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Advertising Department WATER RESOURCES CENTER
Academic Term/Year Spring 2024
Position Title Self-Help - Community Science Facilitator - Community Water Network
Posting Number 06401
Position Number 06401
Student Job Category Student - Self-Help Campus Job
Number of Vacancies 2
Job Description ECU Department of Water Resources are now accepting applications for Public Science Facilitators who will lead the 2024-2025 Community Water Corps program. The positions are open to ECU students older than 18 years old who want to make a difference in communities all over eastern NC. No specialized science background is needed (on the job training will be provided) and students of any major are welcome, though some practice with water chemistry, ecology, GIS, environmental justice, community organizing, or environmental issues is valuable. Review of applications will begin on September 2nd and will continue until the positions are filled.
Public Science Facilitators work with university personnel, community organizations, and individuals from all over eastern North Carolina to develop and lead science activities with the general public. In particular, you will facilitate the Community Water Network program to engage the public in environmental issues through measurements, educational programs, and planning for community events that engage people of all ages and backgrounds. Working with project personnel, facilitators will also conduct training sessions, assist with other CWC programs, and support environmental research activities.

As a Public Science Facilitator and leader of the Community Water Network program, you will:

- Facilitate training and mentorship of community members who join the Community Water Network
- Coordinate activities with Community Liaisons and fellow Facilitators to create programming that will be of interest to community members and recruit participants for that programming.
- Manage environmental sampling ?toolkits? and data for the program, develop data products (e.g., maps/infographics), and coordinate with other staff to conduct analyses or other research activities.
- Plan and host community meetings, trainings, or other community engagement events and coordinate with faculty to implement data collection strategies at those events.
- Coordinate with communications staff, community organizations, and community partners all over the watershed to advertise the Network and significant training sessions.
- Undergo all appropriate training to work with youth and follow best practices for youth safety.
- Assist with other CWC programs where necessary.
- Report to program leaders, community partners, and other project participants.

Who can apply? We are seeking for people with the following characteristics:

· Strong interest and commitment to the environment and covering climate change in NC
· Desire to make a difference by working with community members
· capability to take a leadership abilities function in diverse community and team settings
· Interest in working with the public of all ages and backgrounds
· capability to work independently and as part of a team
· capability to be self-directed, take initiative and be pro-active about tasks
· capability to effectively communicate with manager and colleagues any needs and results of their work, verbally and in writing
· Detail oriented
· Willing to lgain about water quality and other environmental parameters, how to measure them, and why they matter
· Is enthusiastic and creative
· Willing to lgain how to translate technical ideas into language accessible to broad audiences
· capability to come to ECU's campus regularly during regular work hours and flexibility to work evenings/weekends for events.

Preferred (Majors, practice, GPA, etc.) No specialized science background is needed (on the job training will be provided) and students of any major are welcome, though some practice with water chemistry, ecology, GIS, environmental justice, community organizing, or environmental issues is valuable.

Special Instructions to Applicant Driver's License
Over 18 years old
ECU students at least nine months from graduation
In addition to applying through the People Admin , candidates will need to apply through the following link: https://ecu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0liPSdMm2R1TYp0

Please load resume online, cover letter, and list of references

For more information go https://water.ecu.edu/cope/cwcinternship or contact Tara van Niekerk (E-Mail: vanniekerkt17@students.ecu.edu).

Quick Link for Direct Access https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/72953
Open Date 07/26/2024
Close Date 09/09/2024
Open Until Filled No

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Job Location: Houston, Texas
Address: Houston
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Post Date: 07/26/2024 / Viewed 22 times
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Company: Rice University
Contact Email: vanniekerkt17@students.ecu.edu


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