Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center Center for Experiential Learning
Sustainability Service-Learning Liaison Position Announcement
As a part of the University of Washington Center for Experiential Learning (http://exp.uw.edu/), the Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center (http://exp.uw.edu/carlson/) is committed to engaging undergraduates in understanding, building and improving our communities. Working at the Carlson Center provides a unique opportunity to learn about public service and the world of non-profit organizations, as well as gain a better understanding of what it takes to cultivate partnerships between the University of Washington, community organizations, and students. Working at the Carlson Center also means having fun and joining a talented team of hard working and passionate people!
The Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center is seeking a graduate student or advanced undergraduate student to join our team as a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Service-Learning Coordinator. As a sub-grantee of Washington Campus Compact’s Learn and Serve America Program, the Northwest Sustainability Initiative, we seek to increase service-learning opportunities for undergraduate students in STEM disciplines (particularly those focused on sustainability), to improve partnerships with on campus Registered Student Organizations with a sustainability focus, and to increase collaboration with the UW Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Office.
Specific duties, often performed collaboratively with other Carlson Center staff members, include:
Community Outreach
• Research community-based organizations in the Puget Sound region with a sustainability focus
• Contact and inform environmentally/sustainability focused organizations in the Puget Sound region regarding Carlson Center programs
• Explore community-based service-learning opportunities for UW undergraduate students, particularly those opportunities appropriate to students in STEM disciplines
• Participation in Service-Learning Opportunity Development as part of the Carlson Center Service-Learning Team
• Serve as a liaison between UW faculty and instructors and community partners, connecting relevant service-learning experiences to courses in the STEM disciplines.
Campus Outreach
• Research campus based organizations at UW Seattle with a sustainability focus
• Contact and inform environmentally/sustainability focused student groups regarding Carlson Center programs.
• Explore campus-based service-learning opportunities for UW undergraduate students, particularly those opportunities appropriate to students in STEM disciplines
• Maintain regular communication with the University of Washington Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Office, the Campus Sustainability Fund, and other relevant campus groups
• Assist with faculty/instructor outreach for courses in the STEM fields that have potential for a strong service-learning component.
• Serve as a liaison between community partners and UW faculty and instructors, communicating the details of service-learning positions to course instructors and linking positions and organizations to appropriate courses based on course learning goals and objectives.
General Office Support:
• Disseminating information to the internship and volunteer opportunity email lists
• Contributing to writing projects and/or web page development and maintenance
• Staffing the Center for Experiential Learning reception desk—answering questions about all programs housed in the Center
• Lending logistical support to Carlson Center-coordinated events including the Spring Celebration of Service and Leadership
• Attending weekly staff meetings
Qualifications:
• Good organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Able to communicate effectively with people (especially students) of diverse backgrounds.
• Experience or interest in community-based learning (volunteer service, service-learning, internships, etc.)
• Preferred but not required: academic studies in a STEM field
Hours: 15 hrs/week. Flexible scheduling within normal business hours. Prefer ability to work over spring break, but not required.
Compensation: $12-$15 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
Duration: Spring Quarter 2011, with the potential for continuation in Summer 2011 and the 2011/2012 academic year.
Selection: Priority will be given to candidates who apply by March 9, 2011.
Application Procedure:
Submit a letter explaining your interest in the position and working at the Carlson Center, along with a resume indicating previous work experience and computer skills. Please include the name and contact information for two references. Application materials should be emailed to Rachel Vaughn at rvaughn@u.washington.edu.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or dso@u.washington.edu.
