Project Manager, Efc Jobs

Department

SOG Environmental Finance Ctr - 375700

Career Area

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date

08/14/2023

Application Deadline

08/17/2023

Position Type

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Project Manager, EFC

Position Number

20058600

Vacancy ID

S021968

Full-time/Part-time

Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week

39

Work Schedule

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$35.00 - $35.00

Proposed Start Date

08/14/2023

Estimated Duration of Appointment

6 months not to exceed 11 months

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The School of Government (School) works to improve the lives of North Carolinians by engaging in practical scholarship that helps public officials and citizens understand and improve state and local government. The Environmental Finance Center (EFC) at the School works to enhance the ability of governments and other organizations to provide environmental programs and services in effective and financially sustainable ways. The EFC reaches local communities through interactive training and technical assistance. In addition, the EFC works with decision-makers to assess and improve environmental finance policies at a regional or state level.

Position Summary

In support of our mission, the E)nvironmental F)inance C)enter seeks to hire an hourly Project Manager to:
Conduct research and analysis on a variety of environmental finance topics
Lead webinars and workshops
Produce reports, short resource documents, and blogs geared to non-academic audiences.

The Project Manager will report to the Associate Director. The work of the EFC is primarily funded through grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and other awards. The position is contingent upon the continuity of EFC funding. Previous experience with environmental finance content is not required, but strongly preferred. Ideal candidates will be comfortable and effective in working with people and be able to translate complicated topics for non-academic audiences.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

All staff are expected to be in the office at least part-time.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Working knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Master’s degree in a relevant field with at least three years professional experience or PhD in a relevant field
Knowledge of environmental finance, in particular water, wastewater, and stormwater
Experience leading workshops, webinars, and courses
Experience writing or contributing to written resources for non-academic audiences
High level of proficiency with Outlook, Word, and Excel
Experience with GIS and/or Tableau

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities