Research Associate II: Project Coordinator

The Catherine Cutler Institute at the University of Southern Maine, in partnership with the Maine CDC, is seeking a Research Associate II: Project Coordinator. The Research Associate II (RAII) [ delivers project coordination services provided under contract to Environmental Health Program within the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The RAII manages and supports the management of US CDC-funded environmental health grants including, but not limited to, a Climate and Health grant, an Environmental Public Health Tracking grant, and a Strengthening Environmental Health Capacity grant. This position will: * Manage and coordinate multiple CDC-funded environmental health grants, including workplan oversight, reporting, budgeting, contract management, and stakeholder engagement. * Lead and support public health initiatives focused on extreme heat, extreme cold, pollen exposure, and environmental health resilience across Maine communities. * Monitor environmental health events, track data, and disseminate timely information and resources to public health partners. * Collaborate with state agencies, community organizations, and stakeholders to develop and implement environmental health programs, data systems, and public health interventions. * Oversee and enhance the MaineTracking Network and support development of environmental health data resources, including private well water and pollen monitoring initiatives. * Facilitate stakeholder groups, meetings, and interagency collaborations; gather and synthesize feedback, research, and scientific literature. * Support communications efforts through newsletters, social media, websites, grant applications, reports, and research publications. * Monitor program expenditures, approve invoices, provide task-based staff oversight, and travel statewide as needed to support program activities. This is a grant funded position with a starting annual salary up to $73,000. This is a full-time, hybrid remote position, with in-office days at the Maine CDC building in Augusta. The University of Southern Maine offers highly competitive benefits [ for full-time and eligible part-time employees that includes (but is not limited to):

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Low-cost short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term

disability insurance.

• Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent

child(ren).

• A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Free access to the METRO system, including the Husky Line with service

between our Portland and Gorham campuses. To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary [ The University of Southern Maine [ is a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing hands-on learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond. USM is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM, visit About Our University [ The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates varied perspectives, enhancing teaching, learning, personal growth, and overall institutional achievement. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our dedication to academic excellence and the enrichment of our community. We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness. Required Qualifications: * Master’s degree in public health and two (2) years of relevant professional experience; or equivalent combination of a bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of relevant experience. Preferred:

• Professional experience in the field of environmental health.
• Professional experience with grant application and management in a government

agency. * Professional experience partnering with state agency personnel on a diverse set of grant-related projects and activities. * Experience creating and delivering professional presentations to an interdisciplinary group of stakeholders, partners, and colleagues. * Knowledge related to environmental health tracking and the impacts of climate change on human health. * Knowledge related to tools and strategies for improving public health through policy, planning, or program development. * Knowledge of public health program evaluation methods. To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below or visit our USM Careers Page [ and submit the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact

information for references. For full consideration please submit all required materials by June 21, 2026. We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support. Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate. The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at [ Clery Act The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR), and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. View the University’s Annual Security Report (PDF) [ If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact our Public Safety Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io.