Job Opening: Science Management and Policy Internship, Maryland Sea Grant
Are you graduating or a recent graduate looking for an opportunity in science policy or management? Apply to join the Maryland Sea Grant (MDSG) team as a Science Management and Policy Intern. This one to two year internship will offer experience working with an environmental-focused university organization dedicated to research, education, and outreach. This position will provide fundamental training for interns to transition to graduate school or the private, non-profit, or governmental sectors. As part of the internship, you will be expected to complete 2-3 special projects, participate in several professional development trainings, and contribute to the administration of our main office.
This internship will be for one year with the option to renew for a second year. The internship is a full-time, 40 hours per week, Contractual Contingent 2 position at Maryland Sea Grant’s office in College Park, Maryland. The intern will be paid an annual salary of $34,000 as well as limited benefits including health insurance, tuition remission, and generous leave.
To apply, please send your application as one PDF document to employment@mdsg.umd.edu by Friday, March 27, 2020. The application should include:
A 750-word personal and career goal statement which describes what you will bring to the internship and how this internship will help you achieve your long-term career goals. Please answer the following, keeping your answer to 200 words or less per response: 1) In your opinion, what are the top three major environmental threats facing the Chesapeake Bay? 2) Maryland Sea Grant funds a variety of research throughout the Chesapeake Bay. Peruse our website and let us know which research project in the last ten years interests you the most and why.
A resume
An undergraduate transcript
A list of three references
Anticipated start date for this position is June 2020.
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