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Canku
Ota
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(Many
Paths)
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An
Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America
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May
1, 2004 - Issue 112
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Opportunities
- Page Two
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Here you will find listings of:
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- Positions Available - including Fellowships and Internships;
- Scholarship, Award and Grant Information; and
- Event Announcements.
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We
will update this page if we receive additional opportunities
for events, etc. that will occur before our issue publication
date.
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We receive these announcements from various
sources including Harvard University Native American Program
(HUNAP) and NativeShare
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To view additional listing from previous
issues, click here 
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05/01/04
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Internship Announcement
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The
Washington Center's Native American Leadership Program prepares
emerging Native Americans Indians leaders from colleges and
universities from across the country to assume leadership
positions in the public sector. Students participate in internships
tailored to their interests, interact with successful government
representatives, and develop their leadership skills.
INTERNSHIP
PROGRAM
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Place
students with challenging job responsibilities in a major
government agency.
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Provide
practical job training workshops with an emphasis on writing
and enhancing overall communication skills.
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Provide
an all paid for internship through a federal agency-internship
sponsor that covers round-trip travel to and from Washington,
D.C., academic courses, activities ,housing, and a weekly
stipend
For
further information contact: Claudia Narrow at 1-800-486-8921
or by email claudian@twc.edu
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05/01/04
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Internship
Announcement
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The
student Conversion Association has a wide array of internship
opportunities for undergrad and graduate students with agencies
such as: United States Geological Survey, National Park Service,
Bureau of Indian Affairs, US Fish & Wildlife Service and
other federal, state, and local agencies as well as private
organizations. The weekly stipend for our internships varies
between approximately $50-450 per week. Travel to and from
the internship site is frequently covered or reimbursed, as
well. Students also receive other benefits such as academic
credit for their internship, student loan deferment, free
or low cost medical insurance, and housing when available.
We offer positions in over 60 disciplines, including environmental
science, computer science, biological sciences, social sciences,
business, etc. Through our Cultural Resources Diversity Internship
Program, we offer students from diverse backgrounds various
opportunities to apply their interests in fields such as architecture,
history, anthropology, archeology, museums, education, and
other similar fields. Internships can range from 12 weeks
to 12 months.
If
you are interested in receiving more information, please contact
me at my email address below, or any of our Diversity Internships
Program Representatives; Karen Blaney at kblaney@thesca.org
or Justin Chow at
jchow@thesca.org .
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05/01/04
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Position
Announcement:
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The
EIP is a full-time, professional, entry-level employment and
career development program at the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency. Since our inaugural class in 1998, we have hired 192
new professionals and placed them in our Washington, DC headquarters
and eleven regional offices. The Vacancy Announcement for
the EIP Class of 2004 will be open March 29-April 9, 2004,
at EPA’s EZhire website, www.epa.gov/ezhire or at the
U.S. Office of Personnel Management's website at www.usajobs.opm.gov.
Applications are to be completed online with supplemental
materials mailed to the addresses noted in the application
packages.
For
2004, we plan to hire approximately forty-five (45) Interns
as entry-level, professional Environmental Protection Specialists
(GS-7), Environmental Scientists (GS-7 or 9), and Biologists
(GS-7 or 9). Applicants can qualify for the EIP with a minimum
of a bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience. These
are professional, career positions – not summer or temporary
student jobs.
For
additional information, contact:
Jamie Langlie, Program Manager, Phone: 202-564-7576,
Kent Smith, EIP Staff, Phone: 202-564-7908
Patricia Midgett, EIP Staff, Phone: 202-564-7769,
E-mail to Staff at: EPA-InternProgram@epa.gov
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05/01/04
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Position
Announcement:
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Coordinator
of Second Language Acquisition-(Bishop, CA)
The
NuumuYadohaLanguage Program is dedicated to preserving the
various dialects of the Owens Valley Paiute language and teaching
them in a community setting. Under minimal supervision of
the NuumuYadohaprogram director, the Coordinator will plan
and develop curriculum for the Language Program. BA or BS
in Linguistics, Education, Anthropology or a related field
with a documented emphasis in second language acquisition
or language instruction. $45,000 (Open until filled)
Please
visit our website at www.ovcdc.com to see job description
for complete requirement and for a list of current job Opportunities.
OVCDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer within the confines
of the Indian Preference Act.
Visit
our website at www.ovcdc.com
or e-mail tallen@ovcdc.com
to receive an application and a complete job description or
call 1-800-924-8091 ext. 109.
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05/01/04
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Position
Announcement:
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EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY: INDIAN WALK-IN CENTER
POSITION TITLE: Community Health Nurse Manager , Three-Quarter,
Exempt Position (30 hours per week). STARTING SALARY RANGE:
$35,000 to $42,000 plus an excellent benefits package
PLEASE
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Human Resource Director, 120 West 1300
South, Salt Lake City, UT 84115, For more information contact
Amanda J. Lopez-Robinson at email: arobinson
@xmission.com or hriwic@xmission.com or 801-486-4877.
OVERALL
RESPONSIBILITIES:The Community Health Nurse Manager is responsible
for providing quality comprehensive nursing services to American
Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) individuals, families, and their
communities within an assigned geographic area. The scope
of work includes providing leadership in identifying client
needs and, in collaboration with the client and staff members,
to develop, implement and oversee Wellness Care in the areas
of diabetes, maternal /child and prenatal health, Elder care,
patients with chronic and/or multiple health problems, as
well as working with school health programs to provide immunizations
and related updating. Provide clinical and other appropriate
support to the Health Program including diabetes services,
health and dental referrals, follow-up and specialized education.
Position also entails acting as a Health Educator for Health
Promotional/Disease Prevention in the community and with other
collaborative agencies.
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05/01/04
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Position
Announcement:
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Museum
Visitor Services Intern:
Visitor
Services intern will be responsible for facilitating visitation
to NMAI by creating a welcoming environment, with primary
duties focusing on visitor access and crowd management while
providing a Native perspective, interpretation and sensitivity
when imparting information. Intern will direct line queues
both inside and outside the museum. They will also distribute
timed entry passes. Intern will provide visitor orientation
prior to entry and collect timed passes at the entry point.
Intern will also provide orientation at the welcome desk and
group orientation room. When needed, Intern will provide way
finding assistance to visitors throughout the building. Interns
will work closely with Visitor Service volunteers and Museum
staff to provide customer service that is both effective and
compassionate.
Intern
should expect to be in an active, fast-paced Museum setting.
This duty constitutes a significant responsibility and involves
particular experience in multi-tasked organizational skills.
Intern may be asked to participate in special events, training,
projects, meetings, holidays, etc., by the Visitor Services
Manager. Another key duty is to facilitate the access of the
Museums two entrances. Duties will include visitor line management,
this includes providing building orientation and the collection
of exhibition passes. The incumbent must collect and sort
all passes (member passes, special passes, VIP passes), direct
visitors to the appropriate staging areas, answer miscellaneous
questions, and provide an orientation and summary of regulations
for the building. The employee must have good oral communication
along with crowd management skills. useum
Interns will also facilitate access to the Museums two theaters.
Dates available: start June, July or August.
Contact:
Jill Norwood
301/238-6624x6235 or
norwoodj@nmaicrc.si.edu
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05/01/04
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Position
Announcement:
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The
University of Washington invites nominations and applications
for the position of Dean of the Graduate School and Vice Provost.
The University seeks an innovative and dynamic leader with
extensive experience in graduate education, a deep understanding
of issues facing higher education, excellent interpersonal
skills, and a strong record of research and teaching. The
successful candidate must have a doctoral degree with academic
credentials for appointment to the rank of Full Professor.
A
hypertext version of this advertisement, the latest biennial
report of the Graduate School, and other supporting material
may be viewed at: www.grad.washington.edu/area/deansearch/index.htm.
Nominations,
applications, and inquiries should be sent to David Hodge,
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, Box 353765, University
of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195. Electronic submissions are
preferred and may be forwarded to hodge@u.washington.edu.
Applications should include a statement of interest, curriculum
vitae, and the names and contact information for references.
Preference will be given to applications received by July
2, 2004.
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