Self-Help - Public Science Facilitators - Community Water Network

East Carolina University, United States

Updated: 17 days ago
Location: Greenville, NORTH CAROLINA
Deadline: 13 Apr 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Advertising Department WATER RESOURCES CENTER
Academic Term/Year Spring 2024
Position Title Self-Help - Public Science Facilitators - Community Water Network
Posting Number 06026
Position Number 06026
Student Job Category Student - Self-Help Campus Job
Number of Vacancies 2
Job Description
ECU Department of Water Resources Center is currently seeking multiple Public Science Facilitators who will lead the 2024-2025 Community Water Corps program. The positions are open to ECU students older than 18 years old who want to make a difference in communities throughout eastern North Carolina.
Public Science Facilitators work with university personnel, community organizations, and individuals from throughout eastern North Carolina to develop and lead science activities with the general public. In particular, you will lead the Community Water Network program to engage the public in environmental issues through measurements, educational programs, and planning for community events that engage people of all ages and backgrounds. Working with project personnel, facilitators will also conduct training sessions, assist with a summer camp, and support environmental research activities.
As a Public Science Facilitator and leader of the Community Water Network program, you will:
- Facilitate training and mentorship of community members who join the Community Water Network
- Coordinate activities with Community Liaisons and fellow Facilitators to create programming that will be of interest to community members and recruit participants for that programming.
- Manage environmental sampling “toolkits” and data for the program, develop data products (e.g., maps/infographics), and coordinate with other staff to conduct analyses or other research activities.
- Plan and host community meetings, trainings, or other community engagement events and coordinate with faculty to implement data collection strategies at those events.
- Coordinate with communications staff, community organizations, and community partners throughout the watershed to advertise the Network and relevant training sessions.
- Undergo all appropriate training to work with youth and follow best practices for youth safety.
- Assist with summer community science camps.
- Report to program leaders, community partners, and other project participants.
Review of applications will begin on February 29th and will continue until the positions are filled.
Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.)
No specialized science background is needed (on the job training will be provided) and students of any major are welcome, though some experience with water chemistry, ecology, GIS, environmental justice, community organizing, or environmental issues is helpful. 
Special Instructions to Applicant
Driver’s License
Over 18 years old
Please upload resume, references and cover letter online
ECU students at least nine months from graduation
For more information go https://water.ecu.edu/cope/cwcinternship or contact Tara van Niekerk ([email protected] ).
Quick Link for Direct Access https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/69290
Open Date 02/28/2024
Close Date 04/13/2024
Open Until Filled No

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