Sustainability Fellow position at Yale University's Office of Sustainability

[Lee Cruz]

Yale University's Office of Sustainability is pleased to announce the availability of a Sustainability
Fellow position for the Spring of 2011. The Sustainability Fellow position is designed to provide
hands-on experience for a recent college graduate with an interest in campus sustainability. The
selected candidate will be offered a unique opportunity to work in an innovative, internationally
recognized campus sustainability program with hands on, project based tasks. This position will be
based in the Office of Sustainability and will support the initiatives of various campus departments
working on collaborative projects.

The Fellow's two main responsibilities will be overseeing the logistics and outreach for the annual
Sustainability Summit and the logistics for the annual Spring Salvage.
Held in mid-April, the Summit is a weeklong series of sustainability-related events on campus. With
oversight from the Office of Sustainability, the fellow will coach various departments and student
groups on their events and develop cohesive outreach materials.
The Spring Salvage is an annual student move-out collection and donation program held during the
month of May. The Fellow will assist with hiring student workers, maintain good communications
with the recycling and facilities offices, and oversee scheduling and resource management during the
Salvage.

Office of Sustainability may request additional assistance on other projects as-needed.

Qualifications
Candidates must demonstrate solid research skills, a strong grasp of sustainability terms and
concepts, the ability to work independently, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to
communicate his/her own ideas and proven leadership experience.
This position is paid and will provide the ambitious candidate with the opportunity to develop skills
which will enable him/her to be an effective sustainability leader.

Date of Fellowship: February - June 2010 (exact dates negotiable)
Hours per/wk: 40 hrs.

Please send resume and letter of interest to Nancy DiLella [e-mail] no later than
January 26.

C.J. May
Recycling Coordinator
Yale University
www.yale.edu/recycling
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