The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the principal in-house scientific research agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The National Agricultural Library (NAL) is a unique part of ARS and hosts a wealth of online agricultural information.

ARS has many career opportunities for permanent and temporary employees around the country. Being a scientific research agency, many of the careers available are in the life, physical, and engineering sciences. However, ARS employs a wide range of occupations such as:

• scientific and administrative leadership

• research scientists

• postdoctoral research associates

• support scientists

• research technicians

• professional, technical, and administrative occupations, such as library science, information technology, and human resources

• secretarial and clerical

• and, trades and crafts occupations

Your work will matter – to everyday people from babies to seniors; to farmers and ranchers; to all kinds of businesses large and small; and to a future world with many more people to feed, less land suitable for growing crops and sustaining livestock, and an environment under increasing pressure from myriad sources.

When we search for new people to join ARS, we look for individuals with intelligence, creativity, and energy intrigued by 21st century challenges and eager to solve them. If we find these elements in your Federal resume, you will most likely get invited for an interview.

Opportunity Knocks announced the winners today of the 1st Annual Peoples Choice Best Nonprofit to Work For Awards. Winners were selected from nominations based on employee essay submissions. National nominations were held November 15, 2007 through December 31, 2007 and individuals were told to submit a brief essay on why they consider their organization a great place to work. Nominators could take into consideration factors that are important to them such as, quality of work/life balance, their organizations’ adherence to its mission, camaraderie of employees, unique benefits, training programs and career paths.A total of fifteen (15) winners were awarded based on three categories of operating budget size.And the winners are…Operating Budget $1.5 Million or LessArtsWestBrain Injury Association of GeorgiaMarin VenturesOur House, Inc.Silicon Valley Independent Living CenterOperating Budget $1.5 Million to $3 MillionFamily Violence Law CenterThe Great Lakes Colleges Association GLCAHealth Education CouncilJewish Publication SocietyJunior Achievement of the Bay AreaOperating Budget $3 Million or MoreBoys & Girls Clubs of PhiladelphiaCamp Boggy CreekCity YearMetro Atlanta YMCAThe New Teacher Project”Opportunity Knocks saw the need to provide nonprofit professionals a platform to give recognition and appreciation to the organizations providing quality work environments for the people in jobs that change the world,” says Karen Beavor, President and CEO of Opportunity Knocks. “The 1st Annual Peoples Choice Best Nonprofit to Work For Awards demonstrates how nonprofit organizations can not only make a difference in the community but also have an incredibly positive impact on the lives of the people that work for them. Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all that took the time to submit their nomination.”About Opportunity Knocks:Opportunity Knocks is the national online job site focused exclusively on the nonprofit community. For Nonprofit professionals, www.OpportunityKnocks.org is the premier destination to find nonprofit jobs, resume help and access valuable resources for developing successful careers in the nonprofit community. For Employers, www.OpportunityKnocks.org is the best way to find qualified candidates and receive valuable information that nonprofit organizations need when building successful recruitment, retention and human resource strategies.

Consider Workamping – Work, Relax and ExploreWorkampers are adventuresome individuals, couples and families who have chosen a wonderful lifestyle that combines ANY kind of part-time or full-time work with RV camping. If you work as an employee, operate a business, or donate your time as a volunteer, AND you sleep in an RV (or on-site housing), you are a Workamper!Most Workampers are in their 50’s and 60’s, however there are many who are younger and many who are older. A little more than half of all Workampers work to supplement their retirement income, while the rest work to support a full-time, or near full-time, RV lifestyle. Most Workamper jobs are in the Outdoor Hospitality Industry (resorts, campgrounds, theme parks, state/national parks, etc.), but there are many very interesting employment opportunities available in other areas as well. Part-time or full-time, short-term or long-term, there is something for everyone!Job Fairs for RVers in Lakeland, FL and Mesa, AZWorkamper® News, Inc will produce two events with a wide range of employers who will be interviewing job seekers at the Workamper News Job Fairs, Jan. 10-11, 2008 at the Lakeland Center, Lakeland, FL, and Jan. 29-30, 2008 at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, AZ.The Job Fairs will provide Workampers, persons who combine any type of full-time or part-time working with RV camping, an opportunity for face-to-face interviews with employers from across America. Thousands of great part-time and full-time Workamping jobs will be available.Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in seminar sessions on topics ranging from Workamping Basics to RV Retirement Planning to Resumé Writing. Seminars will be given by four different presenters over the two day Job Fair.”We enjoy going to Job Fairs because it is nice to meet the employers and it is a good chance to ask questions and give your resume. We like to go both days so we can visit all of the booths, have time for interviews and take in a seminar or two,” said Ted and Joan Semprini, Workampers from Altoona, IA.Workamper employers can include private campgrounds, state and national parks, amusement facilities, hotels, monuments, motor sports, sales, etc. Exhibit spaces are being allotted on a first-come, first-served basis. Employers may reserve space by calling Workamper® News at 501-362-2637.Workampers can avoid the long lines at the door by obtaining their tickets ahead of time. Call 501-362-2637 for ticket information. Additional Job Fair information and attendee camping is available at: http://www.workamper.com/WorkamperNews/TWNInterviewSession.cfmWorkamper® News, Inc. is celebrating its 20th year of “Helping Great People, Find Great Jobs, in Great Places.” Located in Heber Springs, Ark., Workamper® News publishes a bi-monthly magazine and hosts Workamper.com which provides online tools and resources for Workampers and their employers.