The words Now Hiring are superimposed over a photo of a campus rain garden.

Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and University of Illinois Extension are seeking a visiting extension outreach associate to focus on developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs related to green stormwater infrastructure.

Responsibilities for the stormwater outreach associate include:

  • Advance the development of a green stormwater infrastructure maintenance curriculum, including facilitating the review process.
  • Monitor and document green stormwater infrastructure activities and produce, compile and organize digital assets for the curriculum.
  • Survey communities, analyze results and conduct interviews with appropriate stakeholders.

A bachelor’s degree in sustainable design, environmental engineering, landscape architecture, urban planning, environmental science, or a related technical discipline is required. We’re also looking for someone with experience in organizing information as well as leading groups of stakeholders or volunteers. 

This full-time, temporary position will be situated on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus. To view the complete job description and apply, visit the university Job Board. The closing date is September 3, 2024.

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Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant is one of 34 Sea Grant programs supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in coastal and Great Lakes states that encourage the wise stewardship of our marine resources through research, education, outreach and technology transfer. In partnership with the University of Illinois Extension, and Purdue University Forestry and Natural Resources, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant brings science together with communities for solutions that work. 

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