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Sustainability Coordinator Position Available
The Sustainability Coordinator works collaboratively with Purdue University Fort Wayne constituents including administration, faculty, staff, students and community partners to develop, coordinate, promote and celebrate effective sustainability initiatives to reduce the impact of the University and regional community on the environment. The Coordinator will advance the University’s mission to engage with the community, to advance the development of the region through the integration of teaching, service and scholarly research and to develop students’ talents and prepare them for success. Specifically, the Coordinator will work with constituents to provide knowledge, skills and motivation to integrate sustainability into strategic planning, relevant facilities planning and student directed activities. The Coordinator will work closely with the Director for the Environmental Resources Center (ERC) and the Director of Facilities Management to support sustainability initiatives within best practices, creative endeavor, and the needs of the local community.
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Knowledge of life science, environmental science, food systems or some other area that strongly aligns with principles of sustainability
- One year experience in relevant field
- Working knowledge and passion for the concept of sustainability and awareness of the central issues and controversies in the discourse on sustainable development
- Knowledge of sustainability principles and best practices
- A commitment to sustainability
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
- Social media skills
- Analytical and planning skills
- A collaborative, enthusiastic approach
- A commitment to diversity and ability to work with all constituents at a diverse institution
- Comfortable with all Office suite application
Preferred:
- Familiarity with university academic environment
Other details:
Interested parties can contact Bruce Kingsbury (Bruce.Kingsbury@pfw.edu) with questions, but ultimately must apply online via one of the following links.
Candidates internal to Purdue Fort Wayne would apply at:
https://performancemanager8.successfactors.com/sf/jobreq?jobId=3205&company=purdueuniv&username=
External candidates:
https://career8.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=3205&company=purdueuniv&username=
UPDATE! “Wetland Wildlife: More than Mosquitoes” – a World Wetlands Day event
Our plans are set for Saturday, February 2nd!
As the sun sets on World Wetlands Day, please join us over at Purdue University Fort Wayne for a presentation and more. Dr. Bruce Kingsbury, director of the Environmental Resource Center (ERC) will present “Wetland Wildlife – More than Mosquitoes.”
Come a little early and get some chili!
The evening agenda:
6 PM: The chili supper will be available from 6pm to 6:45.
6:15(ish): Dr. Kingsbury will provide a brief update about the new home for the ERC.
7 PM: “Wetland Wildlife – More than Mosquitoes”
Presentations are appropriate for all ages. All activities will be on the first floor of the Science Building at Purdue Fort Wayne. DIRECTIONS
To help us with logistics, please RSVP to erc@pfw.edu about: your interest in the two talks and that bowl of chili – and let us know how many are coming!
The presentations are free, but if you want to join us for the chili supper, the cost is $10.00. For the supper, you must RSVP by Tuesday, January 29. The chili supper is BYOS&F – Bring Your Own Spoon and Fork. Help us reduce plastic waste! If you forget, don’t worry, we will have utensils on hand.
No matter if Punxutawney Phil sees his shadow or not, a bowl of chili and a survey of the bounty of wetlands will point us towards spring!
The Complete World Wetlands Day Schedule:
Earlier in the day across town folks can enjoy a Wetland Hike hosted by ACRES or a Wetland Bird Sit with Allen County Parks. Want to learn how a wetland is working to clean up our rivers? Then visit Camp Scott for an informative hike hosted by the City of Fort Wayne. Want to get your hands dirty with wetland restoration? Join LRWP and INPAWS for a wetland plant propagation workshop. Events are spread across the day and participants can attend all events for a special prize at the end of the evening. Details below. To learn more about World Wetlands Day please visit www.worldwetlandsday.org.
10am – ‘Share the Trails’ hike, presented by ACRES Land Trust, location is the Tom and Jane Dustin Nature Preserve, 1802 Chapman Road, Huntertown, IN 46748. For more information, please contact Lettie Haver at lhaver@acreslandtrust.org.
12pm – Camp Scott ‘Wetlands at Work’ hike, presented by the City of Fort Wayne, location is Camp Scott, 3615 Oxford Street in Fort Wayne, 46806. For more information, please contact Susan Beck at 260-427-6213 or susan.beck@cityoffortwayne.org.
1:30pm – Wetland Seed Propagation Class, presented by Little River Wetlands Project and INPAWS, location is the LRWP office, 5000 Smith Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804. Space is limited, please email Betsy Yankowiak at b.yankowiak@lrwp.org to secure your spot, or for more information.
3:30pm – Wetland Bird Sit, presented by Allen County Parks, location is at the Vera Dulin Wildlife Observation Center, Fox Island County Park, 7324 Yohne Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46809. For more information, please contact Ron Zartman at rzartman@allencountyparks.org.
7pm – ‘Wetland Wildlife – More than Mosquitoes’, presented by Dr. Bruce Kingsbury, location is the Environmental Resources Center, Purdue Fort Wayne, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. For more information, please email Dr. Kingsbury at erc@pfw.edu.