Maryland DNR, Aquatic Resource Education Department is excited to participate in the Chesapeake Bay Trust’s Chesapeake Conservation Corps, in which an opportunity exists for a stipend Volunteer to spend a one-year term of service working with the department. The intern would support  programs for schools such as Raising Horseshoe Crabs in the Classroom, Maryland Envirothon, Green Eggs and Sand curriculum; developing new activities and updating current programs to incorporate climate change and invasive species data;  outreach events such as wade ins, the Maryland Seafood Festival, and professional conferences; and other educational opportunities.  In addition, the Volunteer will participate in activities with the full Corps.  The purpose of the Corps is 1) to enable stipend volunteers to work with host organizations and communities throughout Maryland to implement on-the-ground restoration and energy conservation projects, and 2) to provide leadership and training opportunities for young adults pursuing environmental and conservation careers. 

Interested applicants should apply directly through the Chesapeake Bay Trust by following instructions at www.cbtrust.org/chesapeakeconservationcorps; however, they are encouraged to contact us as well at 410-260-8775 or by email at sepperson@dnr.state.md.us.  The application deadline is May 14, 2012, with the one-year service term to begin in late August, 2012.