Forestry and Natural Resources Office of Student Services

Pfendler Hall, Room G003 715 W. State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 ag.purdue.edu/fnr/Pages/careers.aspx Follow us on social media:

@PurdueFNR @PurdueFNR @purduefnr

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Pines & Needles is a weekly career newsletter specifically for FNR students that includes upcoming events and resources. The FNR Career Fair is this week! Also, a FNR alum will be visiting to discuss her post-graduation experiences and career path. Be sure to check out the FNR Job Board (updated weekly) for a full list of opportunities you may qualify for.

SPOTLIGHT

Visit with FNR alum Kelly Caldwell! Thursday, February 21, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

PFEN 120

FNR alum Kelly Caldwell will be on campus the day before the career fair to talk to students about her experience since graduating from Purdue! Kelly grew up in Fort Wayne, IN and graduated with a degree in Wildlife. If you’re interested in working at a zoo, for the DNR, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or starting your own business after college, you don’t want to miss this talk!

Forestry and Natural Resources Career Fair

THIS FRIDAY February 22, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

PMU South Ballroom (Opportunity to receive a $500 scholarship!)

This is a great opportunity for you to network and make contacts with employers and organizations in the natural resources field, ask employers questions about necessary skills and general career advice, and search for internships or a post-graduation job. Undergraduate FNR students who attend will be eligible to receive a

$500 scholarship to be used for any FNR transformation experience! More information and the entry form can be found below. Be sure to visit the FNR page for resume and career fair preparation advice and myth busters. If you'd like to get additional preparation tips and advice on navigating a career fair, contact Kindra Rodgers, Academic Advisor/Career Opportunities Coordinator, at klrodger@purdue.edu.

UPCOMING EVENTS

How to Develop a Professional Profile workshop

(Presented by the Writing Lab) February 19, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

HEAV 220 Click here to register

College of Ag Leadership

Development Certificate Program Callout

February 19, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. AGAD 128

Visit with FNR Alumni Kelly Caldwell

February 21, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. PFEN 120

SI Leader Callouts

February 21, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. February 26, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

March 4, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. WILY C215

Health Programs Expo

February 25, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. PMU Ballrooms

Marine Biology Practicum Callout

February 27, 6:00 p.m. FORS 216

Visit the CCO Calendar for a full list of upcoming workshops and employer

information sessions.

60 EMPLOYERS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND THE FNR

CAREER FAIR!

Forestry and Natural Resources Office of Student Services

Pfendler Hall, Room G003 715 W. State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 ag.purdue.edu/fnr/Pages/careers.aspx Follow us on social media:

@PurdueFNR @PurdueFNR @purduefnr

WHAT’S HAPPENING College of Ag Leadership Development Certificate Program Callout In LDCP, students will gain leadership experience tailored specifically to them and their academic career, enjoy one-on-one coaching from a trained faculty or staff member, and develop the “soft skills” employers today are looking for. Individuals who successfully complete the program will have the Leadership Development Certificate Program endorsement recorded on their academic transcripts. A callout will be held TODAY, February 19, 5-6 pm (AGAD 128). Refreshments will be provided! If you have any questions, please contact LDCP@purdue.edu. ISDA Western Lake Erie Basin Internship The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is hiring a Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB) intern, responsible for developing, managing the implementing of conservation strategies and activities identified in the WLEB Agriculture Project Business Plan. This paid internship will be located in our Fort Wayne office, 37.5 hours per week. Application deadline is 5pm TOMORROW, February 21, 2019. To apply, please

send a resume, cover letter, and three references to Jennifer Thum at jthum@isda.in.gov. See the attached for more information. Department of Natural Resources Summer Intern Position The Division of Fish & Wildlife are hiring an Outreach & Education intern through our Governor’s Public Service Summer Internship. The Outreach and Education Intern will work alongside the Division of Fish & Wildlife’s Outreach and Education unit and will assist the team in developing and implementing outreach, information and education programs and products. Application deadline is February 28. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.in.gov/spd/2333.htm and click on “Search State Jobs”. Search by Job ID 621258 or find other Governor Summer Intern positions by searching for “intern” in keywords. Interested in Becoming a Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader? Learn more about the role, how to apply, and hear from current SI leaders. See the attached flyer for the QR code to register for one of the upcoming information sessions. Registration is required. If you have any questions, you can reach the ASC at academicsuccess@purdue.edu. Digital Ag Paid Research Program Consider a 12-week PAID research experience for summer 2019 on the topic of data science and digital agriculture. Build your skillset while doing independent research and gain from a variety of complementary experiences such as field trips, industry connections, and workshops. Participants will understand application program interfaces, wrangle data, perform data analysis, communicate results, and understand agricultural opportunities in data science. Applications are due March 1. Click here for more information about the program and the mentors.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

FNR Career Services

FNR Job Board FNR Career Fair Pines & Needles Newsletter Career Search Sites Career Exploration

College of Agriculture Career Services

Jobs and Internships Career Fairs Events and Workshops Graduate Placement and Salaries Career Development Tools and

Resources

Center for Career Opportunities

Resume, CV and Cover Letters Internship and Job Search

Strategies Mock Interviews Developing a career plan CCO Handbook

DID YOU KNOW?

