Program Coordinator
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Join the Design Climate team and help shape the future of climate technology development at Duke University! Our goal is to make Design Climate the top climate tech innovation program in the world. Our signature program is a two-semester class sequence where student teams work with industry experts to apply design thinking principles to develop triple bottom line startups to address environmental sustainability challenges. We want to continue building up our portfolio of Design Climate student startup ideas and host complimentary events to inspire and connect the climate tech community at Duke. Please review the Design Climate website to learn more about the Design Climate program (https://designclimate.duke.edu/). Primary ResponsibilitiesAn overview of the primary responsibilities for this role are below. Please see job posting link for more details (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/27504)Assist with curriculum development and course management Manage Design Climate project pipeline Manage course assistants (teaching assistant, program assistant, service learning assistant, etc)Market Design Climate to students and external stakeholders Plan and host events Support Design Climate Executive Director Key Expertise and StrengthsThe ideal candidate will have the following key expertise and strengths:- Design thinking, human centered design, or design background- Marketing experience- Event management experience- Interest in experiential learning course/program development- Interest in sustainability and climate technology- Interest in innovation and creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem- Detail oriented and highly organized- Great written communication and good eye for marketing material creation
Desired Educational PreparationThe ideal candidate will at minimum have a bachelor’s degree.
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