Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding Inc. 2014 Equine Service Internship

Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding Inc.

2014 Equine Service Internship

Location: 1800 Angleside Road, Fallston, MD 21047

Over 10 years ago founder and executive director Cathy Schmidt founded Chesapeake Therapeutic 
Riding (CTR) Inc. Currently CTR has 5 therapy horses and the support of approximately 70 trained 
volunteers and staff. Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding provides horseback riding lessons and horse 
related activities to individuals with special needs in Harford County. The organization works with clients from local nonprofit organizations to provide experiences with horses, including students from the Maryland School for the Blind. The program focuses on improving, balance, strength, coordination and self-esteem to the individuals that participate.

CTR is a member of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) International. 
PATH International is a federally-registered 501(c3) nonprofit, was formed in 1969 as the North 
American Riding for the Handicapped Association to promote equine-assisted activities and therapies 
(EAAT) for individuals with special needs.

CTR is looking for a more consistent instructor position(s) in the form of Instructor Internships. This 
position will give the intern hands on experience in the arena, working directly with riders and learning 
the nuances of working with children and adults with special needs in connection with horses. Interns 
will also learn basic horse care, adaptive equipment use and record keeping through progress notes. 

CTR creates a nonjudgmental and safe environment in which to learn. The teaching style is best 
described a collaborative and coaching oriented. Interns will be expected to contribute to the overall 
betterment of CTR’s program offering.

Interns will have opportunity to attend instructor-oriented workshops at no cost in order to enhance 
their experience as instructors. CTR will conduct a special orientation for University of Delaware 
students interested in becoming interns at CTR. We encourage group participation as a team effort can 
be most effective when learning. The date of the special orientation will be determined based on the 
availability of the interns.

The intern will be expected to be available before, during and after lessons in approximate four hour 
blocks of time. Times are on Mondays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 8:30, Wednesdays (special groups) 
from 5:30 to 8:30 and Saturdays from 9:30 to 1:30. Additional clients may be added during the day as 
needs arise. Advance notice will be given. CTR operates year round and requires interns to commit to 
the lesson schedule on a per session basis to best accommodate the riders. The session calendar will be provided.

Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding Center is currently located at Harford Valley Farm, Fallston, MD. 
However, they will soon be moving to county land at Oakington in Havre de Grace, MD by Fall 2014. 
Their new and permanent location will feature state of the art facilities, 40 acres on which to grow and 
the capacity to expand their herd and services. To view more information on the program please see 
http://chesapeaketherapeuticriding.org/. 

The successful applicant will be required to sign a waiver of liability assuming all responsibility for 
injury. They will also be subject to a limited background check. All requisite forms are attached and 
will be considered when completed in full.

o Live locally and have reliable transportation to and from the Harford Valley Farm, MD

o Ability to begin internship within 1-2 weeks of semester end

o A desire to serve vulnerable populations through the connection with horses

o A desire to work hard and learn about the care and training of therapy horses

o Open to new ideas and practices for managing horses

o Some equine experience required, although it does not have to be extensive

o A full report summarizing your experiences at the end of the internship

To apply: Email the following in a WORD document to Nemeclm@udel.edu by February 10, 2014 for the Spring Session, May 1, 2014 for the Summer Session and August 1, 2014 for the Fall Session.

Send a 1-page resume AND

o a 1-page statement that includes:

  A short summary of your equine experience

  How the internship will contribute to your professional development

  How you will contribute to the internship program 

Note: In order for this internship to meet with DLE requirement, students must register for ANFS 464. You can speak to an academic advisor in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences about ANFS 464. However, if you do not need DLE or do not want “credit” for the experience, you can just include the experience in your professional resume. 

Disney Internships

Disney

Hello from Walt Disney World in Orlando!  The Agricultural Sciences team is looking for undergraduate college students and recent graduates who have received their Bachelors degree within 6 months of our internships’ start dates to participate in our fun and challenging six-month hands-on internship in several different agricultural and science education fields including Plant Science, Entomology, Biotechnology, Aquaculture.  

We are currently looking for students to fill internships for the Fall 2014 term (June 2014 – January 2015).  The deadline to apply will be in early March, but please encourage students to apply as soon as possible to get the process started. 

