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Living Green Expo Coordinator |
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August 18, 2010 |
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Living Green Expo Coordinator, Minnesota Environmental Partnership
Minnesota Environmental Partnership (MEP) is seeking a full-time, year round coordinator for the annual Living Green Expo (LGE). We are launching our second Living Green Expo and are seeking a full time individual to lead this evolving effort.
Reports to: Steve Morse, Executive Director
Application Deadline: Application review will begin on August 20 – position will remain open until filled.
Compensation: Dependent upon qualifications
Duties:
In conjunction with event production company, LGE Stewardship Council and MEP member organizations and staff, the LGE coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of annual two-day event as well as year round communication with exhibitors, sponsors and stakeholders. Specific duties include:
- Coordinating and running meetings of the LGE Stewardship Council;
- Overseeing vetting process of all sponsors, exhibitors and workshops;
- Soliciting sponsors of the event;
- Soliciting and coordinating exhibitors;
- Soliciting and coordinating event programming;
- Developing and managing event database;
- Gathering content for, producing and distributing monthly email newsletter – Living Green Everyday;
- Acting as media contact for press inquiries about event;
- Developing, coordinating and managing vendor and member contracts to conduct LGE activities;
- And, other duties associated with LGE as they arise.
Required Skills:
- Understanding of issues related to sustainability;
- Experience organizing and coordinating large, innovative, educational and creative events;
- Familiarity with state environmental organizations;
- Creativity and the ability to excel in a dynamic, changing environment.
- High level organizational skills;
- Experience with meeting facilitation and project management;
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills;
- Self-motivation and initiative as well as ability and eagerness to work as part of a team;
- Excellent database skills;
- Computer literate with Microsoft Office programs; and
- Familiarity with the Living Green Expo a plus.
Interested persons should submit a resume, letter of interest and three references to:
Jen Lynch, jenlynch@mepartnership.org
546 Rice Street, Suite 100
St. Paul, MN 55103
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Self-Employed Landscape Architect |
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August 13, 2010 |
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The City Design Collaborative is a new professional office of design professionals in South Minneapolis, working on Urban Design and Architecture Projects. We are looking for a Landscape Architect to join our team. If you are self-employed or own your own company we want to meet you.
Start September 1, 2010
Must be licensed and motived with an ownership mentality.
Submit resume to:
William Wells
The City Design Collaborative
wellsandcompany@yahoo.com
612.669.2052
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Female Landscape Designer for National Television Project, Los Angeles |
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August 13, 2010 |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Zig Gauthier (310) 450-5860
SEEKING DYNAMIC FEMALE LANDSCAPER/LANDSCAPE DESIGNER FOR NATIONAL TELEVISION PROJECT
Los Angeles, CA, August 4, 2010 – Los Angeles-based television production company, Red Varden Studios, is currently casting nationwide for an experienced, charismatic, and television-friendly female landscaper, landscape designer, exterior designer or someone with expertise in gardens, pools, decking, gazebos, barbecues, etc. for a national television project. Candidates must have verifiable experience in their field and a desire to be featured on national television. Preferred backgrounds for potential landscapers include: general landscaping, landscape architecture/artistry/design, outdoor refurbishing, and horticulture. Red Varden Studios is seeking someone who is outgoing, engaging, and eager to help people beautify their backyards. On camera experience is not required. However, candidates must be comfortable in front of the camera and interacting with others.
To be considered for the project, please review the company website at www.redvarden.com and submit to the address listed on the site. Submissions should include the following: a bio/resume or summary of academic and real world landscaping experience, details about current position/company, and 4-5 photos from the past six months exclusively of the candidate. Individuals selected for the next stage will be required to submit a simple home video (details provided upon selection).
Red Varden Studios
2716 Ocean Park Blvd., Suite 1065, Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 450 5860
Click here for the press release and details on how to apply.
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Visiting Contract Faculty Position, Ball State University |
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July 19, 2010 |
Visting Contract Faculty Position
Department of Landscape Architecture
Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana
Contract faculty position available August 20, 2010. Responsibilities: teaching landscape architecture courses at inter-disciplinary, undergraduate and graduate professional program levels, scholarly activities; service.
Minimum qualifications: 1) terminal professional degree in landscape architecture OR terminal degree in an allied profession OR BLA degree in landscape architecture from an accredited program in landscape architecture with contiguous professional practice as a licenses landscape architect at senior level for at least five years; 2) demonstrate capability to teach in design studio; developed expertise/capacity to teach in at least two of the following support areas of expertise plant identification, site engineering/construction technologies; design communications (digital and hand-drawn techniques); digital applications, including GIS; research and design methodologies; history and design theory; and design implementation; 3) demonstrate capability to engage in the scholarship of the discipline and profession. Preferred qualifications: Ph.D. in landscape architecture or related discipline with an established research agenda; ten years of experience in landscape architectural practice (public or private); expertise in plant materials and digital media; studio teaching experience in an accredited landscape architecture program.
Send letter of application, vita/resume, names and contact information for three references, and official transcripts to: Jody Rosenblatt Naderi, Chairperson, Department of Landscape Architecture, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306. (Tel: 765-285-1971; Fax: 765-285-1983; Email:jrnaderi@bsu.edu).
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. (www.bsu.edu/landscape )
Ball State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community.
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May 13, 2010 |
Recent Job Postings from other organizations:
Land Conservation Technician ,Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (http://www.minnehahacreek.org/ ), deadline: May 28, 2010. For more info visit: http://www.mnapa.com/jobs.php.
Manager, Facilities Planning, Metro Transit (http://www.metrocouncil.org/), deadline: Open until filled. For more info visit: http://www.mnapa.com/jobs.php
Here are a few links to job openings across the nation and Minnesota that focus on community building and sustainability.
Planetizen: www.planetizen.com/jobs
NextStep MN Sustainable Communities Network: http://www.nextstep.state.mn.us/jobs.cfm
MN Environmental Education: www.seek.state.mn.us/jobs
Minnesota Council of Non-Profits: http://www.mncn.org/jobs/
Minnesota Environmental Partnership (MEP): http://www.mepartnership.org/mep_jobs.asp
Discover Green Jobs http://www.positivelyminnesota.com/JobSeekers/Discover_Green_Jobs/index.aspx
Idealist: http://www.idealist.org/
National Green Collar Jobs Board: http://www.sustainlane.com/green-jobs
Additionally, here are other local and national job search resources:
Minnesota State Jobs: https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/JobPosting
MNLA Greenworks Job Board: http://www.gardenminnesota.com/greenworks
Wisconsin Planning Jobs: http://www.wisconsinplanners.org/jobs/jobslist.htm
Federal Jobs: http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/
Indeed Job Search: http://www.indeed.com/
ASLA Job Search: http://www.asla.org/ISGWeb.aspx?loadURL=joblin
MinnesotaWorks.net: https://www.minnesotaworks.net/
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