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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>This week's job openings:</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=edflettertext><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Economist, Gulf of Mexico and Southeast Oceans Program, EDF <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Research Associate, Gulf and Southeast Oceans Program, EDF</span><o:p></o:p></p><h1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Senior Communications Manager, Gulf and Southeast Oceans Program, EDF</span><span 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IMPACT</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Coastal Communities Extension Agent,</span><span lang=X-NONE style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> NEW JERSEY SEA GRANT CONSORTIUM</span><o:p></o:p></p><h1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Communications / Marketing Specialist, NOAA</span><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Algal-herbivore-coral interaction Post-doctoral position, Florida International University and NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal 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style='font-size:10.0pt;color:blue'>________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=edflettertext><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Economist, Gulf of Mexico and Southeast Oceans Program, EDF</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=edflettertext><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Austin, Texas</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=edflettertext><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=edflettertext><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Environmental Defense Fund is seeking an Economist to serve as a senior member of our Gulf of Mexico and Southeast Oceans Program to advance economic and business strategies to restore the region's fishery and coastal resources and make sustainable fishing practices and conservation the most economically sound way of doing business.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=edflettertext><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><h4 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Key Responsibilities</span><o:p></o:p></h4><p class=edflettertext style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Work with the Senior Conservation Manager - Gulf of Mexico and the Oceans team to develop market/incentive and ecosystem based strategies to reduce overfishing and coastal and marine habitat loss, and address other key issues facing the Gulf and Southeast.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=edflettertext style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Conduct economic analyses of complex fishery management and marine resource conservation issues and programs; provide substantive feedback on Oceans team proposals and projects.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=edflettertext style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Engage academic economists, policy experts, business leaders, fishermen and other resource users to develop and guide economic research that is timely and relevant for decision makers.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=edflettertext style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Develop and foster partnerships among disparate interest groups including fishermen and business leaders, government officials, academics, and public interest groups.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=edflettertext style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Work closely with and testify before the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, National Marine Fisheries Service, state agencies and legislatures, and the U.S. Congress.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=edflettertext style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Work in collaboration with EDF Oceans Program staff from other regions to develop strategies that advance common goals.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=edflettertext style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Engage the media to effectively advance EDF goals and communicate project results to a broad array of audiences.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=edflettertext style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Represent the Gulf of Mexico and Southeast Oceans Program at EDF regional and national meetings, and at conferences, workshops and professional meetings as needed. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=edflettertext style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><h4 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Qualifications</span><o:p></o:p></h4><p class=edflettertext style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Advanced degree in Economics, with a publications history.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=edflettertext style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Knowledge of and demonstrated experience designing and implementing market-based management tools, especially related to natural resource and environmental management.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=edflettertext style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Demonstrated expertise in economics research, economic survey design and implementation, and in applying creative solutions to complex problems.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=edflettertext style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Minimum five years of professional experience in program and/or project management, with demonstrated problem solving skills, in private business or industry, federal or state government agencies, or conservation organizations.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=edflettertext style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Experience working cooperatively with decision-makers, including government officials, business and industry leaders, state legislatures, and the U.S. Congress.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=edflettertext style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Excellent written and oral communication skills.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=edflettertext style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Demonstrated ability to work constructively with colleagues, academic scientists, fishermen, regulators, and other partners of diverse backgrounds and interests.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h4 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></h4><h4 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Preferred Qualifications</span><o:p></o:p></h4><p class=edflettertext style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Expertise in the economics and business of natural resource and environmental management and in designing and implementing market-based resource management tools.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=edflettertext style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Knowledge of Federal (NOAA) and state fishery and ocean conservation laws, and regulations and management issues related to Gulf of Mexico fisheries, seafood business, aquaculture, marine pollution, habitat degradation, exotic species, and other important ocean conservation issues.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h4 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></h4><h4 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Application</span><o:p></o:p></h4><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume and salary requirements to <a href="mailto:jobs@edf.org?subject=Catch%20Shares%20Outreach%20Coordinator%2C%20La%20Paz">jobs@edf.org</a>. Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, EDF is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:blue'>________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Research Associate, Gulf and Southeast Oceans Program, EDF</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Austin, Texas</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>The Gulf and Southeast Oceans Program Research Associate will report the Senior Conservation Manager and assist the program's staff and consultants to find, analyze and synthesize qualitative and quantitative information from diverse sources to advance our work to improve fisheries management in the Gulf of Mexico and Southeast.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><h4 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Key Responsibilities</span><o:p></o:p></h4><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Conduct literature searches using libraries and on-line sources to identify, locate and evaluate published materials. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Increase senior staff's effectiveness by reviewing publications and other information resources for material relevant to program activities and objectives.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Develop, maintain, and analyze databases.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Assist senior staff to prepare information to respond to inquiries from agencies, environmental groups, the press, and others.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Cultivate relationships with information sources at public agencies, environmental groups, and industry organizations.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Coordinate with senior, administrative and development staff on advocacy efforts.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Research and help write and review technical reports.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Produce spreadsheets, charts and graphs for reports, testimony, and presentations.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Attend and report on public meetings and workshops. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Apply excellent organizational, communication, and planning skills in preparing correspondence and reports, responding to requests for information, and helping to coordinate activities among staff members.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Assist the media and communications staff to promote project work with reporters and influence leaders, and through a variety of outlets such as the Insider, newsletter, annual report and website.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Work with internet communications staff to maintain up-to-date information on websites.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Assist in the development and production of project materials such as videos, case studies, briefing books, brochures, reports, testimony, speeches, power point and other visual presentations, including assistance in design, writing, editing, and reproduction.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Represent the team at meetings and events as needed.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><h4 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Qualifications</span><o:p></o:p></h4><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l9 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Minimum two years work experience. A Bachelor's degree may substitute for one year of work experience.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l9 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Bachelor's degree with major and/or coursework in the following fields: environmental science, ecology, economics and/or environmental policy strongly preferred.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l9 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Excellent oral and written communication skills.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l9 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l9 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Presence, confidence and integrity.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l9 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Ability and willingness to work as a strong team player, while at the same time able to work independently and as a self-starter.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l9 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>An understanding of and commitment to Environmental Defense Fund's mission of protecting the natural environment and limiting humankind's impact on the planet.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><h4 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Application</span><o:p></o:p></h4><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume and salary requirements to <a href="mailto:jobs@edf.org?subject=Catch%20Shares%20Outreach%20Coordinator%2C%20La%20Paz">jobs@edf.org</a>. Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, EDF is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:blue'>________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Senior Communications Manager, Gulf and Southeast Oceans Program, EDF</span><o:p></o:p></h1><h1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Austin, TX</span><o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>The Senior Communications Manager for the Gulf and Southeast will guide communications activities for the Oceans Program of Environmental Defense Fund in the Gulf and Southeast regions. He/she will develop and execute communications plans that are strategically aligned and support the core work of the Oceans Program in the regions and nationally and support EDF's brand.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h4 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></h4><h4 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black;font-weight:normal'>K</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>ey Responsibilities</span><o:p></o:p></h4><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Work with Oceans staff to create strategic communications plans and accompanying messaging to support Program policy goals.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Make strategic and tactical use of both offline and online media to promote Environmental Defense Fund and the goals of the Oceans program, and ensure positive media is strategically distributed to key audiences.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Identify and develop news stories, editorials and opinion pieces on a systematic basis for EDF's priority issues, including generating public support from third parties. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Develop the creation and implementation of media outreach and response strategies on a daily basis, monitoring and facilitating media response to breaking news and political/legislative events.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Plan and execute media conferences and in-person meetings with media, including preparing program staff and partners with training and advice for various communications and presentation opportunities.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Create, edit and proofread communications materials under deadline pressure.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Maintain media contact lists; maintain regular contact and strong relationships with targeted reporters.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Work closely with a core marketing team to conceive and execute integrated marketing campaigns utilizing multi-media channels (web, collateral, advertising, etc.) for maximum outreach and effectiveness.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Prepare summaries and analyses of communications activities on a monthly basis.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Recruit and supervise staff, interns and consultants, as needed.