USDA- ARS Position Announcement

We would like to share with you the following link to an important ARS scientific position in Tifton, GA. The position is Interdisciplinary: Research Ecologist/Soil Scientist/Physical Scientist at the Southeast Watershed Research Laboratory (SEWRL).

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/361823900?share=email

Wetlands Club + AWRA joint meeting! "Status of the Everglades" Tues 4/1 @ 6 PM

The Wetlands Club and UF's Chapter of the American Water Resources Association are teaming up to present a special update on the status of the Everglades from Andy LoSchiavo with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Dr. Matt Cohen (School of Forest Resources and Conservation), and Dr. Peter Fredrick (Wildlife Ecology and Conservation). Come learn the latest on this classic Florida ecosystem! This update will also be available for streaming (details to follow).

The meeting will be held at Frazier Rogers Hall Room 122 at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, April 1st. There will be FREE PIZZA!

Nestle Diversity Leadership Symposium

The 6th Annual Nestlé Diversity Leadership Symposium (DLS) is a four-day intensive business program where students will:

· Gain invaluable exposure to life and careers with the world’s largest food and beverage company.
· Network with the Nestle USA executive leadership team
· Partake in a customized leadership development course
· Utilize their leadership skills in the community through volunteerism
· Build a network of peers from universities across the nation.
· Interview for an summer 2015 internship or a full-time development trainee program, returning to school with the chance of an offer in hand

DLS is ideal for diverse student leaders looking to learn about career opportunities within Nestle USA who are committed to getting a head start on their future business careers. Students who walk away with an offer may also be eligible for a DLS scholarship. Learn more and apply by April 15 at https://nestle.fluidreview.com/.

Agricultural Retailers Association Internship

The Agricultural Retailers Association is offering a summer internship program in its Washington, DC headquarters. Located in the heart of the nation’s capital, ARA represents the interests of agricultural retailers – suppliers to America’s farmers – before the Congress and federal agencies.

The summer intern will have an opportunity to participate in ARA’s policy, member services, communications and other activities. The application deadline has been extended to April 4, 2014 -- Kelly Jones (Kelly@aradc.org).

2014 Graduate School Prep Symposium (GSPS)

April 5, 2014, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Check-in from 9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.), Rinker Hall

Are you an undergraduate student thinking about attending graduate school? GSPS topics include: the politics of graduate school, graduate school funding, types of graduate school institutions, the decision to attend graduate school, personal statements and graduate school basics. Lunch is provided.

Please register for the GSPS at https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=i3BhaV3E9AyL0hWrvPeOKA. If you have any questions visit http://oas.aa.ufl.edu, email oas-mail@aa.ufl.edu or call (352) 392-0788.

Summer Intern Program - Everglades Restoration

Packaging Engineer - Spectrum Print Communications

At Spectrum Print Communications, we're working to be a world-class packaging company whose entire focus is solving our customer’s challenges.  We are now looking for someone who has the tools to help us solve our customer’s challenges and grow our packaging division.

The Lead Packaging Engineer (LPE) will lead the development and continuous improvement of packaging designed to solve customer pain points, to ensure products arrive without being damaged, and to minimize packaging materials/waste and costs. As a subject matter expert, he/she will be also required to support estimating by working with them to create cost effective solutions that we can produce. The LPE is responsible for leading the successful implementation of multiple packaging initiatives and the development, design, validation and project management of packaging projects, including new packaging designs, packaging equipment and procurement lifecycle. Provide expertise and guidance in the various areas of packaging to the various internal and external stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strength in paperboard design, bias for action, have strong customer empathy, will think big, and embody a unique mix of artist and scientist. This candidate will have experience diving deep to gain customer insights, launching successful new products, and developing strong relationships with global internal stakeholders. The candidate will possess attention to detail, excellent communication skills, the ability to drive consensus across multiple stakeholders and be a great team player. The ability to work independently and deal with an ambiguous environment is a must.

For a complete job description contact Robin Snyder at rsnyder@ufl.edu

U.S. Forest Service Region 5 (California) is hiring 100+ seasonal employees

U.S. Forest Service Region 5 (California) is hiring 100+ seasonal employees through the federal pathways program. The application window only opens for a short amount of time. VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS WILL BE OPENING STARTING MARCH 17, 2014
Apply at the USAjobs.gov/ website

The Pathways Programs offer clear paths to Federal internships for students from high school through post-graduate school and to careers for recent graduates, and provide meaningful training and career development opportunities for individuals who are at the beginning of their Federal service. As a student or recent graduate, you can begin your career in the Federal government by choosing the path that best describes you and where you are in your academics:

Internship Program: This program is for current students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions from high school to graduate level, with paid opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school. Additional information about the Internship Program.

About pathway: https://www.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads.

Management Trainee internship - Walgreens

Walgreens is seeking INTERNS for Orlando, Daytona and Melbourne. This Community Management Internship will train you about the intricacies of being at the forefront of management in a community. Walgreens is seeking students who have grad dates of December 2014 or May 2015 that can live in any of these three cities for 10 weeks this summer. You will be guaranteed excellent training in a quick paced business environment. Many of these interns are offered exciting and lucrative careers after completion. Do not hesitate as interviews will occur soon. This program is terrific! 

Email your resume to Mr. Scott Ellis at mgr.04037@store.walgreens.com to be considered for an interview.

CRC Summer Job & Internship Fair 3/20

 March 20, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Reitz Union Circle Drive Breezeway

The Career Resource Center’s Summer Job and Internship Fair is the perfect opportunity to network and discover full-time summer job and internship opportunities with employers from campus, the Gainesville Community, the state of Florida, and even nationwide. Employers will include Apple, Target, Walmart, Sherwin Williams, City of Gainesville, Red Cross, UF Rec Sports, a variety of summer camps and many more! Make sure to bring copies of your resume and feel free to stop by casually between classes or dress to impress. For questions regarding this fair please email crcfairs@crc.ufl.edu.

Join us to celebrate UF/IFAS Extension's Centennial April 17 on the Plaza

On April 17, we’ll celebrate 100 years of Extension on UF’s Plaza of the Americas with guest speakers, food fresh from Florida, activities and displays showing today’s Extension programs and how you can find a career helping people find solutions for the next 100 years. Contact lynnmax@ufl.edu for more information or visit http://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/flextat100/,

The Cooperative Extension System was established by the Smith-Lever Act of 1914, and allows us all to benefit from the research and education of each state’s land-grant universities. Extension has helped millions of Floridians by tapping the latest information from the research engines of the University of Florida and Florida A&M University and converting it into practical knowledge we use every day.

2014 CenUSA Bioenergy Undergraduate Internship - still time to apply

CenUSA Bioenergy – hosted by Iowa State University

Research Internship Experience for Undergraduates May 28 – August 2

Application Deadline – March 9 – still time to apply!

The summer 2014 CenUSA Bioenergy Research Internship Experience for Undergraduates will provide rich interdisciplinary training and engagement opportunities for undergraduate students in all areas of the bioenergy value chain to meet the workforce challenges of the emerging bioeconomy.

The research internship program will enroll a class of 14 students, with all students spending the first five days in the program at the Iowa State University host site. While a portion of the  students will remain at Iowa State University, several of the students will then travel to one of CenUSA’s partner institutions (depending on their research interests) to complete their summer program at a partner lab. All students will maintain contact with the program through distance technologies for weekly meetings, seminars, and final presentations. Our research undergraduate interns will select from projects in the following areas:

• Feedstock Development
• Field-Level Sustainability
• Logistics
• Policy-Level Sustainability
• Feedstock Conversion Economics
• Markets and Distribution
• Health and Safety

Selected undergraduate interns will gain practical research skills in computer modeling, field methods, and/or experimental design by conducting independent projects under the guidance of experienced faculty and research scientists. Other activities of our CenUSA Bioenergy Internship Program are designed for social, leadership, and professional development of the undergraduate participants. Students selected for the program will work on interdisciplinary teams with faculty, graduate students, post-docs, and in some cases industrial partners.

PROGRAM INCLUDES

• Hands-on research in state-of-the-art facilities
• Seminars, workshops, and field trips
• Group social activities and closing poster session
• Program Dates are May 28 – August 2

ELIGIBILITY

• Undergraduate students majoring in science or engineering
• U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
• Minorities and women strongly encouraged to apply

AWARD

• $4,500 stipend
• Travel allowance
• Room and board

The final application deadline is March 9. Selections will be based on a combination of research interests, academic qualifications, and faculty recommendations. All materials, including faculty recommendations must be received by March 15. All admission decisions will be made by late April.

If you have any specific questions about the program, please contact MaryAnn Moore, mamoore@iastate.edu or 515.294.4249515.294.4249.

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Career Resource Center Workshop for Engineering Students, 3/27/2014, 3-4 pm

Dear Gator Engineers,

Are you curious about career options after you graduate? Are you looking for assistance as you work on your resume or cover letter? The Career Resource Center at the University of Florida can help!
At this presentation, we will offer you information about the Gator Career Link System and how you can begin your job search Process. If you're seeking full- and part-time opportunities, internships, co-ops, information sessions, workshops, career fair information, networking opportunities, mock interview options and career planning appointments, The Career Resource Center team is ready to support your needs for everything related to your career.

Join us at the Career Resource Library on Mar 27th at 3-4pm for a unique workshop dedicated to helping you fulfill your full potential as a Gator Engineer!

MS in Management Info Session

Interested in Business? Join us at MS in Management Info Session!

Want to diversify your transferable skills? The Master of Science in Management program is designed for students without a background in business. Students gain a solid business foundation and strengthen transferable skills to open up advancement opportunities within their undergraduate major field or business sector. The program offers traditional, combined (bachelor/master) and dual degree (Master/PhD) options. Learn more at one of our information sessions:

· March 18th from 7-8 pm in Hough Hall 140

Upcoming Events: http://warrington.ufl.edu/graduate/academics/msm/events.asp

Firestone seeking interns

Firestone is interested in hiring interns. Attend the Coffee and Careers featuring Hayden Kornblut of Firestone on March 17 from 1-3:30 in the Miller Center in Stuzin 100.

If you want to be considered for an interview with Firestone, please send your resume to Hayden as soon as possible hkornblut@bfrc.com.