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1 POSITION DESCRIPTIONS The following information describes the positions offered by the Center for Sustainability Education (CSE) for For all positions, students of all majors are encouraged to apply. We are committed to building a diverse internship team. CSE does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected class. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply! We are currently seeking students for the following positions: 1. CSE Interns (paid) 2. Presidents Commission on Environmental Sustainability (PCES) student members (volunteer) 3. CSE Steering Committee student members (volunteer) 4. Note: Eco- Reps (volunteer) no longer apply using this process, but instead apply online at TO APPLY FOR INTERN OR COMMITTEE POSITIONS: Submit your CSE Application (available online), a current resume, and a writing sample, to [email protected] by Monday, April 4, 2016 at 5:00 pm. Contact for more information: Marcus Welker, CSE Sustainability Projects Coordinator, [email protected] Lindsey Lyons, CSE Assistant Director, [email protected] Applications due no later than Monday, April 4, 2016 at 5:00 PM. POSITION DESCRIPTIONS: 1. The Center for Sustainability Education s (CSE) Internship Program employs students to work on projects to advance sustainability at Dickinson. CSE will be hiring nine to eleven paid interns for Fall Specific positions are described here, but we reserve the right to adjust positions, both quantity and type, based on available funding and applicant skills. These descriptions should be used as a guide, but we will attempt to place students in the positions of best fit. CSE also welcomes academic credit interns and volunteers and encourages students to contact us to explore ideas for projects. 1

2 HOURS: will be decided by student with CSE staff and will not exceed 10 hours per week for 14 weeks. We work around students schedule. COMPENSATION: Paid interns will be compensated based on commensurate job experience on campus and paid bi- weekly. Students who do an internship for academic credit will not receive pay. QUALIFICATIONS: Students with experience as a Dickinson Eco- Rep or as a CSE intern will be given priority. Strong candidates should be passionate about the concept and execution of sustainability on campus, and will possess the ability to work well individually and as part of a team. Some experience may be necessary for certain positions, but all majors and years are welcome and encouraged to apply. Successful completion of the Dickinson College internship notation program through the Dickinson Career Center is required for all first time CSE interns. The intern positions for which CSE is recruiting for Fall 2016 are described below. CSE may alter position descriptions or positions available as determined by available funding, applicant skills and student interest. Applications require ranking of preferences to ensure best placement. Biking@Dickinson Intern This position will focus on maintaining and managing The Handlebar, the campus bicycle co- op and it s volunteers. Duties for this position include the following: Recruit, coordinate and help train volunteers to assist in running The Handlebar Maintain The Handlebar as a workable and clean space for the Dickinson community to fix their bicycles Work with the Bicycle Advisory Council (BAC) to advance Biking at Dickinson Promote Dickinson s biking culture through blogging, social media, and events Organize, promote, and advertise biking@dickinson events and programs such as Bike to Farm Potluck, bike storage, Green Bikes program, etc. Qualifications for this position: some experience with bicycle maintenance, either personally or on a professional basis, is necessary. Additional training provided. 2

3 Communications and Outreach Intern This position will promote CSE programs through the use of social media, websites, newsletters, and interpersonal communication. Duties include the following: Edit & publish the Sustainability e- newsletter (bi- weekly) Write articles for the Sustainability Newsletter Prepare information to update the CSE website Manage the CSE Sustainability Spotlight Program Implement projects that increase awareness of sustainability on campus Assist with tours, tabling, info sessions and open houses Develop outreach campaigns for social media Qualifications for this position: Knowledge in social media, previous web development experience or Adobe Suite skills are preferred. Strong writing and editing skills are necessary. Eco- Reps Coordinator This position coordinates the Eco- Reps program and volunteers, who are peer sustainability educators in campus community spaces. Duties include the following: Facilitate Eco- Rep meetings for Eco- Reps in all communities Coordinate Eco- Rep trainings and programming Work with Faculty & Staff Sustainability Liaison Intern to implement Faculty & Staff Eco- Rep program Assist in the coordination of Sustain IT Workshops Act as communication liaison between CSE and the Eco- Reps Monitor and evaluate Eco- Reps responsibilities and programs Continue and expand upon Eco- Reps current programmatic offerings Oversee residential composting and plastic bag recycling programs Qualifications for this position: Experience as an Eco- Rep is preferred. Strong organizational and leadership skills are required. Events Coordinator The Events Coordinator will assist with implementing and evaluating CSE sponsored events. Duties for this position include the following: Recruit and coordinate volunteers and organize events to motivate students, faculty and staff to participate in sustainability programs at Dickinson Generate media, social media, signage, and other marketing and advertising materials for CSE generated or sponsored events 3

