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<div>Dear Listers, please see below for two ads from my organization,
Terralingua (www.terralingua.org). Terralingua just established an
office in Washington, DC, and is seeking to hire an office manager and
a program associate.</div>
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<div>NOTE: Interested people, please<u> DO NOT</u> answer this message
directly,<u> NOR</u> write back to me! Please follow the instructions
in the ads carefully and send cover letters and resumes to the
addresses shown therein. I'm sure the other members of these lists
will greatly appreciate it if you won't broadcast your inquiries to
the whole membership... Many thanks,</div>
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<div>Luisa Maffi</div>
<div>President, Terralingua</div>
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<div><font face="Times New Roman" size="+1" color="#000000"><b>Job
Announcement - Program Associate<br>
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</b>Terralingua, a small non-profit organization based in Washington
DC, is hiring a Program Associate to assist with program
implementation and organizational development. Through research,
information sharing and advocacy, Terralingua seeks to protect
cultural, linguistic and biological diversity around the world. The
organization is currently going through a rapid transition from a
virtual network of volunteers to an organization with a small paid
staff and an office in Washington. The Program Associate position will
be either part-time or full-time, depending on funding and candidate
qualifications.<br>
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The program associate will contribute to an innovative program of
research on global patterns of diversity and indicators for assessing
the variety and status of the world's cultures and languages.
The results of this work will be used to advocate revisions to current
policy and legal practices around the world. As a member of a
small staff, the program associate will also assist with fundraising,
financial management, administrative tasks, project design, and
strategic planning for the organization. Additionally, the
Program Associate may be responsible for day-to-day oversight of
programs and the Terralingua office for extended periods of time.
The individual will work closely with the organization's president,
as well as partners and collaborators from academic institutions,
government agencies, international organizations, and non-governmental
organizations from around the world. This is an unusual
opportunity to contribute to research and policy advocacy on emerging
issues at the crossroads of several traditional disciplines, while
gaining practical experience in all aspects of non-profit program
development and management.<br>
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The successful candidate must be self-motivated, comfortable working
closely with others in a team, and committed both to rigorous
scientific research and to the application of research results to
achieve positive social change. He or she will enjoy
interdisciplinary work with a variety of collaborators from different
cultures and parts of the world; will possess strong written and oral
communication skills; will be highly organized and capable of managing
and setting priorities among many pressing and important tasks during
the course of a typical day; and will be comfortable handling the
logistical, administrative and financial duties involved in helping to
run a small organization. A master's or doctorate in
anthropology or linguistics is preferred, with experience in
conservation biology or related disciplines also valued. Fluency
in English required, and competence in at least one other language
strongly desired. Experience managing projects also desirable.
There may be significant travel, including international travel, after
the first year.<br>
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Full-time salary in the high 20s or low 30s (with benefits), depending
on experience. Salaries are expected to increase as additional funding
is secured. Terralingua is an equal opportunity employer. Please send
cover letter and resume to: Terralingua, 1630 Connecticut Avenue, NW,
Washington, DC 20009, U.S.A, or fax to +1.202.3874823, or email to
info@terralingua.org. Please no inquiries and no phone
calls.</font></div>
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<b>Job Announcement - Office Manager/Assistant<br>
<br>
</b>Terralingua, a small non-profit organization, is hiring an Office
Manager/Assistant in its main office in Washington, D.C. Through
research, information sharing and advocacy, Terralingua seeks to
protect cultural, linguistic and biological diversity around the
world. The organization is currently going through a rapid transition
from a virtual network of volunteers to an organization with a small
paid staff and an office in Washington. The Office
Manager/Assistant position will be either part-time or full-time,
depending on funding and candidate qualifications.<br>
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As office manager, the individual will be responsible for establishing
Terralingua's new office and maintaining its day-to-day operations.
Duties will include: bookkeeping; creating budgets and cashflow
projections; maintaining basic office supplies, equipment and
software; making arrangements for travel and meetings; handling
payroll; preparing financial reports for tax purposes; creating a
filing system and maintaining files; and building databases of
contacts. As office assistant, the individual will cover phones
and respond to public inquiries, and will contribute (as time allows)
to the maintenance of Terralingua's website and the preparation of
publications, funding proposals and grant reports.<br>
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The successful candidate must be both self-motivated and comfortable
working closely with others in a team. Careful attention
to detail, good judgment and ability to carry out tasks responsibly
and independently required. Excellent organizational skills are
essential, as are strong written and oral communication skills. All
applicants should have a basic familiarity with office computer
systems and software, including word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail
and Web browser programs. Experience strongly preferred with
office and financial management, including the creation and use of
bookkeeping systems, general ledger accounting, monthly financial
statements, bank reconciliations, and basic office systems. A
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) is also strongly
preferred. Familiarity with the design and maintenance of Web pages
and sites is a major plus.<br>
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Salary for half time will be in the range of $12,000 to $18,000 (with
benefits) depending on experience. Salaries are expected to increase
as additional funding is secured. Terralingua is an equal
opportunity employer. Please send cover letter and resume to:
Terralingua, 1630 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009, U.S.A,
or fax to +1.202.3874823, or email to info@terralingua.org. Please no
inquiries and no phone calls.</font></div>
<div><font color="#000000"><b>-- <br>
ATTENTION! TERRALINGUA HAS A NEW OFFICE! </b></font></div>
<div><font color="#000000"><b>PLEASE SEE ADDRESS BELOW AND UPDATE YOUR
FILES.</b></font></div>
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Luisa Maffi (Ph.D.)<br>
President<br>
Terralingua: Partnerships for Linguistic and Biological
Diversity</font></div>
<div><font color="#000000">1630 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 300,
Washington, DC 20009, U.S.A.</font></div>
<div><font color="#000000">Phone: +1.202.5182040</font></div>
<div><font color="#000000">Fax: +1.202.3874823</font></div>
<div><font color="#000000">Home office phone/fax: +1.202.9866139<br>
Email: maffi@terralingua.org<br>
Internet: www.terralingua.org<br>
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