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Climate Action Coordinator, Washington College's Center for Environment and Society
Chestertown, Maryland

Washington College's Center for Environment & Society seeks a Climate Action Coordinator to coordinate and manage climate action plans for Washington College and the Town of Chestertown. Responsibilities will include development of plans to move toward carbon neutrality for the College and the Town, preparation of a greenhouse gas emissions inventory for the College, and creation of an urban greening plan for Chestertown. The Coordinator will work with faculty, staff, students, Town staff, and volunteers to achieve project goals. This is a full-time, one year position with benefits. Continuation beyond one year is possible, contingent upon external funding. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Requirements for this position include a Bachelor's degree, with a strong background in environmental science and/or managerial skills; advanced degree preferred; excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills; demonstrated supervisory and organizational skills; and ability to work well with direction and independently.

The Center for Environment & Society promotes interdisciplinary learning, research, and exemplary stewardship of natural and cultural resources. It endeavors to shed light on the reciprocal relationship between humankind and the natural world, with the goal of integrating ecological and social values. Washington College is a competitive four-year liberal arts school located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, near the Chesapeake Bay. Washington, Baltimore, and Philadelphia are within easy driving distance. Review of applications will begin October 29, 2007, and continue until the position is filled. Washington College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of traditionally underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information on the Center and Washington College, visit http://ces.washcoll.edu and http://www.washcoll.edu. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and names of three references to: Director of Human Resources, 300 Washington Avenue, Chestertown, MD 21620.

Washington College
300 Washington Avenue
Chestertown, MD 21620
(410)810-7406
(410) 810-7420
pcunningham2@washcoll.edu