Responsibilities:The Environmental Sustainability Coordinator (ESC) reports to the Assistant Director of Sustainability (ADS). The ESC will assist UMBC’s Office of Sustainability with the administration, coordination, development, outreach, and planning of the university’s sustainability efforts. The ESC position will be responsible for programs, events, and communications related to sustainability engagement throughout the university community, including, but not limited to, UMBC Green Office Program, Eco-Ambassadors, Student Sustainability Leadership, event planning, and community outreach; participating in and maintaining a record of the Climate Action Steering Committee (CASC), and associated working groups (i.e.: Education/Research, Energy, Resilience, Transportation, and Waste Reduction).
Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related field.
Knowledge of MS Office required. Understanding of basic sustainability and resilience principals and how they relate to the natural, built, and socio-economic environments. Must have excellent organizational, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with sustainability initiatives and programming strongly preferred.
Background Screening Statement:A background check will be required.
Special Instructions to Applicants:Upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references.
Screening of Applications Begins: For best consideration submit application materials by October 31, 2019 (applications will be accepted until the position is filled).
Salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Hours: Full-time
Type: Regular
FLSA Status: Exempt
Benefits: UMBC offers a benefits package for regular and grant-funded regular employees including generous leave, excellent health, life, and disability insurance, retirement plans, tuition remission, on-site preschool, and numerous professional development and wellness opportunities. Contingent II positions may include some benefits. To learn more about our benefits click here.
Equal Opportunity Statement: UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Accommodation:
If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Work Authorization As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.