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University Overview
Wichita State University has a long tradition of innovation and
entrepreneurship that spurs the economy and serves the needs of the
local community. This is the place where anything is possible. Where
collaboration and innovative ideas shape the future, and
entrepreneurship is in our bones. If you have the creativity, passion
and insight to help us build a brighter future for our city, state and
worldthis is the place where you belong.
Position Specific Responsibilities
The Heartland Environmental Justice Center (HEJC) at Wichita State
University supports individuals and organizations who serve in
communities experiencing environmental injustice across Iowa, Kansas,
Missouri, Nebraska, and adjoining Indigenous Nations. TheHEJChelps a
variety of audiences identify and pursue sources of funding and other
innovative pathways to improving environmental conditions and engaging
communities in environmental decision-making processes. Community
Engagement Coordinators live and work in the community they support,
building on existing relationships with community members and
organizations to help identify local EJ concerns and needs and to
connect the community to resources available through theHEJC. This
position will support Tribal Nations, Indigenous-led community-based
organizations, and organizations supporting Tribal and Indigenous
communities throughout the region.\
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Community Engagement Coordinators:
- Serve as a liaison betweenHEJCstaff and partners and the community
they serve.
- Identify potential program participants eligible for services.
- Develop relationships with community leaders and organizations.
- Promote opportunities available through the Center.
- Serve as the first point of contact for environmental and energy
justice concerns in the community.
- Coordinate logistics and promotion of Center-sponsored activities.
- Assist with planning initiatives and establishing, monitoring, and
reporting on performance indicators.
Summary of Responsibilities
Assists in the management of community engagement events or programs.
Develops and manages partnerships with community members to support
program.
Essential Functions
Assists in the development and coordination of community events that
promote and build program engagement.\
Develops and manages volunteer relationships to support department
events and customer service resources.\
Communicates with and develops customer relationships with businesses
and community members.\
Develops relationships with relevant community groups and creates
tactical partnerships. Connects resources to community needs through
partner organizations by building lasting and reciprocal relationships.\
Tracks program participation and financial data, and provides reports as
needed.
Commitment
Wichita State University is committed to inclusive excellence.WSUis the
only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse
student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State
University recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes
regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender,
gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status,
national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy,
race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Wichita
State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be the place where
our talented faculty and staff reflect and promote the evolving
diversity of our society. We pride ourselves on being the most
innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational
experience to our students with the distinction for opening pa thways to
real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make
people want to stay in Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that
promotes all forms of diversity, equity and inclusion, a place to learn,
work, live and play.
Requirements
Minimum Education
High school diploma or equivalent by hire date
Preferred Education
Minimum Experience
Two (2) years of experience in program and event coordination or related
field
Preferred Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Understanding of environmental justice and/or energy justice issues
experienced in Tribal Communities