Program Coordinator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist with NOAA’s Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), a multi-million-dollar program involving over 170 projects and more than 30 principal investigators across four NOAA line offices.

• Act as NOAA’s primary liaison with the U.S. EPA, GAO, and other federal agencies regarding GLRI issues.

• Offer program coordination, reporting, and communication support.

• Organize and oversee GLRI program reviews.

• Plan and lead meetings for principal investigators, the NOAA GLRI Working Group, and the Steering Committee; send out regular update emails.

• Represent NOAA on the EPA-led GLRI Communications Committee.

• Serve as the GLRI NOAA Point of Contact with the U.S. EPA.

• Manage quarterly project reporting and implement GLAS reporting updates.

• Ensure timely GLRI NOAA reporting according to established deadlines.

• Provide technical review expertise for selected GLRI projects and grant applications.

• Assist with NOAA’s annual funding competition, assessing funding requirements and ensuring quality assurance.

• Coordinate exhibits and information dissemination for the Great Lakes.

• Maintain social media engagement activities, including Facebook.

• Facilitate computer-based technical communications using Google Docs and the GLRCT website.

• Document current GLRI initiatives and projects, including photographs and brief descriptions.

• Support GLRCT team meetings and working groups.

⛳️ Requirements

• Relevant professional experience in fields such as environmental science or resource management.

• A Master’s degree is preferred.

• Experience in a multi-disciplinary work environment.

• Preferred familiarity with NOAA’s core programs and priorities related to the Great Lakes.

• Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a diverse team.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in utilizing social and web-based communication tools.

• Strong interpersonal abilities.

• Capability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

• Experience in facilitation, outreach, and community engagement.

• Proficient in current software for technical communications, including Google Docs and website management tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Collaborative work environment with a focus on impactful projects.