Center for Civil Society International ([email protected])
Mon, 23 Sep 1996 16:04:53 -0700 (PDT)
Sender: Project Harmony <[email protected]>
Subject: NIS Asst for Internet School Linkage Program
Job Opportunity
NIS Program Assistant
Project Harmony Internet School Linkage Program
Project Harmony, an innovative, not-for-profit cultural and educational
exchange organization based in Waitsfield, Vermont (USA) is seeking an
NIS Program Coordinator to support its new Internet School Linkage
Program (ISLP) sponsored by the Soros Open Society Institute. This is a
one-year position for an NIS citizen with strong organizational skills
and a background in telecommunications, especially use and development
of Internet resources for education.
Duties include:
* Conduct extensive research on regional telecommunications situation
* Identify and maintain close contact with computer teams in NIS schools
* Facilitate the distribution of computer equipment to participating
schools, from initial needs assessment to installation and support
* Assist with development of Russian-language training materials, both
technical and educational
* Assist with development of dynamic WWW site and other on-line
resources
* Significant amount of travel to participating schools across the NIS
* Maintain regular contact with US staff and participating schools
Requirements:
* NIS citizen with proficiency in written and oral Russian and English
(Ukrainian added bonus)
* Strong organizational and writing skills
* Ability to handle many projects simultaneously
* Well-rounded computer background, including extensive use of Internet,
telecommunications utilities and educational software (experience with
Macintosh and UNIX a plus)
* Proven desire and interest in working with adult and teenage groups in
NIS and US
* Excellent health and a willingness to travel extensively, often on
very short notice
* Must be able to begin immediately
Benefits:
* Salary commensurate with experience
* Regional travel
* Exposure to new technologies
* Small organization which encourages and allows innovation and
creativity from all staff members
Project Harmony looks to place someone as soon as possible. Interested
candidates should send (preferably by fax or e-mail) resume and cover
letter including detailed description of computer experience to:
Colleen F. Halley
Director, Internet School Linkage Program
Project Harmony Tel: 802-496-4545
6 Irasville Common Fax: 802-496-4548
Waitsfield, VT 05673 E-mail: [email protected]
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