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Dear
Service-Learning Colleagues,
Below is a wonderful
job opportunity serving older adults in Maine.
Carina
Sass
Community Partnerships Coordinator California State University, Long Beach Community Service Learning Center 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Main Library, E304 Long Beach, CA 90840-2001 562-985-2376 FAX 562-985-8359 csass@csulb.edu -----Original Message-----
From: Carla Ganiel [mailto:cganiel@umext.maine.edu] Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2003 9:03 AM To: 'Julie Hartman'; Adam Jagelski; Carina Sass; Carla Ganiel; Dana Kawaoka; Dona Pope; Lynette Murphy; Shelly Ryan Subject: VISTA Project Director in Maine Please
forward this to anyone you think might be interested in a VISTA Project Director
position in the fabulous state of Maine!
Carla
The University of Maine has an opening for a
full-time Senior $ense Project Director.
The individual will direct the newly established Senior$ense
AmeriCorps*VISTA Program and will oversee a statewide team of AmeriCorps*VISTA
members placed at community-based organizations serving older adults. The
Project Director works in partnership with host site supervisors, Center on
Aging faculty, professionals and staff, a statewide advisory council, and other
community stakeholders. Qualifications:
A minimum of a bachelor's degree. Master's degree
preferred. A genuine interest in the issues and needs of older adults; skills in
personnel and program management, and in supervising others. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple
tasks; skills in working collaboratively with other agencies and organizations;
demonstrated ability in effective leadership techniques and group process
skills;self-motivated and self-directed.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong computer skills,
knowledge of Corporation for National and Community Service Programs preferred.
Ability to travel
normally requiring a driver's
license. Reappointment is contingent upon the
receipt of continued external funding and satisfactory job performance. Salary $32,000 to $35,000 per year, depending
on qualifications and experience.
Review of applications will begin on October 25, 2003. To apply, send
letter of application, names and contact information for three references and
resume to: Dr. Lenard Kaye,
Director, Center on Aging, University of Maine, Room 334, 5723 Donald P. Corbett
Building, Orono, Maine 04469. The University of
Maine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
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