Beef Units Student employment opportunity

We are again looking for student employees for the two Beef Cattle Research Units in Alachua County.

We have openings for two or more students on the Beef Unit (on CR 225 by the Gainesville Raceway) and the Santa Fe Unit (at the North end of the county on CR 241).

The jobs are general ranch labor doing things such as feeding cattle, cleaning and repairing cowpens and fences, mowing grass and tending the grounds, tractor operation (hay work, rotary mowing, etc.), working cattle, tagging calves, cleaning facilities, etc. We need students (UF or SFCC) who are willing to work primarily on weekends and holidays. This would be a good opportunity for students majoring in Animal Science, Ag. Education, Agronomy, Mech. Ag., pre-Vet., or a number of other related majors. This is a good opportunity for a student to get paid (and have housing) while learning about Beef Cattle Management, veterinary procedures, pasture management, hay making, and other farm work.

We prefer someone who has at least a little experience handling cattle and/or operating equipment or at least driving a vehicle with a clutch. These positions consist of hard work in all types of weather. We expect the employee to work 16 hours in a typical week. If experienced at all, we can pay $9.00/hr.

Housing with provided utilities is available at each unit, and a live-on employee is highly preferred. However, we will consider hiring a commuting employee.

Please contact me at 352-538-1401 or ddriver@ufl.edu if you have any questions or are interested in the position.

Lab/Shop Manager position at University of Wisconsin

The University of Wisconsin is searching for a qualified candidate to manage labs, shop and assist in the senior design capstone sequence. A recent graduate of an ABE or Agricultural mechanization program with interest in instruction would make an excellent candidate.

Position Overview:

The BSE Instrumentation Specialist will contribute to the research, instruction, and outreach missions of the department in an independent and professional manner. The job requires excellent communication skills with diverse clientele including; faculty, staff, undergraduates, graduate students, and clients from other CALS units. The primary responsibilities include:

1. Develop and maintain the BSE Laboratory
2. Design and fabricate equipment and instruments used for research and instruction
3. Instructional support for BSE courses
4. Solicitation and supervision of billable projects work from other CALS and campus departments

http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/Weblisting/External/PVLSummaryApply.aspx?pvl_num=86143

ATTENTION: Innovators & Entrepreneurs

Gator Innovators and Entrepreneurs

Learn about a new and exciting opportunity to start the tech business you’ve always wanted while earning senior design and tech elective credits. The ITV 2.0 program has been reimagined and will be launching in Fall 2016!

What can ITV 2.0 offer you?

· Launch a tech business
· Gain access to experts, facilities, and more than $25K in funding
· Earn senior design and tech elective credits through the IPPD program
· Hone professional skills needed to succeed in business
· Travel to Silicon Valley on an all-expenses paid trip to meet investors and Gator alumni

Don’t have your own tech but still want to be involved? All teams will consist of IPPD students! Apply today for the opportunity to help launch a business with like-minded innovators and entrepreneurs.

Visit our website, ippd.ufl.edu, for registration information and additional program information.

Senninger/Hunter job openings - AOM and BE graduates!

Senninger Irrigation has a position for a Design Engineer at their Clermont location. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Develops new products from the initial concept though production release by performing the following duties:
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (other duties may be assigned)
• Takes charge of project design and ensures direction of project effort as predetermined by the project definition and criteria.
• Acts as the Project Lead for the projects that are assigned and leads project design by following Senninger’s product development procedures.
• Works closely with each project team discipline (tooling engineering, production engineering, manufacturing, marketing, sales, purchasing, quality, and vendors) to achieve project goals. Tasks include: developing criteria, timelines & schedules, in-house & field testing, prototype tooling, part approvals, facilitating production handoffs, and conducting design reviews.
• Follows project document control procedures; maintains accuracy of drawings, processes ECR/ECNs, and prepares drawing for check-in/out from the Production Release Library.
• Participates in the New Product Development Meetings. Responsible for updating and publishing assigned project information accurately, completely and in a timely manner.
• Utilizes Outlook for communication and task management including email, calendar events and meeting organization, contacts, tasks and other functionality.

 For a complete job description and application link visit:
https://rn21.ultipro.com/HUN1007/jobboard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*674434ABD5FB86F2

Senninger/Hunter has a number of other positions available around the country that may be suitable for both BE and AOM graduates. Visit their complete job listings page at:
https://rn21.ultipro.com/HUN1007/jobboard/listjobs.aspx?Page=Browse

Opportunity for Student Travel to Kyoto, Japan

JASSO (JApan Student Services Organization) is sponsoring an exchange between UF and Kyoto University (sometimes ranked one of the top two universities in all of Asia). About seven agricultural engineering students from Japan will visit the week of September 10th to 17th.

There is also money to help support the visit of up to four UF students to Kyoto for a week. The money is 80,000 yen per student (about $750) so it will not pay the whole expenses. But this would be a good start for what might be professionally and personally an informative and interesting trip. (Kyoto was the capital of Japan from 794 - 1868 and was the one place off-limits to bombers for cultural reasons during WWII, so it is the place to see in Japan.) The money has to be spent before October, so we would like to send the students before the Fall semester starts.

If you think you might be interested in this opportunity to travel, please contact ABE professors Reza Ehsani ( ehsani@ufl.edu ) or John Schueller ( schuejk@ufl.edu ) for more details. 

