Assistant Project Manager

McDonough BraungartDesign Chemistry (MBDC) is seeking candidates to fill the position of AssistantProject Manager. Hire will work as an assistant to directly support VP ofTechnical Operations.

 

Hire Date:

Anticipated to beJune 2008

 

MinimumQualifications:

Undergraduate degree.Relevant backgrounds – environmental science, biology, environmental planning,industrial ecology, industrial design, permaculture within industrial settings,engineering (environmental, chemical, etc.) chemistry or any multi-disciplinarystudies focusing on intersection between science and policy issues. Idealcandidate has strong background in chemistry along with any of the above.

 

Salary Range:

$30,000 - $50,000annual. Benefits include: health, dental, life, disability, vacation andpre-tax retirement savings plan.

 Skills

Strong oral andwritten communication skills; good interpersonal skills, client oriented,effectively use the internet for research; comfortable interacting withmanufacturing suppliers by phone, interest and understanding of the interfacebetween human industry and the natural environment; working knowledge of Designfor Environment, Industrial Ecology and Life Cycle concepts. Functionalknowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and functional understandingof Access desirable.

 

SubmissionRequirements:

Resume and coverletter describing your interest in MBDC as a potential employer and any workexperience that is relevant to sustainable product design and manufacturing)and desired salary. Submission deadline: May 15, 2008






Please see http://www.mbdc.com/profile_employment.htmfor more information.

 

 

Job Description:

 Primary role will be to assist Vice President of Technical Operations with maintenance of client accounts for MBDC’s Cradle to CradleSM Certification program. Research tasks may also be assigned as needed. Typical tasks include:

 Help prepare proposals and contracts for new clients; secure Non-disclosure agreements with clients and suppliers as neededOrganize project deliverables and help VP to maintain agreed tasks and timelinesInteract with clients and their supply chain partners to collect and enter material information into MBDC’s information management system. Interact with technical team to complete material evaluations. If skilled, perform material assessments for review by VP or senior environmental chemistEducate clients, suppliers and general public about the goal of our work and processes used Write certification summary reportsConduct research on a wide variety of topics to support certification services or as directed by VP Prepare slides and other materials for client presentationsHelp write white papers, briefs, summary of findings based on research conductedParticipate in technical staff meetingsAdministrative support when needed