Desired majors include but are not limited to:  Ag. Communication, Ag. Education, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Agronomy, Aquaculture, Aquatic Biology, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Crop Science, Biological and Biosystems/Agricultural Engineering, Entomology, Environmental Horticulture, Fisheries, Food Science, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Marine Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Ornamental Horticulture, and Plant Science.

Below, interested applicants will find information on our internship program as well as how to apply:

The Agricultural Sciences Professional Internship Program is designed to provide qualified college students with the opportunity for hands-on work experience in the unique growing areas that are part of Living with The Land, an agricultural attraction at Epcot®.

Responsibilities:

In addition to maintaining the show quality of our growing areas, aquaculture systems or biotechnology lab, interns will spend a significant amount of time leading informative and interactive guest tours through our facilities along with promoting and selling these tours. Additional training sessions, classes and meetings will be scheduled throughout the semester. Other duties vary by discipline:

Aquaculture:

Operate a recirculating freshwater aquaculture facility. Monitor filtration systems and water quality, assist in diagnosis and control of disease, and raise fish to marketable size for Walt Disney World® restaurants.

Biotechnology:

Maintain a tissue culture production facility. Prepare media and culture a wide variety of plants. Then, collect, package and deliver the tissue-cultured plants to Epcot® merchandise locations.

Entomology:

Become an integral part of The Land’s Integrated Pest Management program. Rear and maintain insect colonies, release beneficial insects into greenhouse crops, and maintain entomology-related shows.

Plant Science:

Maintain a high-quality show of hydroponically-grown food crops from around the globe. Seed, transplant, irrigate and prune plants; harvest produce for Epcot® restaurants; rake, sweep, and provide general cleanup of greenhouses.

Interested students should email a cover letter, resume, school transcript, and one letter of recommendation toWDW.EPCOT.Science.Internship@disney.com.  Selected students will be interviewed via phone to further discuss the internship.

Please refer interested students to http://www.disneyinterns.com/science.  At the bottom of the page, they can click “Apply Now” to view internship postings about the Plant Science, Entomology, Biotechnology, and Aquaculture internship positions along with many other science related internship openings.  If students have any questions with accessing the site, please have them email us directly at WDW.EPCOT.Science.Internship@disney.com.

Enhanced Internship Program

Enhanced Internship Program

 

In an effort to keep our youngest and brightest engaged in the dairy industry, PDPW has reintroduced the Enhanced Internship Programand we need your help in sharing this opportunity with your advisees.

The Enhanced Internship program is a hands-on, on-farm experience for collegiate-level students interested in a career in dairy and food industries.  PDPW is offering this program as a platform and resource for students and producers to partner in a professional and educational experience.

Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin (PDPW) is a professional development organization, working with dairy producers, stakeholders and unified outreach to grow and support the dairy industry. 

Would you consider making the internship application available to your students at University of Delaware?  Please pass this onto your colleagues and any interested students.

Feel free to contact me or the PDPW team with additional questions by phone, email or at www.pdpw.org.

Laura Bush Travelling Fellowship

Laura Bush Travelling Fellowship  

The U.S. National Commission is currently accepting applications for the Laura Bush Travelling Fellowship.  The Fellowship is intended to help fund a proposal designed by a student to conduct brief work in a foreign country related to the mandate of UNESCO - using education, natural sciences, social and human sciences, culture, and/or communication and information to build strong ties among nations. 

The fellowship open to US citizens (ages 18-25) enrolled in a college or university who express an interest in international collaboration but have not had many opportunities to travel abroad. The application deadline is Monday, February 24, 2014. 

Read more about the Fellowship & recipients: http://www.state.gov/p/io/unesco/programs

NCBA Accepting Applications for 2014 Cattle Industry Convention Internships

Check out this internship opportunity! 

WASHINGTON (Oct. 7, 2013) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) government affairs office in Washington, D.C., is accepting applications for internships during the 2014 Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 3-7, 2014. The deadline to submit an application for this opportunity is October 27, 2013.
 
The Cattle Industry Convention is the oldest and largest convention for the cattle business. The 2014 event will be the 116th annual convention. The convention and trade show create a unique, fun environment for cattle industry members to come together to network and create policy for the industry.
 
“Our internship positions provide a unique opportunity for students to gain first-hand experience and to interact with leaders from every segment of the cattle and beef industry,” said NCBA Public Policy Analyst Mallory Gaines. “The convention internship program provides an excellent opportunity to network with people throughout the beef industry. NCBA strives to provide time for students to maximize their opportunities to network and learn during the upcoming convention in Nashville.”
 
