Projects Committee Chair, 2016-2017

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EWB team: 
Executive Committee


Projects Committee Chair
 

Responsibilities: 

  • Coordinate with EWB-USA, Executive Committee and Chapter membership on the identification, evaluation and selection of projects
  • Coordinate and assist external project sponsors with development of project applications
  • Schedule, organize and hold monthly project committee meetings
  • Function as liaison between project teams and EWB-USA
  • Take active role in developing relationships with partner NGOs
  • Manage project team staffing and team/NGO communications
  • Monitor project progress and provide updates to Executive Committee and 
  • Chapter membership
  • Coordinate with Sustainability Committee to ensure that projects meet sustainability goals
 

Skills Required: 

  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Ability to meet short deadlines 
  • Good leadership skills 
  • Effective management skills 
 

Time Commitment:

  • 2 hours per week on average in addition to meeting attendance.
  • Coordinating a new project application and team selection can require 4 to 10 hours in a selected week. 
 

Service Period:

  • Two years
 
Number of positions: 
1
Commitment: 
2 hours/week, in addition to meeting attendance. Occasional 4-10 hours/week for new-project applicaiton.
End Date: 
through 2017
Contact (1): 
Will Herkes