Standard University business hours.

8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

The position reports to the Assistant Director of Water Resiliency at the Institute for Sustainability Engagement to develop and implement initiatives and programs to fulfill the terms of existing sponsored research and community assistance projects, with the following areas of focus: environmental funding, finance, and policy; community resiliency; and Native Nations support services. Integral to this position is the ability to build relationships with community partners, including Native Nations and Indigenous communities, applying existing knowledge and skillsets to support capacity building for clean, safe water.

This position will also seek out and develop new funding sources to further the mission of the Syracuse University ISE and its Environmental Finance Center. Will provide research, policy, and tech support, for utility infrastructure, affordability, resilience. This position will be based out of ISEs offices in Syracuse, NY. Travel will be required. Supervision of 1-2 part time employees or student interns will be required, as well as collaboration with external partners including community-based organizations, collaborators from other universities, and state and federal agency staff. Remote/hybrid work will be considered. Not all geographical areas within the United States are eligible.

This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU, Local 200United.

Lead dynamic trainings, workshops, and technical assistance projects to respond to target audience needs across water-focused projects, focusing on Native Nations and tribal utilities, small communities, and local governments. Apply knowledge of water resources management and planning, including:

Manage communications strategies and coordination with key partners to promote project visibility; this will involve the supervision of 1-2 part time employees or students. Apply knowledge of:

Manage the collection, analysis, and publication of program metrics and impact, including:

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