The annual Cattle Industry Convention boasts over 5,500 attendees and a trade show with more than 250 booths. Interns are offered a unique, behind-the-scenes experience of setting up the trade show, manning the NCBA Political Action Committee (NCBA-PAC) booth, assisting with the NCBA-PAC auction, helping members vote on NCBA policy, working with the media and helping to guide cattlemen and cattlewomen to convention events.
 
To apply, interested college juniors, seniors or graduate students should submit the convention internship application, a college transcript, two letters of recommendation and a resume to internship@beef.org. More information and the internship application are available on NCBA’s website.

Crest View Animal Clinic

Dr. Harry Sachs is an AG alum of 87 and works at the 

Crest View Animal Clinic off 896. It's just outside Newark (in PA) but still close to the area. He is 

willing to take on a student or 2 for a volunteer internship opportunity! If interested, send him an email at 

crestview4@verizon.net! It would be a great experience!

Dow AgroSciences Internship Opportunities

Dow AgroSciences has positions available for students seeking 

summer internship opportunities. These opportunities are 

full-time positions available from May until August.

Applicable majors would include:
•Any agriculture-related majors
•Biology (biochemistry, biotechnology, cell biology, entomology, microbiology, molecular biology, plant pathology, or plant physiology)
•Chemistry (analytical, organic, or physical)
•Informatics (bioinformatics or chemical)

R&D opportunities include

 both laboratory-based and field station research positions. Positions for R&D field station research are located throughout the US whereas the laboratory-based R&D positions are located at our headquarters in Indianapolis, IN.

Job Descriptions
Research and Development: The R&D intern program provides an opportunity for students to work closely with a senior scientist in order to improve technical skills while being given a developmental opportunity in an industrial setting. It is desirable that the intern have past practical experience in handling chemicals, operating laboratory equipment, generating and manipulating data, as well as computer database and word-processing skills. Interns are encouraged to be creative and take initiative, where appropriate, and will be granted significant latitude for discretionary decisions and independence of action within guidelines established by their supervisor. Interns are expected to always operate in a safe and efficient manner.

Qualified interns should be pursuing a BS or MS degree in biology, chemistry, informatics, or closely related majors. 

Students having completed at least their junior year are preferred. A chemistry intern candidate having a working knowledge of organic synthesis and/or experience with modern chromatographic techniques is highly desirable.

For a biology intern, it would be advantageous to have a working knowledge of their area of study. Interns will be part of a team responsible for the development of novel agricultural products. Good interpersonal, communication, organizational, teamwork and time management skills are essential.

Primary responsibilities:
•       Review and research project background and status with mentor
•       Become proficient in laboratory and/or greenhouse experiments or biochemical assays to characterize experimental, developmental, and commercial herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and products of biotechnology
•       Participate in all phases of research including planning, preparation, calibration, application, evaluation, data analysis, maintenance, and when necessary, appropriate disposal.
•       Design and conduct experiments, with mentorship guidance, within a defined project
•       Make novel observations
•       Collect and interpret data
•       Draw sound scientific conclusions based on data analysis. The results of these studies, and the conclusions generated, will impact research plans and advancement decisions on the experimental materials.
•       Present project reviews before colleagues and peers
Contact Information

To apply for an R&D internship at Dow AgroSciences, please submit one document which includes a cover letter (detailing your interest in an internship and any relevant research experience), your resume and your current overall GPA.  Be sure to specify your preference for R&D laboratory-based positions or field R&D positions. Resumes are accepted beginning in October for the following year's internships, until December 31st.  Log into Blue Hen Careers to apply.

Poultry Careers Seminar Series

Poultry Careers Seminar Series

Have ever considered a career in poultry science? If not, to consider one now! The economy may not be strong,
but employment opportunities are still great in the poultry industry, USDA, allied poultry industries and animal biologics (pharmaceuticals,etc.) for full time employment and internships. A number of your classmates have and were hired last year.

