Program Coordinator

Title - Program Coordinator Client - NOAA Location - Remote Duration - 6 months with a possible six-month extension.

We are seeking a GLRI Program Coordinator to support our client, NOAA''s Great Lakes Regional Collaboration Team, in the day-to-day management of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) - a multi-million dollar, multi-agency program spanning more than 170 projects and 30+ principal investigators across four NOAA line offices. As an FWI employee assigned to this contract, this position serves as NOAA''s first-line point of contact with the U.S. EPA, GAO, and other federal agencies on GLRI matters, and provides program coordination, reporting, and communications support to ensure the initiative''s goals are met. Qualification: The candidate should have relevant field experience (e.g., environmental science, or resource management). Master’s degree preferred along with experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment. A working knowledge of NOAA’s core programs and Great Lakes priorities and issues is preferred. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team; excellent written and oral communication skills, and use of social and web-based communications tools; strong interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple deadlines and experience with facilitation and outreach and engagement required. TASKS I. Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Planning, Execution and Review A. Plan and manage GLRI program reviews as necessary. B. Plan and chair GLRI meetings for principal investigators, NOAA GLRI Working Group and Steering Committee and provide regular update emails. C. Represent NOAA on the GLRI Communications Committee (EPA led working group). D. Serve as GLRI NOAA Point of Contact with U.S. EPA. E. Oversee project quarterly reporting and conduct all GLAS reporting updates. F. Provide all GLRI NOAA reporting within established deadlines. G. Provide technical reviewer expertise for select GLRI projects/grant awards. H. Support NOAA’s internal annual funding competition. I. Support funding and quality assurance needs.

II. Outreach, Education and Communications as necessary or required A. Coordinate exhibit booths and information for the Great Lakes as needed. B. Maintain social networking activities as needed (i.e. Facebook) C. Provide computer-based technical communications such as Google Docs and the GLRCT website using appropriate and current software. D. Maintain documentation of current GLRI work and projects, such as photos and short descriptions.

III. GLRCT Support A. Provide team meeting support B. Provide support to Team working groups as needed. This is a remote position.