Even if you’re not interested in working for an employer who’s attending the FNR Career Fair

on Friday, they may have connections to employers you want to work for. It can never

hurt to meet more natural resource professionals! Making a good impression at the Career Fair can lead to opportunities with other

employers down the road. Come to the FNR Career Fair to build your

professional network!

Transformation Experience Scholarship Spring 2019 FNR Career Fair

Spring 2019 FNR Career Fair

Transformation Experience

Scholarship Opportunity

Dr. Wagner, FNR Department Head will be giving away ten (10) $500 scholarships to be used toward FNR Study Abroad or Practicum! Eligible transformation experiences include:

Full-semester Study Abroad Spring Break Tropical Biology

Practicum in Costa Rica Summer International Natural

Resource Issues

Summer Environment & Culture in the Galapagos Summer Global Sustainability Issues Other FNR short-term Study Abroad Summer Practicum Texas Desert Practicum Marine Biology Practicum

All undergraduate FNR students who attend the FNR Career Fair February 22, 2019 are eligible to participate.

The rules are simple: 1) Print this page and bring it with you to the FNR Career Fair, 2) visit five (5) employers at the career fair and engage in meaningful conversations regarding career opportunities, 3) have each employer you visit sign the ticket below (employers will only sign if you have completed professional interactions with them), and 4) drop off your filled out ticket at the student registration table before you leave. Recipients will be notified the week following the FNR Career Fair.

Don’t miss this opportunity to qualify for a $500 scholarship! Limit one (1) entry per student.

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Recipients will be notified via the email address provided above.

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is hiring a Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB) intern,

responsible for developing, managing the implementing of conservation strategies and activities identified in

the WLEB Agriculture Project Business Plan.

Duties:

The Incumbent serves as a support technician to ISDA Division of Soil Conservation (ISDA-DSC) staff based

in the Fort Wayne office by providing soil and water resource related technical assistance to sustain the

ISDA – DSC mission of helping landowners improve soil health and water quality. The assistance consists

of leading various small projects which involve the application, trend analysis, data collection, and

modeling environmental outcomes of measures that protect and enhance the quality of soil and water

and other natural resources. In addition to collaborating with ISDA staff, the incumbent may work

cooperatively with conservation partners to complete job assignments.

Some specific projects may include:

Developing an education and recognition program for livestock integrators

Plan and implement education events such as field days, pastures walks

Make direct face to face contact with landowners and/or operators to inventory and

evaluate resource concerns

Work with a landowner or commercial operation to develop a cover crop test plot the

WLEB.

Knowledge Required by Position:

In progress of a Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited university or college in physical or earth

sciences, natural resources, biology, or agriculture

Knowledge of soil and water conservation theories, principles, techniques, and practices, with

knowledge in the design, application, installation, and maintenance of those practices

Agricultural knowledge

Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license

Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite

Works well with others on a team

Works independently when necessary to complete job assignments

Difficulty of Work:

Incumbent is responsible for achieving work assignments, scheduling and setting work priorities,

interpreting and applying agency policy and guidelines, and performing all duties in an accurate, ethical,

and courteous manner. Incumbent may work for extended periods without direct supervision.

IV. Personal Work Relationships:

Incumbent is in frequent contact with ISDA employees, employees of other agencies, and occasionally

interacts with land users and the general public while completing job assignments.

V. Physical Effort and Work Environment:

Incumbent must work in an office environment which may involve shared workspace. Incumbent is

expected to utilize office technology to efficiently perform assigned work. Incumbent may occasionally

work outdoors under all types of weather and terrain conditions while carrying measuring equipment.

Some travel throughout the state may be required to fulfill job assignments.

VI. Span of Control:

Incumbent is responsible to the Northeast Team Leader. Incumbent does not supervise others.

This position will be located in our Fort Wayne office. It is a paid internship at $11.30 an hour for 37.5 hours per week. To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and three references to Jennifer Thum, jthum@isda.in.gov by 5 pm on February 21st, 2019.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN

SI LEADER?

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ROLE, HOW TO APPLY,

AND HEAR FROM CURRENT SI LEADERS

Use the QR code to register for one of the following sessions:

Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 5:30-6:30 pm Thursday, Feb. 21 at 1:30-2:30 pm

Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 10:30-11:30 am Monday, Mar. 4 at 7:30-8:30 pm

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

All sessions held at the Academic Success Center

WILY C215

https://tinyurl.com/si-fa2019