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Research Associate VISTA

Are you an agent of change? If so, the Louisiana Bucket Brigade wants you!

The Louisiana Bucket Brigade, an environmental health and justice organization is looking for a Research Associate.

The Research Associate completes and presents research on refinery accidents at 17 refineries in Louisiana as a part of the Refinery Efficiency Initiative.

Activities Include:
Compile and analyze data on refinery accidents from reports submitted by the industry to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.
• Analyze data according to established blueprint that includes, causal factor analysis, pollutant totals and cases of concern.
Prepare and present reports on research results.
• Prepare and present presentations & hard copy reports and fact sheets for affected community groups.
• Assist with preparation of the report for the Refinery Efficiency Initiative.
• Assist with organizing press conferences upon release of the final report.
• Assist in engaging refining industry in dialogue on pollution prevention.

Ensure sustainability/continuation of research to enter 2009 and future data.
• Work with the Volunteer Coordinator to conduct outreach to schools of public health and environmental law to create an ongoing team of researchers for the project.
• Develop systems, including timelines that ensures quality work to continue this research using student / volunteer researchers.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Excellent organizational, communication and writing skills
• Experience designing and conducting research in environmental science, public health or related field
• Good analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail, meticulous worker
• Experience working with media a plus
• Experience working with Geographic Information Systems preferred

Please send cover letter and resume to info@labucketbrigade.org.