Path: gmdzi!unido!mcsun!uunet!shelby!apple!julius.cs.uiuc.edu!wuarchive! zaphod.mps.ohio-state.edu!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!tut.cis.ohio-state.edu! well.sf.ca.us!mnemonic From: mnemo...@well.sf.ca.us (Mike Godwin) Newsgroups: gnu.announce Subject: Electronic Frontier Foundation seeks Executive Director Message-ID: <9011010036.AA05950@wheat-chex> Date: 29 Oct 90 18:47:57 GMT Sender: dae...@tut.cis.ohio-state.edu Reply-To: mnemo...@well.sf.ca.us Distribution: gnu Organization: GNUs Not Usenet Lines: 84 Approved: info-...@prep.ai.mit.edu Posted: Mon Oct 29 19:47:57 1990 [ In case any of you are interested, or know someone who might be. -len ] Forwarded-For: mnemo...@well.sf.ca.us JOB ANNOUNCEMENT The Electronic Frontier Foundation, Inc. Executive Director The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is conducting a search for an Executive Director. This is a full-time position, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Executive Director will have overall responsibility for the operation of the EFF and will work closely with its five person Board of Directors. About the EFF The Electronic Frontier Foundation, Inc. is an operating foundation which engages in public education and legal programs to increase popular understanding of the social opportunities and challenges posed by developments in computing and telecommunications. It seeks the development of a new cultural and legal consensus in this country regarding digital media to benefit the lives of all people and preserve and protect the constitutionally guaranteed civil liberties of its citizens. Responsibilities The Executive Director will provide the overall management and leadership of the EFF's programs and activities, as supported closely by the EFF's Board. Specifically, he or she will direct the EFF's public education and communications programs and will serve as a spokesperson and coordinator with the news media, other public interest organizations concerned with the social impact of technology, relevant professional societies, industry trade associations, government officials, law enforcement agencies, and other constituencies. He or she will oversee the ongoing activities of the EFF's staff counsel and outside attorneys. The Director will be responsible for the internal administration of EFF activities, including budgeting and financial management. The Director will also be responsible for defining and initiating activities such as the EFF membership and fund raising programs. Skills An applicant should have relevant experience and accomplishments in the leadership and management of public sector and/or entrepreneurial organizations or activities. He or she should possess very strong oral and written communication skills and be both comfortable and proficient as a user of computer technology. A strong interest in public policy, technology, and civil liberties is a must. The ideal candidate will be a highly focused and self-motivated individual with an inclusive personal style. Compensation is $42,000-$48,000, depending on experience. A strong benefits package is included. To apply, please send a resume and a statement of qualifications to: Mitchell Kapor, Chairman The Electronic Frontier Foundation, Inc. 155 Second St. Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141 (617) 864-1550 (617) 864-0866 (fax) mka...@well.sf.ca.us -- Mike Godwin, (617) 864-0665 |"If the doors of perception were cleansed mnemo...@well.sf.ca.us | every thing would appear to man as it is, Electronic Frontier | infinite." Foundation | --Blake
Path: gmdzi!unido!mcsun!uunet!wuarchive!usc!ucsd!pacbell.com!pacbell!well!tenney From: mka...@well.sf.ca.us (Mitchell Kapor) Newsgroups: comp.org.eff.news Subject: revised EFF job description Message-ID: <21409@well.sf.ca.us> Date: 29 Oct 90 15:57:51 GMT Sender: ten...@well.sf.ca.us Lines: 66 Approved: comp-org-eff-n...@well.sf.ca.us Posted: Mon Oct 29 16:57:51 1990 Return-Path: mka...@well.sf.ca.us To: comp-org-eff-n...@well.sf.ca.us JOB ANNOUNCEMENT The Electronic Frontier Foundation, Inc. Executive Director The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is conducting a search for an Executive Director. This is a full-time position, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Executive Director will have overall responsibility for the operation of the EFF and will work closely with its five person Board of Directors. About the EFF The Electronic Frontier Foundation, Inc. is an operating foundation which engages in public education and legal programs to increase popular understanding of the social opportunities and challenges posed by developments in computing and telecommunications. It seeks the development of a new cultural and legal consensus in this country regarding digital media to benefit the lives of all people and preserve and protect the constitutionally guaranteed civil liberties of its citizens. Responsibilities The Executive Director will provide the overall management and leadership of the EFF's programs and activities, as supported closely by the EFF's Board. Specifically, he or she will direct the EFF's public education and communications programs and will serve as a spokesperson and coordinator with the news media, other public interest organizations concerned with the social impact of technology, relevant professional societies, industry trade associations, government officials, law enforcement agencies, and other constituencies. He or she will oversee the ongoing activities of the EFF's staff counsel and outside attorneys. The Director will be responsible for the internal administration of EFF activities, including budgeting and financial management. The Director will also be responsible for defining and initiating activities such as the EFF membership and fund raising programs. Skills An applicant should have relevant experience and accomplishments in the leadership and management of public sector and/or entrepreneurial organizations or activities. He or she should possess very strong oral and written communication skills and be both comfortable and proficient as a user of computer technology. A strong interest in public policy, technology, and civil liberties is a must. The ideal candidate will be a highly focused and self-motivated individual with an inclusive personal style. Compensation is $42,000-$48,000, depending on experience. A strong benefits package is included. To apply, please send a resume and a statement of qualifications to: Mitchell Kapor, Chairman The Electronic Frontier Foundation, Inc. 155 Second St. Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141 (617) 864-1550 (617) 864-0866 (fax) mka...@well.sf.ca.us