From: smd@sl0091.srl.ford.com (Steve Dahmen)
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.offered,misc.jobs.contract,talk.environment,alt.save.the.earth,mi.wanted
Subject: Seeking Computer Spec. for Michigan Environ. Ed. Group (GREEN)
Date: 12 Nov 1992 23:43:54 GMT
Organization: U of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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Keywords: Job post, Environmental Education, computers, GREEN
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      given below!

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              SEEKING TO HIRE AN EDUCATIONAL COMPUTER COORDINATOR
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 The Global Rivers Environmental Education Network (GREEN) based in Ann 
 Arbor, Michigan is currently seeking to hire a full-time Computer Coordinator
 to work on developing the computer telecommunications aspect of GREEN's work.
 GREEN is an international network of secondary school students, teachers and 
 communities concerned about water issues and working to improve common river 
 systems. 
 
 GREEN currently has active computer conferences on EcoNet, linked 
 internationally through the Association for Progressive Communications. These 
 conferences are established for student, teacher networking internationally.
 GREEN seeks a competent,independent individual to oversee the telecomm 
 aspect of the organization to further improve educational approaches to 
 telecommunications, consult with educational programs, lead workshops for 
 educators, and assist with fundraising to develop telecommunications.
 
 The position is currently funded for six months with a good potential for
 continued funding.  The position will be a temporary full-time position,
 under the University of Michigan, with a 60 trial period.                       The pay will be commensurate with experience.
 
 Position Description:
 
  The specific tasks of this person will be:
 - To research diverse computer networking systems and front-end systems 
 for potential use in GREEN;
 - To develop initial plans for GREEN database creation;
 - To conduct training seminars on computer conferencing for educators;
 - To facilitate the GREEN conferences on EcoNet,motivate users to participate;
 - To respond to requests for information;
 - To create educational materials on computer conferencing;
 - To troubleshoot GREEN office computer system;
 - To consult on creation of Hypercard materials for watershed education; and
 - To assist in seeking further funding for program development, such as 
 producing a GREEN/EcoNet video, and software development costs.
 
 Qualifications:
 
 - Extensive experience in telecommunications
 - Background in computer software engineering
 - Background in Education with some teaching experience preferred
 - Excellent writing skills
 - Experience in leading workshops
 - Strong Environmental interest preferred

 We are looking for a people-oriented yet technically savvy person who likes to
 work as a part of a team, in a dynamic educational program.

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 Please send your resume, cover letter, and three references to:
 Mare Cromwell
 GREEN
 216 South State St.  Suite 4
 Ann Arbor, MI 48104
 (please no phone calls)
 
 For more information, please email Alex.Sirota@umich.edu via Internet.


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