UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-SUPERIOR

Position Description

Associate Outreach Specialist

Working Title:  Early Adopters Project Coordinator

Hayes Hill Title Assignment:  Associate Outreach Specialist

Reports to:  Early Adopters Project Steering Committee

Starting Date:  May 2008

Position Summary

The Project Coordinator, under the direction of the Early Adopters Project Steering Committee, will:

• establish and maintain the project office,
• provide fundamental staff support and overall project coordination, and
• provide direction and logistical support for all aspects of the project including committee meetings, training events, public outreach, reporting, and documentation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Project Management

• Establish and maintain office and coordinate all aspects of the project
• Provide day-to-day management for all aspects of the Early Adopters project
• Work with the fiscal sponsor to ensure that all contract documents and obligations associated with the project are handled according to fiscal sponsor’s standards
• Assist in creating and implementing an Early Adopters marketing campaign
• Develop/maintain a detailed project budget and prepare related budget documents
• Act as a contact and resource for external organizations and parties interested in sustainability
• Prepare necessary reports on progress, issues, and financial matters

Communications, Coordination and Implementation

• Create presentations and supporting written and web materials to promote the Early Adopters project and broader community understanding of the Natural Step framework and sustainable practices
• Plan, prepare, and host informational and training events
• Work closely and effectively with Early Adopters organizations to coordinate their participation in all stages of  the project
• Provide support and advice to participants as they develop and implement action plans and sustainability strategies
• Track and document the action planning and implementation processes of Early Adopter organizations
• Direct and manage student interns and community volunteers, including setting priorities and assigning responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for environmental and economic sustainability
• Bachelors Degree related to management, finance, sustainability or environment-related field
• Strong oral, written, and electronic communication skills
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Background in The Natural Step framework or willingness to quickly develop such skills and capacity