Position Announcement
Executive Director
Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S. (ARCUS)
Fairbanks, Alaska
Application review will begin: Tuesday, 30 September 2008
For further information, please go to:
http://www.arcus.org/arcus/jobs.html
Or contact:
Executive Director Search Committee
c/o Helen Wiggins, ARCUS Director of Programs
Email: helen [at] arcus.org
The ARCUS Board of Directors seeks an innovative Executive Director for
the opportunity of leading ARCUS, a nonprofit consortium that represents
and serves the broad arctic research community. The Executive Director
works collaboratively with the organization's board, staff, member
institutions, and organizations around the world to further develop
ARCUS' leadership in science planning, education, information, and
outreach.
ARCUS is funded through cooperative agreements, contracts, and grants
with federal agencies and other entities, as well as member dues. ARCUS,
with nearly 50 member institutions, currently has a highly skilled staff
of 18 and an annual budget of approximately $2M. Activities of ARCUS
include: identifying and responding to emerging arctic science issues,
facilitating science initiatives, convening and implementing meetings
and conferences, and developing reports with recommendations for arctic
science efforts. ARCUS also manages arctic science education activities
and provides information infrastructure and outreach.
The successful candidate will bring the vision and skills necessary to
lead this energetic organization.
A detailed job description is available at:
http://www.arcus.org/arcus/jobs.html
More information about ARCUS is available throughout the ARCUS website
at: http://www.arcus.org.
The position is located in Fairbanks, Alaska and requires extensive
national and international travel. See
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairbanks,_Alaska for information about
Fairbanks.
Compensation Package: Highly competitive with positions of comparable
responsibility.
Review of applications will begin Tuesday, 30 September 2008.
Send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references
with contact information in electronic format (preferred) to: Executive
Director Search Committee c/o Helen Wiggins, Director of Programs,
helen [at] arcus.org.
Hard copy format may be sent to: ARCUS, 3535 College Road, Suite 101,
Fairbanks, Alaska 99709-3710.
ARCUS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.