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Position Announcement:
Computer/Telecommunications Coordinator
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
 
        The Global Rivers Environmental Education Network 
(GREEN) is an innovative, action-oriented approach to 
education.  Based on the foundation of an interdisciplinary 
water monitoring model, the Network is a resource to schools 
and communities who study and work to improve their local 
waters in over 125 nations.  The central GREEN Office 
distributes a quarterly newsletter, coordinates international 
computer conferences, and partners classrooms internationally, 
in addition to disseminating educational materials.  Working in 
close affiliation with the University of Michigan, GREEN is also 
committed to improving the field of education through research 
and developing further tools for monitoring and teaching.
 
 
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
        The Computer/Telecommunications Coordinator will be 
responsible for overseeing the GREEN 
Computer/Telecommunications efforts.  This individual will act 
as the coordinator for all international and national 
telecommunications within GREEN, consult with developing 
educational programs, and produce materials in collaboration 
with other GREEN staff.  Research into front-end systems for 
classroom telecommunications, collaborative work with 
educational technology experts, building institutional 
partnerships in the technology arena, and responsibility for 
office computer systems will be expected.  In addition, the 
Coordinator must be able to explain, interpret, and build 
support for the programs of GREEN at the regional, national, 
and international level.  We are looking for a people oriented 
yet technically savvy person who likes to work as part of a 
team in a dynamic educational program.  A willingness to 
travel is required.
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
 
Education
 
%  Candidates must have a BS/BA and significant experience in 
telecommunications/educational technology with a background 
in education and environmental issues. 
 
Supervisory
 
%  Candidates must have experience supervising staff including 
hiring of staff and some staff development.
 
Communication Skills
 
%  Candidates must have excellent oral and written 
communication skills for a variety of audiences.   Candidates 
must have experience in giving public presentations and 
seminars at workshops, professional meetings, or conferences. 
He/she must also possess excellent writing skills.
 
Management/Budget Experience
 
%  Candidates should have at least 1 years experience in 
management.  Budget management should be documented.
 
 
 
Commitment to Environmental Issues
 
%  Candidates must have a history of committed action to socio-
environmental issues through networking, research, writing, 
making presentations, organizing, professional affiliations, or in 
other tangible ways.
 
Character
 
%  Candidates must be recognized as a proven leader by all 
references.  The successful candidate should be recognized as 
being a person of honesty, integrity, and a true team player.  A 
sincere enthusiasm for Environmental Education and 
Educational Technology is required.  Strong professional ethics 
are of utmost importance.
 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
 
%  Educational Telecommunications background -- 
demonstrated knowledge of theory and practice, MS/MA 
preferred
 
%  Experience working with teachers and/or students in a 
classroom setting
 
%  Proven record of Multicultural work ethics
 
%  Familiar with Environmental Education/Natural Resource, 
Student Environmental Problem-Solving and Action Taking
 
%  Background in Curriculum Development
 
COMPENSATION:  salary commensurate with experience
 
Application Process
 
Candidates should send: (1) a resume or vitae; (2) a letter of 
application describing how their education, experience, and 
talents qualify them for the Computer/Telecommunications 
Coordinator position as outlined in the required and preferred 
qualification; and (3) the names, addresses, and telephone 
numbers of three current professional references (please have 
three letters of reference forwarded to the GREEN office) to:
 
GREEN
Attn: Keith Wheeler
GREEN
Executive Director
216 South State St.,  Suite 4
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
 
Applications must be postmarked no later than January 15, 
1994.  All Applications will be held confidential.
 
GREEN is a not-for-profit organization and an equal 
opportunity employer.