Recent announcements

We are working to create our first-ever zine, "Learning from those around us", an independent publication exploring themes of community, reciprocity, and storytelling. Through this zine, we hope to celebrate a year in intersectional sustainability work, celebrate the ongoing work of CSF funded project teams, and amplify the words and work of our community members. "Learning from those around us" will be published as both a digital and printed version as we explore the ways in which creativity is embedded within sustainability work.

The stories we share with one another and the art we create are extensions of ourselves, our communities, and collective lived experiences. As our community, we invite you to share your creativity, thoughts, and stories with us. 

Open to the UW community: Submit either visual or written work exploring your response to any of the following questions.

• What does sustainability mean to you?
• How do you define your connection to nature?
• What does an environmentalist look like?

Written prompt: write a short letter, story, poem, or quote that explores these themes 

Visual prompt: send us artwork that speaks to a story you'd like to share with us

Submit via this google form by August 27, 2023 at 11:59pm for your work to be considered. We will be reaching out during the week of August 28 with the next steps if your work is selected. Work that has been previously made and/or previously submitted is welcome. 

Email our Outreach & Education Coordinator with any questions at uwcsf@uw.edu.

The Campus Sustainability Fund (CSF) is now hiring for an undergraduate position, the Project Development Specialist, with work of 15-19.5 hours/week during the academic year + summer, and $23 per hour compensation. 

The CSF is a student-run and student-fee derived grant fund available to the UW Seattle community to implement intersectional sustainability projects on campus. Our work aims to increase social equity, community resilience, and climate action. Equity, diversity and inclusion are the guiding principles to the sustainability work at CSF. Read more about our mission and values here. We are looking for a student eager to commit substantial time and energy to empowering the UW community to develop and implement student projects. 

This job is well suited for individuals who are well-organized, interested in working with student-led project teams, enjoy program management + assessing project impact, and want to further intersectional sustainability at the UW. We emphasize our interest in students who are passionate about sustainability and willing to learn, so will not discount anyone for lack of prior experience (which we know is typically gained through privilege). We also strongly encourage students who may be engaging in a "non-traditional" aspect of sustainability work (e.g., building cultural resiliency, justice work, EDI, etc.) to apply.

As the Project Development Specialist, you will support student projects through the application and implementation phases. You will be the main point of contact in our grant-making process with the unique opportunity to get involved with sustainability initiatives across campus and gain in-depth experience in project management. 

Apply by May 2 at 11:59 pm. Learn more about the Project Development Specialist position below. Visit the links for the application portal via Handshake (UW NetID required for login). Enter Job #7769276. 

For questions, reach out to our current Project Development Specialist, Gulsima Young (csfproj@uw.edu) or our CSF Coordinator, Tatiana Brown (csfcoord@uw.edu). To request disability accommodation in the application process, please let us know how we may assist and/or contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

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About the Position

The CSF is a student-led and student-funded grant organization at the UW–Seattle campus. We are looking for a student eager to commit substantial time and energy to empowering the UW community to develop and implement student projects. 

The CSF has four administrative employees: a Program Manager, Coordinator, Outreach Coordinator, and Project Development Specialist. The Project Development Specialist is the designated part-time position focused primarily on supporting CSF funded projects through the project life cycle -- they are the expert and point of contact in our grantmaking process. Working as the CSF Project Development Specialist provides the unique opportunity to be simultaneously involved with many sustainability initiatives on the UW campus and gain in-depth experience in project management.

The CSF, located within the UW Sustainability office, is a student-fee derived grant fund available to the UW Seattle community to implement intersectional sustainability projects on campus. This student hourly position is up to 19.5 hours/week during the academic year and summer.

The CSF Project Development Specialist will be a team player as well as a self-starter, with excellent collaboration skills and ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff. Other important characteristics for the Project Development Specialist position include strong project management skills; attention to detail; ability to prioritize; flexibility and resilience; creative problem solving skills; ability to gain consensus; ability to enact the CSF’s equity and justice goals; and proficiency and comfort presenting to both small and large groups of people.

Qualifications

Required:

• Full- or part-time student status at the UW–Seattle campus during the academic year.
• Work experience in related positions or with related functions.
• Prior administrative experience.
• Interest in and knowledge of sustainability, equity, diversity, and inclusion issues both on and off campus.
• Team player, flexible and open to new ideas and continual improvement or change.
• Excellent written and oral communication, presentation, analysis, project management.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to help build consensus and buy-in for projects.

Desired:

• Has a vision for expanding intersectional sustainability efforts on campus.
• Previous project management experience.
• Experience with information/data visualization (e.g., Tableau).
• Data management or analysis experience.
• Grant writing or experience with the grantmaking cycle.
• Knowledge and experience with operational planning.
• Experience/familiarity with basic web editing features or HTML.

