Resilience Coordinator; Inst Advancement Consultant

Indiana University is seeking a Resilience Coordinator for the Environmental Resilience Institute in Bloomington, IN. The role involves managing the Resilience Cohort, supporting local governments in climate strategies, and fostering partnerships for sustainability initiatives. Responsibilities include relationship development, financial management, and community outreach. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and relevant experience in outreach or public relations. The position emphasizes environmental justice and collaboration.
Position: Resilience Coordinator (Inst Advancement Consultant)

The mission of the Environmental Resilience Institute (ERI) is to enhance resilience to environmental change in Indiana and the Midwest by accurately predicting impacts and effectively partnering with communities to implement feasible, equitable, and research‑informed solutions. While the threat of environmental change is one which has concerning implications for all forms of life on this planet, we recognize that environmental justice is linked to community life.

Therefore, we are committed to fighting for environmental justice in all our work. ERI is dedicated to being a welcoming community for a staff of variety of backgrounds and perspectives. We encourage all interested parties to apply.
Job Summary

The Environmental Resilience Institute's Resilience Coordinator is responsible for the day‑to‑day operations of the Resilience Cohort and related initiatives under the McKinney Midwest Climate Project. The Coordinator is critical for maintaining long‑lasting relationships and developing capacity for sustainability work statewide.
Department‑Specific Responsibilities
• Supports Indiana local governments and related organizations in planning and implementing strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase climate preparedness.
• Oversees and coordinates current Resilience Cohort.
• Plans future Resilience Cohorts.
• Manages additional small resilience outreach and implementation grants and projects.
• Serves as a resource for community‑scale climate solutions.
• Contributes to ERI through relationship development, financial management, and communications.
General Responsibilities
• Serves as liaison to key stakeholders in public and private sectors on partnership opportunities advancing institutional initiatives.
• Initiates and maintains frequent interactions with relevant partners ensuring strong collaborative relationships and focus.
• Develops knowledge of issues and needs of initiatives, programs, and partners to make appropriate connections with university and external resources.
• Serves as a community resource facilitating programs, providing technical assistance, and ensuring communication to optimize project outcomes.
• Collaborates with university and external partners to identify funding needs and potential sources; participates in developing external funding proposals with education and outreach component.
• Communicates partner expectations with unit leadership to assist in operationalizing project outcomes; collaborates in the timely delivery of logistical, budgetary, and support functions.
• Determines and tracks key project metrics and assists in analysis and report development.
• May provide guidance to lower‑level Institutional Advancement Consultants.
Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
Education

Required
• Bachelor's degree in related field

Preferred
• Master's degree in public administration, climate planning, sustainability, environmental management, or related
Work Experience

Required
• 2 years experience in outreach, engagement, public relations, or related field

Preferred
• 2 years experience including (or supplemented by) demonstrated experience planning and implementing multi‑stakeholder projects
• Experience in planning and/or local governance
Licenses and Certificates

Preferred
• Possess or be able to get a valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University
Skills

Required
• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Highly thorough and dependable

Preferred
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Intermediate subject‑matter expertise in sustainability, energy, climate resilience, and greenhouse gas reductions at state and local levels
• Professional and…