E-M:/ Tip of the Mitt Job Posting

["Scott" <smcewen@freeway.net>]

PLEASE POST							January 4, 1999

	WATER RESOURCE SPECIALIST
	Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
	Conway,  Michigan

About the Organization: Founded in 1979, the Watershed Council is a private non-profit conservation organization which works to protect lakes, streams, wetlands, and ground water in northern Michigan and across the Great Lakes Basin. Programs include education, water quality analysis and monitoring, advocacy, technical services, and capacity building for other organizations.  For more information about the Watershed Council, visit our web page at www.nature.org.

Position Responsibilities: This two-year (minimum) position involves coordinating administration of the Great Lakes Aquatic Habitat Network and Fund and directing the Michigan River Network.  For more information about the Great Lakes Aquatic Habitat Network and Fund, visit the web page at www.glhabitat.org.  Specific activities may include:
	* Maintain Great Lakes Aquatic Habitat Network and Fund Web Site
	* Edit and publish the Great Lakes Aquatic Habitat News
	* Provide habitat protection consultation services to grassroots organizations
	* Coordinate Fund administration and management
	* Develop and manage a clearinghouse for river protection in Michigan
	* Coordinate statewide river protection policy advocacy efforts
	* Facilitate capacity building for river and watershed groups

Qualifications:  Bachelor's degree in natural resources or related field; at least two years of experience in environmental advocacy or community organizing; excellent written and verbal communications skills; lots of energy and enthusiasm, self-motivated and organized, computer literate.

Salary:  $22,000-$25,000

Application Procedure:  Send resume and cover letter to Gail Gruenwald, Executive Director, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, P.O. Box 300, Conway, MI 49722.  Application deadline is February 1, 1999.  Starting date is March 1, 1998. No Faxes Please.

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