Assistant Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the Environmental and Community Dashboard (ECD) projects across various sites, including Oberlin, Cleveland, and the Great Lakes Science Center.
• Coordinate with community partners to promote and expand project implementations and achieve sustainability goals.
• Serve as the primary point person for developing content for the "Community Voices" component of the ECD.
• Work with educators and administrators to develop, implement, and promote educational materials using the dashboard.
• Manage digital signage, websites, and other web-embeddable content.
• Supervise and mentor Oberlin undergraduate students, including paid assistants and those in research or practicum roles.
• Facilitate meetings with community partners and student workers, including setting agendas and maintaining detailed notes.
• Assist a research team in designing, implementing, and analyzing experiments associated with the project.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Strong organization and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual presentation communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including youth, city officials, and community leaders.
• Ability to work onsite in both Oberlin and Cleveland.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in project management, education, or curriculum development.
• Experience organizing for environmental or social justice causes.
• Proficiency in website management, photography, and graphic design.
• Advanced computer skills and experience troubleshooting hardware and software.

Benefits

• Annual salary of $39,000.
• Comprehensive benefits plan.

About the Company

The Environmental Studies and Science Program at Oberlin College utilizes novel communication technology to promote positive social, economic, and environmental development, enhancing sustainability and climate resilience within our communities.