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From: Indigenous Environmental Network <ien@igc.org>
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Job Announcement
Honor the Earth, a national Native advocacy organization working to increase funding
and public support for Native environmental and sustainable community groups, seeks a highly organized professional
to lead, direct and manage the overall operations of the organization and its strategic public outreach and fundraising
programs.
The Executive Director will work closely with the Program Director and Advisory Board to:
Plan, implement and oversee the organization's overall fundraising strategy, including
foundation, major donor and membership campaigns; plan and oversee the development of all special events.
Plan, implement and supervise the organization's communications and outreach strategy,
including management of public relations and media campaigns, production and dissemination of all public education
materials and web site development.
Provide support and oversight for the organization's grant-making program; work closely
with applicants to provide technical assistance and process grants; partner with staff, board and Tides Foundation
to nurture program development; assist in all aspects of program promotion and implementation.
Provide overall administrative and financial management for the organization through
its affiliation with The Tides Center and Tides Foundation, including budget planning and oversight, fiscal record
keeping and oversight of financial statements and reporting.
The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated success in non-profit management, fundraising
and public education campaigns. The candidate must be highly organized, have a proven track-record in establishing
partnerships across diverse communities, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrate
a strong grasp of Native environmental issues.
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Excellent benefits package.
Deadline for applications: February 16, 2001.
Tentative hire date: April 1, 2001.
Send resume and cover letter to:
Honor the Earth, 2801 21st Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55407.
E mail applications accepted at honorearth@earthlink.net.
Honor the Earth is sponored by the Indigenous Women's Network and the Indigenous Environmental
Network
Indigenous Environmental Network
P.O. Box 485
Bemidji, Minnesota 56619-0485 USA
Phone (218) 751-4967
Fax (218) 751-0561
email: ien@igc.org
Internet Web Site: http://www.ienearth.org
"An alliance of Indigenous Peoples empowering Indigenous Nations
and communities towards sustainable livelihoods, environmental protection
of our lands, water, air and maintaining the Sacred Fire of our traditions."
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Tenure-track Faculty Position University of Montana
Native American Studies at the University of Montana is seeking to fill two full-time,
tenure-track professorial positions, beginning in the fall of 2001, at the assistant professor level.
Teaching responsibilities include courses within the NAS discipline and courses appropriate
to the applicant's field and training. Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in an NAS-related field; teaching
experience preferred. Candidates must have evidence of scholarship in a humanities discipline with a strong knowledge
of and teaching experience in the humanistic tradition, with an emphasis on Native American religion, philosophy,
history, art, languages, literatures, or contemporary issues, and research and writing studies.
Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, teaching materials
(student evaluations and course syllabi), a writing sample, and three current letters of recommendation to:
Native American Studies,
The University of Montana,
600 University,
Missoula, MT 59812.
The State of Montana is home to thirteen tribes and seven reservations. The University
of Montana is a mid-sized state university located in the cosmopolitan Rocky Mountain town of Missoula, three hours
south of Glacier-Waterton International Peace Park. Missoula residents enjoy easy access to hiking, downhill and
cross-country skiing, and water sports, and Missoula has recently been featured in American Heritage and Sunset
magazines for its quality of life. Additional information about The University of Montana and the area is available
upon request and at our web-site at http://www.umt.edu/.
The University of Montana is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages
applications from women, minorities, Vietnam era veterans, and persons with disabilities. This position is eligible
for veterans preference in accordance with State law. This position announcement can be made available in alternative
formats upon request.
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INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE
Archeology Internships
Crow Canyon Archaeological Center
Cortez, Colorado
Applications and information for Archeological Internships with the Crow Canyon Archaeological
Center can be obtained at the following website www.crowcanyon.org or by calling Crow Canyon at (970) 565-8975 x149. Questions may be e-mailed to interns@crowcanyon.org
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CALL FOR CONFERENCE PROPOSALS
April 11-13, 2001
Norman, Oklahoma and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
"Diversifying Educational Pathways for Indigenous Peoples"
For information please go to:
http://www.conferencepros.com/Retain/retain.htm
or contact 1-800-203-5494 or (405) 325-3760
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SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
Gateways to the Laboratory Program
Gateways to the Laboratory Program, sponsored by the Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan-Kettering
Tri-Institutional MD-PhD Program.
