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Job Description:  Project Associate
Smart Valley, Inc.


S M A R T   V A L L E Y   D E S C R I P T I O N

Smart Valley, Inc. is a non-profit member-supported trade association.  
Its mission is to demonstrate and deliver the real-world benefits of a 
regional version of the National Information Infrastructure (NII: the 
"information highway").  Such a regional infrastructure will enhance the 
global competitiveness and quality of life for the San Francisco Bay 
area.

The Project Associate will work under the direct supervision of Leslie 
Saul, Project Coordinator, on two of Smart Valley�s flagship initiatives:

Smart Schools Project
Launched in February, 1994, the Smart Schools Internet Project brings the 
Internet and communication technologies into Santa Clara and San Mateo 
County schools.  By focusing on removing difficult infrastructure and 
support issues, Smart Valley is accelerating the integration of 
technology in education.  Smart Valley is leading a number of projects 
and participating in partnerships toward this goal.  It  has been working 
on the development of resource documents to assist schools in the 
implementation of network technology.  Smart Valley is also partnering 
with other regional education initiatives (San Jose Education Network and 
21st Century Education Initiative) to bring information technologies into 
the classroom as part of broader school reform efforts.

Smart Permits  
The Smart Permitting Project was developed to assist, educate, and 
coordinate cities in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties in developing and 
implementing network-based electronic permitting systems.  Smart Valley 
is working with a number of cities to develop specifications for 
electronic permitting software that can be integrated with on-line 
systems, geographic information systems, and CAD generated blueprints.


T A S K   D E S C R I P T I O N

The Project Associate will assist with duties related to the two 
initiatives above as well as with tasks related to the Smart Valley 
organization.

Specific duties include:

� Author and edit project communications (i.e. write meeting minutes, 
articles, business letters, project summaries and updates, etc.)
 
� Assist in the development of strategic plans for continued successful 
project growth
 
� Attend and report on developments in project committees and working 
groups
 
� Arrange and promote project-related events (i.e. develop workshop 
concepts, arrange meeting locations, publish event information, manage 
publicity and outreach, etc.)
 
� Manage project communications and contacts information (i.e. produce 
mass mailings, maintain contacts databases, etc.)
 
� Research a variety of project-specific topics ( such as US  and State 
Department of Education technology policies, technology in education 
legislation, studies on uses of technology in education, etc.) using both 
on-line and printed resources
 
� Execute various short-term administrative tasks (i.e. respond to 
literature requests, assemble document packages, procure office supplies, 
etc.)
 
� Manage subprojects

A S S O C I A T E   R E Q U I R E M E N T S

The ideal Associate candidate will be a recent college undergraduate 
seeking an entry level position in the domain of information 
infrastructure or advanced technology development.  However, all 
interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.  Specific 
requirements include:

� Knowledge of project-related concepts (such as education reform, 
network-based learning concepts, Internet, etc.)
 
� Excellent written communications skills, with an ability to present 
complex issues in a clear and concise manner.  Must write quickly and 
accurately.
 
� Strong project management and project leadership skills, including 
experience with planning, time and resource management, and reporting
 
� Strong verbal communications skills, including presentation and 
telephone skills
 
� Experience with Internet applications such as e-mail, the web, 
newsgroups, ftp, telnet etc.  HTML authoring skills a plus.
 
� Experience with PC applications, emphasizing the Microsoft Office 
applications suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
 
� Ability to see the "large picture" while still focusing on day-to-day 
details
 
� Ability to work successfully with business and education professionals
 
� Ability to work independently 

A S S O C I A T E   C O M P E N S A T I O N

This is a permanent full-time position available immediately.  Salary is 
firm at $30K per year to start plus a benefit stipend.

In addition to being a paid position, the Project Associate has the 
opportunity to participate in the development of cutting-edge 
technologies and business models.  The Associate will become familiar 
with state-of-the-art Internet applications, and learn to use the 
Internet as a critical tool in their career.  Additionally, the Project 
Associate will expand their organizational management skills by working 
with a variety of public and private entities to achieve project goals.


L O C A T I O N   O F   W O R K

Smart Valley offices, 3200 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, California.  
Telecommuting options are also encouraged and supported.


C O N T A C T   I N F O R M A T I O N

No telephone calls, please.  Respond with cover letter, resume and short 
self-authored business or technical writing samples (required) to:

Leslie Saul
Project Coordinator
Smart Valley, Inc.
3200 Hillview Ave.
MS 16UA
Palo Alto, CA   94304

Fax:  (415) 852-8506
E-Mail:  leslies@svi.org


Smart Valley information available at:

web server - http://www.svi.org
gopher - gopher://gopher.svi.org