Duties

Project Management

• Serve as one of the primary points of contact for all active CSF-funded project teams.
• Actively track CSF project progress, help teams troubleshoot challenges, and provide project management support and mentorship.
• Create resources for teams to follow legible steps for successful project application development (after grant writing), implementation, management, and meeting of grant criteria (i.e. resource books, web pages, etc.)
• Prioritize CSF project needs and actively communicate with & advise teams based on indicators from quarterly reports.
• Work with the CSF Program Manager to bridge communications between campus stakeholders and student project teams.
• Work to connect project teams with CSF support networks (including faculty, admin, external firms, etc).
• Create, adapt, and actively update project management tools.
• Manage the current project portfolio.

Administration

• Collect quarterly project reports from active CSF projects.
• Help projects obtain required approvals, connect to resources, and improve viability of successful implementation.
• Notify projects at various points throughout the application and schedule required meetings.
• Organize project related submissions and forms in CSF databases.
• Forward CSF project information to the Committee by required deadlines.
• Assist in the production of yearly reports to our funding bodies (SAF, STF).
• Assist the CSF Program Manager with various administrative tasks, including data entry, process tracking, and Google Drive organization.
• Collect and organize project data and record metrics to be used for external communications and reporting.
• Respond to emails within 48 hours in a professional, thoughtful, and comprehensive manner.

Coordination

• Attend weekly CSF Committee Meetings and inform members on project updates, provide context for proposals, and help lead discussion.
• Assist in the solicitation and vetting of project proposals from UW students, faculty and staff.
• Monitor applicant submissions and communicate status to project leads.
• Carry through on strategic initiatives autonomously and as assigned by the CSF Program Manager.
• Assist the CSF Program Manager and CSF Outreach Coordinator in developing comprehensive outreach strategies that prioritizes inclusivity and help to broaden CSF’s engagement on campus.
• Assist in developing/revising project applications and process.

Team building

• Ability to take direction/instruction from other staff/colleagues.
• Proactive communication.
• Be an active, engaging, and available member of the CSF Team.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt/prioritize based on team needs.
• Support and mentor members of the CSF staff and committee.
• Participate in weekly collaborative meetings with other staff members.

Leadership Opportunities

• Serve on a small team where there is large capacity for you to learn and grow
• Gain public speaking and presentation skills through leading conversations on project proposals with the CSF Committee
• Ability to engage with the Sustainability Action Plan Executive Committee, which aims to implement the SAP at the three UW campuses
• Ability to engage with the Environmental Stewardship Committee, which provides recommendations for environmental policies at the UW
• Ability to serve on the Student Energy Task Force, which represents student voices and priorities in the UW’s Decarbonization Plan with the Executive Director of Campus Energy, Utilities, and Operations
• Ability to present at regional conferences
• Ability to grow your personal network with colleagues invested in building sustainable futures
• Propose own initiatives to support justice-centered sustainability

The Resilience and Compassion Seed Grants were created in partnership with the UW Resilience Lab and the Campus Sustainability Fund (CSF). Seed grants provide up to $5,000 in funding to the beginning stages of projects that aim to have a positive impact on the sustainability, compassion, and resiliency of the UW and greater Seattle communities. These grants can be awarded to UW students, staff, and instructors across the three UW campuses.  

Together, the Resilience Lab and Campus Sustainability Fund aim to foster connectedness, cultivate compassion towards each other and ourselves, embrace diversity, highlight personal connections to sustainability, spark dialogue about environmental justice, and provide opportunities for applied-learning among the UW community. Projects that support these shared goals are encouraged to apply. Past projects have ranged from workshops and retreats to activities and funding for applied research. 

More information on past projects and the application can be found on the UW Resilience Lab website or at https://tinyurl.com/uwseedgrant23. The applications for the 2023-2024 seed grant cycle opened on March 27. 2023 and will close on April 30, 2023. 

Save the date! The CSF will be hosting a student task force watch party on Monday, November 28th from 4-5 pm. Join us in the CSF office located in Gerberding Hall room B-40 to meet fellow students interested in decarbonization efforts on campus.

The UW Energy Transformation project is the beginning of the campus-wide decarbonization plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and modernize existing infrastructure. The Student Task Force enables students to make their voices heard through learning about and actively engaging with decarbonization efforts alongside faculty and staff. This meeting will be held by UW Facilities, UW Sustainability, and the Campus Sustainability Fund. All UW students, both undergraduate and graduate, are invited to join us in person to learn more, meet one another, and open the space for discussion.

Virtual option via zoom: https://washington.zoom.us/j/95552484548?pwd=Vnc5a0pyQnRBNWRzanFZZjkvMU5...

In-person option: Gerberding Hall room B-40 (Located on the basement level, entrances located off of Red Square and Johnson Hall) 

The Campus Sustainability Fund Resource Guide is now live!

