[CivilSoc] Executive Director, Tahoe-Baikal Institute

[Center for Civil Society International]

From: Karen Smallwood <tbikaren@etahoe.com>
Tahoe-Baikal Institute
Position Opening
Executive Director
Job Opening: Executive Director
Location: Lake Tahoe area, California/Nevada
Start Date: December 2001
For full consideration please apply by Friday, October 26, 2001.
Position remains open until filled.
Salary: $33K to $40K depending on experience, plus benefits.
The Tahoe-Baikal Institute
The mission of the Tahoe-Baikal Institute (TBI) is to further
environmental and resource protection through environmental exchanges
and joint international projects that foster the long-term engagement
and participation of young people in environmental issues.
The Institute promotes the study and improvement of governmental
policy and policymaking on environmental issues; the implementation
of ecological restoration projects; scientific research and education
relating to the preservation of significant natural resources;
community-based environmental projects; and practical approaches to
solving environmental problems.
The central focus of TBI is a 10-week intensive summer environmental
exchange for college-level students, graduate students, and young
professionals.  The Institute is also branching out to sponsor other
types of exchanges.  Recent initiatives have included a scientific
field study of the Selenga River in Mongolia, policymaker- and
board-level exchanges, and a law exchange.
TBI is seeking an Executive Director to oversee all aspects of
program and organizational development, which includes running the
Institute�s current programs and endeavors, supervision of the
organization�s small staff, cooperation with a parallel organization
in Russia, fund-development, as well as long-range planning and
growth. The Executive Director should strive to maximize TBI�s
potential to provide the best possible skill-development programs for
future environmental leaders, and make a positive impact in
environmental protection of Lake Tahoe, Lake Baikal, and other
significant natural resource areas.
Qualifications:
�       Bachelor-level degree or higher
�       Experience in environmental field
�       Flexible, open-minded
�       Initiative and vision
�       Demonstrated managerial and supervisory skills
�       Strong writing skills
�       Strong fund development and grant-writing skills
�       Ability to work with groups of people from diverse educational,
professional, and cultural backgrounds
�       Ability to create an open atmosphere for exchange of ideas
�       Willing to work closely with a small staff in a small office
�       Knowledge of and experience with global environmental issues
�       Willingness to travel
Highly Desirable:
�       Russian language skills
�       First-hand experience with environmental issues in Russia
�       Teaching experience, especially in higher education
Please contact Karen Smallwood at <tbikaren@etahoe.com> for the
complete announcement and details on how to apply.
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Tahoe-Baikal Institute
P.O. Box 13587
South Lake Tahoe, CA  96151
p. (530) 542-5599
fax (530) 542-5567
<tbikaren@etahoe.com>
http://tahoe.ceres.ca.gov/tbi