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Date:         Wed, 16 Dec 1992 11:33:14 PST
Reply-To:     ecosearch@IGC.APC.ORG
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From:         ecosearch@IGC.APC.ORG
Subject:      Job Opening at EcoNet

J o b   O p e n i n g
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EcoNet Program Position

The Institute for Global Communications is seeking an outstanding
candidate to manage its environmental networking program, EcoNet. The
primary responsibilities of this position are to continue building EcoNet
into a strong and effective communications and information exchange
mechanism for environmental sustainability. This will involve extensive
outreach and assistance to environmental organizations to help them use
computer networking technology effectively. This will also involve
working to constantly refine the EcoNet network to provide the best
possible service.

Responsibilities:
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      Approximately half of this position will be committed to general
administration of EcoNet. This will include responding to phone, mail, and
electronic mail information requests and inquiries, meeting with visitors at
the IGC office, evaluating and possibly implementing new environment and
development activities, and internal communication and coordination with
other San Francisco based and remote program staff.

      Approximately half of this position will be committed to the
management and development of well-defined projects in specific program
and issue areas. These include but are not restricted to supporting existing
issue areas: Transportation, Renewable Energy, Trade, Environmental
Education, Sustainable Agriculture, Toxics & Pesticides, Rainforests.

      Development and management of these projects will involve
extensive interaction with staff and volunteers of a wide range of
environmental organizations, from large professional groups to grassroots
organizations without paid staff. This interaction will include discussion of
communications and information needs, advice on selection and
configuration of computer equipment, occasional training on the use of
various telecommunications technologies, and development of online
discussion and planning groups.

The ideal candidate will have:

o     a deep commitment to working for a better world;
o     excellent writing and public speaking skills;
o     experience with organizations working on some of the following
       issues: environmental protection, sustainable development,
       economic justice, racial and ethnic diversity, gender equality;
o     acquaintance with a wide range of involved environmentalists;
o     experience and success with fundraising;
o     familiarity with the content of environmental issues;
o     ability to work independently, write regular summary reports, and
       organize and manage projects;
o     expertise with computer telecommunications,;
o     ability to work harmoniously with other office staff;
o     experience with word processing;
o     some experience with computer databases and spreadsheets;
o     ability to work in a non-English language.

Hours: 40 hours per week.

Job Location: San Francisco, California

Starting Date: February 15, 1992

Salary: $27,000-$31,500 depending on experience. Includes medical and
dental insurance coverage, 3 week vacation.

Please send resume, cover letter addressing why you are interested in the
position, and the names, positions, addresses and phone numbers of your
references, by February 1, 1993 to EcoNet Director Search, Institute for
Global Communications, 18 De Boom Street, San Francisco, CA 94107.

Submissions may be made by Email, to: ecosearch@igc.apc.org

We are interested in outstanding candidates of all races,
cultures, backgrounds and sexual preferences.
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