Sustainability Outreach Associate

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, College Park is seeking a staff member to support the Office of Sustainability in managing outreach and communications programs aimed at engaging students in residence halls and Greek organizations in sustainability behavior initiatives.

You will train and mentor interns and student leaders, interact with faculty and staff, and contribute to social media, newsletters and websites to promote environmental awareness. Evening/weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; one year of experience in assisting with sustainability program development or marketing.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of environmental and sustainability programs; familiarity with project management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support outreach and communications programs that engage students in residence halls and chapters.
• Engage faculty, staff, and off-campus students; advise and interact with staff and students.
• Train, mentor, and support interns, ambassadors, volunteers, and student leaders.
• Assist with communications efforts such as social media, newsletters, websites, and articles.
• Encourage a culture of sustainability by helping with activities, events, programs, and educational opportunities.
• May require evening and weekend work.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary & Additional Information Organization's Summary Statement: This position supports the Office of Sustainability in managing outreach and communications programs that engage students living in residence halls and fraternity or sorority chapters, in designed sustainability behavior programs. Provides outreach to engage faculty, staff, and off campus students. The position may require evening and weekend work. Interacts with and advises staff and students. Trains, mentors, and supports the development of interns, ambassadors, volunteers, and student leaders. Supports communications efforts such as social media, newsletters, websites, and articles. Encourages and supports a culture of sustainability within the University by assisting with activities, events, programs, and educational opportunities. Other duties as assigned.

Preferences

One (1) year of experience conducting community outreach programming.

Required Application Materials

Resume, Cover Letter, List of References

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: One (1) year of experience in assisting with the development, implementation, or marketing of sustainability programs. Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education. Knowledge of environmental and sustainability programs. Knowledge of best practices in project management. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products. Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws. Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.

Department VPA-Environmental Safety, Sustainability & Risk Worker Sub-Type Staff Contractual (C2) (Fixed Term)

Salary Range $66,000-$79,200

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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University Information

The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and 388,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., we discover and share new knowledge every day through our renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics. And we are committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation’s first "Do Good" campus.

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