US Botanic Gardens
100 Maryland Ave SW

• 2/14 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Lecture: Growing Food In Urban Spaces (Taught by Meredith Sheperd from Love & Carrots)
• 2/15 10:30 AM - Lecture: Best Shrubs For Your Cut Flower Garden
• 2/20 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Workshop: the Art and Science of Henna
• 2/22 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM - Workshop: Scientific Illustration and the Camera Lucida
• 2/27 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Special Program: Botanical Brainiacs Trivia Night
• 2/29 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Tour: Winter Tree Tour
• 2/29 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Lecture: Spring Flowering Bulbs
• 3/3 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Sensory Friendly Tour: Stop! Smell and Touch Our Plants: Conservatory
• 3/4 10:30 AM - Tour: Urban Forestry and the Regional Garden
• 3/5 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Tour: Medicinal Plants Yesterday and Today
• 3/5 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Special Program: Roots and Reflections: Orchids
• 3/5 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Special Program: Political Appetites: Culinary Activities in the Early Republic
• 3/7 - numerous times - U.s. Botanic Garden Production Facility Open House
• 3/7 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Sensory Friendly Tour: Stop! Smell and Touch Our Plants: Conservatory
• 3/12 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Tour: Marvelous Morphology: Leaves
• 3/12 -  numerous times - Cooking Demonstration: Awesome Asparagus
• 3/12 - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Tour: Medicinal Plants Yesterday and Today
• 3/12 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Workshop: Hypertufa Containers and Desert Plantings
• 3/14 - 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Workshop: an Introduction to Natural Dyes
• 3/14 - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Lecture: Exploring Orchid Evolution, Ecology, and Biogeography

https://learn.usbg.gov/calendar

UDC Master Naturalist (DCMN) Program
Tuesday and Thursday Evenings 
February 18 - March 12, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Six weeks of intensive volunteer training that offers a comprehensive overview of the environmental ecosystems and urban factors that influence these systems. Followed by the trainee's commitment to complete a minimum of 40 hours of volunteer service, 10 of which will be completed at the recently established UDC Native Plant Nursery.
https://mailchi.mp/udc/dc-master-naturalist-program?e=55cbfbf9a6

• Drop Off
• Free Pickup

Arcadia Farms Open Positions

• Market Managers
• Market Associates
• Operations Associates
• Outreach Team Members

http://arcadiafood.org/career-opportunities

City Blossoms Open Positions

• Early Growers - Working with Ages 2-5 Fellowship
• Community Green Spaces Intern
• School Garden Partners Intern
• Youth Entrepreneurship Cooperative Intern

http://cityblossoms.org/join-us
 

Soil Generation’s Melanated Business Management (Mbm) Fellowship
MBM fellows will engage in an 18 month, 15 hours per week, professional development training that will enable them to collectively managing the administrative responsibilities of organizations within Soil Generation’s network. Fellows will learn various business management skills and with additional expertise around land and food sovereignty and cooperative economics  to help ensure the sustainability of our network of small businesses.
https://soilgeneration.org/mbmfellowship2020?fbclid=IwAR2GRXClId7Wjfakq22jRDyUtaqAJQWKb2DZWI_kbVO14vyyHIBDXMrbUlg

Department of Parks and Recreation, Landscape Architect
This position is located at the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), Office of Maintenance and Operations and provides professional services to all administrative offices, recreation facilities, and community parks in the fields of architecture, engineering, and landscape architecture. As the Landscape Architect, the incumbent is responsible for providing landscape architectural services for all parks, trails, roadside plantings, sign programs and other similar type projects and programs.
https://careers.dc.gov/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=9734&PostingSeq=1

