Fellowship Coordinator

Job Title:                    Fellowship Coordinator

Reports to:                 Corporate Fellowship Manager

Department:               Engagement

Classification:             Part-time, seasonal, hourly, non-exempt

                                    20 – 30 hours per week June – August 

 

Earthwatch Institute is an international environmental organization that engages people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment. Our research program focuses on Climate Change; the sustainable management of resources; oceans; and communities in order to better understand critical environmental issues and inform and influence local agendas.

 

Responsibilities:

The Fellowship Coordinator is the key front line position responsible for the primary contact with Latin American based volunteers, researchers, and the corporate donor.  The Fellowship Coordinator is responsible for providing excellent customer service to participants of the Latin America Regional Climate Center.

 

 

Duties include: Answer general inquiries from Latin American participants regarding the project and fielding procedures

·         Assist Climate Partnership staff with written and verbal Portuguese and Spanish communication. Coordinate the distribution and collection of all relevant team member application materials and itinerary information from participants

·         Communicate with corporate funder in a professional and efficient manner.

 

 

Skills and experience: Fluency in Portuguese and English required.  Spanish a plus. B.A. and background or strong interest in environmental, biological, or social sciences. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Prior experience with phone based customer service. Strong ability to multitask, handle details and to maintain organization. Computer literate: MS Excel, Word, Outlook Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

 

 

Pay range: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour commensurate with experience. 

 

Due to limited time and financial resources we are only able to accept applicants who are already eligible to work in the United States for any employer.

 

Please indicate job title in subject line of email. Send cover letter and resume to hr@earthwatch.org ; fax 978-897-0935; mail HR Earthwatch Institute, P.O. Box 75, Maynard, MA 01754-0075.  No phone calls please.