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><h4 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Qualifications</span><o:p></o:p></h4><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l11 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>A minimum of five years media experience, preferably in a political or issue advocacy context. Environmental communications experience is a plus.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l11 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l11 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Superior creative and opportunistic media and other outreach abilities.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l11 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Track record of producing national and regional media coverage.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l11 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and to meet deadlines.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l11 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Good strategic public relations and media judgment.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l11 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Ability to multi-task and work effectively with staff on many levels who work in several EDF offices.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l11 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Able to adapt to frequent change and prioritize effectively under frequent deadline pressure; competing needs from various superiors; and work effectively with others who have similar or overlapping job positions.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l11 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Demonstrated strong pitching and presentation skills.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l11 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Familiarity with Vocus media contact software is desirable.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l11 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Ability to use social media to achieve programmatic goals.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><h4 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Application</span><o:p></o:p></h4><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume and salary requirements to <a href="mailto:jobs@edf.org?subject=Catch%20Shares%20Outreach%20Coordinator%2C%20La%20Paz">jobs@edf.org</a>. Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, EDF is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:blue'>________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Deputy Regional Director - New England Region Oceans Program</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Boston, MA</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>EDF's </span><span class=MsoHyperlink><a href="http://www.edf.org/page.cfm?tagID=79" target="_blank" title="Oceans Program"><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue;font-weight:normal'>Oceans Program</span></u></a></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'> works to improve the health of the oceans via innovative and durable solutions to today's toughest fishery management challenges. The <strong><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>New England Oceans Program Deputy Director</span></strong> will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies that advance these goals in New England, and will play an instrumental role in guiding our fisheries project teams to a success in their endeavors. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has expertise in fisheries and oceans policy and a demonstrated success managing teams and affecting environmental policy change. The Deputy Director will report to the Director of EDF's New England Oceans Program. This position is located in EDF's Boston office.</span><o:p></o:p></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Key Responsibilities</span><o:p></o:p></h3><h4 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>The Deputy Director will:</span><o:p></o:p></h4><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l13 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Work with the New England Oceans Program Director to supervise regional staff and consultants.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l13 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Review and update as necessary the budget and strategic planning documents and work plans for all major program initiatives in the region.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l13 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Analyze complex fishery management programs to find ways to improve fisheries through both regulatory and non-regulatory measures.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l13 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Develop and advance strategies to improve fisheries management through the New England Fishery Management Council.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l13 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Forge alliances and build relationships with key players in New England fisheries and ocean management, including in the fishing industry and at the NEFMC, NOAA, state agencies, and NGOs.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l13 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Help build regional coalitions and promote conservation leadership in the commercial and recreational fishing communities.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l13 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Engage the media to effectively advance project objectives and communicate project results to a broad array of audiences.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l13 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Enlist academic scientists, policy experts, and others to assist in finding new approaches to understanding and solving complex fishery management problems.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Qualifications</span><o:p></o:p></h3><h4 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>The successful applicant will have the following qualifications:</span><o:p></o:p></h4><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l12 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Knowledge of federal and state ocean conservation laws and regulations.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l12 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a growing program and staff.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l12 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Demonstrated ability to manage the operations side of a program, including budget management and contract administration.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l12 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Ability to use science, law, economics and advocacy to initiate and win positive environmental change - experience achieving results in environmental policy and politics.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l12 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Minimum eight years of experience with significant time working with state and federal natural resource management agencies, state legislatures, or the U.S. Congress.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l12 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Demonstrated expertise of the biological, economic and management issues related to major U.S. fisheries, especially commercial and recreational fisheries.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l12 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Excellent written and oral communication skills.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l12 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Demonstrated ability to work constructively with nonprofit colleagues and partners, scientists and economists, industry leaders, regulators and public policy decision makers.