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Hey folks - this listing is from COMFOODJOBS, a job listserv at Tufts University. There is a link at the bottom of you would like to join the list! Julie Cotton, M.S. Academic Specialist Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Michigan State University A264 Plant and Soil Science Building East Lansing, MI 48824 [log in to unmask] 517-355-0271 ext. 1156 Campus Farm Manager/Assistant Sustainability Director, DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana http://depauwjobs.iapplicants.com/ViewJob-567633.html Assistant Director of Sustainability/Campus Farm Manager April 04, 2014 - July 01, 2014 Location: Greencastle, IN Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Benefits: Full Employment Type: Full-time Department: Office for Sustainability Description: Sustainability is both an institutional commitment and a community value, exercised daily as DePauw University pursues our commitment to carbon neutrality by 2040. The Office for Sustainability seeks an individual to work with the Sustainability Director to lead day-to-day activities of the Sustainability program at DePauw. We are seeking a thoughtful, reflective individual with an understanding of the urgency of anthropogenic climate disruption and a passion for sustainable solutions that support our education mission. This position will report to and work closely with DePauw’s Sustainability Director; and will engage and empower our campus and community toward becoming more socially, economically, and environmentally just. This individual will also manage and work on the one-acre campus farm, primarily from May to September. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to planting plants, weeding, trimming, cleaning, keeping all records for the campus farm, making plans to expand the farm, and interfacing with Bon Appetit, local food pantries, and other interested parties. Duties: Plant, harvest, and sell produce from the campus farm to DePauw Dining Services while managing one-two other campus farm workers. Estimates of harvested produce are around 5,000 pounds per year. Recruit volunteers for the campus farm and coordinate programming. Engage all campus sectors in broad, interdisciplinary conversation about sustainability and DePauw’s role in responding to the related challenges in the 21st century Work closely with DePauw’s Undergraduate Sustainability Interns and our Eco-Reps Upon request, work with faculty and/or students in sustainability-related classes; and make presentations in those classes Cultivate student leadership by mentoring student organizations (e.g., the DePauw Environmental Club) and individual students Work with Facilities Management to improve tracking and analysis of utility use to develop behavior change campaigns and informed proposals for utility efficiency projects Coordinate these year-round programs:o Eco-Reps o Sustainability Interns o Community bike-share Coordinate these once-a-year projects:o Energy Wars o Earth Week o Move Out Days Qualifications: Must have a commitment to the values associated with a nationally respected, residential liberal arts university Must be an individual who is highly engaged with sustainability issues Must have exemplary interpersonal skills to communicate the urgent, challenging nature of sustainability to campus and community stakeholders Must have 6-12 months of higher education sustainability experience; more experience is preferred Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in an environmental or sustainability-related field Must be able to work individually and within a team Must be willing to work after regular office hours, as needed Must be willing to travel occasionally Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point; and knowledge of DropBox, GoogleApps, Adobe Illustrator and/or Photoshop is a plus Must have or be able to obtain a valid IN driver's license The closing date on this posting represents a target date for completion of the search process. It is only an estimate and circumstances may result in the closing date being extended or, conversely, the position being closed earlier than the posted date. If you are interested in being considered for this position, you are encouraged to apply as quickly as possible. -- Anthony Baratta Assistant Director for Sustainability DePauw University 101 E. Seminary St., Room 223 Greencastle, IN 46135 (o) 765 658-4535 (f) 765 658-6578 (c)765 721-0693 * Specify location(s) - city & state - as FIRST ITEM in the Subject Line description. * Subscribe to Comfoodjobs: https://elist.tufts.edu/wws/subscribe/comfoodjobs * UNSUBSCRIBE: Address to [log in to unmask] Type in the Subject line: unsubscribe COMFOODJOBS and type in the Body of the email: unsubscribe COMFOODJOBS OR: Click on: https://elist.tufts.edu/wws/sigrequest/comfoodjobs * Comfoodjobs ARCHIVES: For prior job listings, go to: https://elist.tufts.edu/wws/info/comfoodjobs