Over the past few months, we have been collaborating to compile CSF staff recommendations of various books, podcasts, documentaries, UW Seattle courses, articles, and people to learn from within intersectional environmentalism. The guide outlines various frameworks, principles, movements, and sources of knowledge that continue to inform our understanding of justice-centered sustainability. Examples of topics that will be covered include, but are not limited to community resilience, cultural sustainability, elevating BIPOC voices, environmental justice, Indigenous rights, and labor rights. 

The CSF Resource Guide is meant to serve as an introduction to intersectional sustainability and is a living document that will continuously be updated and added as we learn more from those around us. Our hope is for this guide to become a community-driven base of knowledge that can serve as the first step for those interested in learning beyond mainstream environmentalism and understanding sustainability from a justice-centered approach.

Click here to view the CSF Resource Guide. 

Read the guide

The Campus Sustainability Fund (CSF) is seeking one student to serve as the Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) representative for the academic year. The CSF Sustainability x Justice Committee consists of seven students from across program levels and disciplines who serve as the student oversight to our strategic visioning, grant-making, and project management. At the CSF, our work aims to increase campus-wide social equity, community resilience, and climate action. 

This position is open to all UW Seattle students (undergraduate, graduate, professional) across disciplines. It is a paid student position for the 2022-2023 academic year with the possibility of up to a 2-year term on the committee. The pay rates are as follows: 

Member: 20 hours per quarter, 3 academic quarters | $440 per quarter, $1320 per year 

Chair: 50 hours per quarter, 4 academic quarters | $1500 per quarter, $6000 per year

The application will be open until October 31, 2022, at 11:59 pm and can be found here. 

The Campus Sustainability Fund (CSF) will begin regularly featuring project leads and current students who are working to create an environmentally and socially engaged culture at the University of Washington. Each year, the CSF funds student-initiated and student-led projects that aim to increase campus-wide social equity, community resilience, and climate action. Today's project spotlight is on the ASUW Student Food Cooperative (SFC)'s Spring Humble Feast. 

This past spring quarter, the Student Food Co-op in partnership with the CSF hosted its first Humble Feast since the beginning of the pandemic. The Humble Feast is an annual event that is hosted by students for members of the UW community. The community event featured food, field games, and art projects on the HUB lawn. The recipe, Gỏi Cuốn (Vietnamese spring rolls), was taught by students from the ASUW Asian Student Commission. Volunteers from the ASUW Student Food Co-op and the ASUW Office of International Student Advocacy (OISA) participated in prior recipe testing, food preparations, and cooking on the day of the event. Humble Feast attendees had the opportunity to share a vegan meal with one another and participate in conversations surrounding decolonizing food justice and collaborative food communities on our campus.  

We heard from student speakers involved with the ASUW Office of International Student Advocacy about their new dining program, Recipes From Home. This program, in collaboration with ASUW Student Food Co-op and UW Housing and Food Services (HFS) will be implemented starting in Autumn 2022. Recipes From Home aims to celebrate and engage with the diverse student body at UW by bringing a sense of comfort through the dining hall food experience. Students can submit recipes of their favorite foods from home to the community cookbook, which may be served as part of the UW dining menu throughout the year. With almost 10,000 UW students living in on-campus residence halls and apartments each year, Recipes From Home was created with the intention of building greater cultural representation and diversity on campus.

Check out what these student groups are doing on campus:

ASUW Student Food Co-operative: @asuwsfc

ASUW Office of International Student Advocacy: @asuw_oisa

The Campus Sustainability Fund has two undergraduate student positions open: Outreach Coordinator and Project Development Specialist with work of 15-19.5 hours/week during the academic year + summer, and $20 per hour compensation.

Now is your chance to become closely involved with both the daily operations and overall strategy of the Campus Sustainability Fund. We are looking for students eager to commit substantial time and energy to empowering the UW community to engage with sustainability.

Applications are due April 1. Learn more about the Outreach Coordinator position here and Project Development Specialist position here. Visit respective links above for application portal. 

For questions, reach out to our Coordinator, Tatiana Brown (csfcoord@uw.edu) or our Program Manager, Kyle Mcdermott (csfprogram@uw.edu). To request disability accommodation in the application process, please let us know how we may assist and/or contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

About University of Washington Sustainability Office:

The CSF, located within the UW Sustainability office, is a student-fee derived grant fund available to the UW Seattle community to implement sustainability projects on campus. UW Sustainability advances the University of Washington's commitment to sustainability. Acknowledging UW’s legacy for the future, UWS leads the development and execution of innovative and inclusive solutions that are socially responsible, economically viable, and affect positive environmental impact. We work with students, faculty and staff across the UW to coordinate, resource and implement sustainability programs and efforts.

Position title: Outreach Coordinator, undergraduate position. 