Montgomery County Commercial Food Waste/Food Scraps Recycling Program Manager
The Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) mission is to enhance the quality of life in our community by protecting and improving Montgomery County's air, water and land in a sustainable way while fostering smart growth, a thriving economy and healthy communities.  DEP's Recycling and Resource Management Division is seeking a Program Manager I to plan, develop, and evaluate County strategies, programs, initiatives and activities to decrease generation of food that is wasted, and to increase recycling of food waste/food scraps generated in the commercial sector. 
https://ex12.montgomerycountymd.gov/ojn1/ijn1/OA_HTML/OA.jsp?page=/oracle/apps/irc/candidateSelfService/webui/VisVacDispPG&OAHP=IRC_EXT_SITE_VISITOR_APPL&OASF=IRC_VIS_VAC_DISPLAY&akRegionApplicationId=821&transactionid=1955272396&retainAM=N&addBreadCrumb=RP&p_svid=40867&p_spid=1905569&oapc=15&oas=DRsMlizRB3GKt6WEdSp4mw

DC Food Corps Applications Open
FoodCorps recruits talented leaders for a year of full time paid public service building healthy school food environments in limited-resource communities.
https://foodcorps.org/apply/
 

SAAFON, Southeast African American Farmers Organic Network Executive Director
SAAFON is the cornerstone organization in the movement for black food sovereignty.
http://saafon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Job-Description-Extended-Deadline-1.pdf

Washington Youth Garden Open Positions

• Youth Programs Educator
• Youth and Family Programs Educator
• Spring Program Intern (March-May)
• Program and Communications Intern (May-August)

http://www.washingtonyouthgarden.org/jobs

DC Greens Open Positions

• Produce Plus Program Manager
• Grants Specialist

https://www.dcgreens.org/employment-1?mc_cid=a3b3398348&mc_eid=eb3a7a783b

WABA Advocacy Director
The Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) seeks a creative, innovative and effective Advocacy Director to achieve the advocacy goals of the organization outlined in WABA’s 5-Year Strategic Plan. The Advocacy Director will lead a team of four+ staff members and our extensive volunteer grassroots advocacy network. WABA advocacy focuses on expanding the bicycling network and making the streets safer for people.
https://waba.org/blog/2019/07/were-hiring-advocacy-director/

Food Recovery Network Chief of Staff
The Chief of Staff will be a strategic and trusted partner to the Executive Director (ED), Regina Anderson, creating leverage for the ED and the organization as a whole. You will serve as a critical thought partner and advisor to our team and will be centrally positioned to learn about and influence all aspects of an innovative non-profit. You will explore new areas of opportunity for FRN, build relationships with external partners, support strategy and management work, and source and analyze data to inform our growth. 
https://koyapartners.com/search/food-recovery-network-chief-of-staff/

CivicSpark Fellowship Opportunity
CivicSpark is a Governor's Initiative AmeriCorps program dedicated to building capacity for local governments to address the most pressing community resilience issues relating to the environment and social equity.
https://civicspark.lgc.org/join-civicspark/fellow/

The Climate Reality Project, Multiple Positions
The Climate Reality Project, a nonprofit organization founded by former Vice President Al Gore, is dedicated to leading a global cultural movement demanding immediate action on the climate crisis, they multiple openings including a Special Projects Associate, who will help create and implement climate advocacy trainings, and a Youth Engagement Program Coordinator, who will be working youth activists in pursuing real solutions for the climate crisis.
https://bit.ly/36dUa5c

2020 Census Jobs
Temporary census positions offer the perfect opportunity to earn extra money while helping your community. Most 2020 Census positions will last several weeks. They feature competitive wages, weekly paychecks, flexible hours, and paid training.
https://2020census.gov/en/jobs/job-details.html

Casey Trees GCA Zone VI Fellowship in Urban Forestry
To advance the field of urban forestry by encouraging students to study the planning, management, horticulture and ecology of urban forests and the effect of healthy urban forests on people and the environment. Funds one or more students annually at $7,500 for study and research that will advance the knowledge of urban forestry and increase the number of scientists in the field. A recipient may apply for an additional year. Open to graduate and advanced undergraduate students enrolled in U.S. institutions studying urban forestry, environmental studies, horticulture, forestry, or related courses of study with a special interest in urban forestry. Students must be enrolled during the academic year following the award decision.
https://caseytrees.org/education/urban-forestry-fellowship/?fbclid=IwAR2xP1Zmdw5WX9McyN--Xr4-SzCzr4qb4Lsvbk_ahanVmjuA2t7De1RioVs

