STAGE ONE
THE GEORGE BARLEY WATER PRIZE
Stage One of the competition was open to everyone, from top-tier universities doing cutting edge research to inventors working in their garage. 104 teams entered ideas, and offered their insights and inspirations on why they decided to embark on solving one of the most vexing challenges facing our planet.
In this stage the prize purse was $35,000 competitors were judged on
1. Performance indicators
2. Experiment description
3. Environmental outcome assessment
4. Overall presentation
Competitors were scored on
1. Phosphorus Removal
2. Environmental Sustainability
3. Overall Presentation
STAGE ONE
THE GEORGE BARLEY WATER PRIZE
Stage One of the competition was open to everyone, from top-tier universities doing cutting edge research to inventors working in their garage. 104 teams entered ideas, and offered their insights and inspirations on why they decided to embark on solving one of the most vexing challenges facing our planet.
In this stage the prize purse was $35,000 competitors were judged on
1. Performance indicators
2. Experiment description
3. Environmental outcome assessment
4. Overall presentation
Competitors were scored on
1. Phosphorus Removal
2. Environmental Sustainability
3. Overall Presentation
GRAND
CHALLENGE
THE GEORGE BARLEY WATER PRIZE
The final ‘Grand Challenge’ stage of the George Barley Water Prize will be the robust testing of contestants under field conditions in the Greater Everglades to validate whether these leading technologies can remove phosphorus from the Kissimmee River or a comparable water body under real conditions at significantly lower cost than currently possible.
The 9 Pilot Phase teams will be narrowed down to the final four, who will move on to the final stage of the competition. Advancers will be announced in October 2018, in Toronto, during Canada’s Water Innovation Week. While Stage 3 asked teams to perform through snowmelt conditions, Stage 4 will require teams to demonstrate their ability to perform in subtropical conditions. Four teams will receive continuous flow, averaging 1 million gallons per day (gpd), with a variable spike of 4 million gallons per day, over the course of 14 months.
A Grand Challenge winner will have demonstrated endurance in a range temperatures, proving their technology is globally applicable. With the support of the State of Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection and the St. John’s River Water Management District, the Grand Challenge will be hosted on the banks of Lake Jesup, in Oviedo, Florida.
In this stage the prize purse is a
$10 Million Grand Prize
$250,000 Secondary Prize
$170,000 Phoenix Prize
competitors are judged on
1. TP results from grand stage testing
2. Cost calculations
3. Background water characteristics
4. Waste disposal plan
5. Environmental outcome assessment
6. By-product recovery income plan
7. Twenty-page scalability plan
Competitors were scored on
1. Phosphorus Removal
2. Environmental Sustainability
3. Overall Presentation
GRAND
CHALLENGE
THE GEORGE BARLEY WATER PRIZE
The final ‘Grand Challenge’ stage of the George Barley Water Prize will be the robust testing of contestants under field conditions in the Greater Everglades to validate whether these leading technologies can remove phosphorus from the Kissimmee River or a comparable water body under real conditions at significantly lower cost than currently possible.
The 9 Pilot Phase teams will be narrowed down to the final four, who will move on to the final stage of the competition. Advancers will be announced in October 2018, in Toronto, during Canada’s Water Innovation Week. While Stage 3 asked teams to perform through snowmelt conditions, Stage 4 will require teams to demonstrate their ability to perform in subtropical conditions. Four teams will receive continuous flow, averaging 1 million gallons per day (gpd), with a variable spike of 4 million gallons per day, over the course of 14 months.
A Grand Challenge winner will have demonstrated endurance in a range temperatures, proving their technology is globally applicable. With the support of the State of Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection and the St. John’s River Water Management District, the Grand Challenge will be hosted on the banks of Lake Jesup, in Oviedo, Florida.
In this stage the prize purse is a
$10 Million Grand Prize
$250,000 Secondary Prize
$170,000 Phoenix Prize
competitors are judged on
1. TP results from grand stage testing
2. Cost calculations
3. Background water characteristics
4. Waste disposal plan
5. Environmental outcome assessment
6. By-product recovery income plan
7. Twenty-page scalability plan
Competitors were scored on
1. Phosphorus Removal
2. Environmental Sustainability
3. Overall Presentation
STAGE ONE
THE GEORGE BARLEY WATER PRIZE
Stage One of the competition was open to everyone, from top-tier universities doing cutting edge research to inventors working in their garage. 104 teams entered ideas, and offered their insights and inspirations on why they decided to embark on solving one of the most vexing challenges facing our planet.
In this stage the prize purse was $35,000 competitors were judged on
1. Performance indicators
2. Experiment description
3. Environmental outcome assessment
4. Overall presentation
Competitors were scored on
1. Phosphorus Removal
2. Environmental Sustainability
3. Overall Presentation
Executive Assistant
Reports to
Chief Finance & Operations Officer and coordinates closely with other members of the Executive Leadership Team and Foundation staff.