This position will report to the CSF Coordinator.

Start Date: Early-mid April 

Compensation: $20 per hour

Hours/Times: 15-19.5 hours/week (dependent on student capacity) during the academic year + summer. 

The CSF accommodates flexible work schedules and advocates for students to take personal time / vacation (particularly during academic breaks). 

Priority Deadline to Apply: March 15, 2022 or until the position is filled. 

Position Duration: Academic year 2022-2023. Possible extension at discretion of Supervisor (discussed based on performance in spring quarter). 

CSF Mission and Diversity Statement

The CSF’s mission is to foster an environmentally and socially engaged university culture and create a sustainable campus by funding multidisciplinary, student initiated and led projects. Guided by student oversight through each phase of the grantmaking and project management process, our work aims to increase campus-wide social equity, community resilience, and climate action. Equity, inclusion and diversity are guiding principles to sustainability at the University. We value and honor diverse experiences and perspectives, while striving to create welcoming and respectful learning environments that promote access and opportunity for all. 

Our 4 Core Values: Sustainability & Environmental Justice, Anti-racism and intersectionality, Resilience & Wellbeing, Student Leadership & Empowerment

Position Description

Now is your chance to become closely involved with both the daily operations and overall strategy of the Campus Sustainability Fund. We are looking for a student eager to commit substantial time and energy to empowering the UW community to engage with sustainability. The CSF has five administrative employees: a Coordinator, Program Manager, student Outreach Coordinator, student Graphic Designer, and student Project Development Specialist. The Outreach Coordinator is the designated part-time position focused primarily on the CSF's external relations. Working as the CSF Outreach Coordinator provides the unique opportunity to be simultaneously involved with many sustainability initiatives on the UW campus.

Responsibilities

• Promote and market key CSF deadlines, events and initiatives including funding cycle deadlines, request for proposals, and opportunities for project funding.
• Lead efforts to raise the profile of the CSF within the UW Seattle campus community.
• Organize and carry out events geared to a diverse audience, and incentivize participation.
• Carry out in-person presentations to RSOs, departments, and entities.
• Attend and network at RSO, departmental, and University events.
• Actively seek and engage in opportunities to introduce, represent, and forge collaborations across UW’s campus, and beyond traditional environmental spheres.
• In addition to standard communication techniques, develop and implement creative methods that are inclusive, engaging, and leverage existing University initiatives.
• Create an outreach strategy that builds on existing CSF resources and accesses various communication streams at UW.
• Maintain a strong social media presence that showcases CSF’s diverse and inclusive presence on campus.
• Work with Graphic Designer to develop visual communication material (posters, photos, video, logos, etc.).
• Manage a team of student volunteer ambassadors and track the performance.
• Conduct outreach plan meetings with CSF grant recipients, and consult on outreach processes with existing CSF project leads.
• Track outreach metrics to evaluate inclusivity and reach across the student body and academic departments.
• Create and update contact lists for all marketing and communications.
• Update web content and assist with web development.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment and passion for diversity, inclusivity, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Work independently and have an entrepreneurial spirit to initiate projects.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• Comfortable speaking and presenting to large audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritize time accordingly.

Desired qualifications

• Experience or expertise with many of the following programs or platforms: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, HTML, Drupal or similar website content management systems, Facebook, Twitter.

• An advanced understanding of the campus culture and fabric is a plus.

• Previous experience working in an office environment or in an outreach position is a plus.

• Photography experience is a plus.

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter with a diversity statement, and 1-3 references (can attach at the end of resume or upload as a separate document) via Handshake (Job #6109082) by Tuesday, March 15th. Find by searching Job ID (6109082). Alternatively, you may send a cover letter, refrences and resume directly to csfcoord@uw.edu.

Apply here

About us

The CSF, located within the UW Sustainability office, is a student-fee derived grant fund available to the UW Seattle community to implement sustainability projects on campus. The Outreach Coordinator will play a lead role in strategizing to engage diverse campus communities and helping to solicit new projects, raising the profile of the CSF. This position is responsible for nearly all aspects of CSF’s outward-facing communication, including promoting key deadlines and opportunities, hosting events, networking, and updating social media platforms. This student hourly position is up to 19.5 hours / week during the academic year and summer.

UW Sustainability advances the University of Washington's commitment to sustainability. Acknowledging UW’s legacy for the future, UWS leads the development and execution of innovative and inclusive solutions that are socially responsible, economically viable, and affect positive environmental impact. We work with students, faculty and staff across the UW to coordinate, resource and implement sustainability programs and efforts.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, please let us know how we may assist and/or contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Position title: Project Development Specialist 

Available for: Undergraduate

This position will report to the CSF Coordinator.

Start Date: Early/Mid April 

Compensation: $20 per hour

Hours/Times: 15-19.5 hours/week (dependent on student capacity) during the academic year + summer.