The first of four Poultry Careers Seminar Series is Thursday 9/26, at 6pm in the Allen Lab with speakers from the Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc. (non-profit trade association) who will introduce students to the poultry industry and it’s many poultry career opportunities and the USDA Ag Marketing Service (AMS) will discuss internship and career opportunities associated with their programs, such as providing accurate, current and unbiased information on prices, volume, quality, condition and other data via satellite and other electronic means in their market news reports. The AMS commodity procurement group purchases about 1.5 million worth of poultry, egg products, meat, fish, fruits, and vegetables annually, for food assistance programs including the National School Lunch Program. The USDA AMS also oversees the efficient, fair marketing of U.S. agricultural products, including food, fiber, and specialty crops in the global marketplace.

During the first seminar I will also  present information about how to apply for the opportunity to travel to Atlanta, GA in January 2014, to attend the US Poultry Foundation’s College Student Career program. This is an opportunity for sophomore, junior, senior and graduate students to interview with ~25 regional, national and international poultry and agribusiness companies and organizations while having the opportunity to network with over 1100 companies at the largest international poultry and agribusiness trade show. Most student travel
expenses are covered with a cost of $75 for students attending this program.

A light dinner (subs, sandwiches, pizza, etc) will be provided at 6:00pm and will give you an opportunity to interact with the speakers before the program begins. There will also be a drawing for two $50 Barnes and Noble gift cards for several lucky students that attend all 4 seminars.

Additional seminars will be held on 10/15. 10/22, and 10/30 with speakers from Perdue Farms, Cobb-Vantress, Mountaire Farms, UD Cooperative Extension Service and more. I hope to see you at the seminars. 

Contact Robert Alphin, ralphin@udel.edu, if you have questions!

New Castle County Mounted Patrol Unit Internship

New Castle County Mounted Patrol Unit

is offering for credit a

 

Summer 2013 Equine Internship

Carousel Park Equestrian Center

3700 Limestone Rd Wilmington, DE 19807

 

The New Castle County (NCC) Mounted Patrol Unit owns and utilizes 10 draft and draft-cross horses for police work. The unit and horses are based at the Carousel Park Equestrian Center, located approximately 20 minutes north of the University of Delaware. Your internship will be primarily focused on the daily care, maintenance, training and possibly exercise of newly acquired Clydesdale horses. Through this internship, you will learn and improve upon a variety of general horsemanship skills as well as skills that are more specific to that of the mounted patrol unit. The newly acquired Clydesdale horses are to be trained for routine patrol as members of the police department.

Your responsibilities will include barn management such as feeding, grooming, tacking horses, bathing and mucking stalls. There is the possibility for a candidate with experience in horsemanship and riding to ride horses that have already completed their police training. This will be determined during the internship period. The projected work schedule is generally Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., however some weekend hours will be required during special events. You will also have the opportunity to assist with coordinating and advertising special events (e.g. NCC Mounted Patrol Unit fundraisers), and to work with other members of Law Enforcement as well as civilian employees.

 

The Carousel Park Equestrian Center is situated on 205 acres with well groomed riding trails, ponds and a cross country course.  The center is equipped with an indoor and outdoor riding ring for all weather riding. For more information see: http://www.carouselparkequestrian.com/

 

The successful applicant will be required to sign a waiver of liability assuming all responsibility for injury.

 

Requirements:

o   Live locally and have reliable transportation to and from the Equestrian Center

o   Ability to begin internship within 1-2 weeks of the end of the school semester

o   A desire to work hard and learn about the care and training of mounted police horses

o   Open to new ideas and practices for managing horses

o   Some equine experience required, although it does not have to be extensive

o   A full report summarizing your experiences at the end of the internship

 

To apply: Email the following in a WORD document to Nemeclm@udel.edu by April 26th.  A decision will be made in early May.

o   Send a 1-page resume AND

o   a 1-page statement that includes:

§  A short summary of your equine experience

§  How the internship will contribute to your professional development

§  How you will contribute to the internship program (what will you be remembered for)

 

Note:  In order for this internship to meet the DLE requirement, students must register for ANFS 464.  You can speak to an academic advisor in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences about ANFS 464. However, if you do not need DLE or do not want “credit” for the experience, you can just include the experience in your professional resume.

