Job Title: TGIF Program Associate
This position is funded by The Green Initiative Fund, http://tgif.berkeley.edu.
Job Summary/Job Duties: The TGIF Program Associate(s) will assist the TGIF Coordinator with
the documentation of TGIF funded projects. Duties will include recording and calculating both
quantitative and qualitative sustainability metrics produced by these projects, and will involve
reading project updates, reports, and interviewing project leaders. The TGIF Program
Associate(s) will also assist the TGIF Coordinator with displaying and publicizing these metrics in
new and innovative ways. There will also be opportunities for the Associate(s) to make
recommendations for improving the TGIF program as a whole.
Job Requirements:
 Be a student currently enrolled at UC Berkeley.
 Strong communication skills.
 Organized and detail-oriented.
 Ability to work independently, take initiative, and propose innovative ideas.
 Strong research and analytical skills.
 Must be able to commit to working 10-12 hours/week for Spring 2013.
The Ideal Candidate will have:
 Experience with web and print design, social media, photography, and/or video-making.
 Current or past experience with sustainability initiatives on campus, including but not
limited to campus internships, research, or student environmental groups.
 Experience with calculating sustainability metrics, including but not limited to energy
and water savings, waste diversion, food production, greenhouse gas emissions, and
habitat restoration.
Number of Openings: 1-2
Pay Rate: $12/hour
Hours/Week: 10-12/hours/week, Spring 2013 (mandatory), Summer 2013 (optional)
Reports to: Katherine Walsh, TGIF Coordinator, LEAD Center
Desired Start Date: February 4, 2013
Deadline To Apply: Please send a cover letter expressing your interest/qualifications, and your
resume to Katherine Walsh at tgif_info@berkeley.edu by Friday, January 18, 2013 at 5pm.
Please put “TGIF Program Associate- Your Name” for the subject of the email.
The Green Initiative Fund is a student-fee based campus sustainability fund that awards grants for projects that
reduce UC Berkeley's negative impact on the environment and make UC Berkeley more sustainable. TGIF allocates
funds to projects that promote sustainable modes of transportation, increase energy and water efficiency, restore
habitat, promote environmental and food justice, and reduce the amount of waste created by UC Berkeley. Portions
of the fund also support education & behavior change initiatives, student aid (via return to aid), and student
internships.