CASL is seeking quality students to fill its coordinator positions for the 2009/2010 school year. CASL creates the opportunity for students to utilize their strengths and explore their own interests. These positions will remain open until filled.
Below is a description of each position. Incoming coordinators are encouraged to get involved as soon as possible. The term of each position officially spans the academic year.
Click here to fill out an application: Application for CASL coordinator positions 2009-2010 Please e-mail the application to Casl@uoregon.edu with the subject line “Applicant.” Or drop the application by the CASL office located in the basement of the U of O Annex (white building) on 12th and Kincaid St.
The Treasurer is in charge of financial affairs and has general supervision of the financial records including grants, expenditures, and payroll for any work study employees. This coordinator creates the budget, collects dues and maintains receipts for funds. He/She conducts the correspondence relating to this office and performs all duties usual and incidental to this office. The Treasurer attends meetings regularly and works closely with the grant committee and other coordinators.
This coordinator works with faculty members interested in using CASL for a course (i.e., field trips, workshops, studios, student projects) and soliciting interest and involvement when appropriate. This coordinator works closely with the Curriculum Officer at the Ecological Design Center to expand “green curriculum.” Fundraising & Grants Coordinator
This coordinator oversees CASL’s fundraising efforts, which includes event planning and grant writing. Design Team Members
The design team consists of talented students from the School of Architecture and Allied Arts. If you are interested in architecture these positions present the opportunity to explore the field. If you are an architecture student then join the design team to expand your low-impact design knowledge. The design team offers these positions: refine the existing design, create passive systems (living wall, ground source heat pump system, etc), design interior spaces and design the landscape.
Are you interested in hands on work? Then join our new construction team that will facilitate the construction process during the next year. Work hands on with contractors renovating the current house. Then help construct the additional wing that will include a solar panel and green roof.
CASL provides a unique opportunity for a student to document the construction process. This student will be responsible for photographing the different stages of the design and construction process. This student will work directly with the Web site designer to create a multi media Web site
-----------------------------The time commitment of these positions varies for each coordinator based on what projects you take on and how much volunteer effort you can utilize. Minimally, all of the coordinators meet once or twice a week (2-4 hours total) and have weekly duties to perform.
The compensation for this work is riches, in all ways except for financial ones. The co-directors are the only position that receives a small stipend. CASL coordinators learn valuable experience synonymous to organizing and running a non-profit. CASL coordinators will make a valuable contribution to students’ environmental awareness on campus and help further the University’s commitment to sustainable practices. Academic credit through a variety of departments can be earned for this work if you require credit towards your degree. The only position that is stipend is the co-directors.
To apply for any position above please send your resume, including your desired position and projected graduation date, to ASUO Suite 4 or send us an email at casluoregon.edu with the subject line "Applicant."
If you have any questions, please send us an email using our contact form, located here.