POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Iowa State Project Coordinator
The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) is seeking an Iowa State Project Coordinator to facilitate our National Energy Corps AmeriCorps project. This is a regular, entry-level position providing an excellent opportunity to work with a dedicated and professional staff on local and state projects while developing skills working on a national grant. The position may be part time or full time dependent on the skills of the applicant. The position will be based at NCAT’s regional office located in Des Moines, IA. NCAT is a private non-profit organization that works to foster and promote sustainable technologies and systems, especially for the benefit of economically disadvantaged individuals and communities.
QUALIFICATIONS: This is an excellent opportunity for the ideal candidate with a combination of education and/or experience in energy, agriculture, business management or development, project management and coordination, personnel management or community service. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in working with project staff to facilitate NCAT’s Iowa Energy Corps AmeriCorps project. Experience and/or interest in local foods, sustainable agriculture, sustainable energy and energy efficiency are desirable. Excellent communication skills and the ability to learn quickly are very important in this position. A high level of computer literacy is required including use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Training in personnel management, project coordination and community service would be beneficial. Previous AmeriCorps or VISTA experience is useful. Travel is required. A college degree is preferred but not required with the right value-added work experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop community partnerships and facilitate community outreach
- Assist with Energy Corps member recruitment, management and support
- Coordinate and monitor Energy Corps member activities
- Facilitate member trainings
- Perform partner site visits
- Collaborate with project staff to conduct project assessment
SALARY AND BENEFITS: $28,000 - $34,000, full time, annual salary, depending on qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits include paid vacation and holidays, health, life and disability insurance, a cafeteria and 401(k) plan and a pleasant, professional office environment.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications will be accepted through January 17, 2011 or until suitable candidates can be identified. Early applications are encouraged and applications will be considered as they are received. All persons interested in being considered for the positions must submit a cover letter highlighting their experience and skills relevant to the listed qualifications, a current resume and a completed NCAT application form. Requests for an NCAT application form
and inquires about the application process should be directed to Jerrid Burk. Incomplete applications or reference on the application to “see resume” will not be considered. Applicants can visit NCAT’s web site at www.ncat.org for a gateway to web sites and projects developed by NCAT staff. Send completed application materials to:
Jerrid Burk
NCAT Human Resource Specialist e-mail: jerridb@ncat.org
P.O. Box 3838
Butte, MT 59702
NCAT values diversity and encourages minority and women applicants to apply. For additional information about NCAT please visit our website at www.ncat.org.
It is NCAT’s policy and organizational philosophy to ensure that all of our employment practices, including recruitment and hiring, are administered for all individuals without regard to race, sex, creed, color, national origin, age, religion, marital or veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.?
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