This ten week program allows freshman and sophomore underrepresented minority students
to experience life as a MD-PhD. While conducting independent research projects at either the Weill Medical College
of Cornell University, The Rockefeller University or the Sloan-Kettering Institute, Gateways students participate
in a number of clinical activities including rounding with the Department of Medicine at the New York Presbyterian
Hospital and an anatomy lab. This past summer, the Gateways students participated in a mock MCAT exam as well as
numerous social and cultural activities, such as a trip to see the World Champion Yankees and the Apollo Theatre.
The program awards a stipend of $3900 and reimburses the students for their travel
expenses. On campus housing is available.
The application is available on line at: http://www.med.cornell.edu/mdphd/summer.html
Or you may receive a copy by calling 1-888-U2-MD-PHD
or via email at "mdphd@med.cornell.edu".
The application deadline is February 1st.
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS
Hoopa Valley Tribal Council
Hoopa, CA
The Hoopa Valley Tribal Council is seeking qualified applicants for the following positions:
Accountant - Hoopa Forest Industries; Full-time, regular, salary is negotiable. Minimum requirements: B.S. in Business
Administration with an emphasis in accounting and 3 years of experience.
Senior Tribal Attorney - Hoopa Valley Tribal Council, Office of Tribal Attorney; Regular Full-time; contractual;
salary depending on experience. Minimum requirements: California Bar membership required. At least 5 years of experience
in Indian law and litigation as well as self governance, environmental law, water law, economic development and
employment law.
For a complete job description, application & information contact:
Hoopa Valley Tribal Council, Personnel Dept., P.O. Box 1348, Hoopa, CA 95546
or call (530) 625-4211 Ext. 159 or 125.
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FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
CRS
CRS is for college students who want to understand, live, and shape the social justice
movement. The fellowship is a new leadership development program designed to place contemporary and future social
justice struggles within a national and historical context. CRS is currently seeking applicants who will be rising
sophomores or juniors by summer 2001.
The fellowship begins June 8, 2001 at Harvard University with a week of academic study and leadership training.
The group travels to Washington, D.C. for seven weeks where they will continue their studies while interning in
policy-shaping national organizations. Fellows will return to their campuses motivated to play a leadership role,
supported by their new knowledge and skills and a large network of CRS peers and mentors.
CRS is for rising second and third year students at four-year colleges who wish to:
- Understand and discuss critical issues and future trends with progressive thinkers
and policy leaders from around the country;
- Ground their social justice work in knowledge of civil rights struggles, past and
present;
- Learn about advocacy, grassroots organizing, organization leadership, legislation,
enforcement, the media, the courts, and other ways to pursue social justice.
- Develop organizing skills and a deep respect for diversity through training as well
as through new friends and mentors.
- Engage national civil rights leaders in effective communication with young leaders.
CRS provides housing and transportation; Fellows will also receive a stipend of $120
per week for incidentals and a $1500 scholarship at the end of the fellowship.
To obtain an application form, please visit: http://www.civilrights.org/summer/application.pdf
or contact via e-mail at mailto:summer@civilrights.org.
or write, phone or fax:
1629 K Street NW, Suite 1010
Washington DC 20006
Tel: 202-466-6058
Fax: 202-466-3435
Applications must be postmarked by Friday, February 23,
2001
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POSITION OPENING
Wisconsin Judiciary's Indian Law Office
Wisconsin Judiciary's Indian Law Office has an immediate opening in Wausau for an additional
attorney to represent Native American individuals and groups on a variety of Indian Law issues. Wisconsin Judiciary
is a non-profit legal services program serving northern Wisconsin where there are 11 Indian reservations.
Duties: (1) Maintain caseload on behalf of Indian individuals and groups; (2) Carry out training and back-up assistance
to private attorneys; and (3) Participate in community education projects.
