Pennsylvania’s Recycling Markets Center and the Chester Ridley Crum Watersheds Association are seeking to fill positions. Here are the details…

Recycling Markets Center: Penn State Harrisburg is accepting applications for a Markets Development Manager with the Recycling Markets Center with the School of Science, Engineering and Technology at the Harrisburg Campus.

This job will develop and implement a strategy to expand existing markets and to create new markets for recyclable materials and to market the RMC, its programs, services and activities. The Markets Development Manager will play a key role in establishing the mechanics for the RMC's market strategy, directing recycling market-building activities with RMC partner organizations, perform usual marketing activities for the RMC and a variety of other duties as they relate to: communications, program, tool and service development, events planning, and Web content development.

The job requires exceptional verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, attention to detail and a superior ability to multitask. Experience in recycling markets development is needed for successful performance of duties, including planning, organizing, grant-writing, staffing, leading and delivering RMC program services and activities to clients or making referrals to other service provider partners as appropriate. Travel is required. Requires Master's degree or equivalent, plus three years of work-related experience.

Note: This is a fixed-term appointment funded through December 31 with excellent possiblity of refunding.

Electronically submit a cover letter, salary requirement and resume at www.psu.jobs or mail to The Pennsylvania State University, Employment and Compensation Division, Job # F - 24057, First Floor Rider 1 Building, University Park, PA 16802 or fax to 814-865-3750. Applications accepted until position is filled. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

Chester Ridley Crum Watersheds Association seeks an enthusiastic individual with a strong personal interest in watershed conservation issues to fill a new part-time position as its Development Director.

The qualified candidate will, in coordination with the Executive Director, plan, supervise and implement membership development and fundraising efforts. CRC recently developed a market and fundraising plan to build its capacity to implement recommendations identified in the Rivers Conservation Plans.

Qualifications include: A four-year degree from an accredited college in development/ marketing or a related field; excellent written/oral communication skills; strong organizational and coordination skills; ability to work well with others to accomplish tasks; computer knowledge (Microsoft Office Programs: Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint); ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed; development and fundraising experience preferred.

For consideration, e-mail a resume, professional references and a cover letter to donjude@aol.com .

3/2/2007