Campus as a Living Lab Coordinator

Responsibilities

The Campus as a Living Lab Coordinator is responsible for supporting the ongoing
initiatives in the Office of Sustainability. These include existing programs such as the
Knox Farm Share Shop Bike Shop and Traditional and Nontraditional Recycling. Also
the Living Lab Coordinator will work with the Director of Sustainability in planning and
implementing campus events such as Race to Zero Waste Campaign Move Out Earth
Month New Student Orientation and Sustainability Tours on campus. One essential
role will be collaborating with the Director on the collection of data of these programs
and events and the development of subsequent reports communications and
presentations.

Additional responsibilities will include working with the Director to design and implement
new strategies for increasing sustainability initiatives on campus through expanded
curricular connections improving efficiencies and better coordination in managing
resources and encouraging greater participation among students staff faculty and
administration in these programs.

Required Qualifications
Associates degree from an accredited 2 or 4 year institution
Prior experience with data collection and management
Excellent management and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and projects

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree from a four-year college or university
Prior experience working on an urban farm
Prior experience managing compost systems
Experience with community oriented workshops
Experience leading volunteer hours

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In keeping with its commitment to equal rights since it was founded in 1837 Knox College particularly welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups. Knox College does not discriminate on the basis of sex pregnancy gender identity or expression race color creed national or ethnic origin religion or religious affiliation sexual orientation or preference age marital or family status disability veteran status or other status protected by applicable federal state or local law in admission financial aid employment athletics or any other aspect of its educational programs or addition Knox College is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its accompanying regulations from so discriminating on the basis of sex.

The College official responsible for coordinating compliance with this Notice of Non-Discrimination is the Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance. Any inquiries regarding Title IX or the Colleges policies that prohibit discrimination and harassment should be directed to the Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance identified below. The coordinator will be available to meet with or talk to students staff and faculty regarding issues relating to this Notice of Non-Discrimination and the Colleges policies and procedures.

Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance

Old Jail 12 Campus Box K-209

337 South Cherry Street

Galesburg IL 61401

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Inquiries about the application of Title IX to Knox may be referred to the Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance the United States Department of Educations Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights or both. Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights for additional information.

Office for Civil Rights

U.S. Department of Education-Chicago Office

500 W Madison St. Suite 1475

Chicago IL 60661-4544

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Inquiries regarding the Colleges policies regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) should be directed to either the Human Resources Manager or Director of Disability Support Services identified below.

For Employees:

Human Resources

Administrative Services Bldg - 112 Campus Box K-200

368 South Prairie Street

Galesburg IL 61401

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Email:

For Students:

Director of Disability Support Services

Stephanie Grimes

Umbeck Science and Math Center E111 Campus Box K183

340 South West Street

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