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l12 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Bachelor's Degree required with a Law Degree, Master's or Ph.D. in a marine biology, natural resource economics, or related discipline highly preferred.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Compensation and Benefits</span><o:p></o:p></h3><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>The desired start date for this position is September, 2011. The position will be located in Boston, MA. Environmental Defense Fund offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Application</span><o:p></o:p></h3><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume and salary requirements to <a href="mailto:jobs@edf.org?subject=Deputy%20Regional%20Director%20-%20NE%20Region%20Oceans%20Program" title="jobs@edf.org"><u><span style='color:blue'>jobs@edf.org</span></u></a>. Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, EDF is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Environmental Defense Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='color:blue;font-weight:normal'>________________________________________________________________________________</span></strong><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'> </span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><h1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span class=apple-style-span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Partnership Manager, PCI-Media Impact </span></span><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>New York, NY</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Reports To</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>: Executive Director </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Travel required:</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Approximately 10% </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>About the Position:</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>This is a very strategic position for PCI-Media Impact (Media Impact). Media Impact is committed to developing capacity around the world to use creative storytelling and Entertainment-Education to advance social change. Thus, partnerships sit at the center of our model. Working closely with the Executive Director, the Partnership Manager will work in the Partnership Team and will support all aspects of partnership development, fundraising, management and reporting. Approximately 75% of workload will focus on partnerships and donor cultivation, with approximately 25% dedicated to program support, communications, teaching and codification of approach. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Duties and Responsibilities:</span></strong><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> </span></u><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Management and Strategy</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Duties Include:</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l14 level1 lfo7'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Work closely with the Leadership Team at Media Impact to ensure a coordinated and strategic approach to partnership development, constituency building and generating support and business opportunities. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l14 level1 lfo7'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Help plan, execute and evaluate fundraising opportunities for the organization and support partner related work, such as preparing Memorandums of Understanding, reports, updates, etc.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l14 level1 lfo7'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Help direct and oversee activities required to raise funds and communicate with foundations and institutional donors (including multi- and bi-lateral donors), major donor gifts, direct marketing, planned giving and public relations.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l14 level1 lfo7'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Assist Leadership Team in on-going strategic visioning and planning exercises for the growth of the Media Impact.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l14 level1 lfo7'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>About 25% of the Partnership Manager's time will be dedicated to program delivery and implementation, to ensure a deep understanding of Media Impact's work and approach.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Institutional Partners/Donors</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Duties Include:</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo8'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Develop a diversified institutional giving effort. Working with Leadership Team, strategize goals and targets for increasing this revenue stream. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo8'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Write proposals, reports, and letters of intent.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo8'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Assist in the stewardship of funders. Prepare acknowledgment letters, cultivation mailings, and other correspondence and communications with foundation and institutional donors.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo8'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Conduct prospect research on foundations and corporate giving entities.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo8'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Develop and oversee grant tracking system and ensure that all proposals and reports meet deadlines as required by funders.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo8'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Work with Finance Department to generate financial reports for funders as needed. Monitor and report on foundation income. Reconcile revenue with Finance Department.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Major Individual Donors and Direct Marketing</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Duties Include:</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l15 level1 lfo9'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Support major donor cultivation and direct marketing efforts and strategy for the organization, including: review major donor fundraising campaigns including developing appeal text and content, preparing mailing lists, establishing mailing schedules, tracking expenditures and income, preparing mailing materials, and develop and implement a Major Donor cultivation strategy to expand base of new donors, current and lapsed donors.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l15 level1 lfo9'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Coordinate drafting of responses to mail (including e-mail) and handle incoming calls. Answer questions about Media Impact's mission, policies, programs and procedures.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l15 level1 lfo9'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Produce special correspondence and mailings as needed, including special acknowledgment cards for tribute gifts and gift memberships.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l15 level1 lfo9'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Maintain our direct mail correspondence and follow-up to individual donors, including cultivation of Media Impact's bequest program, the Signal Society.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Program, Communications and Codification</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Duties Include:</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l16 level1 lfo10'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>The Partnership Manager will sometimes be called upon to support program activities, communication efforts and to support codification of Media Impact's approach to Entertainment-Education.