Project Director

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Who we are:

The School of Government at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill works to improve the lives of North Carolinians by engaging in practical scholarship that helps public officials and citizens understand and improve state and local government. As the largest university-based local government training, advisory, and research organization in the United States, the School of Government offers up to 200 courses, webinars, and specialized conferences for more than 12,000 public officials each year. In addition, faculty members annually publish approximately 50 books, manuals, reports, articles, bulletins, and other print and online content related to state and local government. The School is also home to a nationally ranked graduate program in public administration and specialized centers focused on information technology and environmental finance.

The School of Government recognizes the importance of an educational and work environment in which all individuals are respected and valued. To that end, we are strongly committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. For more information about the School’s commitment to diversity, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page: https://www.sog.unc.edu/resources/microsites/diversity-and-inclusion.

The Environmental Finance Center (EFC) at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (efc.sog.unc.edu) is part of the School of Government. The EFC is dedicated to enhancing the ability of governments and other organizations across the country to provide environmental programs and services in fair, effective, and financially sustainable ways. The EFC is part of the University’s public service mission and works directly with environmental service providers. The work of the EFC is funded through grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and other awards

Position Description:

The Project Director will work with the EFC team on multiple projects across a wide range of environmental services. The Project Director will

– Manage projects funded by grants and contracts
– Lead workshops and webinars, including presenting at conferences
– Advise environmental service providers on program design, management, and finance
– Use financial spreadsheet tools to be used by environmental service providers
– Conduct research and policy analysis

The Project Director should expect to travel occasionally. The position is contingent upon the continuity of EFC funding.

Ideal candidates will have some substantive understanding of local government finance, environmental finance, or a similar field related to the EFC’s work. Additionally, candidates should be comfortable and effective in working with people, presenting to professional audiences, and have strong writing skills.