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Environmental Event Specialist

 

Background

Environmental Management Support (EMS), a small environmental consulting and communications firm, seeks an entry-level professional to support U.S. EPA training courses and programs. You’ll help deliver in-person and virtual trainings, large training programs, national workgroup meetings, and other government events. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.


We’re looking for a detail-oriented, self-motivated team player who is a quick learner, writes well, and works effectively both independently and collaboratively. A four-year degree is required; proficiency with Microsoft 365 is highly desirable.
 

This is primarily a remote position, however, this role will require being in EMS’s office in downtown Washington, DC several times per month. Additionally, frequent travel (at least 50%) is required to support meetings and trainings, primarily at U.S. EPA offices in Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Denver, San Francisco, and Seattle.

 

Responsibilities

This role supports the EPA’s CERCLA Education Center (CEC) in developing and delivering training courses across all 10 EPA regions. Working with EMS Technical Leads, you will:

  • Develop course materials: Help project leads identify and incorporate updates into EPA training materials.

  • Plan course logistics: Coordinate with course instructors and technical leads on all course details including meeting material updates, and audiovisual, meeting-room, venue, and shipping needs.

  • Pack and ship materials: Prepare and send materials for each training course, including handling the timelines for shipments for each course.

  • Support course delivery: Travel to course locations to manage registration, set up/tear down class, assist with audiovisual needs and exercises, and coordinate with onsite contacts (at least two times per month).

  • Facilitate webinars: Work with course leads on planning and day-of logistics. Attend webinars via MS Teams or Zoom to assist with coordinating breakout rooms, handling closed captions, recording participants, and providing technical support as needed.

  • Contribute to other projects as time permits.


Qualifications

The ideal candidate brings:

  • A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, communications, or a related field.

  • Up to two years of experience, preferably in event planning.

  • Strong technical writing, editing, and analytical skills.

 

Benefits

EMS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

  • A hybrid work model with flexible hours

  • 25 days of paid leave annually for new employees

  • Company-funded retirement contributions of up to 25% of earnings

  • Fully paid employee medical, dental, and vision premiums, plus family coverage subsidies

  • Paid maternity and childrearing leave

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EMS is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


How to Apply

To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@emsus.com. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls, please.

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