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Additional tasks may be assigned from time to time.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge Requirements:</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo11'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Education and/or experience equivalent to a Master's Degree in fields of business, fundraising, communications, international development, Entertainment-Education, social marketing or other degree relevant to communications, partnerships and development.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo11'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Demonstrated success raising funds from individuals, foundations, US-government sources, UN agencies and/or through evolving social media and on-line opportunities. Demonstrated ability to manage solicitations, extensive proposal writing and reporting. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo11'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Very strong understanding of issues impacting developing countries, particularly around health, population, family planning, conservation and sustainable development.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo11'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>3-8 years or more of work experience in partnership development in the context of international development and communications for social change.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo11'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Proven experience cultivating partnerships and raising funds to support communications strategies and tools to advance local, regional and international program objectives.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo11'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Proven success in being able to thrive in team environments, having a strong understanding of diversity and other cultures, and having built relationships over long distances.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo11'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Strong English-language skills required. Spanish and/or French a definite advantage.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo11'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and Raiser's Edge.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>About Media Impact: </span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>PCI-Media Impact's mission is to empower communities worldwide to inspire enduring change through creative story-telling. Media Impact is a leader in Entertainment- Education and social change communications. As an independent, non-profit organization, for 25 years Media Impact has worked with local partners to produce programs that address the most pressing social and environmental issues. Using our unique <em><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>My Community</span></em><strong><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'> </span></strong>methodology, we engage and empower audiences around the world to improve their own lives. Together, we have produced more than 3,000 episodes of 100 TV and radio serial productions reaching more than 1 billion people in 34 countries. Media Impact's head office is in New York, USA, with staff in Bolivia, Ghana, Mexico, Peru and St. Lucia. More at <a href="http://www.mediaimpact.org/" target="_blank"><u><span style='color:blue'>www.mediaimpact.org</span></u></a>. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>To Apply: </span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Please send a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae to <a href="mailto:jobs@mediaimpact.org"><u><span style='color:blue'>jobs@mediaimpact.org</span></u></a> by June 30, 2011, 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST).</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:blue'>________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><h1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><em><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal;font-style:normal'>PROGRAMS MANAGER</span></em><em><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>,</span></em><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'> PCI-MEDIA IMPACT</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><h1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>New York, NY</span><o:p></o:p></h1><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Reports to</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>: Programs Directors </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Travel required:</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Approximately 40%</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>About the Position:</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Working closely with the Programs Director, the Programs Manager is responsible for supporting the regional managers, staff and partners, with a focus on Africa and Asia, to establish goals, work plans and budgets for national and regional programs; to support the implementation and delivery of programs; develop training curricula, and, participate at capacity development trainings. S/he will also support the codification of Media Impact's unique My Community approach to Communications for Social Change. With a focus on Africa and Asia, s/he will contribute to managing strategic partnerships to develop, design, implement and produce current and new programming. The Programs Manager works closely with the Director of Programs in the development of new programs, indentify potential funding sources, and cultivate relationships with funding agencies.<strong><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'> </span></strong></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Duties and Responsibilities:</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Programs Overall Strategy and Support </span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Duties Include:</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo12'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Work closely with the Director of Programs to develop concept papers, design new programs, identify potential funding partners, and cultivate relationships for program development.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo12'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Work closely with the Director of Programs to support the work plans and implementation of new programs worldwide.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Strategic Partnerships </span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Duties Include:</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo13'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Support and work in close collaboration with the Program Officer in Ghana, and WCS partners in Nigeria, Cameroon and Laos to successfully implement these current programs.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo13'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Strengthen Media Impact's relationship with partners in Africa and Asia.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo13'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Work with the Programs Director to oversee the successful implementation of Media Impact's Africa and Asia programs. This includes participating in planning meetings, establishing work plans, communication and evaluation plans, and budgets.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo13'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Prepare and submit reports to the partners and funders as needed.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo13'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Identify and develop new partnerships.