jobs at Tahoe-Baikal Institute

Tue Feb 8 14:57:11 UTC 2000

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- BR

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Job Announcement
The Tahoe-Baikal Institute announces four upcoming
positions.

The Tahoe-Baikal Institute

The mission of the Tahoe-Baikal Institute (TBI) is to further environmental
protection and resource management efforts at Lake Tahoe, Lake Baikal, and
other significant natural areas around the world, by sponsoring programs to
foster the long-term engagement and participation of young adults in
environmental issues, together with international exchanges of students,
scholars, government officials, and other experts.

Through its programs, the Institute promotes: the study and improvement of
governmental policy and policymaking on environmental issues; the
implementation of ecological restoration projects; scientific research and
education relating to the preservation of significant natural resources;
community-based environmental projects; and practical approaches to solving
environmental problems.

The main focus of the TBI program is a 10-week intensive summer
environmental exchange at Lake Tahoe in California, and Lake Baikal in
Russia.  Program participants meet with specialists, take part in
discussions, projects, and other activities, geared towards the process of
environmental decision making, scientific research, and hands-on project
work in the field.  Program includes a road trip and backpacking.

For more details on TBI and our other programs (Mongolia, Policymaker,
Law), please see our web page: http://tahoe.ceres.ca.gov/tbi.

JOB OPENING: Summer Co-Coordinator
Location: South Lake Tahoe, California, with travel to other parts of
Northern California
Dates: Mid-May to August 31, 2000.

Responsibilities:

Help finalize program logistics (housing, speakers,
meetings, transportation) from May to June, in preparation for Tahoe side
of program.  During August, will help Program Coordinator to run Tahoe
program smoothly.  Help facilitate discussions, lead activities, and
encourage general atmosphere of curiosity and exchange of ideas.  Introduce
speakers, arrange logistics, get food and other equipment, get group to
meetings on time.  Possible help with translation.

Qualifications:

=B7
Experience working with diverse groups of people.
=B7     Calm and flexible.
=B7
Knowledge of Russian language a plus.
=B7     Strong background in Environmental
Studies or related field.

JOB OPENING: Russian/English Interpreter.
Location: Lake Tahoe, and other parts of Northern California and Northern
Nevada  (AND/OR in Russia, if interested)
Dates: July 21 -  August 25, 2000

Responsibilities:

Oral translation/interpreting:
Interpreter is
responsible for consecutive translation at scheduled speaking and
discussion events from 4-6 hours per day, five days a week, and up to 1-2
hrs/day on weekends.   Interpreter will travel and live with group and
translate at most events.

Written translation:
Also responsible for small amounts of written
translation=20
(up to 1-2 pages) per day of student reports, program announcements, and
other materials that need to be distributed during the program.

Qualifications:

=B7     Experience in stand-up, consecutive translation.
=B7
Experience in environmental, scientific, and policy-related translation.
=B7
Flexible.
=B7     Enjoy the outdoors.

Benefits:

=B7     Great opportunity to interact with a lively international
group.
=B7     Excellent exposure to environmental issues and environmental
specialists in California.
=B7     Delicious meals.
=B7     Beautiful and relaxing
location.
=B7     Get to know and become friends with a great group of people!

JOB OPENING:  Translator (Written only)
Location: Can work from home.
Dates: Throughout year.
Compensation:
Negotiable.

Periodic translation of English documents into Russian.  Documents include
program announcements, articles, board policies, letters, etc.   Depending
on availability of translator, work load can be anywhere from 1-2
pages/month, to 100 or more pages per month.   Projected:  10 pages/month,
mostly around May to August.   Possible large-scale translating job
available if time and funding permits.

Qualifications:

=B7     Native Russian
speaker.
=B7     Highly fluent in English.
=B7     Experience with written
translation.
=B7     Knowledge of and interest in environmental work, educational
exchanges.  =B7 Access to computer with Internet.=20

JOB OPENING: Chef
Location: South Lake Tahoe, California
Dates: July 25 -
August 18, 2000

Responsibilities:

Prepare well-balanced meals for the TBI group while they are based in
Tahoe.  Make comprehensive meal plan.  Provide estimated budget for meal
plan.  Provide accounting of food costs at end of program.=20

Qualifications:

=B7     Experience cooking for groups of people over 20.
=B7
Experience planning and budgeting meals.
=B7     Flexible, outgoing
personality.
=B7     Interest in meeting and working with group of international
students.
=B7     Highly desirable to have access to vehicle.

Benefits:

=B7     Great opportunity to interact with a lively international
group.
=B7     Excellent exposure to environmental issues and environmental
specialists in California.
=B7     Beautiful and relaxing location.
=B7     Get to know
and become friends with a great group of people!

For complete job descriptions, please see our web page:
http://tahoe.ceres.ca.gov/tbi/jobs.html.   To apply, please send resume and
cover letter to address below, or call Karen Smallwood for more
information.=20

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Tahoe-Baikal Institute
P.O. Box 13587
South Lake Tahoe, CA  96151-3587
phone: (530) 542-5599
fax: (530) 542-5567
e-mail: tbi at thetahoe.net        NEW E-MAIL !!!!!!!!!!!!
http://tahoe.ceres.ca.gov/tbi

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Benjamin Rifkin

Assoc. Prof. of Slavic Languages, UW-Madison
Coordinator of Russian-Language Instruction
1432 Van Hise Hall, 1220 Linden Dr., Madison, WI  53706
voice:  608/262-1623; fax:  608/265-2814

Director of the Russian School
Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT  05753
voice:  802/443-5533

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