ARS Careers : USDA Pathways Programs

The USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS) hires students in various roles throughout the organization during the school year and each summer.

For general information on the USDA Internship, the USDA Recent Graduates, and/or the PMF Programs contact:

REE Student Internship Opportunities Coordinator
Michelle Jennings, michelle.jennings@ars.usda.gov

For information regarding outreach and recruitment initiatives in specific areas, please contact the corresponding individual listed below for that location:

Beltsville Area
Beltsville, Maryland and Washington, D.C. Research Locations
Jenny Allen
(301)504-6507
Jenny.Allen@ars.usda.gov

Mid South Area
Alabama, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee
Jimmy McAlpine
(662)686-3634
Jimmy.McAlpine@ars.usda.gov

Midwest Area
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin

Theresa Ridgeway
(202)720-6161
theresa.ridgeway@ars.usda.gov

National Agricultural Library
Jenny Allen
(301)504-6507
Jenny.Allen@ars.usda.gov

North Atlantic Area
Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia
Benne Marmer
(215)233-6625
Benne.Marmer@ars.usda.gov

Northern Plains Area
Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming
Barbara A. King
(970)492-7053
Barbara.King@ars.usda.gov

Pacific West Area
Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington

Debra Owens-Coleman
(979)260-9416
Debra.OwensColeman@ars.usda.gov

Barbara A. King
(970)492-7053
Barbara.King@ars.usda.gov

South Atlantic Area
Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia

Contact Area Director/HR:(706) 546-3311

Jimmy McAlpine
(662)686-3634
Jimmy.McAlpine@ars.usda.gov

Southern Plains Area
Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
Debra Owens-Coleman
(979)260-9416
Debra.OwensColeman@ars.usda.gov

U.S. National Arboretum Internship Office
Washington, D.C.
Tanya Zastrow
(202)245-4563
USNA.Internships@ars.usda.gov