Co-Op Developing Young Professionals Program at Maryland Environmental Service

Millersville, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Mar, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

28 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Environmental Solutions, Professional Skills, Networking, Academic Coursework, Attendance, Timeliness, Task Completion, Program Engagement

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Current MES Employees who are interested in applying for this position must visit the Internal MES Careers Page by going to their Workday Dashboard, clicking on the Career icon and selecting Find Jobs. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading team that provides environmental solutions to the public and private sectors throughout the State of Maryland. Job Description: Maryland Environmental Service (MES) is seeking to fill multiple Co-Op positions at MES Headquarters in Millersville, Maryland and various field sites that MES operates or manages on behalf of diversified clients across the state. The Co-Op program will provide students with practical work experience to apply concepts and theories learned through their academic program, help students develop professional skills and networks, and support employers in identifying and training future talent. Program Structure: --Duration: Can last throughout college enrollment, not to exceed 3 years. --Work Schedule: Full-time during Summer; Part-time option during semesters. --Enrollment: Rolling Estimated Pay Range: $15.00 - $20.17/hourly Minimum Requirements: Students must be enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university, must have completed at least one year of academic coursework, and have a minimum GPA 2.5 or higher. Students are expected to maintain academic and professional standards, including attendance and timeliness, meaningfully complete assigned tasks, and actively engage in program events and activities. Students who drive MES vehicles will be required to have a valid driver's license with less than five (5) points. Maryland Environmental Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. MES does not participate in programs that require sponsorship for work visas. MES was established by the General Assembly in 1970 to assist with the preservation, improvement, and management of the quality of air, land, water, and natural resources, and to promote the health and welfare of the citizens of the State. Today, MES employs over 700 teammates and operates more than 1,000 environmental projects across Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region. As a not-for-profit business unit of the state of Maryland, MES provides multi-disciplinary environmental compliance services to enhance and protect the environment through innovative solutions to the region’s most complex environmental challenges.

Responsibilities

The Co-Op program provides students with practical work experience to apply academic concepts and develop professional skills. It also supports employers in identifying and training future talent.