Sustainability Associate

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 129084
Title: Associate
Functional Title: Sustainability Associate
Category Status: 35-Exempt Contingent Category 2
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1
Unit: VPA-Environmental Safety, Sustainability & Risk
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Sustainability Associate will develop and manage programs that engage students, faculty, and staff in sustainable behaviors and create a culture of sustainability among all sectors of the diverse campus community. The Sustainability Associate will support Office of Sustainability initiatives including the management of existing programs, conduct of research into new program areas, development of program proposals, and implementation of new initiatives. The Associate will also work with the professional staff to support the sustainability programs of other campus departments as well as collaborative projects involving multiple campus units. This is a one-year position designed to help launch recent college graduates into the sustainability profession.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Contingent II Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University.
Experience:
  • Development and/or implementation of environmental and/or sustainability programs, behavior-change programs, environmental planning or policy, or related area.
  • Student or university-sponsored organizations involved in one or more aspects of sustainability environmental initiatives, resource management, and teaching/presenting complex information is desirable.
  • Data collection, analysis, reporting, and visualization software: Tableau, PowerBI, Python, etc.
  • Website management platforms such as Drupal.
  • At least one year as a full-time student in a higher education institution involved in one or more aspects of campus sustainability.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Strong communication skills including excellent writing skills and the ability to speak and present to small groups of people. 
  • Demonstrated understanding of, and experience with, methods, practices and procedures associated with campus sustainability.
  • Proficient in the use of computer software programs and basic Microsoft Office products including Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, working with diverse groups of individuals and building partnerships.
  • Ability to work independently, to be a team leader and to be a team member.
  • Ability to direct student interns, employees and volunteers.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and to work with shifting priorities and schedules.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Academic experience specific to sustainability preferred.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Please note on the posting that this is a 2-year minimum grant-funded position with the potential to be extended pending funding.
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
The incumbent must pass an annual medical examination to determine ability to perform the job. Required to wear personal protective equipment. Required to be available for emergency response at any time. Able to perform extensive standing, walking, climbing, and lifting. May work in dirty, dusty or uncomfortable surroundings. Required to work with biological, pathogenic, radioactive, and other hazardous materials. Required to obtain special training and/or certification needed to fulfill the duties of the position as appropriate.
Posting Date: 01/18/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 02/02/2024
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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