LINGUIST List 13.1749

Thu Jun 20 2002

Jobs: Socioling, Anthropological Ling: DC USA

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  • Anthea Fallen-Bailey, Socioling, Anthopological Ling: Program Assoc for Terralingua, DC USA

    Message 1: Socioling, Anthopological Ling: Program Assoc for Terralingua, DC USA

     Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 12:34:08 -0700
    From: Anthea Fallen-Bailey <afallenbsmt-net.com>
    Subject: Socioling, Anthopological Ling: Program Assoc for Terralingua, DC USA


    Terralingua just established an office in Washington, DC, and is seeking to hire a program associate.

    Program Associate

    Terralingua, a small non-profit organization based in Washington DC, is hiring a Program Associate to assist with program implementation and organizational development. Through research, information sharing and advocacy, Terralingua seeks to protect cultural, linguistic and biological diversity around the world. The organization is currently going through a rapid transition from a virtual network of volunteers to an organization with a small paid staff and an office in Washington. The Program Associate position will be either part-time or full-time, depending on funding and candidate qualifications.

    The program associate will contribute to an innovative program of research on global patterns of diversity and indicators for assessing the variety and status of the world's cultures and languages. The results of this work will be used to advocate revisions to current policy and legal practices around the world. As a member of a small staff, the program associate will also assist with fundraising, financial management, administrative tasks, project design, and strategic planning for the organization. Additionally, the Program Associate may be responsible for day-to-day oversight of programs and the Terralingua office for extended periods of time. The individual will work closely with the organization's president, as well as partners and collaborators from academic institutions, government agencies, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations from around the world. This is an unusual opportunity to contribute to research and policy advocacy on emerging issues at the crossroads of several traditional disciplines, while gaining practical experience in all aspects of non-profit program development and management.

    The successful candidate must be self-motivated, comfortable working closely with others in a team, and committed both to rigorous scientific research and to the application of research results to achieve positive social change. He or she will enjoy interdisciplinary work with a variety of collaborators from different cultures and parts of the world; will possess strong written and oral communication skills; will be highly organized and capable of managing and setting priorities among many pressing and important tasks during the course of a typical day; and will be comfortable handling the logistical, administrative and financial duties involved in helping to run a small organization. A master's or doctorate in anthropology or linguistics is preferred, with experience in conservation biology or related disciplines also valued. Fluency in English required, and competence in at least one other language strongly desired. Experience managing projects also desirable. There may be significant travel, including international travel, after the first year.

    Full-time salary in the high 20s or low 30s (with benefits), depending on experience. Salaries are expected to increase as additional funding is secured. Terralingua is an equal opportunity employer. Please send cover letter and resume to: Terralingua, 1630 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009, U.S.A, or fax to +1.202.3874823, or email to infoterralingua.org. Please no inquiries and no phone calls.

    - ATTENTION! TERRALINGUA HAS A NEW OFFICE! PLEASE SEE ADDRESS BELOW AND UPDATE YOUR FILES.

    ****************************************************************** Luisa Maffi (Ph.D.) President Terralingua: Partnerships for Linguistic and Biological Diversity 1630 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20009, U.S.A. Fax: +1.202.3874823 Email: maffiterralingua.org Internet: http://www.terralingua.org ******************************************************************