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Training and Capacity Development </span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Duties Include:</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo14'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Work with regional and local teams to plan and organize training activities.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo14'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Develop curricula and provide capacity development services and mentoring to Media Impact partners.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Codification of Methodology and Tool Kits</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Duties include:</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo15'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Work with all Media Impact team members to define a standardized articulation of the organization's vision, strategy and work.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo15'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Present Media Impact at universities, Entertainment-Education and communication conferences, forums, etc.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Additional tasks may be assigned from time to time.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge Requirements:</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo16'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Education and/or experience equivalent to a Master's Degree in fields of communications, international development, Entertainment-Education, social marketing or other degree relevant to communications and development.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo16'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Very strong understanding of issues impacting developing countries, particularly around health, population, family planning, conservation and sustainable development.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo16'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>3-8 years of work experience in international development and communications for change.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo16'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Proven experience using communications strategies and tools to advance local, regional and international program objectives, including media relations, web/social media, print and events.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo16'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Proven success in being able to thrive in team environments, having a strong understanding of diversity and other cultures, and having built relationships over long distances.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo16'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Strong English-language skills required. French and/or Spanish a definite advantage.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo16'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Demonstrated success raising funds from individuals, foundations, US-government sources, UN agencies and/or through evolving social media and on-line opportunities. Demonstrated ability to manage solicitations, extensive proposal writing and reporting. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>About Media Impact: </span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>PCI-Media Impact's mission is to empower communities worldwide to inspire enduring change through creative story-telling. Media Impact is a leader in Entertainment- Education and social change communications. As an independent, non-profit organization, for 25 years Media Impact has worked with local partners to produce programs that address the most pressing social and environmental issues. Using our unique <em><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>My Community</span></em><strong><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'> </span></strong>methodology, we engage and empower audiences around the world to improve their own lives. Together, we have produced more than 3,000 episodes of 100 TV and radio serial productions reaching more than 1 billion people in 34 countries. Media Impact's head office is in New York, USA, with staff in Bolivia, Ghana, Mexico, Peru and St. Lucia. More at <a href="http://www.mediaimpact.org/" target="_blank"><u><span style='color:blue'>www.mediaimpact.org</span></u></a>.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>To Apply: </span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Please send a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae to <a href="mailto:jobs@mediaimpact.org"><u><span style='color:blue'>jobs@mediaimpact.org</span></u></a> by June 30, 2011, 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST).</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:blue'>________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Coastal Communities Extension Agent,</span><span lang=X-NONE style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> NEW JERSEY SEA GRANT CONSORTIUM</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ecxmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ecxmsonormal style='background:white'><span lang=X-NONE style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>The Extension Program at the New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium (NJSGC) is seeking an innovative professional for the position of Coastal Communities </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Agent. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and implement outreach and extension programs for a broad range of user-groups from residents to policy-makers that encourage community-based environmental protection and sustainable development for the coastal communities of New Jersey and the surrounding region.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ecxmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ecxmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>For complete announcement including application instructions go to <a href="http://www.njseagrant.org/AboutUs/CareerUs.html" target="_blank"><u><span style='color:blue'>http://www.njseagrant.org/AboutUs/CareerUs.html</span></u></a></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ecxmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:blue'>________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><h1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Communications / Marketing Specialist, NOAA</span><o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Silver Spring, MD</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Responsibilities</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>This position is to serve as a Communications, Outreach, and Marketing Specialist who coordinates and promotes marine and coastal science being conducted by the Center for Coastal Monitoring and Assessment (CCMA, <a href="http://www.ccma.noaa.gov/" target="_blank"><u><span style='color:blue'>www.ccma.noaa.gov</span></u></a>). Based in Silver Spring, MD, CCMA's mission is to assess and forecast coastal and marine ecosystem conditions through research and monitoring. CCMA scientists conduct field observations at regional and national scales in the broad thematic areas of coral reef ecosystems, marine protected areas, coastal and ocean assessments, contaminant monitoring, eutrophication and harmful algal blooms. CCMA is one of five National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science within NOAA's National Ocean Service.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Working with the CCMA Director and Branch Chiefs, the Communications, Outreach, and Marketing Specialist will oversee and assist in the development of all outreach and communication materials and activities to increase the national visibility and impact of CCMA. The applicant MUST have prior work experience in developing communication strategies as well as planning, implementing, and evaluating communications and outreach projects; preferably from a coastal and ocean research or management agency or organization. The applicant should also have experience in communicating scientific information to a diverse audience.