Dear Bay Area Friends of NCSE,
Please pardon the redundancy, but the application deadline -- May 10 --
is imminent, so we wanted to remind you of the open position at NCSE.
We would appreciate your circulating the following job announcement to
anyone who you think would be interested.
The National Center for Science Education, a nonprofit organization that
defends the teaching of evolution in the public schools, is seeking
applicants for a position in its Public Information Project.
DUTIES
GENERAL
Staff members in the Public Information Project provide advice and
support to local activists faced with threats to evolution education in
their communities. They also provide information on evolution and
related issues to the general public, and contribute as needed to
NCSE‚s publications both in print and on-line.
SPECIFIC
Job responsibilities may include some or all of the following:
Responding to, monitoring, and tracking requests for information and
advice; networking with like-minded organizations and individuals to
assist in responding to attacks on evolution and/or promotion of
creationism.
Responding to media requests for information on subjects that NCSE is
concerned with.
Corresponding periodically with cooperating organizations to inform them
of issues and keep up contact. (In cooperation with the Outreach
Coordinator.)
Writing articles, news stories, and other pieces for RNCSE and other
NCSE publications, including the web site.
Writing and supervising the production of pamphlets or flyers on an
occasional basis, when needed.
Acting as liaison to the Legal Advisory Committee.
Public speaking and travel.
Initiating other projects as needed, in consultation with the Executive
Director and other staff.
SCHEDULE
This is a full time, permanent position. The expectation is that staff
will work 40 hours a week. We try to maintain a humane workload, but
staff in professional positions can expect that there will be some weeks
requiring work in excess of 40 hours. Every effort will be made to
provide compensatory time off when such periods occur.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary depends on qualifications and experience. Benefits are as
described in the Personnel Manual, and currently include medical,
dental, and retirement as well as the state-mandated unemployment
insurance and disability insurance.
REQUIREMENTS
College graduate or comparable experience. Good telephone, writing, and
general communication skills, high degree of computer literacy, ability
to work cooperatively. Tact and empathy! Any of the following will be
considered a plus:
· Background in evolutionary biology or related scientific
fields;
· Background in K-12 science education;
· Experience with creationism/evolution controversy;
· Experience in grassroots activism, especially on civil
liberties and/or educational issues;
· Experience in managing electronic forms of activist
communication (e.g., listserve management)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Send letter of application, resume, short non-technical writing sample,
and names and contact information for 3 references familiar with your
qualifications to pips@ncseweb.org or to NCSE, 420 40th Street, Suite 2,
Oakland CA 94609. Complete applications must be received by May 10;
interviews will be scheduled for the week of May 17; June 1 is the
preferred start date.
Sincerely,
Glenn Branch
Deputy Director
National Center for Science Education, Inc.
420 40th Street, Suite 2
Oakland, CA 94609-2509
510-601-7203 x305
fax: 510-601-7204
800-290-6006
branch@ncseweb.org
http://www.ncseweb.org
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