Subject: Tahoe-Baikal Job Announcements
From: Tahoe-Baikal Institute (tbi@thetahoe.net)
Date: Sun Jan 23 2000 - 16:38:57 EST
The Tahoe-Baikal Institute announces four upcoming positions
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The Tahoe-Baikal Institute (TBI)
The mission of the Tahoe-Baikal Institute (TBI) is to further
environmental protection and resource management efforts at Lake
Tahoe, Lake Baikal, and other significant natural areas around the
world, by sponsoring programs to foster the long-term engagement and
participation of young adults in environmental issues, together with
international exchanges of students, scholars, government officials,
and other experts.
Through its programs, the Institute promotes: the study and
improvement of governmental policy and policymaking on environmental
issues; the implementation of ecological restoration projects;
scientific research and education relating to the preservation of
significant natural resources; community-based environmental
projects; and practical approaches to solving environmental problems.
The main focus of the TBI program is a 10-week intensive summer
environmental exchange at Lake Tahoe in California, and Lake Baikal
in Russia. Program participants meet with specialists, take part in
discussions, projects, and other activities, geared towards the
process of environmental decision making, scientific research, and
hands-on project work in the field. Program includes a road trip and
backpacking.
Benefits of TBI summer jobs below, include:
. Great opportunity to interact with a lively international group.
. Excellent exposure to environmental issues and environmental
specialists in California.
. Delicious meals.
. Beautiful and relaxing location.
. Get to know and become friends with a great group of people!
For more details on TBI and our other programs (Mongolia,
Policymaker, Law), please see our web page:
http://tahoe.ceres.ca.gov/tbi.
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JOB OPENINGS: Summer Co-Coordinator, Interpreter, Translator, Chef
1. Summer Co-Coordinator
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Location: South Lake Tahoe, California, with travel to other parts of
Northern California
Dates: Mid-May to August 31, 2000.
Responsibilities:
Help finalize program logistics (housing, speakers, meetings,
transportation) from May to June, in preparation for Tahoe side of
program. During August, will help Program Coordinator to run Tahoe
program smoothly. Help facilitate discussions, lead activities, and
encourage general atmosphere of curiosity and exchange of ideas.
Introduce speakers, arrange logistics, get food and other equipment,
get group to meetings on time. Possible help with translation.
Qualifications:
· Experience working with diverse groups of people.
· Calm and flexible.
· Knowledge of Russian language a plus.
· Strong background in Environmental Studies or related field.
2. Russian/English Interpreter
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Location: Lake Tahoe, and other parts of Northern California and
Northern Nevada (AND/OR in Russia, if interested)
Dates: July 21 -- August 25, 2000
Responsibilities:
Oral translation/interpreting: Interpreter is responsible for
consecutive translation at scheduled speaking and discussion events
from 4-6 hours per day, five days a week, and up to 1-2 hrs/day on
weekends. Interpreter will travel and live with group and translate
at most events.
Written translation: Also responsible for small amounts of written
translation (up to 1-2 pages) per day of student reports, program
announcements, and other materials that need to be distributed during
the program.
Qualifications:
· Experience in stand-up, consecutive translation.
· Experience in environmental, scientific, and policy-related translation.
· Flexible.
· Enjoy the outdoors.
3. Translator (Written only)
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Location: Can work from home
Dates: Throughout year
Compensation: Negotiable
Periodic translation of English documents into Russian. Documents
include program announcements, articles, board policies, letters,
etc. Depending on availability of translator, work load can be
anywhere from 1-2 pages/month, to 100 or more pages per month.
Projected: 10 pages/month, mostly around May to August. Possible
large-scale translating job available if time and funding permits.
Qualifications:
· Native Russian speaker.
· Highly fluent in English.
· Experience with written translation.
· Knowledge of and interest in environmental work, educational
exchanges.
· Access to computer with Internet.
4. Chef
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Location: South Lake Tahoe, California
Dates: July 25 -- August 18, 2000
Responsibilities:
Prepare well-balanced meals for the TBI group while they are based in
Tahoe. Make comprehensive meal plan. Provide estimated budget for
meal plan. Provide accounting of food costs at end of program.
Qualifications:
· Experience cooking for groups of people over 20.
· Experience planning and budgeting meals.
· Flexible, outgoing personality.
· Interest in meeting and working with group of international
students.
· Highly desirable to have access to vehicle.
For complete job descriptions, please see our web page:
http://tahoe.ceres.ca.gov/tbi/jobs.html.
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to address below:
Karen Smallwood
Tahoe-Baikal Institute
P.O. Box 13587
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151-3587
phone: (530) 542-5599
fax: (530) 542-5567
e-mail: tbi@thetahoe.net NEW E-MAIL !!!!!!!!!!!!
http://tahoe.ceres.ca.gov/tbi
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