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Outdoor Education Job Opportunities

The Job Listings:

Please note:  The jobs on this page will be listed from new to old.  We have chosen to retain many expired job postings in order to enable visitors to see what types of jobs are available in this field.  Also, bear in mind the likelihood that, if these agencies have hired in the past, it is likely that they will hire again, and it may be worth contacting them to see is if current opportunities exist.  Thank you for your indulgence.

Education Director at Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont

This is a key leadership position and great opportunity for the right individual with programming experience and a vision for the future.
 

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Environmental Manager: Stevens Pass Ski Area,
Skykomish, Washington

Stevens Pass Ski area

Job announcement

Environmental Manager

Stevens Pass is looking for an Environmental Manager to work on a seasonal basis (Oct – April) in the Environmental Planning Department. Position includes benefits, PTO and sick leave.

Duties: Develop and oversee all environmental initiatives such as, green power program, fuel consumption regulation, energy conservation and recycling/refuse programs. Hire, train, direct and evaluate the recycling and refuse staff. Write and implement proposals, initiatives and grants. Ensure efficiency and effectiveness of all environmental systems and subsequent infrastructures to lessen the environmental footprint of Steven Pass Ski Area.

Requirements: Possess a 4-year degree and/or equivalent experience, strong computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office Suite. Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and within a functional team. Willingness to work outside in various weather conditions. Must be comfortable with the changing dynamics of a seasonal business.

This is an abbreviated description.

Please send a resume and cover letter by July 30, 2008- Attn: John Meriwether, Director of Environmental Planning, by fax: 206.812.4517, by email: humanresources@stevenspass.com or by mail to PO Box 98, Skykomish, Washington, 98288

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Various Outward Bound Jobs Available in Denver

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Community Program Director: Outward Bound, Denver

Course Director Position: Outward Bound, Denver

Instructor Position: Outward Bound, Denver

Lead Instructor Position: Outward Bound, Denver

Please visit the staff intranet for a full list of open positions @ intranet.outwardbound.org Angie Gossett, SPHR Vice President, Human Resources Outward Bound 910 Jackson Street Golden, CO 80401 P 720-497-2412 F 866-807-9584 M 303-908-3915

http://www.outwardbound.org  

Outward Bound is a non-profit educational organization with five core programs that change lives, build teams, and transform schools. We deliver adventure and challenge in the wilderness, urban settings, workrooms, and classrooms to help students achieve their possibilities, and to inspire them to serve others and to care for the world around them.

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Job With the North Lakeland Discovery Center

Community & Wolf Education Program Director

Applications close May 23, 2008

An immediate opening exists for a full-time Program Director. This position requires a highly organized and visionary individual to develop and implement the Center’s community education and wolf education programs. The Discovery Center recently entered into an agreement with the Timber Wolf Alliance (TWA). The position therefore offers the appointee an exciting opportunity to shape the new position and influence the future of wolf education.  The Program Director is responsible for the planning, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of all Discovery Center community education and recreation activities and all activities of the TWA. The position is responsible for the delivery of various naturalist activities and the satisfactory completion of all required program-related administrative functions including scheduling, public relations; supervision of intern and volunteers, grant writing; and budget development and management. Salary is negotiable and includes a comprehensive benefits package after a qualifying period.

For more information go to www.discoverycenter.net/employment.htm

North Lakeland Discovery Center, PO Box 237, Manitowish Waters,  WI  54545

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Jobs with the Stone Mountain School

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Jobs with Camp Woodbrooke

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Lake Valley Camp: Expedition Guide

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Resource Management Technician position with the National Park System: Apostle Islands National Lake Shore

A Resource Management Technician vacancy has just been announced.  For those familiar with the park, this replaces the permanent bio. tech. position that we haven't been able to fill for a few years.  It'll be a different position, though - instead of being a 6-8 month position, it will be year-round. But the main difference is this will be a shared position between natural and cultural resources - so we're looking for someone who has an interest, and, hopefully, a background in both, has experience or at least interest and aptitude to
run a boat, and has a great attitude.   It should be a really interesting job. 

