An organization we work with on various efforts, Sustain Dane, is looking for another staff person ~ congratulations to Sustain Dane!  Please help them spread the word about this interesting job opportunity.  Thanks, Pam

 

SUSTAIN DANE DISCUSSION COURSE COORDINATOR

August 17, 2006

Sustain Dane is a nonprofit organization located in Madison, WI. Our organization is

currently seeking a coordinator for the Dane County area for our discussion course program.

The Sustain Dane Discussion Course Coordinator will work from our downtown Madison office

for 40 hours each week, with organizations and individuals throughout Dane County. This is a 6

month position with the possibility of a longer term position.

Sustain Dane. Sustain Dane is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a community

that deeply enjoys, cares for and is sustained by its unique environment. As an outreach tool,

Sustain Dane has used a series of six self-facilitated discussion courses that are taken by groups

in workplaces, homes, centers of faith and other convenient locations. Total enrollment in the

courses has exceeded 1,000 participants thus far.

Sustain Dane has recently received funding to expand our outreach and to significantly

increase the number of course groups in the area. Currently, the courses are offered in several

communities throughout Dane County.

About the Position. The Discussion Course Coordinator will be responsible for developing

and supporting current program activities and for significantly expanding the program over the

next six months. Duties will include:

x Organize discussion courses in centers of faith, neighborhoods and workplaces

around Madison and surrounding communities through a variety of outreach methods

including presentations, networking, media and public events.

x Coordinate and support volunteers

x Schedule volunteers with presentation and mentoring assignments

x Support volunteer task-force efforts to implement new outreach strategies to faithbased

centers, neighborhoods and workplaces.

x Assist course participants and/or volunteers in encouraging positive group dynamics

and with progress towards discussion course goals

x Build community amongst past and potential course participants through speaker

events, service projects, newsletter and social gatherings

x Evaluate and assess effectiveness of programs strategies as they are implemented

The ideal candidate would possess the following skills and personal attributes:

x Excellent organizing and communications skills for working with and motivating

ongoing groups of volunteers and course participants.

x Sharply focused on achieving results through self-initiative.

x Excellent networking skills for initiating courses in new communities.

x Demonstrated concern for and commitment to protecting the Earth.

x Flexible schedule for some evening and Saturday meetings with community

organizers.

Application process/compensation. Interested candidates should send their resume and cover

letter prior to August 30, 2006 to Sustain Dane 222 South Hamilton #1, Madison, WI 53703.

Compensation will be $2,000 per month salary. An optional candidate breakfast will

be held at Sustain Dane’s office on Friday, September 1st, from 7:30 – 8:30am.

For more information about the discussion course series or about Sustain Dane, please visit these

websites: www.nwei.org and www.sustaindane.org

 

 

Hi Pam

Could you please forward this Sustain Dane Job announcement to your networks?

 

Much appreciation,

 

Bryant

 

As you may know, Sustain Dane recently completed our two year Discussion Course expansion, enrolling almost 900 participants! This was a dramatic expansion, up from a total of about 150 participants in the previous four years. This is a great achievement of which we can all be proud!

 

We are excited to report that Sustain Dane has received funding to hire a full-time Discussion Course Coordinator to carry forth our Discussion Course activities. Feel free to pass along the attached Discussion Course Coordinator job announcement to anyone you think may be interested and qualified for this important position. 

 

Bryant Moroder

Director

Phone: 608.819.0689

Email: bryant@...

www.sustaindane.org

 

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