Sustainable Maryland Position: Project Assistant Intern (unpaid) Availability: Summer 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021 Department: Environmental Finance Center (EFC) - School of Architecture, Preservation & Planning Job Description: The Project Assistant will be assigned primarily to the Sustainable Maryland program at EFC, a free and voluntary program designed for Maryland’s 157 municipalities who want to go green, save money, and take steps to be more sustainable. This program provides municipal Green Teams with a menu of Action items as well as the necessary trainings, tools, and resources needed to develop a broad-based sustainability program. Using the unique certification platform, community leaders can coordinate local-level decision-making around best practices in resource areas like water, energy, planning, health, food, and economy in order to take Actions and earn points towards becoming Sustainable Maryland Certified. Project Assistant tasks potentially include (conditions permitting) supporting Sustainable Maryland certification review, marketing and promotion, contacts management, community relations, website development, social media management, event planning, grant writing, research and the development of certification standards and training curriculum. For more information on the Sustainable Maryland program: www.sustainablemaryland.com

Qualifications: We are looking for a student who has a passion for the environment, specifically as it relates to urban sustainability and community outreach. Because much of the Sustainable Maryland program involves encouraging and working with local community officials, it is important that our student has excellent verbal and written communication skills, and is comfortable interacting with the public (online or in-person). Solid Microsoft Office Suite experience is required. Social media and/or website design or marketing is desirable but not required. Team spirit and sense of humor always a plus. Learning and Academic Development Opportunities: The Environmental Finance Center provides volunteers with the opportunity to learn valuable program management skills in a consulting environment. Students will be expected to be self-starters who can work well independently, as well excellent team players. Project Assistants will also have the opportunity to participate in professional development opportunities such as workshops, seminars, conferences and trainings (conditions permitting). Additional Comments: We also offer:

• A great team atmosphere - EFC staff, student assistants, interns and volunteers are all treated as peers and given the opportunity to contribute to project ideas and team discussions.

• Project flexibility - In addition to assigned Sustainable Maryland tasks, the Project Assistant will have the opportunity to work on a community-specific project of their choosing.

Contact:

Mike Hunninghake

301-405-7956

mikeh75@umd.edu