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Thanks,

Julie
Branch Chief, Natural Resources
Apostle Islands NL
(715) 779-3398, ext. 211


Announcement No.:  CK181460ES
Open Period:  March 28, 2008 through April 11, 2008 Job Title, Series &
Grade:  Biological Technician (Resource Management
Technician) GS-0404-05
Appointment:  Permanent
Location:  Bayfield, WI

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Interpretive Program Manager Position with the International Crane Foundation

                               The International Crane Foundation (ICF) invites applications for the position of Interpretive Program Manager.

Background: The ICF is a conservation organization committed to safeguarding the world’s 15 species of cranes and the ecosystems in which they live. ICF uses the charisma of cranes to bring diverse people together to solve problems of significance for wildlife and people.  To gain understanding and support for our efforts, ICF maintains live bird displays of all 15 species of cranes and runs a visitors program for the public during all but the winter months.  ICF is embarking on making a significant transformation to our publicly accessible central campus through the expansion of live bird displays and the enhancement of interpretive exhibitry, programs and services. 

Duties: ICF seeks a professional in the field of interpretive programs, visitor services, and exhibit planning, development, implementation and evaluation.  The successful candidate will lead the Conservation Education Department’s on-site interpretive and visitors programs.  S/he will lead the department’s contribution to site improvements; the planning and development of new interpretive materials and services; and, the evaluation and improvement of existing interpretive materials and services.  S/he will also provide oversight to the visitors program, supervising a diverse group including one full time staff member, a number of seasonal naturalist interns, occasional international interns, and a large number of volunteers.  S/he will work closely with peer program staff and management to ensure the quality and effectiveness of the visitors and interpretive programs.   Some national and potentially international travel is expected.

Required: The successful candidate will have:

• Degree or equivalent experience/coursework in Environmental Interpretation, Environmental Education/Studies, Natural Sciences, Education, Parks and Recreation, Biological or Earth Sciences, or other related fields;

• Experience designing interpretive displays, writing interpretive materials, and/or evaluating interpretive programs and exhibits; 

• Proven communication, supervisory and leadership skills;

• Excellent communication and presentation skills;

• Experience interacting with and inspiring a wide variety of audiences;

• Experience working across disciplines and cultures;

• Ability to work independently and to effectively multitask and prioritize work;

• Two or more years of relevant professional experience.

Desired:  Preference will be given to individuals with training and experience in one or more of the following:

• interpretive program development

• interpretive exhibit planning and design

• nature interpretation

• environmental education

• graphic design

• creative and/or scientific writing

• web site development

Applications:  Applicants should provide a letter describing their interest in and qualifications for the position; a detailed resume; salary requirements; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three references.  (References will only be contacted after notification of the applicant.)  Applications will be confidential.  Applicants must be US citizens or residents or have a valid visa and documents to work in the US.

Applications should be sent electronically to Linda Foster (LFoster@savingcranes.org) and Erica Cochrane (ecochrane@savingcranes.org) by Sunday, 20 April 2008.

For more information on ICF visit: www.savingcranes.org.

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Naturalist Apprentice Position with Land Between the Lakes

Position:   Naturalist Apprentice

Location:  Woodlands Nature Station Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area, US Forest Service, Cadiz, KY

Deadline:  Open until filled

Duties:

• Develop and deliver natural history programs to a diversity of audiences (canoe trips, eagle & elk viewing tours, nature hikes etc.)

• Deliver curriculum-based school programs (pond prowls, reptile programs, nature hikes, stream strolls etc.)

• Care for resident wildlife exhibits (birds of prey, red wolves, bobcat, reptiles, etc.)

