The Sustainable Communities Collaborative (SCC) connects University Park faculty, students, and staff with local communities to address sustainability challenges through an engaged, collaborative effort. Innovative University/community-based collaborations are developed to engage PSU faculty and students in existing courses from across the University with real world, community-identified projects to meet the partnering community’s sustainability priorities. Each project is a facilitated effort, involving interdisciplinary faculty expertise and students, co-led by a key community leader and the University’s SCC staff, to help develop and support thriving, healthy communities and advance student learning about the scholarship of sustainability.
Job Description: Through the SCC, Penn State faculty members partner with selected communities in Pennsylvania, including representatives from local governments, campuses, businesses, and other organizations. Once the partnering community leaders have identified a set of projects that contribute to advancing their sustainability goals, they are then matched with existing PSU courses that include an experiential learning element and/or potential CSFWS students with an academic interest in the fields of study. Projects/duties of CSFWS will vary with each project. Interested students will discuss potential opportunities with the CSFWS Coordinator and SCC Supervisor to determine appropriateness of placement.
Position Availability: Varies greatly based on programs/projects in which the Collaborative in involved. Determined by project and student availability.
Program Hours: Varies by program/project.
Organization Supervisor: Ilona Ballreich
Site Location: The Pennsylvania State University, Land & Water Building, University Park, PA and locations throughout the community – based on program/project.
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