Research Associate I (Partner Coordinator) - Energy Resources Center

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires a passionate and motivated entry-level individual to support the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Energy Resources Center’s (ERC) pollinator habitat conservation agreements for the energy and transportation sectors. The ideal candidate has a strong interest and passion for sustainability and pollinator conservation. This position would primarily support administration of the nationwide Monarch Butterfly Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (Monarch CCAA) and the Nationwide Conservation Benefit Agreement for Bumble Bees (Bumble Bee CBA). The UIC ERC facilitates the Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group, which provide expertise and resources to 400+ organizations, primarily from the transportation and utility sectors, interested in promoting pollinator habitat and healthy ecosystems on energy and transportation landscapes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field required.
Knowledge of research concepts, practices, and procedures.
Experience in biology, environmental compliance, wildlife ecology, energy or transportation infrastructure, or sustainability.
Proficient in Microsoft 365 Office and Google Workspace platforms.
Demonstrated attention to detail and organization.
Exhibits clear writing and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, R, Adobe Illustrator, or Canva preferred.
Experience working on, or supporting, UIC’s Sustainable Landscapes Program and Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group initiatives is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform technical reviews of program applications, implementation plans, and other documentation provided by program partners.
Contribute to the design and delivery of research projects and collaborates with researchers to develop, execute, and interpret research results.
Perform complex data collection and analysis techniques.
Assist with planning and organizing meetings and webinars, including scheduling, preparing agendas and presentations, and note-taking.
Assist with partner coordination and outreach, including managing task forces, direct communications, document control, and other tracking activities.
Perform independent literature reviews or background research to become familiar with technical knowledge needed for this role.
Perform other related administrative or research tasks as needed.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.