[CivilSoc] Job openening: Environmental exchange program coordinator

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Please find below the job announcement for the environmental exchange 
program coordinator for the Tahoe-Baikal Institute.  Please send cover 
letter and resume to <[email protected]> by
January 31, 2002.
JOB OPENING: PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Position: Program Coordinator of the Tahoe-Baikal Institute
Location: South Lake Tahoe, California, USA
Start Date: March 1, 2002
Length of Contract: 8 months, with possibility of extension
Salary: 40 hours/week, $ 8/hr. (please note that the position will turn 
into an Americorps position on May 1  contact us for more details)
Requirement: Must be U.S. citizen
Application deadline: January 31, 2002
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.
Through its program, 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 main focus of TBI is a 10-week summer environmental exchange for 
college-level students, graduate students, and young professionals.  This 
exchange takes place at Lake Tahoe, in California and Nevada, and Lake 
Baikal, in Russia.  The centerpiece of this program is a set of hands-on 
projects in which program participants can apply their skills and gain new 
knowledge.  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.
Responsibilities of the Program Coordinator include:
Before program (March  July)
In cooperation with Program Director:
�       Compile alumni information, write articles and edit annual newsletter.
�       Organize and facilitate program committee meetings.
�       Organize participant selection.
�       Prepare participants for the program (travel and visa arrangements, 
information packets, program introduction day).
�       Plan 5-week U.S. portion of the TBI program (logistics, speakers, 
homestays, other housing).
�       Assist project leaders in preparing two-week project to take place 
during program.
�       Secure food and equipment for camping, kitchen, road-trip, projects.
�       Prepare cabin for summer living.
During program (July -  August)
Lead the 5-week Tahoe portion of the summer program, including:
�    Oversee smooth running of program.
�       Continue logistical planning (meetings, travel, last minute 
arrangements).
�       Prepare speakers and introduce them at formal functions.
�       Prepare group for activities.
�       Assure timely arrival of group to meetings.
�       Facilitate and encourage discussions.
�       Encourage acquaintances between program participants, alumni, board 
members, and other program supporters.
�       Arrange kitchen duty, chore groups, and roommate placements.
�       Distribute, use, and report cash expenditures.
�       Purchase food, organize meals.
�       Supervise summer program staff (assistant coordinator, drivers, 
chef, and interpreter).
�       Take pictures during program.
�       Oversee participant project reports and program evaluations.
�       Stay alert to student needs, and needs of project leaders, etc.
After program (September  October)
�       Compile participants program evaluations and prepare a summary for 
the program committee.
�       Write program report.
�       Send out thank-you letters to program supporters.
�       Label of pictures and slides.
�       Work with project leaders to finalize participant project reports.
�   Organize recruiting campaign.
Candidates for the Program Coordinator position should satisfy the 
following qualifications:
�       Strong coordination, organizational, and time management skills.
�       Computer competence in Microsoft programs (mainly Word) and e-mail 
programs.
�       Good writing and communication skills.
�       Training/teaching experience.
�       Experience with environmental education.
�       Strong inter-personal skills (to facilitate among organizations, 
TBI participants and staff).
�       Self-motivator and innovator.
�       Flexible.
�       Culturally sensitive and tolerant.
�       Basic knowledge of political, environmental, and social issues in 
Russia and the U.S. a plus
�       Knowledge of Russian language a plus.
�       Experience in managing projects and budgets a plus.
�       CPR, First Aid, and Lifesaving certification a plus.
Benefits:
�       Great opportunity to interact with a lively international group.
�       Excellent exposure to environmental issues and environmental 
specialists in California and Nevada.
�       Beautiful and relaxing location.
�       Get to know and become friends with a great group of people!
Please send cover letter and resume to Silke Rover at [email protected].
For more information about the Tahoe-Baikal Institute, please contact Silke 
Rover at
530-542-5599 or [email protected] or visit http://tahoe.ceres.ca.gov/tbi.
For more information about the Tahoe Basin AmeriCorps Program, please visit 
http://www.tahoebasinamericorps.org.
