Safety & Compliance Lead — Art & Design Campus

Maryland Institute College of Art; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore seeks an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to develop, implement, and maintain safety programs across studios, labs, and residences. You will coordinate chemical safety, waste management, training, and incident investigations while collaborating with Facilities and campus partners on ventilation, life-safety systems, and emergency procedures.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in an EHS-related field and at least 2 years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field.
• 2 years of professional EHS experience in industry or education.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain EHS programs per federal, state, and local requirements.
• Coordinate chemical safety, hazardous waste, and PPE compliance across campus.
• Develop training, conduct inspections, and investigate incidents.
• Collaborate with Facilities, faculty, and staff on safety plans and space planning.

Skills

OSHA General Industry

Hazardous materials handling

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore seeks an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to develop, implement, and maintain safety programs across studios, labs, and residences. You will coordinate chemical safety, waste management, training, and incident investigations while collaborating with Facilities and campus partners on ventilation, life-safety systems, and emergency procedures.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in an EHS-related field and at least 2 years of