Qualifications: (1) Admission to practice law in Wisconsin at earliest opportunity; (2) Good communications skills;
and (3) Knowledge of Native American issues preferred.
Salary: DOE. There are excellent fringe benefits (health, life and dental insurance, 5% TSA, vacation and comp.
time, etc.) plus all the advantages of living in the four full seasons of northern Wisconsin.
Please submit resume, writing sample and references to:
James Botsford
Director, Indian Law Office,
Wisconsin Judicare
P.O. Box 6100,
Wausau, WI 54402.
The position will remain open until filled.
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Community Development Specialist
The Center for Community Change (CCC) is a national non-profit organization that is
dedicated to building the power and capacity of low-income community groups to represent the interests of poor
people locally and in the broader public arena. It pursues this mission by providing capacity-building assistance
and policy support to low-income organizations across the country by providing expert advice on community organizing,
leadership and board development, strategic planning, and fundraising, and housing, economic and job development,
transportation, healthcare, education and other issues affecting the lives of poor people. The Center also helps
community groups build broader alliances to address key policy issues at the local, state and national level.
CCC is seeking a Community Development Specialist for its Field Services Unit. The role of the Community Development
Specialist is to increase the capacity of community-based organizations in low-income urban Indian communities.
The Specialist will work with American Indian community organization boards and staff members to identify technical
assistance needs, create technical assistance plans and provide the necessary assistance, to address the organizations
capacity in the areas of; affordable housing development, community economic development, and workforce development.
The position requires frequent travel out-of-the-area. The Specialist will be based in San Francisco, and be supervised
by the Senior Community Development Specialist
The Community Development Specialist is responsible for carrying out the following duties:
- Conducting assessments of the community development capacity of urban Indian organizations,
developing organizational profiles, and technical assistance plans.
- Serving as the lead technical assistance provider to several urban Indian community-based
organizations in carrying out T.A. workplans.
- Assisting in the organizing of cluster community development training sessions including;
identifying training needs, locating training consultants, and providing training.
- Providing organizational development assistance to urban Indian organizations in areas
of board development, strategic planning, project and financial management and fundraising.
- Assisting with pre-development planning for community development projects including
project conceptualization, feasibility analysis, business plan development, development team selection, and resource
development and site control.
- Assisting urban Indian organizations with workforce development including sector economic
development and employment linkage strategies.
- Assisting with public policy activities including policy research, position paper
development, and community organizing.
Qualifications
- Experience providing community development, organizational development and community
organizing assistance to the board and staff of community-based organizations.
- Demonstrated skill in community development planning and pre-development activities
related to development projects.
- Knowledge of and commitment to low income constituencies and their community-based
organizations, including community development corporations.
- Experience with American Indian Community Development including federal Indian programs
and policies.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including computer word processing
and e-mail.
- Masters degree preferred in Urban Planning, Business Administration, and Social Work
or related field.
Salary & Benefits: The Center offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits
package.
Application Deadline: Until position is filled.
All applicants should send a resume and cover letter with salary expectations to:
Center for Community Change
Attn: Human Resources
1000 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20007
FAX (202) 338-3453 or 202-333-5462
humanresources@communitychange.org
Please indicate title of position you are applying. Only those candidates selected
for interviews will be contacted
THE CENTER HAS AN AGGRESSIVE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Resource Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
BIA's Division of Environmental and Cultural Resources Management has just announced
a vacancy for an environmental compliance project manager in our Washington, DC office. Seeking qualified Native
candidates for the position. The duties will be to assist with the environmental audit program, draft policies,
assist with compliance efforts, assist with solid waste activities, etc.
The vacancy announcement is listed on the "Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS" web page, and all
applications must be online. Those who wish to apply but do not have access to the internet will have to call the
personnel office and provide them the information over the phone, so that the personnel office can add it to the
online system.
If you have questions, please contact
Jerry Gidner,
Chief Division of Environmental and Cultural Resources Management,
Bureau of Indian Affairs
202-208-5696, or
Debbie McBride,Environmental Compliance Coordinator
202-208-3606.
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FEDERAL JOB VACANCIES
To obtain listings of Federal job vacancy announcements, please visit
the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) web site at:
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov. 3.
