Indiana University
Resilience Coordinator (Inst Advancement Consultant)
Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, United States, 47401
Overview
Resilience Coordinator (Inst Advancement Consultant) at Indiana University. The Environmental Resilience Institute (ERI) seeks a coordinator for day-to-day operations of the Resilience Cohort and related initiatives under the McKinney Midwest Climate Project. The Coordinator is key for maintaining relationships and developing capacity for statewide sustainability work. ERI is committed to environmental justice and to being a welcoming community for staff from diverse backgrounds. Responsibilities
Supports Indiana local governments and related organizations in planning and implementing strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase climate preparedness. Oversees and coordinates current Resilience Cohort. Plans future Resilience Cohorts. Manages additional small resilience outreach and implementation grants and projects. Serves as a resource for community-scale climate solutions. Contributes to ERI through relationship development, financial management, and communications. Serves as liaison to key stakeholders in public and private sectors on partnership opportunities advancing institutional initiatives. Initiates and maintains frequent interactions with relevant partners ensuring strong collaborative relationships and focus. Develops knowledge of issues and needs of initiatives, programs, and partners to make appropriate connections with university and external resources. Serves as a community resource facilitating programs, providing technical assistance, and ensuring communication to optimize project outcomes. Collaborates with university and external partners to identify funding needs and potential sources; participates in developing external funding proposals with education and outreach component. Communicates partner expectations with unit leadership to assist in operationalizing project outcomes; collaborates in the timely delivery of logistical, budgetary, and support functions. Determines and tracks key project metrics and assists in analysis and report development. May provide guidance to lower-level Institutional Advancement Consultants. Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education. Qualifications
Education
Required: Bachelor's degree in related field Preferred: Master’s degree in public administration, climate planning, sustainability, environmental management, or related Work Experience
Required: 2 years experience in outreach, engagement, public relations, or related field Preferred: 2 years experience including (or supplemented by) demonstrated experience planning and implementing multi-stakeholder projects; experience in planning and/or local governance Licenses and Certificates
Preferred: Possess or be able to get a valid driver’s license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University Skills
Proficient communication skills Maintains a high degree of professionalism Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills Demonstrates a high commitment to quality Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Ability to represent the company with external constituents Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure Highly thorough and dependable Excellent planning and organizational skills Subject-matter expertise in sustainability, energy, climate resilience, and greenhouse gas reductions at state and local levels Professional and effective communication via email, phone, and in person, including creating and delivering presentations and trainings Ability to plan for and manage multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines Ability to take responsibility, accept feedback, work independently and take initiative Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt communications strategy based on feedback Ability to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds Conflict resolution skills This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and operate a computer and standard office equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as time moving around an office environment and campus. The person in this role must be able to perform essential functions with or without accommodation. Bloomington, Indiana $50,000-$55,000 annually Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance Health savings account with generous IU contributions Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts Basic group life insurance paid by IU Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year Generous paid time off plans Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events Employee assistance program (EAP) Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety or visiting IUPD. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. This posting may close at any time at the University’s discretion but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. For more information about IU’s job framework and benefits, visit the official IU pages.
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Resilience Coordinator (Inst Advancement Consultant) at Indiana University. The Environmental Resilience Institute (ERI) seeks a coordinator for day-to-day operations of the Resilience Cohort and related initiatives under the McKinney Midwest Climate Project. The Coordinator is key for maintaining relationships and developing capacity for statewide sustainability work. ERI is committed to environmental justice and to being a welcoming community for staff from diverse backgrounds. Responsibilities
Supports Indiana local governments and related organizations in planning and implementing strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase climate preparedness. Oversees and coordinates current Resilience Cohort. Plans future Resilience Cohorts. Manages additional small resilience outreach and implementation grants and projects. Serves as a resource for community-scale climate solutions. Contributes to ERI through relationship development, financial management, and communications. Serves as liaison to key stakeholders in public and private sectors on partnership opportunities advancing institutional initiatives. Initiates and maintains frequent interactions with relevant partners ensuring strong collaborative relationships and focus. Develops knowledge of issues and needs of initiatives, programs, and partners to make appropriate connections with university and external resources. Serves as a community resource facilitating programs, providing technical assistance, and ensuring communication to optimize project outcomes. Collaborates with university and external partners to identify funding needs and potential sources; participates in developing external funding proposals with education and outreach component. Communicates partner expectations with unit leadership to assist in operationalizing project outcomes; collaborates in the timely delivery of logistical, budgetary, and support functions. Determines and tracks key project metrics and assists in analysis and report development. May provide guidance to lower-level Institutional Advancement Consultants. Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education. Qualifications
Education
Required: Bachelor's degree in related field Preferred: Master’s degree in public administration, climate planning, sustainability, environmental management, or related Work Experience
Required: 2 years experience in outreach, engagement, public relations, or related field Preferred: 2 years experience including (or supplemented by) demonstrated experience planning and implementing multi-stakeholder projects; experience in planning and/or local governance Licenses and Certificates
Preferred: Possess or be able to get a valid driver’s license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University Skills
Proficient communication skills Maintains a high degree of professionalism Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills Demonstrates a high commitment to quality Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Ability to represent the company with external constituents Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure Highly thorough and dependable Excellent planning and organizational skills Subject-matter expertise in sustainability, energy, climate resilience, and greenhouse gas reductions at state and local levels Professional and effective communication via email, phone, and in person, including creating and delivering presentations and trainings Ability to plan for and manage multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines Ability to take responsibility, accept feedback, work independently and take initiative Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt communications strategy based on feedback Ability to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds Conflict resolution skills This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and operate a computer and standard office equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as time moving around an office environment and campus. The person in this role must be able to perform essential functions with or without accommodation. Bloomington, Indiana $50,000-$55,000 annually Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance Health savings account with generous IU contributions Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts Basic group life insurance paid by IU Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year Generous paid time off plans Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events Employee assistance program (EAP) Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety or visiting IUPD. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. This posting may close at any time at the University’s discretion but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. For more information about IU’s job framework and benefits, visit the official IU pages.
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