• Cross train with other LBL EE facilities: cultural history, EE group center, Elk & Bison Prairie, planetarium

• Conduct roving and dispersed interpretation throughout the 170,000 acre National Forest

• Assist in the development and delivery of special events (Hummingbird Fest, Howl-O-Ween, and Cool & Crawly Critter Day)

Job Description:   The apprenticeship is a full time (40 hours/ week) one year term.  The apprenticeship provides a stipend of $200.00/ week plus on-site housing. Training opportunities are available.

Job requirements:  Bachelor’s Degree or accredited Associate Degree. Ability to talk with general public and children.

Send or email resume, cover letter, and 3 references to:

John Pollpeter

Woodlands Nature Station

100 Van Morgan Drive

Golden Pond, KY 42211-9001

270-924-2120  jmpollpeter@hotmail.com

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Naturalist: Meramec State Park

I am searching for applicants to fill seasonal naturalist positions at Meramec State Park.  The time frame for seasonal work will start in April and conclude in Sept./Oct.  Seasonal naturalists here provide a wide range of nature education programs for park visitors so that our guests might better understand and appreciate the park’s natural resources. Examples include guiding tours through Fisher Cave, leading nature walks on park trails, presenting aquatic programs and presenting campground amphitheater programs. Staff will also participate in several field research projects.  Each staff member will also learn about and develop the skill of interpretation.  This position is an extremely strong resume builder!

Benefits include a wage of $6.65 per hour, free housing, free utilities and a backyard with 6,898 acres of natural splendor.  The housing is provided in a modern, six bedroom, furnished, co-ed living quarters.

The natural resources of the park include a pristine eight-mile section of the Meramec River classified as an ‘Outstanding National Resource Waters’, 47 caves, numerous glades, spring-fed streams, several fens, woodlands, and thousands of acres of mature forest.  Correspondingly, the flora and fauna of the park are highly diverse and include many conservation concern species with several federally listed endangered species.  Two full-time naturalists assist seasonal naturalists in how to interpret the park’s natural wonders for visitors.

Students with education in botany, dendrology, ecology, entomology, environmental education, geology, herpetology, ichthyology, mammalogy, natural history interpretation, ornithology, plant taxonomy, public speaking, speleology, and wildlife management courses are preferred.

Applicants must be willing to work some evenings and weekends.  Applicants must be in excellent physical condition and able to perform strenuous outdoor work under harsh environmental conditions.

Applicants should submit a resume with a copy of their college transcript ASAP to Brian Wilcox, Meramec State Park, 115 Meramec Park Dr., Sullivan, MO 63080 or FAX 573-468-5051.  Call 573-468-8155 days, 573- 468-6615 evenings, or brian.wilcox@dnr.mo.gov for more details.

Meramec State Park is a facility of the Mo. Dept. of Natural Resources, an equal opportunity employer.

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Student Conservation Association Jobs: Milwaukee Crew Leaders

P.O. Box 550

Charlestown, NH 03603

Phone: 603-543-1700

Fax: 603-543-1828
www.theSCA.org

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Lake Superior Pathfinders Jobs: 2008

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Fellowships with Enviropreneur Camp

Applications are now being taken for fellowships in the 2008 Enviropreneur Camp, hosted by the Property and Environment Research Center (PERC) from July 9-24, in Bozeman, Montana.

Would you like to discover ways to make your environmental enemies become your environmental friends? Do you enjoy thinking outside the box? Do you need more effective communication skills? Do you like to create win-win situations for the environment? Do you wish you had more business acumen? Do you want to find ways to help antagonistic groups collaborate? Do you want to learn ways to make capitalism work for the environment?

If these ideas intrigue you, and you are an early/mid-career conservation leader with at least three years experience who is:

• eager to learn how markets, contracts, and property rights can be harnessed to improve the environment;
• creative, open minded, and in search of new and innovative approaches to environmental quality;
• appreciative of the serendipity that can come from working in teams with first-rate peers;
• curious about the idea that certain business principles can be put to good use in non-profit organizations/NGOs; and
• committed to a career in environmental stewardship,

then we think PERC’s Enviropreneur Camp is a place for you.

