Advisory Council Member — Environmental Research & Circular Materials

Help Shape the Future of Circular Materials

Location: Remote

Type: Volunteer Advisory Council Member

Estimated Commitment: 2–4 hours per month, including quarterly virtual meetings

About Altera Circular Systems

Use what we have. Build what we need.

Altera Circular Systems, a fiscally sponsored project of Embolden WI, a 501(c)(3), is advancing research into how post-consumer textiles and other underused resources could become useful materials for sustainable building applications.

Our long-term vision is to help communities turn overlooked resources into practical solutions that support resilience, sustainability, and local opportunity.

Our research is currently in an exploratory stage. We're developing academic relationships, investigating material-processing approaches, and working toward early proof-of-concept testing.

The Opportunity

We're seeking a professionals or community leaders interested in helping establish Altera's volunteer Advisory Council.

This is an opportunity to contribute ideas, experience, and thoughtful guidance to an emerging environmental initiative.

How You Can Contribute

Advisory Council members may help:

• Provide guidance on environmental research, sustainability, or circular-materials development.
• Offer insight into Wisconsin's research, manufacturing, environmental, and community-development landscape.
• Help identify appropriate organizations, university contacts, resources, and potential partnerships.
• Review ideas, research priorities, and proposed development pathways.
• Offer feedback on Altera's long-term community impact and organizational growth.
• Participate in occasional virtual discussions and advisory meetings.

Who We're Looking For

We welcome individuals with experience or demonstrated interest in one or more of the following:

• Environmental sustainability or circular economy
• Materials science, engineering, or manufacturing
• Textile recycling or waste management
• University research or academic partnerships
• Wisconsin community and economic development
• Nonprofit leadership or program development

You do not need expertise in every area. We're looking for people who bring curiosity, practical knowledge, and a collaborative mindset.

Commitment and Structure

This is a volunteer, non-governing advisory position. Members provide guidance and recommendations but do not serve as legal directors of Embolden WI or independently represent or enter agreements on behalf of Altera.

We anticipate approximately 2–4 hours of participation per month, with quarterly virtual meetings and occasional feedback between meetings.

Formal advisory appointments and responsibilities will be coordinated with our fiscal sponsor.

Why Get Involved?

Altera is still in its early stages, which means advisory input can genuinely help shape how the research develops.

You'll have an opportunity to contribute professional experience, explore emerging environmental ideas, and support an initiative working to connect material innovation with community needs.

For community. By community. With community.

We welcome your interest and look forward to learning what perspective you could bring to Altera Circular Systems.