845 N Park Ave.
Marshall Building, Room 532
PO Box 210158b
Tucson, AZ 85721-0158
Tel: (520) 626-4345
http://www.ccass.arizona.edu/
**JOB ANNOUNCEMENT**
Native Nations Climate Adaptation Program Assistant
Center for Climate Adaptation Science and Solutions (CCASS)/Haury Native Nations Climate Adaptation Program
“Enhancing the Ability of Native Americans and their Nations to Meet the Climate Challenge”
Mission:
The Native Nations Climate Adaptation Program will build the capacity of The University of Arizona to work collaboratively
in the western United States and Mexico with Native American tribes and indigenous populations to develop and
implement solutions to their environmental concerns, especially those related to climate and climate change impacts.
Job Details:
Center for Climate Adaptation Science and Solutions (CCASS): http://www.ccass.arizona.edu/
The CCASS/Haury Native Nations Climate Adaption Program is seeking to hire a current UA undergraduate student for
part-time employment for the 2015-2016 academic year. The selected candidate will work closely with our CCASS core
team on Native American climate related activities and will be deeply involved in communications and outreach efforts.
Duties:
1) Help create all forms of visual design including, but not limited to: website graphics, booklets, brochures, and
flyers
2) Assist with the organization and scheduling of the UA Native American Affinity Group
3) Assist with the organization and scheduling of the UA Native American Faculty, Staff, and Student monthly
networking session
4) Assist with the organization and scheduling of the SW Tribal Climate Change Network
5) Advance our social media campaign to help expand the image of CCASS
6) Assist with the development of a Native American Climate Change and Adaptation Guide Book
7) Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
1) Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and Office or willingness to learn
2) Ability to work effectively and efficiently with individuals and teams, work creatively, and follow detailed
instructions
3) Excellent communication skills
4) Ability to work with minimum supervision
Pay range: $12 hour; Student must be available for at least 10 – 20 hours per week and be on Federal Work Study.
To Apply:
Please submit the following to Chad Marchand, csm15@email.arizona.edu: (1) letter of interest; (2) resume; (3) sample
writing assignment; and (4) two reference letters (letters can be from faculty or former supervisor). Review will begin on
April 20, 2015.
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