The CSF accommodates flexible work schedules and advocates for students to take personal time / vacation (particularly during academic breaks).

Priority Deadline to Apply: March 15th, 2022 or until filled.

Position Duration: Academic year 2021-2022. Possible extension at discretion of Supervisor (discussed based on performance in spring quarter).

CSF Mission and Diversity Statement

The CSF’s mission is to foster an environmentally and socially engaged university culture and create a sustainable campus by funding multidisciplinary, student initiated and led projects. Guided by student oversight through each phase of the grantmaking and project management process, our work aims to increase campus-wide social equity, community resilience, and climate action. Equity, inclusion and diversity are guiding principles to sustainability at the University. We value and honor diverse experiences and perspectives, while striving to create welcoming and respectful learning environments and promote access and opportunity for all.

Our 4 Core Values: Sustainability & Environmental Justice, Anti-racism and intersectionality, Resilience & Wellbeing, Student Leadership & Empowerment

About the Position

Now is your chance to become closely involved with both the daily operations and overall strategy of the Campus Sustainability Fund. We are looking for a student eager to commit substantial time and energy to empowering the UW community to develop and implement projects here at UW. The CSF has four administrative employees: a Program & Finance Coordinator / Manager, student Outreach Coordinator, student Graphic Designer, and student Project Development Specialist. The Project Development Specialist is the designated part-time position focused primarily on supporting CSF funded projects & administrative tasks. Working as the CSF Project Development Specialist provides the unique opportunity to be simultaneously involved with many sustainability initiatives on the UW campus.

The CSF, located within the UW Sustainability office, is a student-fee derived grant fund available to the UW Seattle community to implement sustainability projects on campus. This student hourly position is up to 19.5 hours / week during the academic year and summer.

The CSF Project Development Specialist will be a team player as well as a self-starter, with excellent collaboration skills and ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff. Other important characteristics for the Project Development Specialist position include strong project management skills; attention to detail; ability to prioritize; flexibility and resilience; creative problem solving skills; ability to gain consensus; ability to enact the CSF’s diversity and inclusion goals; and proficiency and comfort presenting to both small and large groups of people.

Qualifications

Required:

• Full- or part-time student status at the UW Seattle campus during the academic year.
• Work experience in related positions or with related functions.
• Prior administrative experience.
• Interest in and knowledge of sustainability/Equity Diversity and Inclusion issues both on and off campus.
• Team player, flexible and open to new ideas and continual improvement or change.
• Excellent written and oral communication, presentation, analysis, project management.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to help build consensus and buy-in for projects.

Desired:

• Experience with Tableau and / or information visualization.
• Data management / UX experience.
• Grant writing and external grant funding experience.
• Knowledge and experience with operational planning.
• Previous project management experience.
• Experience with basic web editing features and HTML.

Duties

Project Management

• Serve as one of the primary points of contact for all project teams’ or the CSF.
• Actively track CSF project progress, help teams troubleshoot challenges, and provide project management support and mentorship.
• Create resources for teams to follow legible steps for successful project application development (after grant writing), implementation, management, and meeting of grant criteria (i.e. resource books, web pages, etc.)
• Prioritize CSF project needs and actively communicate with & advise teams based on indicators from quarterly reports.
• Work with the CSF Program Manager to bridge communications between campus stakeholders and student project teams.
• Work to connect project teams with CSF support network (including Faculty, Admin, External Firms, etc).
• Create, adapt, and actively update project management tools.

Administration

• Collect quarterly project reports from active CSF projects.
• Help projects obtain required approvals, connect to resources, and improve viability of successful implementation.
• Notify projects at various points throughout application & schedule required meetings.
• Organize project related submissions and forms in CSF databases.
• Forward CSF project information to the Committee by required deadlines.
• Assist in the production of yearly reports to funding bodies (SAF, STF).
• Assist the CSF Program Manager with various administrative tasks, including data entry, process tracking, and Google Drive organization.
• Collect and organize project data and record metrics to be used for external communications and reporting.
• Respond to emails within 24 hours in a professional, thoughtful, and comprehensive manner.

Coordination

• Attend weekly Committee Meetings and inform members on project updates, provide context for proposals, and help lead discussion.
• Assist in the solicitation and vetting of project proposals from UW students, faculty and staff.
• Monitor applicant submissions and communicate status to project leads.
• Carry through on strategic initiatives autonomously and as assigned by the CSF Program Manager.
• Assist the CSF Program Manager / CSF Outreach Coordinator in developing comprehensive outreach strategies that prioritizes inclusivity and help to broaden CSF’s engagement on campus.
• Assist in developing/revising application and process.

