Job Title: Support and Logistics Officer, North America Regional Climate Center (NA RCC)
Reports to: Field Director, North America Regional Climate Center Position: Full-time Position location: Edgewater, Maryland at NA RCC office at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center Earthwatch Institute is an international environmental organization that engages people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment. Our research program focuses on Climate Change, the sustainable management of resources, oceans and communities in order to better understand critical environmental issues and inform and influence local agendas. The HSBC Climate Partnership is an exciting new program with HSBC Bank and several international NGOs, furthering our strong experience of partnerships. This global, 5-year program aims to reduce the impacts of Climate Change on people and their livelihoods, by promoting action in some of the world's major cities, river basins and ecosystems. Earthwatch's role in this partnership will be to investigate climate change impacts on forest ecosystems, including the links to anthropogenic disturbance. Under a five year funded program, the Earthwatch Institute is setting up regional climate centers in the following countries: UK, USA, Brazil, India and China. These centers provide the base for the research program which aims to engage HSBC employees and communities surrounding the centers in understanding and acting on Climate Change. In addition, these regional climate centers will provide the environment for HSBC staff to develop knowledge and skills to champion change in their work and personal environments. Prior to joining a field research project at a regional climate center, HSBC employees will have the opportunity to learn via an online program and volunteer locally on Climate Change community projects. After the field research experience, these employees will also have the opportunity to work as a 'champion' within the bank to support environmental activity across the organization. Position summary To deliver a consistent, high quality field experience to all Field Program participants at the North America Regional Climate Center based in Edgewater, Maryland. To provide administrative and logistical support for running of the Climate Center Principal responsibilities Work with Earthwatch field staff, office staff and research partners to: * Deliver a consistent, high-quality Field Program for Climate Champions, helping facilitate their learning experience to enable them to champion change within their work and personal environments * Manage all logistical planning for the research teams - including transportation plans and use/maintenance of Center vehicles; provisioning of food/supplies and coordination of meal schedule; preparing learning resources and team schedule; coordinating housing assignments and recreational activities; and managing center resources to changing needs * Work with the Field Director in setting objectives to ensure effective management of the Center - including utilities, cleaning & maintenance, insurance (including vehicles) and other associated tasks * Arrange and coordinate the annual schedule of research teams at the Center in consultation with the research partners & local stakeholders * Handle all preparatory Earthwatch paperwork for research teams prior to the arrival of volunteers at the Center, liaising with staff from Field Management & Fellowships Programs * Assist research scientists in the field on a regular basis, working and liaising directly with HSBC volunteers to deliver a high quality volunteer experience * Assist the Field Director with budget management and expense reporting Other responsibilities * Assisting the Field Director in the delivery of the North America Climate Center field program and business plan, including financial planning and reporting * Overnight at the Climate Center when teams are present, sharing responsibility with the Field Director and Learning & Communications Manager * Maintain a safe working environment and minimize risks to staff, participants, and field center resources * Coordinate and submit daily blog entries and participant images to HSBC and Earthwatch contacts Specification * Adept at group management, problem solving, and creative in planning and implementation * Proven background in administration and logistical planning * Experience of office and field based site management systems * Excellent interpersonal communication & networking skills- written and verbal * Good financial management skills proven track record working with budgets * A commitment to 'citizen science' and the ethic of environmental volunteering * Maintain current certifications for Advanced First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Salary range: $30,000 to $34,000. Competitive benefit package including 20 days of Paid Time Off. Due to limited time and financial resources we are only able to accept applicants who are already eligible to work in the United States for any employer. Please submit cover letter and CV to [EMAIL PROTECTED] fax: 978-897-0935; mail: Earthwatch Institute, PO Box 75, Maynard, MA 01754 USA Position open until filled. ************************************************************************ *********************************** Daniel B. Stover, Ph.D. Field Director, North American Regional Climate Center Earthwatch Institute Smithsonian Environmental Research Center P.O. Box 28 647 Contees Wharf Road Edgewater, MD 21037-0028 Phone: 1-443-482-2374 www.earthwatch.org <http://www.earthwatch.org/> ************************************************************************ ***********************************
