Mar
24
2014
Position:
Environmental Sector Delegate
Initiative:
Water Literacy Project Team
Application Deadline:
11 Apr 2014
The purpose of this initiative is to enhance knowledge and provide recommendations for improved water literacy in Alberta. The project team will be developing a definition for water literacy; an inventory of existing programs and products for water literacy in Alberta; a review and evaluation of water literacy best practices from other jurisdictions; an assessment of water literacy levels among Albertans; and propose recommendations for improving water literacy in Alberta.
Time Commitment:
- The expected commitment for this Project Team is approximately 18-24 months
- Project Team commitment would include monthly meetings in person, several conference calls, and email review of materials throughout the project timeframe.
- Please note that the first meeting for this project will be the week of May 12-16 at the AWC office in Edmonton. Once the project team is assembled, members will be polled to arrange that first meeting.
Selection Criteria:
- Sectors should have an interest in this issue (deal makers, deal breakers, implementers)
- Representative does not have to be a Council Director or Alternate
- Representative needs to have characteristics described below, from Council’s Process Guidelines
- For this particular team, it would be beneficial if the representative already has a background in water literacy, water education or survey/assessment design work.
Expectations of Representative:
- Represent a particular stakeholder organization or sector
- Have the time required to complete the work of the Council
- Report regularly to their sector
- Follow the rules and principles of consensus decision making
- Be knowledgeable about water, watershed function, and sector use of water
- Respect the opinions and experience of others
- Make constructive contributions that advance the team’s goals and objectives, and help others to do the same
- Brief their sector’s Director regularly, including prior to the team’s report and recommendations being presented to the Board
- As appropriate, participate in briefing Directors and Alternates in their broad category
- Liaise with their sector’s participants on the Board and other Council teams to maximize synergy, ensure coordination, and prevent duplication by keeping each other informed.
Application Instructions:
Please provide a submission of interest to [email protected] by April 11, 2014 providing:
- Your contact information (including address, email, and phone number.
- The name of the AEN member group you represent.
- A summary description of your background and abilities, particularly those relevant to the selection criteria. You are welcome to provide a resume but only in addition to the summary description.
There will be a delegate (member) selection for this project team at the next AEN Water Caucus meeting from Noon-1pm on Monday, April 14.
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