RENTALS COORDINATOR

Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Pay: $25 per hour

OUR MISSION: Motor House is a creative crossroads rooted in the culture of Baltimore. We are a non profit arts hub, gallery, and performance space that encourages new visions, bold experiments, and emerging voices to celebrate the artistry of our city.

OUR VISION: Motor House envisions a world where creatives are empowered and thriving in their careers.

UMBC has received a gold rating from The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education's (AASHE) STARS program (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System). With more than 1,200 institutions participating globally, AASHE STARS is the benchmark for sustainability in higher education. Earning a Gold rating through AASHE STARS is a significant milestone for UMBC and a strong external validation of the work staff and faculty do every day. STARS is the most widely recognized sustainability framework in higher education, and this rating places UMBC among leading institutions in sustainability.

The Gold certification reflects a truly collective effort across campus, including the work of the Division of Student Affairs in areas such as student sustainability organizations, sustainability-focused student-enterprises, civic engagement, food recovery, and support for students from underrepresented groups.

"We are so grateful for all of our campus partners, including Student Affairs, who helped us to achieve Gold on our 2025 AASHE STARS report," said Nicole Wolf, coordinator in the Office of Sustainability. "We are excited to showcase UMBC's commitment to sustainability through all of the collaborative work and support. Thank you for your support in fostering a culture of sustainability on our campus."

STARS is the Sustainability Tracking and Assessment Rating System used by most higher ed institutions across the US and even in some other countries. Assistant Director Taylor Smith and Wolf complete this comprehensive assessment every three years to assess the university's progress in campus sustainability efforts. 

For questions about sustainability, reach out to Smith or Wolf, visit the Office of Sustainability  website, or subscribe to their monthly newsletter. 

In collaboration with the Division of Student Affairs, the Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is offering an opportunity for student entrepreneurs called the UMBC EntrepreneurShop.

This spring they will be providing an opportunity for students to showcase and/or sell their goods or services in the Commons for FREE!

This is a great opportunity to gain some entrepreneurial experience and to use the space to survey students about your ideas and get feedback.  First Friday Fairs will be held in the Commons. Dates for Spring 2026 are: 

• Friday, Feb 6th
• Friday, Mar 6th

Additionally, they will be having a UMBC Bookstore booth that student entrepreneurs can request space in on a monthly basis.

Click here to submit an application for a table at our next Spring EntrepreneurShop! And learn more about EntrepreneurShop here.

If you have any questions about the EntrepreneurShop and other resources that can support your creative endeavors, contact Suzanne Sniffen (sniffe1@umbc.edu).

AND for those of you who don't want to try selling/vending, be sure to stop by to support other student entrepreneurs this Friday, Feb 6th in the Commons!

CARAT, the CAHSS Creative Achievement & Research Administration Team, invites CAHSS faculty to participate in an individual Mini Consultation on Wednesday, February 18 or Thursday, February 19. CARAT's Research Development team will be available to discuss your research/creative achievement project ideas (at all stages). 

Reserve a mini consultation session by February 13: https://forms.gle/SJ83nfWvqyumUfL7A. We will confirm with a time and Webex link (if online). Consultations will be scheduled in the order in which they are received, and a waitlist will be available.

You can make a consultation appointment (15 minutes, one person per slot) on either February 18, from 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. (virtual or in person in Public Policy, room 451), or on February 19, from 1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (virtual only). Arts faculty should request February 18 only. Humanities and Social Science faculty may request either day.

• February 18: 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. (Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences) Meeting slots: (1) 11:30-11:45; (2) 11:50-12:05; (3) 12:10-12:25; (4) 12:30-12:45). Indicate a first and second time preference, and whether you would like to meet in person or on Webex.

• February 19: 1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Humanities, Social Sciences) Meeting slots: (1) 1:15-1:30; (2) 1:35-1:50; (3) 1:55-2:10; (4) 2:15-2:30). Indicate a first and second time preference. All sessions will be on Webex.

Questions? Contact Rachel Brubaker, Associate Director for Research Development, rbruba1@umbc.edu.

Not available for a mini session? Contact Sara Qureshi, Sr. Specialist for Grants and Research Development, saraq1@umbc.edu or visit our Pre-Award Services page to complete a consultation request form.  

Note: If you have already identified a funding opportunity and would like to begin an application, please complete a proposal development form on the Pre-Award Services page to request pre-award support. We look forward to working with you at all stages of your research and creative achievement process.

Do you have a new business idea or have a venture you're already working on that you want to submit to the annual Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition? 

If you do, the application form is now open! Submit your idea HERE.

The CBIC is designed for students who are serious about starting a business or social impact venture. Students selected to go to the final competition will be paired with mentors to flesh out their business idea.

This year we will offer 2 tracks:

the Technology & Innovation Track and the Social Impact Track

Winners in each track can win up to $4,000 with an opportunity to win an additional $2,000 after a 6-month progress review.

Important dates to remember:

       - Deadline for submissions: March 2nd at 1pm

       - Final Event: April 16th from 6:30 - 8:30pm, University Center Ballroom

                                           5:30-6:30 pm Appetizers and Networking

For more information: https://entrepreneurship.umbc.edu/competitions/competition-application/