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Tahoe-Baikal Institute
P.O. Box 13587
South Lake Tahoe, CA  96151-3587
phone: (530) 542-5599
fax: (530) 542-5567
e-mail: [email protected]
http://tahoe.ceres.ca.gov/tbi 
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Please find below the job announcement for the environmental exchange
program coordinator for the Tahoe-Baikal Institute.  Please send
cover letter and resume to <[email protected]> by <br>
January 31, 2002.<br>
<br>
<br>
<font face="Times, Times"><b>JOB OPENING: PROGRAM COORDINATOR<br>
<br>
Position:</b> Program Coordinator of the Tahoe-Baikal Institute<br>
<b>Location:</b> South Lake Tahoe, California, USA<br>
<b>Start Date:</b> March 1, 2002 <br>
<b>Length of Contract:</b> 8 months, with possibility of extension <br>
<b>Salary:</b> 40 hours/week, $ 8/hr. (please note that the position will
turn into an Americorps position on May 1  contact us for more
details)<br>
<b>Requirement: </b>Must be U.S. citizen<br>
<b>Application deadline: </b>January 31, 2002<br>
<br>
<b>The Tahoe-Baikal Institute <br>
</b>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. <br>
<br>
Through its program, 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.<br>
<br>
The main focus of TBI is a 10-week summer environmental exchange for
college-level students, graduate students, and young professionals. 
This exchange takes place at Lake Tahoe, in California and Nevada, and
Lake Baikal, in Russia.  The centerpiece of this program is a set of
hands-on projects in which program participants can apply their skills
and gain new knowledge.  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.  <br>
<br>
<b>Responsibilities of the Program Coordinator include: <br>
<br>
</b><i>Before program (March  July)<br>
</i>In cooperation with Program Director:<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�</font><font face="Times, Times"><x-tab>       </x-tab>Compile
alumni information, write articles and edit annual newsletter.<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�<x-tab>       </x-tab></font><font face="Times, Times">Organize
and facilitate program committee meetings. <br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�<x-tab>       </x-tab></font><font face="Times, Times">Organize
participant selection.<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�<x-tab>       </x-tab></font><font face="Times, Times">Prepare
participants for the program (travel and visa arrangements, information
packets, program introduction day).<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�<x-tab>       </x-tab></font><font face="Times, Times">Plan
5-week U.S. portion of the TBI program (logistics, speakers, homestays,
other housing).<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�<x-tab>       </x-tab></font><font face="Times, Times">Assist
project leaders in preparing two-week project to take place during
program.<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�<x-tab>       </x-tab></font><font face="Times, Times">Secure
food and equipment for camping, kitchen, road-trip, projects.<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�</font><font face="Times, Times"><x-tab>       </x-tab>Prepare
cabin for summer living. <br>
<br>
<i>During program (July -  August)<br>
</i>Lead the 5-week Tahoe portion of the summer program, including:<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�</font><font face="Times, Times">   
Oversee smooth running of program.<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�</font><font face="Times, Times"><x-tab>       </x-tab>Continue
logistical planning (meetings, travel, last minute arrangements).<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�<x-tab>       </x-tab></font><font face="Times, Times">Prepare
speakers and introduce them at formal functions.<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�</font><font face="Times, Times"><x-tab>       </x-tab>Prepare
group for activities.<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�<x-tab>       </x-tab></font><font face="Times, Times">Assure
timely arrival of group to meetings.<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�<x-tab>       </x-tab></font><font face="Times, Times">Facilitate
and encourage discussions.<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�<x-tab>       </x-tab></font><font face="Times, Times">Encourage
acquaintances between program participants, alumni, board members, and
other program supporters.<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�<x-tab>       </x-tab></font><font face="Times, Times">Arrange
kitchen duty, chore groups, and roommate placements.<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�</font><font face="Times, Times"><x-tab>       </x-tab>Distribute,
use, and report cash expenditures.<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�<x-tab>       </x-tab></font><font face="Times, Times">Purchase
food, organize meals. <br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�<x-tab>       </x-tab></font><font face="Times, Times">Supervise
summer program staff (assistant coordinator, drivers, chef, and
interpreter).<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�</font><font face="Times, Times"><x-tab>       </x-tab>Take
pictures during program. <br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�<x-tab>       </x-tab></font><font face="Times, Times">Oversee
participant project reports and program evaluations.<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�<x-tab>       </x-tab></font><font face="Times, Times">Stay
alert to student needs, and needs of project leaders, etc.<br>
<br>
<i>After program (September  October)<br>
</i></font><font face="Symbol">�</font><font face="Times, Times"><x-tab>       </x-tab>Compile
participants program evaluations and prepare a summary for the program
committee.<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�<x-tab>       </x-tab></font><font face="Times, Times">Write
program report.<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�<x-tab>       </x-tab></font><font face="Times, Times">Send
out thank-you letters to program supporters.<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�<x-tab>       </x-tab></font><font face="Times, Times">Label
of pictures and slides.<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�<x-tab>       </x-tab></font><font face="Times, Times">Work
with project leaders to finalize participant project reports.  
