Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 19:30:35 EDT
From: C
Subject: Job Annc: C.S. Mott Environment Program Officer
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM OFFICER
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
The C. S. Mott Foundation's Environment program has an immediate opening
for a
program officer to work on grantmaking addressing Conservation of
Freshwater
Ecosystems in North America, with emphasis on the binational Great Lakes
basin
and selected ecoregions in the southeastern U.S. The Foundation's
grantmaking
under this program area emphasizes support for site-specific
conservation
efforts, strengthening environmental nongovernmental organizations
(NGOs)
dedicated to the long-term conservation of freshwater ecosystems, and
influencing the design and implementation of selected public policies.
Additional information about the program area and the Foundation can be
found on
the Foundation's Web site at www.mott.org.
The individual filling this position will work in partnership with
another
program officer to manage grantmaking on freshwater ecosystem
conservation.
S/he will be part of a six-person team working on international and
domestic
environmental issues. The Mott Foundation made 114 environmental grants
in
1998, totaling nearly $12.5 million.
Primary responsibilities of the program officer will include: working
with
another program officer on the team to design effective grantmaking
strategies,
consistent with objectives approved by the Foundation's Trustees;
investigating
grant requests and developing funding recommendations; monitoring and
evaluating
individual grants and clusters of grants; preparing, individually and
with other
team members, reports and documents for the Foundation's management and
Trustees; and, on occasion, supervising consultants.
The successful candidate will:
- possess excellent analytical, writing, and interpersonal communication
skills;
- have at least seven years experience working on relevant environmental
issues;
- be committed to advancing the successful and strategic involvement of
NGOs in
freshwater ecosystem conservation;
- have a strong interest in working collaboratively and respectfully
with
established and emerging NGO leaders;
- have prior experience in thinking creatively and strategically about
how to
direct limited resources to leverage change;
- be willing to conduct extensive travel; and
- be flexible and have a strong interest in working as a member of a
team.
A bachelor's degree is required; graduate training is preferred.
Previous
grantmaking experience, or experience with foundations, is desirable, as
is
experience in the nonprofit sector and with public policy. A background
in
science and/or applied conservation work is useful, although not
necessary.
How to Apply for This Position
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and
references by
May 28, 1999. Applications and inquiries should be directed to:
Ms. Chris Emmons
Human Resource Professionals
1788 Henbert Road
West Bloomfield, Michigan 48324
Phone: (248) 363-0568
Fax: (248) 363-6213
E-mail: HRPros@aol.com
The Mott Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages
diversity of
thinking, background, and perspective among its staff. All qualified
individuals are encouraged to apply. This position offers a competitive
salary
commensurate with experience and excellent benefits.
About the Mott Foundation
The C. S. Mott Foundation is a private foundation providing grant
support for
programs throughout the U.S. and internationally. The Foundation's work
is
focused in four programs: Environment, Civil Society, Poverty, and
Flint Area.
With an endowment of approximately $2 billion, in 1998, the Foundation
awarded
500 grants totaling more than $88.2 million. The person filling this
position
will work out of the Foundation's headquarters in Flint, Michigan.
Located in
southeastern Michigan, Flint is within commuting distance of Ann Arbor,
Lansing,
and metropolitan Detroit.
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Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 18:22:29 -0500
From: Mike CONROY
Subject:
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
DEVELOPMENT OF AN ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL
FOR AMERICAN BLACK DUCKS
A postdoctoral research associate position for up to 2 years is
available for advanced quantitative research leading to the
development of methods for the optimal management of
American black duck populations. The successful candidate will
work with an international team of researchers and resource
managers to develop and evaluate an integrated modeling,
monitoring and decision support program appropriate to
international, coordinated management of this resource.
Qualifications: Candidate must possess an earned doctorate
degree in natural resource management, ecology, statistics,
operations research, or a related field; a background combining
natural resource management with advanced quantitative skills
is particularly desirable. Special consideration will be given to
candidates possessing knowledge and skills in dynamic
optimization, mathematical modeling, and statistical inference.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to
work in a team situation, are absolutely required.
Salary: $30,000- $40,000 per year plus benefits, depending on
the specific qualifications of the candidate.
Location: Principal work station will be the Patuxent Wildlife
Research Center in Laurel, MD. Frequent travel will be required
between Laurel and Athens, GA and meeting sites elsewhere in
the U.S. and Canada; expenses while on travel will be covered by
the project.
Contact: Send a current curriculum vitae documenting
appropriate knowledge, skills, and experience, together with
the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of 3
references who can substantiate work experience and
communication skills, to:
Dr. Michael J. Conroy
Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
Warnell School of Forest Resources
University of Georgia, Athens GA 30602
conroy@smokey.forestry.uga.edu
Closing date: Announcement will close and a selection will be
made after 30 May 1999 unless the period for this
announcement is extended by subsequent notice.
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