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo17'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Providing communications and other support as needed for the Center Directors and Branch Chiefs.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo17'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Providing communications and organizational support for regional and national programs, events and workshops.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo17'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Working with the Center Directors and Branch Chiefs to create and carry out a communications strategy for CCMA.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo17'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Creating and disseminating outreach materials such as the CCMA's Web site, video documentaries, real-time media updates for research cruises, podcasts, brochures, fact sheets, briefing materials, posters, as well as plan and prepare media packets and press releases.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo17'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Working independently and with small teams to develop and implement national-level outreach and communication strategies and products that further the mission of CCMA. This may include developing and coordinating communications and outreach functions for CCMA, including leading a communications and outreach workgroup, creating outreach products to the media, partners and stakeholders, and communicating the Center's science activities to a variety of audiences.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo17'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Fostering relationships and build new partnerships in NOAA and with state and federal government agencies, private groups and not-for-profit organizations to leverage information and identify opportunities for collaboration; Creating and disseminating outreach materials such as the CCMA's Web site, video documentaries, real-time media updates for research cruises, podcasts, brochures, fact sheets, briefing materials, posters, as well as plan and prepare media packets and press releases.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo17'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Working with NOAA Policy and Planning staff to communicate CCMA information and products to external clients and legislators.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Qualifications</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>:</span><o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l17 level1 lfo18'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>A Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years experience in a communications, marketing, or outreach capacity</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l17 level1 lfo18'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Excellent written and oral communications skills</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l17 level1 lfo18'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Demonstrated experience with a variety of communication strategies and methods such as social marketing, outreach campaigns, written materials/briefings, press releases, Web site development and content management, brochure development, layouts, etc.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l17 level1 lfo18'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Experience with the federal executive and legislative process, CCMA's scientific themes, and natural resource management programs</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l17 level1 lfo18'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Ability to conceptualize, develop, implement, and manage multiple simultaneous projects independently of others</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>To apply: <a href="https://jobs-consolidatedsafety.icims.com/jobs/1261/job" target="_blank"><u><span style='color:blue'>https://jobs-consolidatedsafety.icims.com/jobs/1261/job</span></u></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:blue'>________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Algal-herbivore-coral interaction Post-doctoral position, Florida International University and NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Miami, FL<br> <br>NOAA's Southeast Fisheries Science Center and Florida International University (FIU) seek to hire a post-doctoral researcher to examine the relationship between herbivores (especially parrotfishes), algae, and <br>corals on coral reefs. This is a pre-announcement to gauge interest from potential candidates. A formal announcement will follow in the coming months.<br> <br>Specific tasks are twofold:<br>1) review, analyze, and synthesize existing information from the literature, critically examining the relationships between herbivory, algae and coral, and the context-dependent nature of these relationships (e.g. effects of geography or proximity to large population centers, land-based sources of pollution, fishing pressure, MPA protection, etc.), as well as identifying gaps in our current knowledge of these factors;<br>2) conduct field studies to begin addressing the most critical data gaps in our knowledge of the effects of parrotfish on algal assemblages and coral communities (e.g. size- and age-based demographic patterns, <br>grazing rates/feeding preferences different parrotfish species, effects of habitats and geographical locations, role of parrotfish corallivory, etc.).<br> <br>The successful applicant will have a strong background in reef fish ecology, coral ecology/biology, and/or coral-algal interactions, with an excellent publication record commensurate with his/her career stage. <br>Applicants should also have outstanding oral and written communication skills, a strong quantitative background, and work well in a collaborative environment. Experience conducting field studies in <br>tropical marine environments (including SCUBA and small boat experience) is necessary. Familiarity with tropical western Atlantic/Caribbean coral reef ecosystems is desired.<br> <br>The post-doc will be based in Miami, FL and hired through FIU, jointly supervised by Drs. Deron Burkepile (FIU) and Benjamin Ruttenberg (NOAA). The successful applicant will split time between the offices of NOAA and FIU and potential field sites in the Florida Keys, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Anticipated start date is late summer-fall 2011, but is flexible. The position is expected to last for two years. Expected products will include technical reports and peer-reviewed publications for both the data synthesis and field-based portions of the project.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'><br>Potential candidates should send a short letter of interest along with a CV to Drs. Burkepile (dburkepi@fiu.edu) and Ruttenberg (benjamin.ruttenberg@noaa.gov).<br> <br>Florida International University is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:blue'>________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Bioinformatics/Marine Microbial Ecology Postdoc, Oregon State University</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Corvallis, OR</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'><br> This advertised position is a two year postdoc to study the dynamics of marine microbial communities and viral consortia associated with tropical coral reefs. This project aims to understand the complex and evolving role of microbes on coral reefs. This project is a large scale, multi-year field experiment that examines links between microorganisms, macroorganisms, and abiotic factors. The hired postdoctoral researcher will focus on the generation and analysis of large next generation sequencing datasets.