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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Society for American Archaeology (SAA) and National Science Foundation (NSF)
The Society for American Archaeology (SAA) is pleased to announce the SAA Arthur C.
Parker Scholarship and National Science Foundation (NSF) Scholarships for Archaeological Training for Native Americans
and Native Hawaiians for the year 2001. Together, these scholarship programs will provide four awards of $3000
each to support training in archaeological methods, including fieldwork, analytical techniques, and curation.
These scholarships are intended for current students--high school seniors, college undergraduates, and graduate
students--and personnel of Tribal or other Native cultural preservation programs. Native Americans and Pacific
Islanders from the U.S., including U.S. Trust Territories, and Indigenous peoples from Canada are eligible for
these scholarships. Individuals may apply for these scholarships themselves, or they may be nominated by a current
professor, high school teacher, or cultural preservation program supervisor.
The SAA Arthur C. Parker Scholarship is named in honor of the first president of the SAA, who served from 1935
to 1936. Parker was of Seneca ancestry through his father's family, and he spent his youth on the Cattaraugus Reservation
in New York. The NSF Scholarships for Archaeological Training for Native Americans and Native Hawaiians are made
possible by a grant from the National Science Foundation to the SAA.
Application or nomination materials for these scholarships must be postmarked no later than February
15, 2001.
To learn more about the application or nomination procedures, please contact:
Society for American Archaeology
900 Second Street NE #12,
Washington, DC 20002-3557
telephone (202) 789-8200
Fax (202) 789-0284
e-mail info@saa.org
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FACULTY POSITION
American Indian Studies Center
University of Washington
The American Indian Studies Center at the University of Washington invites applications
for a full-time, tenure-track, faculty position at the assistant professor level beginning September 16th, 2001.
Applicants should be accomplished in the areas of teaching, research, and service. Applicants must have the Ph.D.
or terminal degree appropriate to their field of specialization (or discipline) by the start date. Applicants for
this position will be expected to perform the required duties of research and teaching regarding Native American
community life, and the issues that continue to be of concern within those communities. We are especially interested
in scholars whose work centers on research interests related to current Northwest tribal communities. Areas of
special interest include - but are not limited to - education, sovereignty studies, government, and tribal economic
development.
The University of Washington, UW, is the major research university of the Northwest. UW has approximately 500 American
Indian students. AIS currently has six full-time faculty and several affiliate faculty. Current areas of specialty
include history, anthropology, art, literature, sociology, and film and video study.
Salary and other considerations for this position will be fully competitive.
Applications including a curriculum vitae, a detailed statement of research and teaching interests, a writing sample,
and three letters of support should be sent to:
Professor Tom Colonnese, Director,
American Indian Studies Center,
Box 354305,
Padelford Hall C-514,
University of Washington,
Seattle, Washington 98195-9000 by March 1, 2001.
The University of Washington seeks to build a diverse faculty and minority applicants are
especially encouraged to apply.
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ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR RESIDENTS OF MASSACHUSETTS
North American Indian Center of Boston (NAICOB)
Starting January 22, 2001 GED/Adult computer education classes begin. Class includes
computer fundamentals, typing skills, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access 2000), Internet and resume
writing and employment assistance. GED course consists of pre-test and evaluation, GED exam preparation and tutorial
and payment of GED test fee. Classes are held at The North American Indian Center of Boston. The program is available
to American Indians who meet employment and live in one of the following counties: Berkshire, Essex, Franklin,
Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Worcester. This is a ten-week training course. Contact Janice
Falcone or Shirley Mills at (617) 277-4804
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Diversity Initiative Assistant
Full-time, Boston office of National environmental non-profit seeks individual with
research, administrative, and recruitment skills who has a strong interest in multicultural issues, especially
the recruitment of students and graduates of color. Incumbent will do research, collect data, manage a database,
conduct web searches, coordinate projects and mailings, give small group presentations, attend events, and lead
other diversity-recruitment activities. There will be 25% national travel involved. Incumbent will need to be very
familiar with Access, Excel, Power Point, Internet, and e-mail, and have strong written and verbal communication
skills. Forward your resume with a cover letter to:
Kathy Rodman,
Environmental Careers Organization,
179 South Street,
Boston MA 02111, or
Fax it to 617-423-0998, or
email it to krodman@eco.org mailto:krodman@eco.org
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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Four Directions Summer Research Program (FDSRP)
The Four Directions Summer Research Program (FDSRP) is a summer program run for Native
American college students by Native American medical student members of the Native American Health Organization
at Harvard Medical School. FDSRP will be eight years old in 2001, and has had 56 participants so far. FDSRP welcomes
applicants who are interested in becoming familiar with the medical and research community at Harvard Medical School,
and who are seriously committed to helping their Native communities.
