Environmental Research & Education Foundation Seeks New Board Member from Academia with Expertise in Sustainability
Background
The Environmental
Research and Education Foundation (EREF) is an IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization and is one of the largest sources of funding for
sustainable solid waste research in the U.S. EREF also provides
scholarships to graduate level (Ph.D., MS) students with a collective
vision to provide a clear path - through research and education - that
translate ideas into action for sustainable waste management practices.
Its mission is to fund and direct scientific research and educational
initiatives for waste management practices to benefit industry
participants and the communities they serve.
Board Member Position
EREF is not
affiliated with any other entity or group and governed by a duly elected
Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is the decision-making body
that has responsibility for establishing a set of basic policies that
define program interests and fundamental objectives to be served by the
Foundation.
EREF seeks to add
an additional member to its board from academia whose primary interest
is in the field of sustainability whose expertise includes solid waste
related issues. Desired qualifications include: an active research
program dealing with sustainability issues relevant to solid waste,
recognition as an international expert on sustainability and a
successful publication record.
Expectations of
this board member position include: travel to 3 board meetings annually,
participation when possible at EREF awareness and educational events,
assistance with fundraising or grant-seeking and review of recommended
research grant proposals and scholarship applications. This is a
non-paid position; however, reimbursement of travel expenses for
EREF-related functions is possible. A list of current EREF board members
can be found at: http://erefdn.org/index.php/whoweare/ourboard.
To Inquire
To inquire, please
send a letter of interest and a 2-3 page CV that summarizes your
experience in the sustainability field, especially as it relates to
solid waste, along with research interests and accomplishments to EREF's
president, Dr. Bryan Staley, at bstaley@erefdn.org.
Deadline
Applications will be accepted until November 21, 2011.
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