00-3:00PM in the Grand Ballroom. Students- Please be there!
- Remove poster only after the Event ends at 3:00PM. Please let someone know at the Poster-sign-in desk if you want us to keep your poster for you to collect later. Posters left after the event can be collected from Rubie Mize, 1203 Symons Hall.
Posters will be judged based on the following criteria:
- Organization (Neatness, Clarity of Fonts, graphs, tables, text, etc.) = 15 points
- Clarity of Hypothesis, Objectives, Goals, etc. = 15 points
- Overall Scientific Quality (Methods, Results, Conclusions, etc.) = 40 points
- Clarity of Oral Presentation = 30 points
If you have any questions, please contact Rubie Mize rgmize@umd.edu and
Friday, November 8, 2024
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Tuesday, November 5, 2024
International Sustainability Micro-Internships
Searching for an accessible, sustainable and international internship experience? Look no further than the Universitas 21 (U21) Micro-Internships. Every year, U21 offers a series of free, online, international internship opportunities for sustainability-minded students at its member institutions around the world. As a University of Maryland student, you are eligible to participate!
BTI Plant Genome and Programmable Plant Systems REU Applications Now Open!
You can find our 2025 REU poster here. You may also head to https://btiscience.org/
We host two REU programs: our Plant Genome REU and Programmable Plant Systems REU through the Boyce Thompson Institute on Cornell University’s campus in Ithaca, NY. We are using NSF’s ETAP application portal, making it easier for applicants to apply to both our programs and other REU programs nationwide.
This is a paid 10-week educational research opportunity with a $7,000 stipend, free housing on Cornell’s campus, up to a $700 travel reimbursement, and an $850 meal stipend. Our program runs from June 2, 2025, until August 7, 2025. We host a series of professional development opportunities for the students throughout the summer, including sessions in science communication, bioinformatics, and STEM graduate and career pathways. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in research or STEM careers who want to continue building their research and professional skills and tap into a more extensive network of plant scientists and engineers. Applications are due February 1, 2025.
Summer 2025 Internship Opportunity with Ruppert Landscape
Choosing a company where you can use your talent and skills to their fullest potential is a major decision. Ruppert Landscape is continually seeking talented, hard-working individuals interested in a green industry career and offers internship opportunities ranging from sales and estimating to nursery production and landscape installation. The hands-on experience you receive will be a strong supplement to your training and education and will help you to determine your future career path.
Internships cover a wide range of specialties that include, but are not limited to:
- Landscape Management
- Landscape Installation
- Hardscape Installation
- Sales and Estimating
- Business Administration (administrative support, accounting, computer management, and more)
- Fleet, Facilities and Equipment Maintenance
For more information, visit: https://www.ruppertlandscape.com/careers/internships/
Gardener Position at Shiloh National Military Park
Horticulture Educators and Extension Officers,
Please help the National Park Service spread the word about a Gardener Position at Shiloh National Military Park in Tennessee. The park includes Shiloh National Cemetery and other historic landscapes that need the care of a talented Gardener. Please consider sharing the flier or posting it on a job board.
The deadline to apply is 11/7/24. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Owl's Nest is hiring for 2025!
We’re hiring for two part-time roles on a rolling basis, starting in Spring 2025. Full time work available for farmers interested and able to fulfill both roles.
A teammate position at Owl’s Nest Farm is hard work with your body; it’s demanding and exhausting and often wonderful. Not only will you work outside in all weather conditions, but we also need you to move quickly and efficiently. We think you’ll learn a lot, but this is a paid job, not an internship or apprenticeship.
Monday, November 4, 2024
Winter Session Registration
Winter Session registration is now open! Earn up to 4 credits in 3 weeks, January 2-22, 2025. Courses offered online and in person. Register today: winter.umd.edu.
Federal Resume Workshop with NOAA
Federal Resume Workshop with NOAA
We’re excited to announce a Federal Resume Workshop designed to help you enhance your resume for federal job applications. This workshop will provide you with essential tips and insights into creating a competitive federal resume. Registration will close on November 1st, 2024.
Workshop Details:
- Date: November 14th
- Time: Noon - 1pm
- Location: Virtual (link to be provided upon registration)
What You’ll Learn:
- Key differences between federal and traditional resumes
- How to effectively highlight your skills and experiences
- Tips for tailoring your resume to specific job announcements
Monday, October 28, 2024
Food Science Club Resume Critique Night
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Maryland Grain Producers Scholarships & Grants
For 2025, Maryland Grain Producers will be awarding two CDL Grants in the amount of $2,000 each and a $5,000 increase in scholarship awards! Maryland Grain Producers Association will be awarding three Honoree Scholarships for members studying agriculture in the amount of $3,000 each, two Membership Scholarships for members not studying agriculture at $2,000 each, and two Production Scholarships for non-members studying agriculture at $1,000 each. The additional $5,000 will be awarded to additional deserving applicants in any of those categories. Applications are reviewed by a panel of farmers with all identifying information redacted.
Applications are now open and due January 15th. Please contact Jenell McHenry with any questions at jenell.mdag@gmail.com.
Learn more about the CDL Grant program and eligibility requirements here.
Learn more about the Scholarship program and eligibility requirements here.
ALC & ABM Internship Opportunity!
Our internships provide communications, marketing, and issues management experience. More information is available here: https://
SiteOne hiring Interns!
SiteOne associates are customer obsessed, always safe, continuously improving, and having fun! Whether you are experienced in the green industry, a professional looking for a career change, or a new graduate or veteran transitioning into the workforce, we are confident you will find opportunity and reward with SiteOne.
SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest and only national wholesale distributor of landscaping products in the United States and Canada. With over 700 branches across the U.S. and Canada, we offer a comprehensive selection of products including: irrigation supplies, fertilizer and control products, nursery goods, hardscapes, landscape lighting, drainage and erosion control products, tools, and other landscaping accessories and supplies.
Job Posting Title | Link to posting |
Paid Intern (Manassas, VA) | https://careers-siteone.icims. |
Paid Intern (Burtonsville, Maryland) | https://careers-siteone.icims. |
Reach out to mtruong@siteone.com with any questions!
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