For more information and applications, please contact:
Four Directions Summer Research Program
Harvard Medical School
260 Longwood Avenue, MEC 432
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 432-4980
(800) 367-9019 ext. 2
shurp@hms.harvard.edu
Website is located at www.hms.harvard.edu/dms/diversity/fdsrpintro.html
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION/FOUNDATIONS
Montana State University, Bozeman Montana.
Montana State University, Department of Education is seeking qualified applicants to
fill a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor teaching Multicultural Education and Foundations.
Responsibilities:
1) Conduct a balanced agenda of teaching, scholarship/research, and service.
2) Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Multicultural Education, and Foundations.
3) Advise graduate and undergraduate students
4) Supervise field experiences.
5) Conduct research and publish in appropriate journals in the field.
6) Work effectively with representatives of Montana's seven Native American tribes.
7) Provide service to the department, college, university, professional field, and service area.
Required Qualifications:
- 1. A doctoral degree earned by the time employment begins. ABD will be considered.
2. Experience teaching in formal and/or informal settings, especially multicultural education.
3. Evidence of scholarly ability appropriate to candidate's level of experience.
4. Evidence of working effectively with public schools, and the communities and populations they serve.
Salary Range: $40,000-$45,000.
Screening begins Feb 1 and will continue until position is filled.
For full vacancy announcement and details of application process, please see our web
page: http://www.montana.edu/
For other questions contact Dept Secretary Julie Smolenski at 1-406-994-6670 or e-mail
search committee chair Robert Carson at uedrc@montana.edu.
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FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Indian Law Research Center
Indian Law Resource Center - Communications Associate
Please contact Terry Janis at (406)449-2006 or at TJanis@IndianLaw.org for further
information about the fellowship at Indian Law Resource Center.
Indian Law Resource Center
602 North Ewing Street C Helena, Montana 59601
Telephone (406) 449-2006
Facsimile (406) 449-2031
Email mt@indianlaw.org
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INTERNSHIPS
Institute for Indigenous Resource Management.
The Institute for Indigenous currently has Internship opportunities. If you are onterested
in working in the areas of Environmental Justice, Federal Facilities Cleanup or other topics dealing with indigenous
rights and resources, please visit the website: www.iiirm.org
to learn more, or contact:
Alana Dixson (Intern, Human Genome Project, International Institute for Indigenous
ResourceManagement) at (303) 733-0481 or by e-mail at alanadixson@iiirm.org
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POSITION OPENINGS
Association of American Indian Physicians
See the following webpage of the Association of American Indian Physicians for employment
opportunities (listed under Classifieds) and Student Activities (such as financial aid). There also is a link to
the Society of American Indian Dentists. http://www.aaip.com/
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CALL FOR PAPERS
Re-figuring the Ecological Indian
American Heritage Center- Tenth Annual Symposium- September 20-22, 2001
University of Wyoming - Laramie, Wyoming
The American Heritage Center, a manuscript repository at the University of Wyoming, in association
with the UW American Indian Studies Program will host the Center's Tenth Annual Symposium September 20-22, 2001.
The theme of the conference will be the re-figuring of the Ecological Indian as drawn from the title of Shepard
Krech III's The Ecological Indian: Myth and History.