Team building

• Ability to take direction / instruction from senior staff.
• Proactive communication.
• Be an active, engaging, and available member of the CSF Team.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt / prioritize based on team needs.
• Support and mentor members of the CSF staff and committee.
• Participate in weekly collaborative meetings with other staff members.

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter with a diversity statement, and 1-3 references (can attach at the end of resume or upload as a separate document) on Handshake (Job #6109166) by Tuesday, March 15th, 2022. Alternatively, you may send a cover letter references, and resume directly to csfcoord@uw.edu.

Apply now

To request disability accommodation in the application process, please let us know how we may assist and/or contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

The UW Resilience Lab and the Campus Sustainability Fund (CSF) are pleased to announce the fifth annual Resilience and Compassion Seed Grant cycle. These small grants support efforts to promote resilience, compassion and sustainability and foster connection and community at the UW. Seed grants support impactful activities, programming, projects and/or applied research that align with the following goals of the Resilience Lab and the CSF: 

• To cultivate kindness, compassion and gratitude toward each other and ourselves; 
• To foster connectedness, belonging and community; 
• To embrace common humanity and diversity within the human experience; 
• To provide opportunities to the UW community for project-based or applied learning; 
• To illuminate the connections between group or personal identities (cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, etc.) and the sustainability of the UW community and environment. 
• To educate and/or spark dialogue about environmental and societal problems that disproportionately impact Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.

All members of the UW community – including students, staff and faculty – are eligible to apply; however, preference will be given to teams that include students.

Applications will be open April 1st and close May 1st. 

For the application, you will need to submit the following information and materials: 

1. Contact information for primary and secondary project applicant. 
2. Project proposal (no more than 1000 words) including: 
   • Brief description of your proposed project, including clearly delineated goals or aims.
   • Brief background describing the theoretical and/or empirical justification for your proposed project. 
   • Brief description of how you will evaluate whether or not your project met its intended goals and impact. 
   • The Resilience Lab and the CSF are interested in seeing how proposed projects are connected to the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. The 17 SDGs may serve as inspiration for thinking about different aspects of intersectional sustainability that could be addressed. We ask you to articulate connections between your proposed project and 2 or more of the 17 goals.
3. A detailed, line-item budget proposal for how the funds will be used. Please include a description of matching funds and/or any additional funds to support your project as applicable.
4. (Optional) Letter of support from an appropriate unit lead (e.g., person holding chair, dean or VP-level roles) or letter from a faculty or staff adviser/mentor for student-led applications.

Check back in soon for funding guidelines and application portal! 

To learn more, check out our approved Resilience Seed Grant list here. For questions, reach out to Resilience Lab Seed Grant Coordinator Chloe Jiang via email: hej35@uw.edu

The CSF Funding Cycle 3: Letter of Intent is due March 1st and the Full Proposal is due April 15th! Apply Here 

The CSF awards over $400,000 in grants to an average of 25 student-led sustainability projects a year at UW! The CSF supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals and encourages project teams to align with these diverse goals. 

Upcoming Deadlines: 
FC3 Spring Letter of Intent: 
March 1

FC3 Full Proposal: 
April 15

Mini-Grants <$1,000:
Year Round (Rolling Basis)

If you need help in the application process, email the CSF coordinator at csfcoord@uw.edu. For more information on the updated funding cycle and additional deadlines, visit our website here. 

ID: on a purple background a grey computer tab opened with the different deadlines listed along with a header saying ”Apply at CSF.UW.EDU.”

Would you like extra support in applying for grants such as the Campus Sustainability Fund ? Watch the recording from our most recent grant-writing workshop. Improve your skills, get some tips and guidelines in grant-writing,and learn more about the diverse pool of on-campus grants available for projects and initiatives. Watch the recording: 

Watch the Link Here

Some upcoming opportunities from the UW Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship:

The deadline is approaching for the Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge student competition. Students may apply by February 14. Here's the direct link to the application: https://platform.younoodle.com/.../2022_alaska_airlines...

There's also three application parties coming up in February as well (2/4, 2/9, and 2/10) that students can register for here: https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/uwbuerk/402051

If you are Interested in joining a team or have a team and recruiting team members, fill out the appropriate form to get connected

Looking for a team to join: https://forms.gle/s6g8aqAWStDKjo9q6

Recruiting team members: https://forms.gle/Kpb1aCy96nHmiUW49

Lastly, Join the Buerk Center on Tuesdays from 12-1pm and connect with other students who are interested in being part of the solution. Share your ideas, share your skills, and learn more about bringing them together as a team for one of the Buerk Center Competitions.

Register for Zoom link:

https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/uwbuerk/413176

The UW custodian project, supported by the 2020's Resilience Seed grants, continue to grow and expand. The (in)Visibility photography exhibit is now displayed at the UW Tower during winter quarter: January - March 2022, M-F 6am-6pm.  Address: 4333 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105

Additionally, project leader Evalynn Romano recently wrote a racial justice focused op-ed for Yes! Magazine. Romano offers solutions for all workplaces to support the wellbeing of custodial workers as well as a photo essay using custodians' photography and stories. Read the op-ed here and view the photo essay here. 