Capital Area Food Bank Food Growing Education Specialist
The Food Growing Education Specialist maintains, executes, and develops educational programming for the CAFB’s Urban Demonstration Garden. The Urban Demonstration Garden is an on-site, half-acre, hands-on educational space that helps build knowledge around wellness, nutrition, and food growing for the food bank’s partners, clients, and the general public. The garden and adjacent Urban Food Studio are used in tandem to show how to grow food in an urban setting, highlighting low-cost gardening techniques. The Food Growing Education Specialist is responsible for managing all food-growing activities, including the gardening education curriculum, garden maintenance and planning, the garden volunteer program, and any associated grants.
https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=2711549&B_ID=91&fid=1&Adid=&ssbgcolor=FFFFFF&SearchScreenID=1953&CountryID=3&LanguageID=2

Black Farmer Fund General Manager
Black Farmer Fund is seeking a General Manager interested in growing with the organization. The General Manager is responsible for overseeing all of the administrative and PR aspects of the organization. The General Manager reports directly to Black Farmer Fund’s President and Board of Directors. In addition, the General Manager works with volunteer committees, investors, and community members.
http://bit.ly/34ON0Te

Lead Gardener at the Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission
This position is located in the Northern Landscape section of the Horticulture & Forestry (H&F) group in the Maintenance and Development Division.  This position will work under general supervision to lead a crew(s) in performing skilled gardening and landscaping work in the care and maintenance of Commission parks, public gardens and/or landscaped areas of Commission buildings and facilities.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mncppc/jobs/2540071/gardener-lead-11475-grade-16

DC Water Internship Program
Our summer program is 12 weeks long and includes paid work at DC Water and the opportunity to explore jobs that are in keeping with the participant's area of study. Participants will work 40 hours per week from May 26, 2020 to August 14, 2020. In addition to being exposed to jobs related to the student's course of study, interns receive professional development training on relevant topics. The summer program also includes field trips designed to help students better understand the work that is done at DC Water, and the impact that work has on Washington DC and the surrounding area.
https://www.dcwater.com/internship-program?fbclid=IwAR3yz4_B_a8mueHbOqDMuH23CQT0ncUYeL8kOVDFDf4im3ZSgqeHDRhR8eg

Future Harvest: Membership and Donor Outreach Coordinator
Future Harvest is a 20-year-old, 800-member, farmer-based nonprofit whose mission is to advance agriculture that sustains the Chesapeake region’s farmers, communities, and the environment. We run farmer education and training programs, including a large Beginner Farmer Training Program and a Field School providing continuing education for farmers, and conduct on-farm research. We also run special campaigns, including the Million Acre Challenge to advance regenerative agriculture in the region, and a Go Grassfed campaign to step up demand for locally produced grassfed meats and dairy. Future Harvest (FH) is seeking an outgoing, organized, experienced professional to serve as the organization’s membership and donor outreach manager, who is tasked with deepening membership and donor engagement.
https://www.futureharvestcasa.org/future-harvest-membership-and-donor-outreach-coordinator

UDC Urban Agriculture Internship Opportunity
Interested in learning more about hydroponic and aquaponic farming, food insecurity, and sustainable agriculture? UDC CAUSES is offering paid internships to UDC students, at the PR Harris Urban Food Hub, looking to develop controlled environment agriculture skills and learn more about the District of Columbia’s food system. With a commitment of just 20 hours a week, and a flexible schedule, this opportunity is a great way to help combat food insecurity in DC, while building foundational skill sets for the future of farming! Read More. Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to thomas.wheet@udc.edu.