The symposium's program committee requests proposals for papers and sessions which examine both the varied interactions
between Indian peoples and their environments and the ways they have been portrayed, and indeed appropriated, by
scholars and in popular culture. Multidisciplinary sessions are encouraged and areas of inquiry could include traditional
ecological knowledge (TEK); the archaeological record; American culture and images of the Indian; tribal sovereignty;
and, contemporary issues involving land and resource use. Papers touching on related ideas or themes, and student
research sessions are also appropriate. Participation by members of native communities is particularly encouraged.
Shepard Krech will be the keynote speaker for the symposium.
For papers and panels please submit a 250 word abstract. Include the title of the presentation, the full name of
all presenters, institutional affiliations, vitas, mailing addresses, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail addresses;
and any special requirements such as slide projectors or other equipment. Abstracts should be submitted electronically
if at all possible. If funding is identified selected papers will be published in symposium proceedings
PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 28, 2001
Submit proposals to:
Sally Sutherland, American Heritage Center
PO Box 3924, Laramie, WY 82071
307-766-4295; FAX: 307-766-5511
sallys@uwyo.edu
Decisions will be made by the program committee. Participants will be notified by mid-March. A small honorarium
will be provided as well as some assistance for travel and lodging for those invited to speak.
The American Heritage Center holds many collections related to the environment, and 20th Century American Culture.
The AHC also provides travel grants up to $500 to scholars and students who wish to use our collections. Travel
applications are due April 16, 2001. Please contact the
AHC for an application form or see the AHC's web page at www.uwyo.edu/ahc.
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Social Studies/Communication Teacher for Santa Fe Indian School
Community Based Education Project.
High level of commitment in a non-traditional, community directed, interdisciplinary
classroom setting which may require longer hours teaching high school level Tribal Government, History, and Communications
classes. Will work in collaboration with Pueblo Communities participating in the CBE Project. A BA/MA and NM Teacher
license with appropriate subject endorsements is required.
To apply, submit a Santa Fe Indian School application, resume (optional), college transcripts,
and two letters of recommendations written within the past
two years to:
PERSONNEL, PO Box 5340, 1501 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87502
(505) 989-6304.
SFIS is an EOE organization with Indian Preference policies.
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Executive Director
California Indian Basketweavers Association (CIBA)
The California Indian Basketweavers Association (CIBA) is a non-profit public benefit corporation
that works to safeguard and perpetuate the rich basketweaving traditions of California's numerous and diverse tribes,
as carried on today by several hundred contemporary Native weavers.
Seeking an experienced management professional to lead organization to new levels of
growth and service to our constituents. The Executive Director will oversee a staff of nine professional and support
personnel working with a budget of over $400,000.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director serves as the CEO of the
organization with all the duties and responsibilities inherent therein. S/he has responsibility for strategic planning,
financial development, administrative and program management, staff and board development, and constituent and
public relations.
Bachelor's Degree required; Master's preferred. Preferred experience: minimum of 5 years in cultural, environmental
or community development field. Familiarity with California Indian culture, history, and current issues preferred.
Desirable candidates will have proven skills in all aspects of non-profit management. Successful candidates must
be willing to make a long-term commitment to CIBA, and will possess most, if not all, of the following qualifications:
- Demonstrated planning, financial management, and organizational skills, including
experience in managing change.
- Strong interpersonal, team-building, and leadership skills, with ability to empower,
motivate, and develop staff.
- Ability to articulate a vision for the future and engage others in achieving the vision.
- Ability to inspire enthusiasm and support for CIBA and its goals.
- Ability to motivate, understand and communicate with diverse audiences.
- Ability to respect and build relationships with a diversity of people, organizations,
and communities.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
- Proven grant writing and other fund raising skills.
- Proven success working with boards of directors.
The position will be headquartered at CIBA's main office in Nevada City, in the Sierra Nevada foothills 70 miles
northeast of Sacramento, California.
The position will remain open until filled. Motivated applicants should send a letter of
interest, together with a resume, salary history/requirements, and names and phone numbers of three professional
references to:
CIBA, PO Box 2397, Nevada City, CA 95959
or via email to edsearch@ciba.org.
Persons of California Indian descent are especially encouraged to apply.
(Website: http://www.ciba.org)
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