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From: SERNEC [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Cox, Patricia B Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 8:30 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [SERNEC] Job Opening for Executive Director of Discover LIfe in America Discover Life in America is the "Umbrella" non-profit organization that oversees the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI) project taking place in the Great Smoky Mt. National Park. If you would like to see more information concerning this project, please go to our website... http://www.dlia.org <http://www.dlia.org/> Job posting: Discover Life in America, Inc. 1314 Cherokee Orchard Rd. Gatlinburg, TN 37738 865-430-4752 POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT POSITION: Executive Director LOCATION: Gatlinburg, Tennessee EFFECTIVE DATE: Screening of applicants will continue until the position is filled. JOB DESCRIPTION: Under the supervision of the Discover Life in America (DLIA) Board Chairperson, the Director plans, coordinates, and conducts the programs and activities related to the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI). Administrative Functions: Supervise DLIA employees, contractors, and volunteers; coordinate fund-raising efforts and develop grant proposals related to the activities of DLIA; handle the day-to-day financial matters of DLIA and assist the DLIA finance committee in developing the annual budget; participate in forward planning in cooperation with the DLIA Board. Scientific Functions: Administer the DLIA Grant Program; oversee communications about ATBI research findings to scientists, educators, students, and the public; coordinate scientific endeavors of DLIA such as bio-blitzes, trail surveys, special requests from researchers, and other ATBI-related efforts; support research in the Park by facilitating housing, field, lab, and technical support. Education and Outreach Functions: Manage the volunteer program by recruiting, training, and supervising "citizen scientists" in the ATBI; cultivate and maintain "partners" relationships with Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Friends of the Smokies, Great Smoky Mountains Association, Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont, Parks as Classrooms, and like organizations; actively maintain contact with regional media to promote DLIA activities; supervise the content of DLIA printed and electronic communications; work with the DLIA Education Committee to link ATBI activities with education partners; coordinate the DLIA/ATBI Annual Conference; present public outreach programs, and help develop teaching materials, exhibits and other educational projects related to the ATBI; produce a periodic newsletter and write articles for other publications concerning Discover Life in America. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of a B.S. or B.A. degree with a combination of coursework and experience in natural sciences, education, resource management, program planning, communications, research, and demonstrated management capacity. At least 5 years experience with non-profit organizations and parks is desirable. Good writing skills with strong initiative to develop grant proposals is highly desirable. A positive outlook, flexibility, and a friendly personality are pluses. SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. APPLICATION: Applicants should provide a formal letter of application, a complete biographical resumé and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses (if known) of three references familiar with the applicant's qualifications. Applications must be submitted through e-mail. Telephone inquiries are welcome. SUBMIT INQUIRIES TO: Dr. Ernest C. Bernard, Chair, Discover Life in America Entomology and Plant Pathology Department The University of Tennessee 2431 Joe Johnson Drive, 205 Plant Sciences Knoxville, TN 37996-4560 Telephone 865-974-7947; E-mail: [log in to unmask] Patricia B. Cox Ph.D Senior Botanist/Tennessee Valley Authority Natural Heritage Project 400 West Summit Hill Dr.-WT 11C Knoxville, TN 37902 Office: 865-632-3609 Fax: 865-632-4223 Cell: 865-661-1241 Robert J. Sandusky Assistant Professor Faculty Coordinator, Undergraduate Minor in Information Studies & Technology School of Information Sciences University of Tennessee 1345 Circle Park Drive Knoxville, TN 37996 865-974-2785 (v) 865-974-4967 (f)