Type of Job
Full Time
Published Date
March 11, 2022, 5:00:00 AM
About the position
POSITION SUMMARY
The Executive Assistant directly supports the mission of the Everglades Foundation by providing impeccable, executive-level administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Finance & Operations Officer and coordinating and overseeing special projects. The Executive Assistant manages the executive officers’ calendars and schedules, coordinating both their internal and external meetings. The Executive Assistant answers non-routine correspondence, works with and assembles confidential and sensitive information, and communicates with management, staff, board members, donors, and customers via phone and email while maintaining a friendly, warm, and professional demeanor. The Executive Assistant demonstrates independence and sound judgment to ensure all tasks are completed accurately and delivered with quality and in a timely manner.
The Executive Assistant is team and results-oriented and is committed to achieving the organization’s mission. The Executive Assistant has highly developed organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills and a helpful, positive attitude. The Executive Assistant presents the highest level of professionalism and is comfortable communicating with the offices of business, governmental, and cultural leaders. The Executive Assistant is able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and is capable of assessing, managing, and successfully completing multiple competing priorities with minimal direction. The Executive Assistant works well under pressure and on deadline, thinks analytically, and proactively solves problems.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide high-level administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Finance & Operations Officer
Manage and coordinate special projects, reports and events, including providing support in the planning, design, development, and implementation of short and long-term projects; research and summarize data; prepare status reports on plans, progress, and activities; and serve as a key resource for project information
Facilitate communication and reciprocal exchange of information between Chief Executive Officer, Chief Finance & Operations Officer, and members of the Leadership Team. Maintain open and effective communication and helpful rapport with all levels of Foundation staff
Manage the calendars for the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Finance & Operations Officer. Align and coordinate their activities. Determine best possible itinerary and travel time for out-of-office appointments, maximizing the time by clustering appointments by city, and anticipating maps, directions, or materials needed for a successful out-of-office engagement.
Anticipate and prepare the necessary materials and information for appointments, meetings, briefings, and conferences for the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Finance & Operations Officer
Coordinate travel arrangements, prepare itineraries, and plan logistics for trips, meetings, and events
Manage, prepare, and reconcile expense reports and corporate credit card statements for Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer
Assess and prioritize the urgency of situations and determines appropriate action
Produce, edit, proofread, and distribute professional, accurate, and timely documents such as email, memos, letters, faxes, meeting minutes, and PowerPoint presentations
Answer phone calls, take messages, and greet visitors and determine whether callers and guests should be granted access to specific individuals
Support Director of Board & Employee Relations with Human Resources functions as needed
Other tasks and duties as assigned by the Executive Officers
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proficient in computer programs and software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point), database management, email, internet use and research, etc.
Exceptional verbal and written communications skills and strong proofreading skills
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Must present the highest level of professionalism and ethics
Ability to be flexible and work under deadlines and time constraints
Capability to assess, manage, and successfully complete multiple competing priorities
Able to handle sensitive and confidential information, including legal, financial, and/or Human Resources data, with discretion
Able to proactively solve problems and think analytically
Able to take and follow direction and receive and respond appropriately to construction criticism
Punctual, reliable, and self-directed
Maintain current knowledge of all Foundation policies and procedures.
An optimistic outlook and enthusiastic attitude
A passion and enthusiasm for the Everglades and/or the environment a plus
Ability to effectively work remotely, independently, and under limited supervision
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
A minimum of two years' experience in a high-level administrative position
Accountability
The Executive Assistant reports directly to the Chief Finance & Operations Officer and coordinates closely with other members of the Executive Leadership Team and Foundation staff.
Location
The Foundation’s main office is located in Palmetto Bay, Florida, in southern Miami-Dade County.
Travel and Schedule
This is a full-time position with the opportunity for occasional remote work from home. Occasional weekend and/or evening work and local and regional travel will be required. Total time traveling is expected to be less than 20%.
How to Apply
To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and work samples to Shannon Trivino, Director of Board & Employee Relations, at strivino@evergladesfoundation.org. No phone calls, please.
Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
A minimum of two years' experience in a high-level administrative position
Salary
About us
About Us: The Everglades Foundation is building a better tomorrow – and if you are a top-notch digital marketing professional with the knowledge, passion, and skills to make a difference, we want to hear from you.
Founded in 1993 by a group of local outdoor enthusiasts, the Foundation is a well-respected authoritative source for scientific research on the Everglades. Our renowned scientists are passionate seekers of truth, dedicated to unearthing the facts and conducting practical analysis to help local, state, and national leaders make well-informed decisions. By coupling sound science with policy expertise, the Foundation is positioned as one of the most influential voices in the fight to restore and protect one of the world’s most unique wetlands.
The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and a responsible employer that seeks to recruit and retain outstanding, high-performing professionals who are at the top of their fields to thrive in a dynamic, mission-driven culture committed to excellence, innovation, collaboration, and diversity.
This is an outstanding opportunity to put your creativity and marketing skills to use as part of an energetic and innovative team working to save one of America’s most important natural resources. It’s a career-defining playground if you want to jump into an exciting, hands-on role pursuing – and exceeding - ambitious goals.
Location
Palmetto Bay, FL, USA