If you are interested in supporting this project further, donate and follow them on social media:

Instagram: @the_uw_custodian_project

Facebook: @theuwcustodianproject

Twitter: @uw_custodian

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Your donations will be used to purchase materials and supplies needed to sustain a traveling exhibit around UW Seattle campus and beyond. (Note: The UW Custodian Project is volunteer-led.)

Did you know that the Campus Sustainability Fund has virtual office hours?

The CSF offers flexible one-on-one meetings via zoom, and open ‘drop-in’ times throughout the week. We are here to act as a resource in order to help you with your goals, ideas, and plans.

Zoom link for Wednesday 1:30-3:30 PST:

https://washington.zoom.us/j/5100844374#success

Zoom link for Friday 11:00-1:00 PST: 

https://washington.zoom.us/j/7425783907

Bring your creative ideas to the re-opening of the UW Tower Green Square CSF project! We are looking for students to work on a variety of projects including but not limited to creating educational weather-proof signage, soil quality testing and improvement, planting and maintenance plans, cost projections, design improvements, as well as food distribution and donation plans. CSF Green Square funding includes a part-time paid internship position from April-September. Students involved in the project prior to April may also be interested in developing a CSF funding proposal for additional internship funding. 

To get involved, reach out to CSF outreach coordinator at uwcsf@uw.edu and program primary contact, Cheryl Wheeler cherylwh@uw.edu. 

Job Description: CSF Coordinator

Job Description: CSF Coordinator

Start Date: early-mid November 2021

Hours/Times: 19.5 hours/week (220 hrs/quarter), workdays & times flexible

Duration: through June 2022. Possible to be extended, although student status is required. Ideal candidates would have 2 or 3 years remaining in their program and could serve in this role for multiple years.

Compensation: GSA Package (Tuition Waiver, Health Insurance, Salary*) *estimated at approx. $2500/mo before taxes 

Union: This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union provisions. For more information about UAW Local 4121 provisions, visit:

https://hr.uw.edu/labor/academic-and-student-unions/uaw-ase/ase-contract

Application Deadline: November 1st, 2021 

Application Link: https://forms.gle/uigD2FSFxuBchg2fA

Reporting: This position will report to the CSF Program Manager, Finance (within the UW Sustainability office). 

CSF Mission and Diversity Statement:

The CSF’s mission is to foster an environmentally and socially engaged university culture and create a sustainable campus by funding multidisciplinary, student initiated and led projects. Guided by student oversight through each phase of the grantmaking and project management process, our work aims to increase campus-wide social equity, community resilience, and climate action. Equity, inclusion and diversity are guiding principles to sustainability at the University. We value and honor diverse experiences and perspectives, while striving to create welcoming and respectful learning environments and promote access and opportunity for all. 

Position Description

The CSF Coordinator will be instrumental to both the day-to-day operations as well as strategic visioning for the CSF and the Committee. The CSF strives to create a non-hierarchical organizational culture that encourages student leadership and empowerment — the CSF Coordinator will be expected to uphold (and advise on, revise as needed) the mission, vision, and values established by the CSF Committee & Staff. As one of the most well-resourced positions within the CSF, this role will be expected to carry out many of the primary functions of the organization. 

The Coordinator will support the development and implementation of primarily student-led, campus-based sustainability projects (large- and small-scale) that meaningfully advance the University's sustainability goals. Eligible projects are highly diverse and range from carbon and waste reduction to water and energy conservation to social and environmental justice and more. The CSF annually receives an average of more than $500,000 from its two primary funding sources: the Student Activity Fee and the Student Technology Fee. The CSF has funded as many as 50 projects in an academic year, and over 250 total projects since our inception in 2010. The Coordinator will work closely and collaboratively with the CSF Program & Finance Manager to ensure the prudent stewardship and oversight of CSF funds, advance organizational transparency, and ensure investments into campus projects are well supported to serve as a sustained resource for future generations of students. 

The CSF Coordinator will be a team player as well as a self-starter, with excellent collaboration skills and ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff. The role will be an opportunity for a student to bring their existing skill set forward, as well as an opportunity for learning and growth. Some of the characteristics that will be developed in the role include creative problem solving skills, an inclusive and equity-centered approach, strategic thinking, flexibility and resilience; ability to gain consensus; ability to manage sensitive situations; verbal and written communication skills; and proficiency and comfort presenting to both small and large groups of people. 

