The Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology IMET is seeking an Outreach CoordinatorThe Outreach Coordinator will help to build and strengthen IMETs links with the Baltimore and surrounding community coordinate a summer internship program and assist faculty in managing interns for research experiences The person in this position will be a key team member in designing programs to build awareness and community participation in environmental science This person will fulfill an important role for IMET and will often be a public point of contact for IMET The Outreach Coordinator manages the day to day activities related to the IMET Undergraduate Summer Internship Program coordinates the IMET annual Open House high school internships facilities tours tracking interns after their IMET experiences and administering surveys to obtain program feedback and assess impacts Excellent communications and interpersonal skills will be needed The person in this role will work with colleagues on outreach proposal submissions The Outreach Coordinator will assist the faculty in placing and managing interns for research experiencesThe Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology IMET is a joint University System of Maryland research institute capitalizing on the strengths of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science UMCES the University of Maryland Baltimore County UMBC and the University of Maryland Baltimore UMB More information about IMET can be found at wwwimetusmdedu Job Duties Lead and coordinate outreach and community engagement by IMET researchers Coordinate the IMET Undergraduate Summer Internship Program as part of a team Plan organize and implement community special events including the IMET Open House Oversee data collection forms such as questionnaires and checklists Assist others in following proper procedures for collecting and recording data are met Provide guidance for the activities of outreach personnel including graduate student volunteers Determine work priorities assign and review work including written reports and recommendations provide guidance and training Seek funding through outreach proposal writing and submission