We offer ECamp participants lodging, most meals, and a $3,000 stipend out of which you pay your own travel; networking opportunities with environmental economists, researchers, and other conservationists; and the rare opportunity to think outside the box and formulate an environmental project that you are passionate about.

The curriculum, on-line application, and more details can be found on our Web page: www.enviropreneurs.org. The application deadline is March 24. We will be notifying finalists by April 4. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions and please pass along the announcement to your colleagues.


Best regards,
Carol Ferrie

Carol Ferrie
PERC - Property and Environment Research Center
2048 Analysis Dr., Suite A
Bozeman, MT 59718
406.587.9591
Fax 406.586.7555
www.perc.org

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Jobs with Camp Moosilauke

Need Rock Climbers, Bikers, Canoeists and Trip Leaders

Our trips include Mt. Washington, Mt. Lafayette, the Appalachian Trail, Mt. Moosilauke, the Presidential Range, Mt. Mahoosuc, Lake Umbagog, Mt. Smarts, Mt. Cube, the Androsgoggin River, mountain biking and many others.

Our web site is (WWW.Moosilauke.com)  Application is attached.

Great Summer Camp Counselor Positions Available For Certified Trip Leaders in Hiking, Canoeing, Rock Climbing, Bouldering, Kayaking and Mountain Biking.

Camp Location:  Camp Moosilauke is located in New Hampshire on 250 beautiful acres of land. We have an incredible lake and the camp is surrounded by mountains.

Camp Description:  Camp Moosilauke provides excellent mountain biking, hiking and canoeing trips. Our trips include Mt. Washington, Mt. Lafayette, the Appalachian Trail, Mt. Moosilauke, Lake Umbagog, Mt. Smarts, Mt. Cube, the Androsgoggin River and many others.  We teach outdoor life skills and leave no trace camping.  We offer all land and water sports with great instruction and competition. Moosilauke is a small camp, which is perfect for counselors who love to do a variety of activities and go on trips. We hire men and women for counselor positions.

Hiring Requirements:  Age 19+, Male and female counselors with experience in mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, or a certification in ARC life guarding, WFA or WFR.  We offer a free ARC life guarding certification course.

Salary Range:  From $2,000 to $2,500

Staff Arrival Date:  June 18, 2007

Staff Departure:  August 15, 2007

Please contact Kenny Miller at kmiller451@aol.com or (303) 670-2066 if you are interested.

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Guide for the Chequamegon Adventure Company

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Jobs with the El Paso County Parks

Posting from: Annie Ralph, Outdoor Education/Natural History Graduate

These jobs are perfect for people from our Outdoor Education department.  The two years I spent working for El Paso County Parks at Fountain Creek Nature Center were great!  I could go on and on forever about how much I learned and had fun, and how wonderful the people there are to work with!!!

If you are able to use this I would be more than glad to be a contact for anyone interested in terms of making recommendations on applying or telling them what it is like to work there.
 
Our seasonal jobs are posted now.  Here is the link for the one at Fountain Creek Nature Center:  http://adm2.elpasoco.com/HumanRes/job_desc.asp?an=8053&am=02/08

Two seasonal positions are open at Bear Creek Nature Center:
http://adm2.elpasoco.com/HumanRes/job_desc.asp?an=8052&am=02/08
 

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Summer Jobs on the Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway

There are two different positions available, a Visitor Use Assistant and a Park Ranger. Currently we are recruiting under
the Student Temporary Employee Program (STEP).  This is for students that will be returning to school in the fall and are looking for summer work on the Riverway.  We have positions located in both Trego and St. Croix Falls. These positions would work for the Interpretive and Educational Division of the Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway.