Leadership & Service Opportunity

The Brown Center of Leadership and Service would like to present you and your students with a wonderful opportunity to serve the Gainesville community through our annual Summer Plunge Day of Service. Summer Plunge is a day when our volunteers branch out all over the Gainesville area to different organization sites to provide beneficial service to the community. Volunteers can participate in a variety of services that range from working with animals, working with the elderly, alleviating environmental issues and many more interesting activities. Please consider participating in this event and making a positive impact on the Gainesville community. The event will take place on July 23rd from 8am to 1pm.

Volunteer registration takes place from June 27th - July 20th. Please see the Summer Plunge page of The Brown Center for Leadership and Service website for more details.

Individuals seeking leadership opportunities can also sign up to be site leaders. Site leaders gain important leadership and facilitation experiences and are essential for the success of Summer Plunge! Training will be provided to include skills on volunteer motivation and reflection. This opportunity is open to undergraduate and graduate students, staff, faculty, and community members. Site leader applications are open from June 20th - July 4th.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Laura Guzman at LauraGu@Leadershipandservice.ufl.edu.

Meet with the CALS Career Center Liason

Career Resource Center – Walk-in Hours - CALS Students

Schedule an appointment with CRC Liaison to CALS Roshan Parikh on Gator CareerLink or visit him in 3105G McCarty B during the following walk in hours to discuss career planning, resume development, interview skills and more:

· Tuesday: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
· Wednesday: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
· Friday: 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Wildland Firefighter Training S-130/190

This is a great opportunity for students to receive training as a basic wildland firefighter. Many natural resource management agencies in Florida (and elsewhere) need employees that can assist in prescribed burning activities; S-130/190 is the first level of training required.

The training is 4 days in-person (plus 8 hours online) and will be held in Gainesville after the summer semester concludes (August 9-12). We only offer this course 1 time per year!

Current students with a valid student ID will receive a discounted registration rate of $75. 

See more information about the course, and register: https://2016-nata-s130-190.eventbrite.com

The S-130/190 training is the introductory course designed by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) to train entry-level firefighters. Participants gain knowledge of the basic incident management organization, firefighting techniques, suppression equipment, safety, strategy/tactics, and fire behavior.

This course encompasses both field and classroom units, including a day-long field exercise and hands-on-training. Successful participants will receive their S-130, S-190, and L-180 certificates.

Please feel free to contact me with further questions. shelly.johnson@ufl.edu

Fall 2016 Course- Mosquito Biology

Irrigation Opportunity - Fort Myers

An exciting opportunity is available with Mainscape’s irrigation team. We currently have an opening for an irrigation operations manager in our Fort Myers location. This position is responsible for daily operations of the outstanding irrigation maintenance team under the direction of the regional irrigation manager.   Contact Jeff Snyder or submit an application at www.mainscape.com.

Jeff Snyder, CIC, CLIA, EPAWP, FWSAP, FCHP, BMPC
Director of Agronomy
Mainscape, Inc.
C: 239-438-5102
O: 800-481-0096
F: 239-597-4384

ESOL Summer School Programs Volunteers Needed!

Disney Professional Internship: Golden Oak Horticulture Internship

 Greetings from Disney Professional Internships!

We are currently looking for a Horticulture Intern to support our Golden Oak garden for an immediate start through January 2017. 
A little about Golden Oak: The goal of Golden Oak’s vegetable garden development project is to bring only the freshest ingredients into the restaurant all while educating the guest in the agricultural process. We utilize the talents of the Horticulture team at The Land at Epcot to follow their growing principles that have found great success over the past years for The Company.

Candidates must be enrolled in  school, or have graduated within the past six months to be eligible.

For more information and to apply for this internship, click on the following link: Golden Oak Horticulture Intern - Fall 2016

Big Island Farms 2016 Fall Internship

Big Island Farms, BITE, and World Sacred Gardens Would like to announce experiential internship opportunities available on our organic permaculture farm.

We are currently accepting interns for our FALL 2016 and beyond!

Big Island Farms is located on the tropical Hamakua coast of Hawaii’s Big Island, five miles from the breathtaking Waipio Valley and historic Honokaa Town. The strong local context lends BI Farms a culturally and biologically rich environment. Students will work in a structured work environment while be giving the opportunity to lead self-directed projects within their internship focus (listed below) facilitated by our staff and supported by research, design, and documented for presentation at the end of the semester.

Become an active participant in a conscious learning environment and express your passion through the BIF Internship Program.

We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2016, and Spring 2017!
Applications for Fall will be filling soon APPLY NOW.

Volunteer opportunity

Balance 180 Gymnastics & Sports Academy is a local non-profit organization that focuses on integrating children with varying abilities through sports. This summer we are running our third annual summer camp, and need volunteers that are excited to work with children with special needs!

Summer camp is a great learning experience for student volunteers and we would love to have pre-health students join us this year! All of our volunteers work 1-1 or 2-1 with the participating campers, in a wide range of activities including gymnastics time, crafts, and games. The athletes have a range of disabilities including Autism, Down Syndrome, ADD/ADHD, and Cerebral Palsy among others.

Camp will be offered from July 11th to July 29th and will be held Monday – Friday from 8 AM – 12:30 PM. Volunteers do not need to commit to all dates, however, we do ask that volunteers sign up in advance for the days they are available.

We are so excited to be offering an inclusive camp again this summer for children in the Gainesville community, and we hope that some of your students may be able to share in this wonderful experience! We would appreciate your help with spreading the word on this opportunity. Students who are interested in volunteering can email us at balance180summercamp@gmail.com.