Organization OverviewThrough innovative research and policy engagement the Center for Global Sustainability at the University of Maryland CGS cgsumdedu seeks to change the way that governments diverse organizations communities and people envision and implement possibilities for ambitious climate and sustainability action CGS is a leading university based research center based inside the Washington DC beltway that engages to inform national international state and non governmental policy and decision processesPosition DescriptionThe CGS is hiring up to two Program Coordinators to provide project management across a portfolio of projects within CGS country programs particularly the US program and the international portfolio The responsibilities of this position also include supporting the CGS research office and country program leads on collaboration coordination and stakeholder engagement as well as helping to coordinate CGS research activities with communication and general operations Additionally a smaller share about 25 of these roles will contribute to research analysis and the development of research products as appropriateProjects Description Over the past years CGS has led an integrated program to shape US and global understanding of how to think about build the support for and deliver ambitious all of society climate strategies in the US and other major economies globally As global ambition and the need for climate action continue to increase we will support comprehensive approaches that can lead to more ambitious credible analytically robust and durable outcomes both in the US and worldwideExperience and QualificationsThis position requires an innovative and energetic leader with a commitment and passion for supporting and building on CGSs values goals and strategy The candidate should be self motivated team oriented committed to mentoring and education and interested in supporting and deploying field leading research to inform policy making on climate and sustainability issues The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of success