Assistant Project Manager for Environmental Dashboard

The Environmental Studies Program at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time, one-year grant-supported position with the potential for renewal. The hire will assist in all aspects of managing, developing, and assessing ongoing Environmental and Community Dashboard projects (ECD) in the City of Oberlin, in the MidTown neighborhood of Cleveland, at Great Lakes Science Center, and at Oberlin College. ECD is novel communication technology and content designed to promote positive social, economic and environmental development that enhances sustainability, community connection and climate resilience. More information on the project can be found at: www.EnvironmentalDashboard.org. 

This award winning communications project combines real-time feedback on resource use and environmental quality with messages drawn from community members to engage, educate, motivate and empower positive change in thought and action. Over a decade of peer-reviewed research demonstrates the positive impact of this technology on communities. ECD is featured in the international documentary on climate solutions “2040”.  By making our current implementations successful our long term goal is to develop, disseminate and support implementation of this communication technology for interested communities throughout the world. 

The hire will work on-site to assist in all aspects of project management including overseeing student workers, coordination among community partners (e.g. city officials, businesses, non-profits), assisting in curriculum development (K-12 and college level), managing digital signs, managing the website and social media, assisting in research, enthusiastically representing the project and actively marketing the project to other organizations and communities. Important skills and experiences include: project management, excellent oral and written communication, community engagement and organizing, strong aptitude for using and teaching software, and a demonstrated interest in promoting sustainability and climate resilience. Graphic and web design skills are a plus.  A demonstrated ability to own, manage and execute on all aspects of successful projects is essential. Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.