Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Paralegal Specialist
Department of Justice


For recent grads!

Paralegal Specialist (Recent Graduate), GS-0950-7/9 WMRS
ENRD-20-006-EXC
10/10/2019 to 10/24/2019
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/548425800

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Position Announcements
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, UMD

There are two positions currently available - Requirements, qualifications, and application instructions can be found online at www.ejobs.umd.edu

Functional Title: Extension Educator, Agriculture and Food Systems
Position Number: 103476
Category Status: Faculty Non Tenured, On Track, Full-Time
Unit: AGNR-UME- Lower Shore Cluster (Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties)
Home Office Location: UME Wicomico County Office, 28647 Old Quantico Road, Salisbury, MD 21801


Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Extension Agriculture Educator is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, implementing, and evaluating Extension educational programs for the agricultural community. Specifically, this position will provide leadership and delivery of educational programming related to fruit and vegetable growers, commercial horticulture, and general agronomy. This includes production, harvesting, packing, and marketing as well as good agricultural practices, food safety, and other sustainability issues. The position will conduct applied research that supports the  educational program.


The Educator will facilitate partnerships with local and state agencies, elected officials, communities, landowners, residents, and industry and environmental groups in developing economic opportunities while protecting, as well as advocating for a science-based, responsible approach to handling the state’s natural resources. The faculty member will be on track for tenure and promotion to a higher rank in accordance with University policy and UME tenure guidelines within a timeframe defined.

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Working Title: Extension Specialist – Wildlife Management
Position Number: 125331
Category Status: Faculty Non-Tenured, On Track, Full-Time
Unit: AGNR-UME-Wye REC
Location: Wye Research & Education Center, Queenstown, MD


Description: The Wildlife Management Specialist is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs for Maryland agricultural and forest landowners, communities and citizens. Specifically, this position will provide leadership and delivery of educational programming related to wildlife management, wildlife damage and control methods of both game and non-game species in the rural and urban environments of Maryland. The Specialist will facilitate partnerships with university colleagues, local, state and federal agencies, elected officials, landowners and environmental groups in developing wildlife management practices, control methods, and damage assessment tools.

The Specialist is expected to be part of the AGNR and UME faculty team as well as provide leadership for Wildlife related programs within the Environmental and Natural Resource Focus Area, one of four UME strategic programming initiatives. It is the responsibility of the Specialist to work intentionally and collaboratively to increase the visibility and reach of Extension programs through education designed to meet the needs of diverse audiences. The Specialist will interpret and disseminate the latest research findings using a variety of delivery and communication strategies appropriate for the intended target audience, including but not limited to workshops, classes, demonstration projects, webcasts, social media, publications, mass media and community coalitions. The faculty member will be on track for tenure and promotion to a higher rank in accordance with University policy and UME tenure guidelines within a timeframe defined.

The Specialist will report to the Assistant Director and Program Leader of the Environmental and Natural Resource Program.

Monday, October 14, 2019

Maryland Department of Natural Resources- Wildlife and Heritage Services
NATURAL RESOURCES BIOLOGIST II


Furbearer Biologist: position will be located at the Rocky Gap Wildlife office

The announcement can be viewed at https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=19&R2=003121&R3=0003

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Murray State University
Assistant Professor, Wildlife and Conservation


Tenure-track position beginning August 2020

Teach introductory and upper-level courses in biology, wildlife biology, and conservation biology. Conduct research, pursue external funding, and advise student research at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Advise students in our Wildlife and Conservation Biology program, which includes tracks in Wildlife Biology, Conservation Biology, Conservation Law Enforcement, Zoological Conservation, and Conservation Education and Interpretation.

Read more and apply here: https://www.murraystatejobs.com/postings/8921
Recruiting agricultural coordinator with National Wildlife Federation

The National Wildlife Federation is hiring. We are seeking an Agricultural Coordinator to join our sustainable agriculture team. This is primarily a conservation outreach position, including providing training and outreach support through the Cover Crop Champion program. We are seeking candidates with farming experience and high comfort level working with farmers and ranchers. Strong public speaking skills and ability to travel is required. This is an excellent early career opportunity for environmental professionals interested in conservation outreach and advancing agricultural sustainability.

Location is listed as Ann Arbor, MI, but is flexible for the right person.
Please submit a resume and cover letter to apply. 


https://recruiting.ultipro.com/NAT1047NWF/JobBoard/1ca8346a-33cc-401d-90d9-d7f752fdfd7d/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=72343553-fda3-4e57-a6c1-700352f89db5&fbclid=IwAR2x5uu6fuplBtwe2qtuL04Pj0RW2OJQEnXJCWsVFylNKhziqk9je4zHGlg

Please contact Jessica Espenshade (espenshadej@nwf.org) or Adam Reimer (reimera@nwf.org) with questions.

Sustainability Programs Manager - The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

  General Summary:    The Sustainability Programs Manager will manage multiple sustainability projects for the Zoo and implement the Zoo’s S...