 

Dairy Herd Management Internship

Internship in Dairy Herd Management

Inclusive Dates: July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014

Number of Positions: 1

Position Description:   The objective of this year long internship is to provide the successful candidate with knowledge, training, and experience in dairy herd management.  Candidates must either be 1) a graduate of a four year bachelors program with dairy or animal science experience, or 2) a graduate of an AVMA accredited veterinary technician or technology program (eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a CVT).  After successful completion of the program, the intern should be an excellent candidate for a position as a dairy herd manager, veterinary technician in bovine private practice, applicant to veterinary school, or a research assistant.  The intern will work exclusively at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s Marshak Dairy farm, which houses approximately 175 lactating Holstein cows, 30 dry cows, and 160 young stock.  The Marshak Dairy currently employs a herd manager and three additional full-time farm workers.  Oversight is provided by a staff veterinarian (dairy coordinator) and veterinary care for the farm is provided by Penn Vet’s Field Service ambulatory veterinary practice.  The intern will have the opportunity to learn from all associated staff and personnel in order to provide a complete herd management picture. 

The primary responsibilities of the intern will revolve around daily work at the Dairy, including milking cows, feeding calves, calf and transition cow care, and farm upkeep.   Additional skills and experiences gained in this internship include transition cow health monitoring, body condition scoring, lameness scoring, calf health scoring, and other possibilities according to the interest of the intern and discretion of the dairy manager and farm coordinator.  Training will be provided by the farm staff and dairy coordinator in these technical skills according to the intern’s experience and background.  Additional instruction in record entry and analysis (DairyComp305), management of reproductive programs, nutrition, mastitis and milk quality, labor management, and preventative health programs will be provided in regularly scheduled team meetings and extended seminars.  The intern may also have involvement in research projects conducted at the Dairy.

The Marshak Dairy is located on the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s New Bolton Center campus in Kennett Square, PA. 

Send resume and letter with references to Dr. Jon Garber at garberj@vet.upenn.edu or New Bolton Center, 382 West Street Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348-1692. AA/EOE.  No phone calls please.  Applications will be reviewed until position is filled.

Harness Horse Youth Foundation Summer Employment

Harness Horse Youth Foundation Summer Programs Employment

HARNESS HORSE YOUTH FOUNDATION Summer Programs Employment – General Information

The Harness Horse Youth Foundation is a not-for-profit organization. Each summer, HHYF travels with horses and equipment with a purpose of providing educational experiences to young people about Standardbred race horses. The programs include 1-, 3, and 5-day events.

As a summer employee, you will be expected to participate in all facets of the process. From registration to barn work to extracurricular activities, your enthusiasm, willingness to get involved, and to interact with the kids and horses are extremely important in making each event a success, both from the participants’ perspective as well as the organization’s. Responsibilities may include planning routes, setting up and tearing down of stable, stable management duties like scheduling farrier appointments and ordering feed, organizing horse-related race night activities, assisting with HRYL jogging, exercising the horses on off days, following HRYL safety procedures at all times, and other teaching as needed.

If hired, you will not have a regular schedule or days off. Given the format and the regular responsibilities of caring for horses, the job is continuous throughout the duration of employment. Of course, there will be time to do laundry and other basic tasks but actual free time is very limited. Days are long and hot; the work is fun but intense. On travel days, you may drive many hours to reach our next destination in time to set up and start the process again.

Compensation will be discussed at time of interview. All lodging expenses are paid by HHYF and meals are paid on a per diem basis.

Approximate length of employment – June 1 to August 15

HHYF summer employment is unique in that offers different aspects depending on your experience. If you are involved in harness racing currently, it offers the chance to see several racetracks and network with various people from horsemen to management personnel. If you have horse experience but not necessarily with harness racing, it offers the chance to learn about a totally new discipline as well as be exposed to possible career opportunities. As with any “job” or “internship” and no matter what your prior experience, you are bound to learn new things, will travel to interesting places, and have the opportunity to grow in your areas of interest.

If hired, you will need to submit your social security number so necessary background checks may be conducted. Assuming that these produce no areas of concern, you will then be “officially” hired as a member of the Harness Horse Youth Foundation Summer Program Team!

Deadline for applications is February 15 or until the position is filled. Every effort will be made to complete the hiring process no later than March 15. All applicants will be notified of his/her status after that date. For an application and more information, please visit: http://www.hhyf.org/employment.asp.