The Visitor Use Assistant

The Visitor Use Assistant's ($11.34/hr) main duty is to provide river information and trip planning assistance at the visitor center. They would also be responsible for contacting and educating visitors on the Namekagon and upper St. Croix rivers by canoe, kayak, or vehicle; staffing booths at special events; maintaining bulletin boards; and performing other interpretive tasks.

The Park Ranger

The Park Ranger's ($12.73/hr) duties include presenting already developed interpretive and educational programs to the general public and camp groups; developing interpretive written materials; providing river information and trip planning assistance at the visitor center; contacting and educating visitors on the Namekagon and upper St. Croix rivers by canoe, kayak, or vehicle; staffing booths at special events; maintaining bulletin boards; and performing other interpretive tasks.  They would be given the opportunity to develop and present their own interpretive program.

If any of your students are interested we need to receive the following no later than February 12, 2008:

1) A cover letter stating they are interested in a position with the Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway Interpretive Division as a Visitor Use
Assistant and/or a Park Ranger for the summer of 2008.  Include the location(s) they would like to work.

2) A resume

3) If possible proof they will be attending school in the Fall of 2008 (if this is not possible, we can obtain it later)

Mail this information to:

Anne Adams
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
401 North Hamilton Street
Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024

Please let me know if you have any questions, and thank you so much for your time.

Branda Thwaits
District Interpretive Ranger
Namekagon River District
St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
(715)-635-8346
branda_thwaits@nps.gov

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Seasonal Naturalist Positions(4) with Trees for Tomorrow

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http://www.treesfortomorrow.com/tftjobs.htm

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Multiple Jobs with Tyler Hill Camp

Hello! My name is Leslie Christian and I work for Tyler Hill Camp, a traditional summer camp in the Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania.

Currently I’m looking for a handful of college students who would want to work as Outdoor Adventure Staff for the summer between mid June and mid August. Basically, they would be assisting the Outdoor Adventure Director in running all aspects of the program for kids, ages 6-16.  This includes overnights, campfires, ropes courses and more.

We are also looking for an Outdoor Adventure Director.

Tyler Hill is a traditional 8 week summer camp, and outdoor adventure is only one of the activities offered. We hire staff from all over the country and all over the world, including: the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.

We offer the best summer salaries the camping industry has to offer, including a travel allowance and a cash bonus program. As the Athletics Director and former counselor of the camp, I can say it is a great opportunity to gain experience for your major, test your skills, and meet a lot of great new people.

If you could pass this along to your students, maybe post it on a corkboard or send it as an email, I would really appreciate it. If any of your students are interested, they can email me at leslie@camptlc.com or go to www.tylerhillcamp.com to check out the camp and directly apply.

Thanks so much for your time,

Leslie Christian
Athletic Director
Tyler Hill Camp
(516) 656-4220

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Valerie Chabot Fellowship, Northland College 

The Outdoor Education program at Northland College is actively seeking qualified candidates for the Valerie Chabot Fellowship. The Fellowship is an intensive environmental education position open to upper level Northland College students or recent graduates who have completed the Island School course or have significant outdoor camping and teaching experience. The Fellow helps coordinate the entire Island School program, working with Outdoor Education Faculty, Northland students, the National Park Service and regional educators.

Principal duties include: Island School program planning, advertising, coordination, curriculum development and delivery, environmental and outdoor education instruction, evaluation and administration. Work may begin as early as December at 10-15 hours a week and continue through winter term and 40-60 hours per week during the May term. Travel to schools and meeting with teachers, students and parents prior to May is common.

Qualifications: Excellent organization and communication skills, solid camping and group facilitation skills, experience with environmental and outdoor education, a disciplined self starter with a love of the outdoors, children and teaching. A Wilderness First Responder certificate is strongly encouraged. Contact Clayton T. Russell at crussell@northland.edu or call 715 682 1491. Interested applicants will send a current resume and three references along with a cover letter explaining their skills and interest in the program. Review of applications begins on November 20^th.

