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The UMBC Office of Sustainability is seeking an Energy & Sustainability Intern to assist with the
development of a Campus Clean Energy Master Plan (CCEMP). The CCEMP will help guide
UMBC’s clean energy investments and carbon emissions reductions in the coming decades.
Baumann Consulting will lead the development of the CCEMP, supported by UMBC staff and
the student intern. This paid opportunity is ideal for a motivated student who is interested in
applying sustainability principles to real-world planning, analysis, and outreach. The CCEMP
may include several strategies and will focus on three key pillars: Efficiency & Conservation,
Electrification, and Renewable Energy. Find the full posting and link to apply below

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The UMBC Clean Energy Grant team is seeking two interns for academic year 2025-2026 to assist with the development and implementation of a series of academic projects to engage the UMBC and its surrounding communities. These projects are part of a larger project in the UMBC Office of Sustainability that includes the installation of solar arrays on campus. The interns will be working with a team of faculty members ( Drs. Sanchez (CBEE) & Holland (GES) ) in the design, development and implementation of educational programs to engage UMBC students and K-12 students from the surrounding communities. Find the full posting and link to apply below

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The Office of Sustainability worked with campus stakeholders and leaders throughout 2024 and 2025 to develop this draft Sustainability & Climate Action Plan.  UMBC last published a Climate Action Plan in 2020, and an update was needed to increase our ambition, improve accountability, and enhance our vision in line with current science, university peers, and recent legislation.

This draft plan outlines goals and strategies to help UMBC reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support campus sustainability.  The Office of Sustainability intends to adopt a final version by the end of 2025.  We hope you will take the opportunity to comment and make your voice heard!

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About UMBC’s Sustainability Office

UMBC recognizes that sustainability is about considering the complex and integrated nature of the natural and human systems that maintain a thriving world.

We respect our community and value the shared talents and abilities of every member. Our community helps us shape, define and contribute to the advancement and betterment of our campus through advocacy, action, and research. We invite all to contribute ideas and solutions for personal, systemic, and global stewardship.

Mission

Our mission is to enhance the culture of sustainability at UMBC among our leadership, staff, faculty and students.  We engage and empower UMBC’s community to get involved and support our sustainable campus. We act as an expert resource to catalyze and implement sustainable strategies in our campus operations.

Vision

We envision our campus serving as a sustainability leader within the University System of Maryland and among our nationwide university peers.  We believe UMBC can be a positive force for good to create and maintain a healthy and just environment for all.

Staff

Taylor Smith, Assistant Director of Sustainability

tsmith29@umbc.edu

 

 

 

Nicole Wolf, Sustainability Coordinator

nwolf1@umbc.edu

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