National Cattlemen's Beef Association Internship

NCBA Accepting Applications for Cattle Industry Convention Internships

WASHINGTON (Oct. 1, 2012) – TheNational Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) government affairs office in Washington, D.C., is accepting applications for internships during the 2013 Cattle Industry Convention in Tampa, Fla., Feb. 6-9, 2013. The deadline to submit an application for this opportunity is Nov. 4, 2012. The Cattle Industry Convention is the oldest and largest convention for the cattle business. The 2013 event will be the 115th annual convention. The convention and trade show create a unique, fun environment for cattle industry members to come together to network and create policy for the industry. Check out the link:

                             http://www.beefusa.org/ncbaconventioninternship.aspx

Internships for Ag majors

Do you know before you graduate from the University, you should have at least 2- 3 internship experiences on your resume? If not, come to the workshop on Thursday, Oct 11th @ 4pm to learn where you can find Internships for Ag majors. To attend, please log into your Blue Hen Careers account to rsvp for this workshop.

Microdairy Internship - Landenberg, PA

MEADOWSET FARM & APIARY

210 North Creek Road – Landenberg, PA 19350
Tel. 610-274-8320
Email: tpschaer@vet.upenn.edu

http://www.localharvest.org/meadowset-farm-apiary-M8042

Meadowset Farm & Apiary in Landenberg, PA, is seeking one enthusiastic and energetic intern for its 2012 season or year-round employment if desired. The intern will have the opportunity to gain direct experience in all aspects of operating a small-scale sheep dairy and apiary with an on-site farm store.
About the internship: This is a 30-35 hours per week internship ideal for individuals considering farming as a career path. Prior livestock / sheep / dairy experience is helpful but not required. However, we ask that applicants be open-minded and eager learners, sincerely interested in sustainable agriculture, willing to put in physically demanding days and work outdoors in all types of weather, and bring a positive outlook and sense of humor to the internship experience. Meadowset Farm & Apiary is operated by two large animal veterinarians and is in its 11th year of operation. The past 6 years were dedicated to breeding dairy sheep with the completion of a milk house and milk processing room this spring. Thus, this year represents an exciting shift as we launch our dairy and new farm store. The intern will play a significant role in the farm's overall development, and we are looking for applicants who are comfortable working as members of a small, hardworking team and independently. As an intern, your days will be spent working on activities such as: managing livestock (dairy ewes, lambs, chickens and bees (if desired), field work consists of pasture and fence maintenance, some weeding and mowing and
managing a small orchard and vegetable garden.
Education: While learning at the farm will largely be a hands-on experience access to artisanal cheese making techniques will be available as well as introduction into milking techniques and dairy sheep health.
Internship Start Date: April 2012 Internship End Date: October 2012. This also could be a year round job. Compensation: The intern will receive a weekly allowance based on a 30-35 hour week, produce and milk from the farm, eggs from our small flock of chickens and references or letters of recommendation.

National Organic Program INTERNSHIPS! Closing 4/6!!

National Organic Program (NOP)

Agricultural Marketing Clerk (Summer Intern Program)

The position is located in the Standards Division of the National Organic Program (NOP). The NOP carries out a myriad of activities relating to developing, implementing, and enforcing organic agriculture standards. One key Standards Division activity is managing the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances, which identifies substances that may and may not be used in organic production and handling. The incumbent serves as an Agricultural Marketing Clerk, responsible for working with the Division's National List Coordinator to assist in National List management and tracking. Activities include: Working with the National List Coordinator to populate the National List Database, run reports and queries, and troubleshoot data entry issues; assist in developing systems for managing National List records and historical documents; assists in National List petition reviews, including data entry, assessing petitions for completeness, and notifications of missing information. This is a GS-0303-4 position in Washington, DC that closes on April 6, 2012. Link to Announcement: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/312571700

National Organic Program (NOP)

Agricultural Marketing Specialist (Summer Intern Program)

The position is located in the Office of the Deputy Administrator, National Organic Program (NOP). The NOP carries out a myriad of activities relating to the development, implementation, and enforcement of the NOP in accordance with the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 (OFPA) and the organic regulations. The incumbent serves as an Agricultural Marketing Specialist working on specialized projects related to standards development, complaint investigations, and/or other analytical assignments concerning the development and execution of NOP policies, procedures, and methodologies.

This is a GS-1146-9 position in Washington, DC that closes on April 6, 2012. Link to Announcement: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/312549400

VCA Animal Hospital Internship Possibility

Dr. Bennington at the VCA Animal Hospital in Newark, DE

is interested in having UD animal science members as interns.

Her practice is the only

practice in Cecil County that is accredited by AAHA.

