Outreach Coordinator

The University of Maryland is seeking an Outreach Coordinator for its Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET) in College Park, MD. The role involves strengthening community links, managing the Undergraduate Summer Internship Program, coordinating events like the IMET Open House, and overseeing outreach activities. Excellent communication skills are essential, and the position is integral to promoting environmental science engagement within the local community.
Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Number:
AS97P

Title:
Coordinator

Functional Title:
Outreach Coordinator

Category Status:
33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category:
Staff

University Authorized FTE:

Unit:
UMCES- Center for Environmental Science

Campus/College Information:

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science unleashes the power of science to transform the way society understands and manages the environment. By conducting cutting-edge research into today's most pressing environmental problems, we are developing new ideas to help guide our state, nation, and world toward a more environmentally sustainable future through five research centers-the Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg, the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory in Solomons, the Horn Point Laboratory in Cambridge, the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology in Baltimore, and the Maryland Sea Grant College in College Park. www.umces.edu

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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET) is seeking an Outreach Coordinator.

The Outreach Coordinator will help to build and strengthen IMET's links with the Baltimore and surrounding community, coordinate a summer internship program, and assist faculty in managing interns for research experiences. The person in this position will be a key team member in designing programs to build awareness and community participation in environmental science. This person will fulfill an important role for IMET and will often be a public point of contact for IMET.

The Outreach Coordinator manages the day-to-day activities related to the IMET Undergraduate Summer Internship Program, coordinates the IMET annual Open House, high school internships. facilities tours, tracking interns after their IMET experiences and administering surveys to obtain program feedback and assess impacts. Excellent communications and interpersonal skills will be needed. The person in this role will work with colleagues on outreach proposal submissions. The Outreach Coordinator will assist the faculty in placing and managing interns for research experiences.

The Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET) is a joint University System of Maryland research institute capitalizing on the strengths of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES), the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), and the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). More information about IMET can be found at www.imet.usmd.edu .

Job Duties:
• Lead and coordinate outreach and community engagement by IMET researchers.
• Coordinate the IMET Undergraduate Summer Internship Program as part of a team.
• Plan, organize, and implement community special events, including the IMET Open House.
• Oversee data collection forms such as questionnaires and checklists.
• Assist others in following proper procedures for collecting and recording data are met.
• Provide guidance for the activities of outreach personnel, including graduate student volunteers.
• Determine work priorities; assign and review work including written reports and recommendations; provide guidance and training.
• Seek funding through outreach proposal writing and submission.

Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Education, or a related area. Applicants with a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of directly relevant experience will also be eligible to apply.

Demonstrated experience in outreach to students and/or the general public. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

The successful candidate will be capable of establishing strong rapport with the stakeholders and will have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferences:

A familiarity with Baltimore's diverse neighborhoods, schools or stakeholders is preferred. Prior outreach in science is preferred.

Additional Certifications:

Additional Information:

Location: Baltimore, MD

Salary Range: $60,000-$70,000

Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please select the following link:https://umces.peopleadmin.com/postings/1732

Job Risks

Physical Demands

Posting Date:
07/19/2023

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled
Yes

Best Consideration Date
08/07/2023

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is an equal-opportunity employer. The Center's policies, programs, and activities are in conformance with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, and disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; or related legal requirements should be directed to the Director of Human Relations, Center Administration, P.O. Box 775, Cambridge, MD 21613.