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Job ID359636 LocationAll Other -See Job Description Job FamilyLR-Technical Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code4912 Employee ClassAFSCME Unit 7 - Technical About the Job Title:RSDP Assistant Project Coordinator, Southwest Region Appointment:Community Program Assistant, (Job code 4912), Technical Hours:Part-time, 20 hours/week (weekly timesheets), flexible schedule Location: Southwest Minnesota; with travel in and around the Southwest region Wage: $20.80/hour minimum; or more depending on qualifications Apply By:February 15, 2024 ABOUT THE POSITION: This position provides project coordination for projects in the Southwest (SW) Regional Sustainable Development Partnership (RSDP) project portfolio. This person will provide support for three to five specific community-driven projects, including working with partners, managing meetings, documenting progress, helping the projects move forward between meetings, and providing resources. This position will also provide support for one or more work groups in the regional focus areas of natural resources, sustainable agriculture and food systems, clean energy, and resilient communities. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: RSDP point-person for approximately three to five specific community-driven projects (85%): Partner with community-based project leaders and University-based team members on community-driven projects Develop and manage agendas, work plans, and timelines to sustain progress and momentum. Maintain communication with project teams, including planning and facilitating meetings and tracking action steps. Using professional networks, make connections between project partners and effective resources Advise students in their roles on project teams. Provide guidance and feedback on materials developed by students or other team members Provide regular progress updates to Southwest RSDP executive director, board members, and work group members Support the Southwest RSDP executive director in monitoring project budgets Assist with other Southwest RSDP programming needs as requested (15%): Participate in and assist in planning focus area work group activities and meetings Assist with project coordination in the focus areas of natural resources, sustainable agriculture and food systems, clean energy, and resilient communities Other duties as assigned Qualifications Required Qualifications: A combination of related education and experience to total 4 years. Knowledge of one or more of RSDP's sustainable development focus areas: natural resources, sustainable agriculture and food systems, clean energy, and resilient communities. Ability to facilitate meetings and communicate with teams, both in person and virtual Experience applying project management skills and tools, and developing work plans, timelines, and tasks for multiple team members Knowledge of Southwest Minnesota communities, and experience working in rural communities and small towns Demonstrated ability to complete tasks independently and on time with limited supervision Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to build and maintain productive professional relationships Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access Additional Requirements: Valid driver's license and own means of transportation with required liability insurance. Reimbursement for travel and subsistence is available in accordance with University policy. Must be able to travel to in-person obligations within the Southwest region, and be exposed to various meeting environments with uneven surfaces, steps, different temperatures, and weather conditions. Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule including attendance at occasional evening or weekend meetings/events, and occasional overnight travel. Must have reliable internet if/when working outside of an Extension office. When not in an Extension office, employees must be reachable with a number to be used, as needed, for work purposes and shared with project partners. Mus be able to work on computer for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to occasionally push, pull, lift, carry items such as meeting supplies, and rolling crate with projector. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications: A degree in disciplines including, but not limited to, sustainable agriculture and food systems, natural resources, community or economic development, regional planning or policy, education, sustainable design and/or environmental studies. Experience with community-engaged research and scholarship Experience working with undergraduates, graduate students, interns and/or faculty About the Department ABOUT EXTENSION University of Minnesota Extension is a major outreach arm of the University of Minnesota with a mission to serve the public through applied research and education. Our mission is to make a difference by connecting community needs and University resources to address critical issues in Minnesota. Extension strives to attract and retain high-quality, passionate employees, and weave diversity, equity and inclusion into all aspects of Extension's programming and employee engagement. Find further information at . How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click on the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position. 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