If you decide to contact her regarding interning, please let her know that you received her contact information through Dr. Brannick and the UD Animal Science Club.

Dr. Bennington is also offering to have us come visit the hospital for an informational tour. Please sign your name in the following Google Document if you are interested in attending. ***see email from 3/24/12

VCA Newark Animal Hospital
1360 Marrows Rd., Newark, DE 19711
Phone: 302-737-8100

Camden Equine Internship!

Reminder from Ms. Nemec....

Applications for the Camden Training Center internship (Camden, SC) are due by March 23rd!

Look at "internship" postings for more information!

CANR Summer Institute

This is just a reminder that our college will host the “Summer Institute in the Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences” from June 4^th to August 10^th, 2012. This is the fourth year for this very successful CANR program which is intended for underrepresented populations of undergraduate students who have an interest in pursuing graduate degrees in the agricultural and natural resource sciences.

I am contacting you to ask that you please encourage eligible students in your departments or classes to submit applications to this program by the deadline of April 2^nd, 2012.

The application form for the “Summer Institute” is on the reverse side of the attached flyer and more information about this program can be found at the following website: http://ag.udel.edu/gradresearch/canrsummerinstitute.html

Please feel free to contact me directly (302-831-2698, jtsims@udel.edu) if you have any questions about our “Summer Institute”.

All the best,

Tom

Dr. Tom Sims
T. A. Baker Professor of Soil and Environmental Chemistry
Deputy Dean, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Director, Institute of Soil & Environmental Quality and Delaware Water Resources Center
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 19716-2103
Phone: 302-831-2698
FAX: 302-831-6758

jtsims@udel.edu

***Please go to the website for more information & a PDF application.

Smithsonian National Zoo Internship!

Smithsonian National Zoological Park

Conservation Ecology Center - Internship in Nutritional Research

Background

The Nutrition Laboratory at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park focuses on several areas of basic and applied research: clinical nutrition, milk composition, and nutritional ecology. We are one of the few zoos in the world with a comprehensive on-site nutrition lab. Dr. Michael L. Power conducts and oversees research in all areas; but is especially interested in issues of nutrition related to the costs and consequences of female mammal reproduction.

Description

Nutrition Lab interns typically work both individually and as a team. There are always multiple projects being undertaken, and which ones an intern works on is determined by their supervisors with respect to the intern’s interests and skill set. An intern will always work on more than one project. Projects range from basic science questions to practical application of lab work in assessing foods to be fed the zoo animals. The current projects planned for this summer include:

1) the patterns of expression of growth factors in primate milks (Endocrine signaling via milk in primates)

2) longitudinal changes in milk composition in large mammals and their relation to infant growth

3) the effects of insect diet on the nutrient composition of insects to be fed to zoo animals

4) the nutrient composition of plant foods fed on by wild sifakas in a Madagascar forest reserve

5) evaluation of diets for selected species within the zoo’s collection.

Interns will largely perform laboratory assays on biological samples (e.g. milk, insects, plants). Interns will be responsible for recording all data into a lab book, entering the data into spreadsheets, and preparing summaries of the results. The work week is Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm; however, the occasional weekend project may arise, in which case other days off will be taken in exchange. Interns are encouraged to take advantage of scheduled zoo activities, such as Pathology Rounds and Lectures/Seminars as part of their internship time.

The intern will:

- be an upper level undergraduate or graduate student in a relevant field of study – animal science, anthropology, biology, zoology, food science, nutrition. Sophomore undergraduates may be considered on a case by case basis, based on qualifications.

- be proficient at Microsoft Office package

- have demonstrated written and oral communication skills (based on required cover letter and essay, as well as phone or in-person interview)

- be able to lift at least 50 pounds and work under typical outdoors conditions around Washington DC in the summer (hot and humid)

- be able to pass all of the SI-based background checks needed for volunteer staff

- be able to be present on a regular schedule at the Rock Creek campus, with occasional travel to Front Royal, VA. Transportation to Front Royal can be provided.

Duration and Compensation:

May – August, 2012. This internship is for 12 weeks, 40 hours per week and comes with a stipend of $360/week.

To apply, please direct a cover letter, short (maximum 750 words) essay describing your interests, goals, and qualifications, and resume (including 3 professional references) to: Michael L. Power, PhD, Animal Scientist (powerm@si.edu). By March 30, 2012