The Northern WV Brownfields Assistance Center (NBAC) is seeking a graduate assistant beginning Fall 2012 to perform the following duties:
– Work with the WV WRI Outreach Director to develop a multi-media strategy for sharing the stories of brownfields projects;
– Assist in completing project profiles including documentation of project stories, including:
– - Interviews with project stakeholders, and
– - Investigative research on complex historical documents related to the project;
– Assist in the creation of written content for brownfields project and community outreach and through varied media, including:
– - NBAC website,
– - Newsletters to assorted constituents,
– - Community-specific news updates,
– - Program and project blogs, and
– - Other creative communication avenues;
– Assist in the drafting of press releases on NBAC and project-specific activities; and
– Provide additional program support as needed.
Educational Requirements:
Applicants should be a full-time graduate student in journalism, marketing, integrated media marketing, public relations, or related field.
Period of employment: *August 15, 2012 through December 15, 2012; may be extended.
Stipend: TBD (will follow guidelines as set by the Office of Graduate Education and Life)
Position Details: NBAC can establish specific, regular work hours to meet the needs of both the student and the Center; however the hours generally must occur during the normal work hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Adjustments to the regular schedule can be made by the supervisor to accommodate changing circumstances either in the work requirements or in student’s coursework, on a case-by-case basis. Position may require some travel for which student will be reimbursed per WVU’s travel policies and procedures. Time off from the position will be arranged to meet the NRCCE’s needs, but in general will follow the standard academic calendar. University holidays in which the entire university is closed (e.g. Independence Day) are to be taken that day only. The student will be credited with having worked a 4-hour day. Because of the nature of the position, it may be necessary to work during breaks and between semesters, the details of which can be negotiated at those times. Eligible applicants must be registered as full-time students. Extension of the assistantship beyond December 2012 will be contingent upon the satisfactory performance of assigned duties, academic standing in academic department as described in the graduate catalog, and the availability of funds for the position. Performance and academic standing will be reviewed periodically to ensure that student remains eligible to continue in the assistantship. Students may not hold more than one assistantship with WVU at the same time. Mr. Patrick Kirby, Director of NBAC, will be the supervisor for this position. Assistant schedule and specific duties and assignments should be coordinated with him.
GA will be required to work 20 hours per week.
About the Northern WV Brownfields Assistance Center:*
The Northern West Virginia Brownfields Assistance Center (NBAC) at West Virginia University (WVU) promotes economic development and environmental and public health protection through innovative redevelopment of brownfield sites in West Virginia’s 33 northern counties. The Center works closely with communities to facilitate the redevelopment of brownfield property by providing:
– Training and technical assistance
– Assistance in engaging community stakeholders
– Assistance in grant writing and the leveraging of project funding
The Center is currently working on over 60 projects in 32 West Virginia communities spanning 23 counties. The Center implements five core program areas including the FOCUS WV program, the WV Redevelopment Collaborative, the Brownfields Inventory, Technical Assistance, and Brownfields Outreach and Education.
For more information on the NBAC, please visit our website at www.wvbrownfields.org.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to wvredevelopment@mail.wvu.edu by 5 PM on July 9, 2012.
With questions or for more information, please call Carrie Staton at (304) 293-7071.