Careers within the Agriculture, Environment and Sustainability cluster are diverse and offer lots of variety, often intersecting, and can be niche and specialized in focus.
Each area of agriculture, environment, and sustainability considers the relationship between human and natural resources. Specific fields include plant, crop, and animal sciences; agronomy; food research and development; production and safety; natural resource management; fisheries, forestry, and water management; environmental science and risk assessment; landscapes and design; sustainability and planning; governance and stewardship.
In general, employers within these industries do not recruit during a particular season/hiring timeline. Be sure to watch for opportunities all year long, given that most will tend to hire and recruit when needs arise. Thus, many positions are available on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Where UMD Alumni Have Worked or Interned
Info from the graduation survey
Companies
- Banfield Pet Hospital
- Baltimore County Soil Conservation District
- Century Engineering
- Eurofins Agroscience Services, LLC
- Farm Credit Administration
- Kimley-Horn
- Maryland Clean Energy Center
- MD Department of Natural Resources
- National Aquarium
- National Institute of Health
- National Park Service
- National Institute of Health
- Perdue Farms
- University of Maryland
- US Environmental Protection Agency
- USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Career options if you have a...
Info from graduation survey, OOH, ONET.
- Agricultural Science Research Technician
- Animal Care Technician
- Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
- Farm Manager
- Field Agronomist
- Fish and Wildlife Biologist
- Food Technologist
- Landscape Designer
- Nutrient Management Advisor
- Plant Healthcare Specialist
- Quality Assurance Specialist
- Research Entomologist
- Soil Conservationist
- Urban Conservationist
- Veterinary Assistant
Info from OOH, ONET, Handshake, and LinkedIn searches.
- Corporate Sustainability Specialist
- Environmental Officer
- Campus Sustainability Officer
- Consultant
- Lobbyist
- College Farm Manager
- Extension Specialist
Info from OOH, ONET, C4T, and LinkedIn searches.
- Associate Research Fellow
- Agricultural Economist
- Assistant/Associate Faculty
- National Program Leader/Director
- Extension Specialist
Read about more potential careers!
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Agriculture, Environment & Sustainability Careers on YouTube
Ways to Gain Experience
Student Organizations
- American Ecological Engineering Society
- Beekeeping Club
- Block and Bridle
- Community Learning Garden
- ENSPire
- Epsilon Eta
- Food Science Club
- MANRRS
- Pre-Vet Society
- RESTORE
- Student Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architecture (SASLA)
- Sigma Alpha Sorority
- Sustainable Ocean Alliance
- Terps for International Agriculture (TIAS)
- The Wildlife Society
Campus Programs
Professional Associations
Upcoming Events
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2026 Fall Career & Internship Fair (VIRTUAL)
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Our largest recruitment event of the semester is also available virtually!
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Career Chat: Environmental Law
12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Join us for an engaging session with ENSP alum Jarryd Page, now a staff attorney at the Environmental Law Institute. Jarryd will share insights into his career journey, provide a glimpse into his day-to-day work, and offer valuable advice for breaking into the field.
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