Board of Directors Application Form
Please complete this application form by April 1st.  Full details about CURC and board member expectations are outlined below. We look forward to receiving your applications!
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CURC Board Membership Information
CURC is recruiting individuals working in higher education with a desire to advance a just and sustainable society for all by solving the social and environmental challenges of waste to its Board of Directors.

Are you:

Passionate about zero waste policies and waste prevention/diversion practices in higher education?
Interested in leadership opportunities?
Looking to contribute your skills to advance a professional network of campus zero waste practitioners?
Able to dedicate approximately 7 hours of your time per month?

If so, we encourage you to apply to the CURC Board of Directors.  

CURC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to connect and support people advancing sustainable materials management in higher education by fostering the exchange of best practices to achieve zero waste and a circular economy. CURC is governed by an all-volunteer 13 member Board. 

Term
Members serve a 3-year term. An available additional 3-year term is available. (2 consecutive term max)  
Term begins on July 1st. 

Expectations
Board Members are expected to: 

Contribute to the development and coordination of CURC programs and events
Set strategic direction for the organization
Assist in managing the organization’s business affairs
Act as organizational ambassadors at conferences and other professional gatherings

Participate in a monthly Board conference call
Serve on at least one committee with monthly meeting participation
Attend an annual strategic planning retreat
Contribute creatively to the mission and initiatives of the organization
Assist with webinar/workshop facilitation
Familiarity with Google Workspace and Zoom platforms

Recruitment Focus
CURC is looking to recruit individuals who will provide the board with a diverse range of professional experience and knowledge of waste reduction, reuse, recycling and sustainability specific to colleges and universities, and a commitment to advancing justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels of the Board’s engagement. CURC seeks to increase representation from individuals of color, as well as others whose identities have historically been underrepresented in higher education and/or formal sustainability roles. Additionally, we seek participation from different types and sizes of higher ed institutions across the U.S. and Canada and from a variety of positions within these institutions - including but not limited to sustainability officers, facilities managers, custodial supervisors, and faculty. Enthusiasm for advancing waste reduction, recycling, and sustainable materials management at higher education institutions is a must!

Thanks for your interest!  For questions about serving on the CURC Board of Directors, please contact: board@curc3r.org
First Name *
Last Name *
Email Address *
Job Title *
Name of Higher Education Institution of Employment *
City, State/Province, Country (for Place of Employment) *
Board participation requires an estimated 7 hours/month (for standing meetings plus additional time to work on committee assignments). Please confirm that you are able to make that commitment and why you want to join the CURC Board of Directors. *
Do you have experience with any of the following skills/areas of focus that are critical to the operation of the CURC Board. (select all that apply) *
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Please describe your experience with waste reduction and diversion efforts in higher education. *
What goals and objectives would you like to see CURC leadership pursue in the coming years and how would you support them? *
Any final comments or questions you would like to share with the recruitment committee?
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