<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�  
</font><font face="Times, Times">Organize recruiting campaign.<br>
<br>
<br>
<b>Candidates for the Program Coordinator position should satisfy the
following qualifications:<br>
<br>
</b></font><font face="Symbol">�</font><font face="Times, Times"><x-tab>       </x-tab>Strong
coordination, organizational, and time management skills.<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�</font><font face="Times, Times"><x-tab>       </x-tab>Computer
competence in Microsoft programs (mainly Word) and e-mail programs.<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�</font><font face="Times, Times"><x-tab>       </x-tab>Good
writing and communication skills.<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�</font><font face="Times, Times"><x-tab>       </x-tab>Training/teaching
experience.<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�</font><font face="Times, Times"><x-tab>       </x-tab>Experience
with environmental education.<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�</font><font face="Times, Times"><x-tab>       </x-tab>Strong
inter-personal skills (to facilitate among organizations, TBI
participants and staff). <br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�</font><font face="Times, Times"><x-tab>       </x-tab>Self-motivator
and innovator.<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�</font><font face="Times, Times"><x-tab>       </x-tab>Flexible.<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�</font><font face="Times, Times"><x-tab>       </x-tab>Culturally
sensitive and tolerant.<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�</font><font face="Times, Times"><x-tab>       </x-tab>Basic
knowledge of political, environmental, and social issues in Russia and
the U.S. a plus<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�<x-tab>       </x-tab></font><font face="Times, Times">Knowledge
of Russian language a plus.</font><font face="Symbol"> <br>
�</font><font face="Times, Times"><x-tab>       </x-tab>Experience
in managing projects and budgets a plus.<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�<x-tab>       </x-tab></font><font face="Times, Times">CPR,
First Aid, and Lifesaving certification a plus. <br>
<br>
<b>Benefits:<br>
<br>
</b></font><font face="Symbol">�<x-tab>       </x-tab></font><font face="Times, Times">Great
opportunity to interact with a lively international group.<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�<x-tab>       </x-tab></font><font face="Times, Times">Excellent
exposure to environmental issues and environmental specialists in
California and Nevada.<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�<x-tab>       </x-tab></font><font face="Times, Times">Beautiful
and relaxing location.<br>
</font><font face="Symbol">�<x-tab>       </x-tab></font><font face="Times, Times">Get
to know and become friends with a great group of people!<br>
<br>
<br>
</font><font face="Times, Times" size=4><b>Please send cover letter and
resume to Silke Rover at
</font><font face="Times, Times" size=4 color="#0000FF"><u>[email protected]</u></font><font face="Times, Times" size=4>. 
<br>
<br>
</b></font><font face="Times, Times">For more information about the
<b>Tahoe-Baikal Institute</b>, please contact Silke Rover at<br>
530-542-5599 or
</font><font face="Times, Times" color="#0000FF"><u>[email protected]</u></font><font face="Times, Times">
or visit
</font><a href="http://tahoe.ceres.ca.gov/tbi" eudora="autourl"><font face="Times, Times" color="#0000FF"><u>http://tahoe.ceres.ca.gov/</a><a href="http://tahoe.ceres.ca.gov/tbi" eudora="autourl">tbi</a></u></font><font face="Times, Times">.<br>
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For more information about the <b>Tahoe Basin AmeriCorps Program,</b>
please visit
</font><a href="http://www.tahoebasinamericorps.org/" eudora="autourl"><font face="Times, Times" color="#0000FF"><u>http://www.tahoebasinamericorps.</a><a href="http://www.tahoebasinamericorps.org/" eudora="autourl">org</a></u></font><font face="Times, Times">.<br>
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<div>Tahoe-Baikal Institute</div>
<div>P.O. Box 13587</div>
<div>South Lake Tahoe, CA  96151-3587</div>
<div>phone: (530) 542-5599</div>
<div>fax: (530) 542-5567</div>
<div>e-mail: [email protected]</div>
<a href="http://tahoe.ceres.ca.gov/tbi" EUDORA=AUTOURL>http://tahoe.ceres.ca.gov/tbi</a>
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