Newsgroups: bit.listserv.devel-l
Date:         Thu, 17 Dec 1992 13:41:00 PST
Reply-To:     Overseas Development Network <odn@IGC.APC.ORG>
              <DEVEL-L@AUVM.BITNET>
From:         Overseas Development Network <odn@IGC.APC.ORG>
Subject:      job opportunities at ODN

The following document contains two position descriptions, one for
an Executive Director, the other for a Student Organizer -- listed
in that order.

O V E R S E A S      D E V E L O P M E N T      N E T W O R K
333 VALENCIA STREET % SUITE 330 % SAN FRANCISCO % CA % 94103 %
(415)
431- 4204%FAX (415)431-5953


Position Announcement Executive Director

        The Overseas Development Network (ODN) is currently
searching for an Executive Director to lead this growing and
dynamic organization into its tenth year and beyond.  ODN promotes
education and action around issues of global poverty, hunger and
injustice with particular emphasis on "Third World" struggles for
sustainable development.
        ODN's mission is to involve as many students and other
individuals as possible in learning about and acting to alleviate
poverty and inequality through student-based programs and
activities.  Through participation in ODN programs and activities,
members learn about current development policies, while working in
solidarity with grassroots development communities around the
world.
        ODN  is looking for someone with excellent people skills
who can lead an organization that pursues excellence and values
collaboration, community and teamwork.  The primary
responsibilities of the Executive Director include:

1.Fundraising
2.Long Term Program Planning
3.Program Support and Oversight
4.Fiscal Management
5.Personnel Management
6.Board Administration
7.Oversight of the Production of ODN's Quarterly Newsletter

Qualifications:  A minimum of three years in non-profit
management; demonstrated ability to raise financial support
through a variety of sources; experience and familiarity with
contemporary development issues and student organizing; strong
writing and communication skills; ability to facilitate
participatory program development and consensus decision making.

Salary and Benefits:  The salary range for the Executive Director
is $20, 000 - 30,000, depending on prior experience.  ODN provides
vacation and health insurance benefits.

To Apply:  Send a resum, writing sample, two references and a
cover letter to the Personnel Committee, Overseas Development
Network, 333 Valencia Street, Suite 330, San Francisco, CA, 94103
or fax (415)431- 5953.  The deadline for receiving applications is
open until the position is filled.  Candidates must have the
ability to interview in San Francisco.

ODN is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  People
of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

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O V E R S E A S     D E V E L O P M E N T     N E T W O R K
333 VALENCIA STREET % SUITE 330 % SAN FRANCISCO % CA % 94103 %
(415)
431- 4204%FAX (415)431-5953

Position Announcement Student Organizer

        The Overseas Development Network is a national
student-based organization. ODN promotes education and action
around issues of global poverty, hunger and injustice with
particular emphasis on developing countries' and U.S. communities'
struggles for sustainable development.
        ODN's mission is to involve students and other individuals
in learning about and acting to alleviate global poverty and
inequality.  Through participation in ODN's programs, members
learn about current development policies, while working in
solidarity with grassroots development communities around the
world.
        ODN is looking for a Student Organizer who will work with
students on campuses throughout the U.S.,  assisting them to
organize  and strengthen ODN chapters.  The Student Organizer will
serve as a facilitator, helping individual ODN chapters to
increase their knowledge and skills on development and organizing
, while also supporting network-wide cooperative programs. The
Student Organizer will serve as a core member of ODN's national
office staff and will spend approximately 20% of their time on
administration and office support.

Responsibilities:
%starting new ODN chapters
%training and supporting ODN chapters to organize around
development issues on campus
%visiting with ODN chapters and helping them develop their skills
as organizers and educators
%building coalitions with other student groups, nationally and
internationally
%promotion of ODN's programs such as the Partnership in
Development and Bike-Aid programs
%office maintenance and administrative tasks (approximately 20% of
time)

Qualifications:  Student and youth organizing background.
Experience with both domestic and international development
issues.  Strong commitment to multiculturalism.  Cross-cultural
experience.  Group facilitation and public speaking skills.
Strong organizational and writing skills.  Recent graduate or
student preferred.  Willingness to travel 30-50% of the time.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred.  1-2 year commitment required.

Salary and Benefits:  Starting salary is $18,000.  ODN provides
vacation and health insurance benefits.

To Apply:  Send a resume, cover letter, and two references to ODN.
Send to Hiring Committee - Student Organizer position, 333
Valencia St., Suite 330, San Francisco, CA 94103.

Deadline:  January 5 OR open until filled (if you see this late,
please call to check at 415-431-4204).

ODN is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  People
of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.
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