<br>Experience in sequence analysis, phylogenetics, and programming are requirements. Other desirable general molecular and microbial ecology laboratory training skills include: TRFLP, clone, and metagenomic library generation, PCR, marine bacterial culturing, and general microscopy. Opportunities for the postdoc to form an independent research project on tropical reef microbial ecology will be encouraged.<br> <br>This position will be based in the Microbiology Department at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. Applications are due by July 15, 2011. The position's start date is negotiable. Please send a current letter of intent, CV, and a list of three references to (<a href="mailto:rvegathurber@gmail.com"><u><span style='color:blue'>rvegathurber@gmail.com</span></u></a>)</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:blue'>________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Hawaii Program Associate, SeaWeb</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Honolulu, HI</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>SeaWeb is hiring a Program Associate to be based in Honolulu, Hawaii. This position will serve an integral role in the organization?s Asia Pacific Program by supporting social marketing initiatives in Hawaii and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). SeaWeb is an international, nonprofit, communications organization dedicated to creating a culture of ocean conservation.<br> <br>Position Summary<br>To support our social marketing initiatives in Hawaii and the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, SeaWeb is looking for a professional with a background in marine conservation issues and the ability to communicate complex ocean issues in compelling ways. The Program Associate should work well in team settings, but also be able to work independently when necessary.<br> <br>This position is ideal for a strong communicator who excels at strategic planning, problem solving and partnership building and who has a passion for conserving marine ecosystems and supporting the coastal communities that depend on them. This position requires someone with experience in engaging Pacific Islands communities. Some marketing experience is preferred.<br> <br>This position is funded for the duration of the social marketing initiatives, which is three years. There is a potential for longer-term employment with SeaWeb. <br> <br>Core Responsibilities <br>? Support the Director of the Asia Pacific Program in designing and implementing SeaWeb social marketing initiatives for CNMI and Hawaii.<br>? Assist in conducting communications training workshops and other events to support our social marketing initiatives.<br>? Undertake partner engagement, including working with communities and other key stakeholders.<br>? Develop communications training modules/presentations for our workshops and training activities.<br>? Help SeaWeb and its partners execute social marketing campaigns and other strategic outreach activities, including media engagement and the production of products and materials.<br>? Write and distribute press materials and maintain press kits.<br> <br>Qualifications and Experience<br>? Bachelor?s degree in social science, liberal arts, biology, environmental science or related field. High school diploma with additional work experience and demonstrated skills may substitute for a college degree.<br>? 2 to 5 years work experience in communications, marketing, marine conservation and/or community development.<br>? Excellent written and oral communication skills and experience in translating science into compelling language.<br>? Ability to conduct research/analysis of resource management challenges, identify root causes/barriers and provide creative solutions.<br>? Ability to present our work and goals to wide range of audiences, including partners, donors and the media.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>? Knowledge of Pacific Island cultures and customs and experience engaging Pacific Island communities.<br>? Ability to budget and manage events.<br>? Detail-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability and willingness to work across many time zones, as well as work independently<br>? Willingness to travel.<br> <br>To apply<br>Interested candidates should submit letter of interest, resume and three references to hr@seaweb.org with Hawaii PA Position Application in the subject line. Please include salary requirements in the letter of interest. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. No phone calls please.<br> <br>Applications are strongly encouraged from candidates reflecting diverse educational, cultural and experiential backgrounds. We encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, people of diverse ethnic, racial, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds, educational and work experiences, geographic and national origins, sexual orientations and ages. <br> <br>SeaWeb is an equal opportunity employer.<br> <br>For more information about SeaWeb, visit our Web site at <a href="http://www.seaweb.org/" target="_blank"><u><span style='color:blue'>www.seaweb.org</span></u></a>.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:blue'>________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=default><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Publications & Communications Intern (PCI), Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Apia, Samoa</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=default><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=default><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Applications are invited for the above internship with SPREP at Apia. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a young professional or recent graduate to gain work experience with SPREP, one of the world's leading regional environmental organisations. Each year, SPREP offers short-term opportunities to young Pacific Islanders </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=default><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=default><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>. To gain professional exposure; </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=default><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>. To strengthen capacity building in the island member countries and territories; </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=default><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>. To promote SPREP's work and especially regional environmental issues and priorities. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=default><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=default><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>This placement will be based at the Communications Unit and will be working under the guidance of the Media & Public Relations Officer to provide publications and communications support. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=default><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=default><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Full details of the PCI's responsibilities, requirements, remuneration package and lodging an application can be obtained from the Employment section of our website: <a href="http://www.sprep.org/" target="_blank"><u><span style='color:blue'>www.sprep.org</span></u></a> or by contacting the Personnel Officer on telephone: +685 21929 Ext. 230, Fax: +685 20231, or direct Email: luanac@sprep.org </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=default><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=default><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Closing date: Friday, 10th June 2011.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></body></html>