The Maryland Sierra Club Chapter Deputy Director
The Deputy Director manages chapter staff and chapter staff-related activities as delegated by the Chapter Director and serves as acting director in the absence of the Director. The Deputy Director will support the development of the Chapter’s conservation and organizational goals, coach and develop conservation staff to achieve these goals; build effective volunteer leadership and strong community allies; and be part of a teams charged with winning conservation campaign victories.
https://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SIERRACLUB&cws=39&rid=1506

WABA Community Outreach Coordinator
The Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) is looking for a full-time Community Outreach Coordinator to join our Programs Team. The Community Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for running outreach programming to women/trans/femme identifying bicycle-riding and Latinx-identifying residents of the Washington, DC area and will report to the Outreach Manager.
https://waba.org/blog/2019/11/were-hiring-community-outreach-coordinator-2/

Crossroads Community Food Network Executive Director
Crossroads Community Food Network (“Crossroads”), a food access nonprofit based in Takoma Park, MD, is seeking an Executive Director to lead and grow a small but dynamic and innovative organization. Crossroads works to bolster the local food system through programs that support and unite those who grow, make, and eat fresh, healthy food.
https://www.crossroadscommunityfoodnetwork.org/were-hiring/

School Garden Internship Opportunity Spring 2020
Horace Mann Elementary School, a DC public school, is seeking garden interns for the Spring 2020 gardening season.  Mann’s progressive garden program includes an outdoor farm, native gardens, and a rooftop aeroponic farm. During the winter months we continue to grow produce indoors on our aeroponic towers. We teach children about wellness and environmental stewardship through a Farm-to-School program. Interact with students, parents and teachers as we all pitch in to keep our learning program rolling. Help with traditional and aeroponic farming, native plant gardening as well as our Farm Market, Grade School Greens restaurant program, farming and nutrition education programs. Hours are flexible at 5-30 hours a week. Come earn your volunteer hours, setup an accredited internship with your learning institution, or just to gain the satisfaction of helping children learn about living sustainably in a healthy environment. Contact Amy Jagodnik, School Garden Coordinator at ajarts3702@gmail.com, 202-361-1056.

RAND Research Positions
Researching the health outcomes of nature prescriptions through an NIH R01 funded grant, and we need to hire two persons:

• 1. Project Manager (~$80K/year)
• 2. Research Assistant (~$50-60K/year)

Both based in DC at Upper Cardozo Health Center.
Bi/trilingual (English, Amharic, Spanish).

The Center for Sustainable Development Food Security Manager (Bahamas)
The Center for Sustainable Development (CSD) was created in the belief that our incredibly unique and remote location southern Eleuthera, The Bahamas, necessitates a high level of self-sustainability. Food security is an extremely important issue for not only The Island School but also The Bahamas as a whole. The Food Security Team at The Island School focuses on both aquaponics and permaculture in order to increase the amount of food produced on island while also being a sustainable agriculture model. In our pursuit to increase food security, we are seeking ambitious, innovative, and knowledgeable manager for the team.
https://ceis.bamboohr.com/jobs/

• State and Local Operations Director
• Policy Communications Director
• Corporate Campaign Manager
• Campaign Manager, Sugary Drinks
• Engagement Manager
• Regulatory Counsel
• Policy Associate, Sugary Drinks
• Senior Scientist
• Senior Policy Associate
• Policy Assistant
• Legal Fellow
• Public Interest Internship Program

Grassroots Guide to Federal Farm and Food Programs
This guide provides an in-depth look at dozens of federal programs and policies most important to sustainable agriculture, and details how they can be accessed by farmers, ranchers, and grassroots organizations nationwide.
https://sustainableagriculture.net/publications/grassrootsguide/

RWJ Clinical Scholars, Culture of Health Leaders, Health Policy Research Scholars, and Interdisciplinary Research Leaders
Today’s health challenges are influenced by factors well beyond the clinic walls, from our access to economic opportunity to the safety of our surroundings. Through our leadership development programs, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation supports and connects change leaders nationwide who are working to build a Culture of Health.
https://www.rwjf.org/en/our-focus-areas/focus-areas/health-leadership.html?rid=0034400001rm3YYAAY&et_cid=1959140

USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
Deadline March 16
This program was developed to enhance the productivity of specialty crops in the United States and U.S. territories only. In order to have your proposal funded, you must follow all of the rules and regulations listed and explained in the RFP. Additionally, your proposed project must address a problem that would specifically enhance specialty crop production and consumption in the District of Columbia.The USDA defines specialty crops as fruits and vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, horticulture (including maple syrup and honey), and nursery crops (including floriculture).
http://docs.udc.edu/causes/SCBGP-RFP-2020-6Dec2019.pdf?mc_cid=16042e3b86&mc_eid=a24cd17b71

2020 Gro More Good Grassroots Grant
Deadline: February 14, 2020
The 2020 Gro More Good Grassroots Grant presented by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and KidsGardening is designed to bring the life-enhancing benefits of gardens to communities across the United States.  Awards provide funding for the development of new and expansion of existing youth garden programs and greenspaces serving 15 or more youth. Winners will be selected based on their commitment to the maintenance and sustainability of their garden program including plans for growth and future fiscal stability.
https://kidsgardening.org/2020-gromoregood-grassroots-grant/

2020 Green Zone Environmental Program
February, 28, at 4:30 p.m
DOEE seeks eligible entities to provide education, training, and hands-on activities to participants in the Green Zone Environmental Program (GZEP). Projects should focus on improving water quality and, in particular, reducing the impacts of stormwater runoff on District water bodies. Additionally, these projects should provide GZEP participants with entry-level skills in the green economy. The amount available for this grant announcement is approximately $80,000. An applicant can request up to $20,000. DOEE plans to make multiple awards.
https://doee.dc.gov/node/1455856

Arnold/Brownberry/Oroweat Organic Spring Planting Grant
Ends on March 1, 2020
Win a $5000 Food Garden Grant for Your Community! When we take care of the Earth, the Earth takes care of us. As members of 1% for the Planet,  Arnold/Brownberry/Oroweat Organic Breads donate 1% of their revenues to environmental causes. As part of our commitment, we are working with SeedMoney on our first annual  Arnold/Brownberry/Oroweat Organic Spring Planting Grant to provide resources for public food gardens. This spring, we will be offering grants of $5000 each to food garden projects.
https://seedmoney.submittable.com/submit/158768/arnold-brownberry-oroweat-organic-spring-planting-grant

USDA’s Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) for 2020
Deadline: March 10, 2019
Helps agricultural producers enter into value-added activities related to the processing and marketing of new products. The goals of this program are to generate new products, create and expand marketing opportunities and increase producer income.
The program will be funded at a total of “$37 million and any additional FY 2020 funding that becomes available.”.
More information here.

2020 Robust Retail: Citywide
Deadline: March 15
The Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) is excited to announce that we will be accepting applications for the 2020 Robust Retail: Citywide grants starting January 15, 2020 and closing March 15, 2020. DSLBD intends to award up to $10,000 per business for a total of 40 businesses from the $400,000 in available funding for 2020. Please see the DSLBD grants page for further details. The Request for Applications (instructions on how to apply) is available here: The Request for Applications.
https://www.facebook.com/events/596949164459576/

Little Sesame Little Seedlings application
Deadline March 31
Little Seedlings is an annual fellowship that supports the next generation of farmers. Grants are awarded to farms to grow, scale and meet the changing demands of the market.  In 2020, we will be awarding $5,000 grants to two farms.
http://eatlittlesesame.com/little-seedlings/

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Farm to School Grant Program
In the upcoming FY 2020 grant cycle, USDA anticipates awarding approximately $10 million in grant funding to support efforts that improve access to local foods in schools. If you are interested in applying for the FY 2020 Farm to School Grant, please review the resources below. For additional funding opportunities for farm to school activities, see USDA Grants and Loans that Support Farm to School Activities for more details.

Kroger Innovation Zero Waste Funds
An exciting element of our plan is Kroger’s $10 Million Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Innovation Fund. A few years ago, Kroger put extra funds in The Kroger Co. Foundation. Now we will use it to fund new ideas and scalable solutions to help end hunger, and particularly, to prevent and reduce food waste.
http://sustainability.kroger.com/zero-hunger-zero-waste.html