Southeast RSDP seeks applicants for board and work group members
The Southeast Regional Sustainable Development Partnership (Southeast RSDP) is seeking applicants for membership on community-led regional board and work groups.
Southeast RSDP is one of five regional partnerships that connect local communities with University of Minnesota resources to support sustainable development and resilience in Greater Minnesota. RSDP has four work groups: natural resources, local food systems, resilient communities and clean energy.
Southeast RSDP’s board and work groups are composed of community volunteers from the region along with representation from University of Minnesota faculty and staff. Members work together to make recommendations about how to support community-driven projects that partner with the University of Minnesota. RSDP strives to reflect a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives among its board membership.
Successful candidates for the Southeast RSDP work groups will:
- Be committed to building resilience in Southwest Minnesota communities –economically, environmentally, and socially
- Contribute diverse backgrounds, identities, experiences, and viewpoints
- Operate with integrity in making decisions
- Embrace complexity and innovation
Southeast RSDP is currently seeking those with an interest in natural resources and sustainable agriculture and food systems. Among the knowledge areas we are especially interested in are farming and agriculture; water resource management; naturalists or wild areas/ecosystems; and climate and extreme weather readiness.
Across our 16-county region, we are specifically seeking applicants from the following counties: Faribault, Blue Earth, Waseca, Steele, Houston, Winona, Fillmore, Mower as well as the Prairie Island Indian Community. However, we will consider applications from all counties within our region.
During their terms, board and work group members participate in in-person or virtual meetings (10 for board members, 4 for work group members). Mileage compensation and honoraria for meeting attendance are available.
To apply for a board position, please see z.umn/rsdpboard
To apply for a work group position, please see z.umn/rsdp workgroups.
Applications are preferred by Monday, Sept 15th for a start date of October 1st. For questions, or to learn more, please contact Andi Sutton, Southeast RSDP Executive Director, at sutto364@umn.edu or (857) 928-4196.