Program Coordination and Reporting 

• Lead the solicitation and vetting of project proposals from UW students, faculty and staff.
• Track and report on active CSF projects (in collaboration with CSF Project Development Specialist). 
• Assist in supporting ongoing project needs and longevity [in collaboration with CSF Program Manager & Project Development Specialist].
• Carry out various administrative tasks related to supporting grantmaking and organizational processes.
• Guide awardees in the navigation of the University's complex organizational structure and work effectively with all stakeholders [supported by Program Manager].
• Manage up to 3 part time student staff and 3-6 regular student volunteers at any given time.
• Support & organize the CSF Committee.
• Update CSF spreadsheets/database for process tracking, documentation, and organizational transparency. 
• Co-lead annual funding request and participatory budget process in collaboration with CSF Program Manager and CSF Committee Chair.
• In collaboration with the CSF Program Manager, prepare an annual, comprehensive report that includes metrics reporting and other key Fund updates. 
• Guide strategic initiatives with support of the Program Manager / Committee.
• Request the creation of UW budget / fund transfer for newly funded projects.
• Lead student hiring process for undergraduate hourly positions & selection of new Committee Members.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communications

• ​​Support student engagement with the Fund including proposal creation, connecting students to faculty and staff, formal presentations about the Fund to student organizations and classes, etc [with assistance from Outreach Coordinator].
• Co-lead (in collaboration with CSF Outreach Coordinator and other CSF/UWS members) the envisioning and carrying out of campus-wide & community engagement initiatives including events, workshops, presentations, etc.
• Assist Outreach Coordinator in creating / implementing effective Outreach strategy.
• Maintain strong relationships with the CSFs myriad of campus partners including funders. 
• Work in collaboration with the UW Sustainability Office to advance shared goals.
• Help to advance Sustainability Action Plan (SAP) targets and advise on future revisions of the SAP. 
• Serve as lead for SAP Target II, assisting in the creation & leading of a student sustainability hub.
• In collaboration with CSF Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator and other team members, ensure the organization develops and maintains trust and rapport with underrepresented groups on campus, and actively includes their involvement in projects, Committee formation, and strategic direction setting. 
• Continue to raise the visibility and profile of the CSF throughout UW.

 Qualifications

Required 

• Currently matriculated in a UW graduate program.
• Approximately 2+ years work experience in related positions or with related functions.
• Experience with programs that include diversity, equity and inclusion. 
• Experience in (or interest in learning) about financial management & budgeting.

Desired

• Previous program and/or staff management experience.

Core Competencies

• An understanding of the environmental/climate justice movements as well as the importance of anti-racism in sustainability efforts. 
• Interest in and knowledge of sustainability issues both on and off campus.
• Tactful, courteous, respectful, and inclusive when engaging with peers and all UW staff and other stakeholders, regardless of title or position. 
• Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness; be responsible, accountable.
• Continuing a supportive office culture within the CSF that respects individual well-being, belonging, and unique talents/abilities. 
• Skills for facilitating gatherings and building consensus.
• Adeptness to latest professional technology tools and willingness to learn. 
• Experience with basic web editing features and HTML or willingness to learn. 

To Apply

Please fill out the google form at the following link: https://forms.gle/uigD2FSFxuBchg2fA

Questions about the position can be directed to csfcoord@uw.edu.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, please let us know how we may assist and/or contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu .

On this episode of the CSF Spotlight, we are joined by UW Sustainability director, Claudia Frere-Anderson. Claudia joined the University of Washington in 2009 and she has led huge Sustainability efforts since then, working as a pioneer of sustainability. Listen to learn about University of Washington's history in sustainability advancements and the critical role Claudia played in it, and to hear about her successes in the sustainability space. As well as, join us to say a warm goodbye to Claudia as she is parting with the university after 12 years of service. In her new endeavors, Claudia is taking on a position with ISOS Group, a woman-owned sustainability consulting firm focusing on environmental, social and governance work with corporations. 

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The Campus Sustainability Fund (CSF) is seeking applicants for the 2021-2022 Undergraduate and Graduate Student Committee positions. The CSF is a student -run and student-funded grant making organization that has been established at the UW for the past 12 years. The group is led by passionate student leaders who work to bring more opportunity for student leadership and agency in finding solutions for climate change by financially supporting transdisciplinary sustainability projects led by UW students. If you would like to get involved, consider applying for the CSF 2021-2022 Undergraduate or Graduate Student Committee position. This is an exciting opportunity for students to be involved in the decision-making process of CSF grants along with gaining skills in leadership, budgeting and understanding of grant-making. We hope to see you apply and continue your impact on sustainability efforts on campus! 

Positions are volunteer, however there is an opportunity for a paid committee chair position in the second year of membership.

All students are encouraged to apply! Applications close Monday, October 25th!

Apply here for ASUW

Apply here for Graduate Students ESC Position

ID: Two UW students by a CSF table having a conversation with CSF ambassadors. The table has small informational graphics and other marketing material.