More information on the Island School program can be found at:  http://www.northland.edu/Northland/Soei/Programs/ApostleIslandSchool 

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Summer Jobs with Camp Moosilauke

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Need Rock Climbers, Bikers, Canoeists and Trip Leaders

Our trips include Mt. Washington, Mt. Lafayette, the Appalachian Trail, Mt. Moosilauke, the Presidential Range, Mt. Mahoosuc, Lake Umbagog, Mt. Smarts, Mt. Cube, the Androsgoggin River, mountain biking and many others.

Our web site is (WWW.Moosilauke.com)  Application is attached.

Great Summer Camp Counselor Positions Available For Certified Trip Leaders in Hiking, Canoeing, Rock Climbing, Bouldering, Kayaking and Mountain Biking.

Camp Location:  Camp Moosilauke is located in New Hampshire on 250 beautiful acres of land. We have an incredible lake and the camp is surrounded by mountains.

Camp Description:  Camp Moosilauke provides excellent mountain biking, hiking and canoeing trips. Our trips include Mt. Washington, Mt. Lafayette, the Appalachian Trail, Mt. Moosilauke, Lake Umbagog, Mt. Smarts, Mt. Cube, the Androsgoggin River and many others.  We teach outdoor life skills and leave no trace camping.  We offer all land and water sports with great instruction and competition. Moosilauke is a small camp, which is perfect for counselors who love to do a variety of activities and go on trips. We hire men and women for counselor positions.

Hiring Requirements:  Age 19+, Male and female counselors with experience in mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, or a certification in ARC life guarding, WFA or WFR.  We offer a free ARC life guarding certification course.

Salary Range:              From $2,000 to $2,500

Staff Arrival Date:        June 18, 2007

Staff Departure:           August 15, 2007

Please contact Kenny Miller at kmiller451@aol.com or (303) 670-2066 if you are interested.

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Outdoor Recreation Coordinator, City of Denver, Colorado

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Kenai Peninsula Independent Living Center, Homer, Alaska

Opportunity of a Lifetime!!

The Kenai Peninsula Independent Living Center, based in Homer, Alaska is recruiting applicants to fill its Program Coordinator position for TRAILS. 

TRAILS is the Center’s inclusive recreation program that serves three major communities on the Kenai Peninsula; Homer, Kenai/Soldotna and Seward.  The Program Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing year round activities and adventure in these areas.  Local staff in each office assist with implementation of the activities. 

Past programming included downhill skiing at Alyeska Resort, kayaking in Resurrection Bay, a river float down the Kenai, dog sledding in Homer, silver fishing on the Kasilof, blue berry picking in Seldovia, weekly drama club, an artist workshops series and much more.   The Kenai Peninsula is a large outdoor playground with small communities located throughout.

The successful applicant must have experience working with individuals of various ages and a variety of disabilities in the arena of recreation.  This position requires passion, hard work and dedication to recreation and empowerment of persons with disabilities of all ages.  The Program Coordinator must be a skilled fund raiser and have experience developing volunteer corps in each community.

This full time position pays $37,440-$41,600 DOE + benefits.  Send resume and cover letter to ilc@xyz.net.  Priority given to person experiencing a disability.

Distributed to APRIL members at the request of Jim Brady, Independent Living Center, P. O. Box 2474, Homer, AK 99603;
jim.brady@acsalaska.net ; (907) 235-7911 (V/TT); (800) 770-7911 (V/TT); (907) 235-6236 (Fax); (907) 399-1071 (Cell), by

Diana Spas, Information Coordinator
RTC: Rural: The Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural Communities
The University of Montana Rural Institute
52 Corbin Hall, Missoula, MT 59812-7056
(888) 268-2743 (RTC office)
(406) 243-5760 (my office)   (406) 243-2349 fax
dspas@ruralinstitute.umt.edu
http://rtc.ruralinstitute.umt.edu (RTC: Rural)
http://mtdh.ruralinstitute.umt.edu (Montana Disability and Health Program)

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