*Please note, to qualify for this Work Study position the applicant must be an International Student paying the differential fees and must be registered in 4 classes.
Position: Projects Coordinator - Urban Sustainability and Food Security
Duties: The Projects Coordinator will be charged primarily with overseeing the development of the atrium project as a showcase for urban sustainability initiatives. The coordinator will play a secondary function of acting as a liaison between established and developing projects taking place within the atrium. As well, the coordinator will help link students to summer volunteer opportunities within the realm of urban sustainability.
1. Oversee the continuation of the development of the atrium project:
-integrate community vision into the development of the space
-facilitate the layout and design of the permaculture beds
-manage volunteers
-install irrigation system
-install a projector screen
-coordinate art installation
-write a mission statement for the space and display it near the door
-develop renting procedure / terms of agreement
-market the atrium as an event space
2. Act as a liaison between established projects and support the development of new projects that promote the greenhouse mission "to showcase urban sustainability initiatives":
Established projects:
-vermicomposting
-mushroom growing
-medicinal herbs
-concordia's home-grown greens project
-natural dyes 'color me rad' project
-seedlings and urban garden project
Developing projects:
-library
-alternative energy: passive solar, wind generator, bicycle
-bioremediation & greywater
-rainwater recuperation
-aquculture: living systems
3. Link students to volunteer opportunities in the community:
-organic farms
-urban agricultural organizations
Knowledge and Skills Required:
Familiarity with the fields urban agriculture and urban sustainability.
Basic ability to use construction tools.
Strong leadership skills.
Ability to engage volunteers and work in a team setting.
Capacity to work independently make independent decisions.
Student Gains: The student will gain skills and experience in the realm of urban sustainability and food security. The student will gain the ability to plan, implement, and oversee projects, to manage volunteers, and to work in a team setting.
Start Date: 1/22/2010
End Date: 4/30/2010
Hours/Week: 15
Hourly Wage: $11.5
Application Deadline: 1/20/2010
*only selected applicants will be contacted
