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Director, Strategic Programs -- Tides Canada

Tides Canada is recruiting for the newly created position of Director, Strategic Programs. Reporting to the Vice-President, Business Development and Services, the Director of Strategic Programs will provide leadership and direct accountability for Tides Canada’s newly formed Strategic Programs department/business unit. The Strategic Programs department/business unit has been established to serve the needs of institutional clients and partners who aspire to create impact through large-scale initiatives. The emphasis of the work is on strategies, mechanisms and funds to support environmental grant-making and collaborative work on significant environmental issues, with an additional focus on social issues. Application Details: For a full backgrounder, position description and outline of qualifications and desired personal characteristics, and to learn how to apply for this position, please visit http://tidescanada.org/about/careers-at-tides/current-postings/.

Graduate Student Research Assistant: Children’s Environmental Health

The Children’s Environmental Health Network (CEHN) is seeking a graduate student research assistant! The Children's Environmental Health Network is a multi-disciplinary organization whose mission is to protect the fetus and the child from environmental health hazards and promote a healthy environment. CEHN has been working on education, policy, and awareness on a national level since 1992, with a focus on high-risk communities. CEHN seeks assistance with the following PROJECTS: • Assist with the Washington DC-based portion of national childcare and preschool environmentally focused initiatives o Develop educational materials o Conduct environmental health assessments o Serve as health educators as needed • Policy and advocacy work, focus on chemical safe policies • Outreach and education • Organizational development through fundraising and grant-writing General Qualifications This position is available to all public health graduate students. Additionally, experience in the following is desired: • Strong interest in pediatric environmental health issues and knowledge of children's health and environmental health. • Excellent communication, research, and writing skills • General office support • Fundraising The position starts in January and requires an 8-month minimum commitment with the option to extend beyond a year if needs and funding permits. This position includes a modest monthly stipend. Additionally, this is a valuable internship or special project opportunity, which can be coordinated with school requirements. Hours are flexible! If interested, please send resume, objectives of internship, and dates of availability ASAP to: Joanne Pérodin Program Coordinator Children's Environmental Health Network 110 Maryland Avenue, NE Suite 505 Washington, DC 20002 Tel: 202-543-4033 ext. 12 Fax: 202-543-8797 Email: jperodin@cehn.org