Sustainability Outreach Associate

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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