4 Create an event evaluation sheet to determine the impact of events Attend events to represent CSE, document and promote our co- sponsorships Qualifications for this position: experience with organizing events, promoting behavioral changes through leadership, and working with media programs. Faculty & Staff (FAS) Sustainability Liaison This position will assist CSE in the creation, marketing, and implementation of FAS- specific sustainability programming. Duties for this position include the following: Facilitating recruitment and implementation of the FAS Eco- Rep program Lead programming for the Exploring Our Place Series Assist with programming for the Sustain IT workshops Further outreach to faculty/staff on sustainability opportunities for them Assist with new employee sustainability orientation (Human Resources) Sustainable commuting promotion to FAS (e.g., PA Commuter Services) Qualifications for this position: Ability to work with diverse groups of people, event planning and strong written and oral communication skills required. Leadership experience strongly recommended. Media Intern The Media Intern will assist CSE and the other interns in designing media content for programs and events. Duties for this position include the following: Assist in the design of all print and digital media Lead management of CSE social media accounts, particularly Facebook, Twitter, Instagram You Tube, Flickr, and Storify Manage all sustainability- related blogs Develop and produce print, photo, and video content Develop CSE website content (photo slide shows, videos etc.) Document all events with photo and video and assist communications intern in distribution and archiving Qualifications for this position: Experience in graphic design, digital media creation, blogging and social media required. 4

5 Sustainability Data Analyst Intern This position will assess CSE programming impacts. They will assist in management and analysis of campus sustainability metrics, and support development and management of Dickinson s sustainability dashboard. Duties for this position include the following: Analyzing data that advances sustainability at Dickinson Manage data for Dickinson s Sustainability Dashboard Assisting with green house gas emissions data analysis Assisting with AASHE STARS data collection, analysis, and reporting Assist with the implementation and data analysis of the commuter survey Preparing data reports for PCES and CSE staff Manage, review and update Dickinson s data in the Nitrogen Footprint Tool Qualifications for this position: experience managing, interpreting, and visualizing data and working in partnership with multiple organizations and departments. Waste Minimization Intern This position will research and construct strategies to improve waste reduction practices across campus while also assisting in striving for zero- waste events. Duties for this position include the following: Coordinate education and outreach programs for waste reduction efforts Assist with collection and reporting of campus waste data Serve as a CSE liaison for working towards zero- waste events Assist the Eco- Reps and other CSE interns with reducing waste at events Assist with the management of e- waste, plastic bag recycling and residential hall composting programs coordinated by CSE Qualifications for this position: experience managing and implementing projects, working in partnership with multiple groups, and ability to create innovative solutions required. OTHER POSITIONS MAY BE EXPLORED AS SKILLS AND INTERESTS ARE DETERMINED. 5

6 2. The President s Commission on Environmental Sustainability (PCES) works to enable Dickinson College to become a leader for sustainability in higher education through transformative innovations in our curriculum, co- curricular programs, student life, campus culture, campus operations, and interactions with communities beyond the campus. The commission meets to: 1. hear updates on sustainability efforts from the divisions and organizations of the College, 2. provide a forum for discussion of any issues of coordination among divisions and organizations, 3. discuss potential new initiatives in the area of environmental sustainability, and 4. develop and agree on recommendations. The Commission shall report to and make recommendations to the President. HOURS: The commission shall meet at least four times each academic year. Special assignments may add service hours between meetings. COMPENSATION: This is a volunteer leadership experience. QUALIFICATIONS: To be appointed by the president, once must demonstrate: o Interest in sustainability. o Commitment to improving sustainability at Dickinson. o Willingness & ability to engage members of the Dickinson community to raise awareness of and promote the mission and work of PCES. o Experience with sustainability initiatives of the college in teaching, co- curricular programs, student life, campus culture, campus operations, college governance, or the wider community. 3. The Center for Sustainability Education Steering Committee will advise CSE on matters relating to sustainability education in the college curriculum and co- curricular programs and act as a liaison between the Center and the faculty, administration, staff and students. The Steering Committee, through its advice, will help CSE to: 1. define learning objectives for sustainability education, 2. develop a strategy to meet the learning objectives by integrating sustainability in the curriculum and co- curricular programs, 3. identify, prioritize and guide Center activities to support implementation of the strategy, and 4. assess attainment of learning objectives. Acting as a liaison with the wider Dickinson community, the Steering Committee will facilitate the exchange of information and perspectives between the Center and relevant constituencies about the objectives, strategy, activities and performance of the Center. HOURS: The commission shall meet at least twice per semester. COMPENSATION: This is a volunteer leadership experience. QUALIFICATIONS: Members should possess: o Demonstrated interest in sustainability. o Commitment to improving the College. o Experience with sustainability initiatives of the college and/or knowledge of the work CSE has accomplished. 6