Kathleen Williams, President and Director of the TN Parks and Greenways Foundation, has just sent out the following email. I've pasted in the text of the job description below her email Chuck Nicholson Norris, TN -----Original Message----- From: Kathleen Williams [mailto:tenngreen@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 3:01 PM To: tenngreen@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Job opening in Memphis for conservation planner Great news! We're working to conserve and celebrate the Mississippi River in Tennessee. Because we received a $100,000 grant, we have funding for a two-year position in the Memphis area. Please let your passionate, hard-working friends know about this Memphis job opening. Kathleen Williams President and Director Tennessee Parks and Greenways Foundation 1205-A Linden Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212 615-386-3171 / www.tenngreen.org Job announcement: Coordinator for the Mississippi River Natural and Recreational Corridor The Mississippi River Natural and Recreational Corridor project will preserve, celebrate and provide access to the Mississippi River that frames Tennessee's western border. What people love they want to protect. The primary objective for this coordinator is to oversee completion of a series of strategic plans/master plan for the Mississippi Natural and Recreational Corridor with such public support that the project will exceed expectations and accomplish more than the current vision. The project coordinator in partnership with steering committee members will fully develop a project Scope of Work that includes timetables, tasks, and budget needed to complete it. Tasks will include applying by Spring, 2005 for the National Heritage Designation (see www.cr.nps <http://www.cr.nps.gov/heritageareas/> .gov/heritageareas/), coordinating support for the National Scenic Byways Grant (now pending) and completion of a series of strategic plans by June, 2006. The coordinator will fully utilize and develop key partners and stakeholders. In conjunction with Foundation staff and the steering committee for the Mississippi River, the coordinator will ensure that funds are raised to complete work. Office Location: Memphis Regional Chamber Position Requirements: Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience in natural resource management, planning, public policy, marketing, communications or other related field and three years related work experience. Public presentation skills and the ability to work independently are essential. Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience. Part-time or Full-time hours will be considered. Two-year contract funding is secure. Additional employment dependent on success of project. To apply, send resume and cover letter to: tenngreen@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, Tennessee Parks and Greenways Foundation, 2105a Linden Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212. For the employment ad: Project Coordinator, Mississippi River Natural and Recreational Corridor. Excellent organizational, communications, and computing skills required. Familiarity with eco-tourism, sustainable conservation, or greenway planning preferred. Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience required. Salary negotiable. 30-40 hours per week. Position located at Memphis Regional Chamber. To apply, send resume and cover letter to: tenngreen@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, Tennessee Parks and Greenways Foundation, 2105a Linden Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212. =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to sign your messages with first and last name, city (town) and state abbreviation. ----------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------- To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx ----------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * TN-Bird Net is owned by the Tennessee Ornithological Society Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s) endorse the views or opinions expressed by the members of this discussion group. Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN wallace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Topographical Maps located at http://topozone.com/find.asp * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ========================================================