Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Geospatial Tutorial Video Playlist
AmericaView members are some of the most productive people when it comes to generating high-quality geospatial educational videos. I have complied a playlist of some of the best videos on You Tube. Most of these come from VirginiaView, but VermontView is not too far behind with a dozen. You could literally run an introductory remote sensing course with what has been compiled.
Monday, February 10, 2014
AmericaView Seeks Executive Director
AmericaView is seeking an exceptional individual to
serve as its Executive Director
AmericaView (AV) is a nationwide non-profit partnership of
remote sensing scientists who support the use of remotely sensed satellite data
through applied remote sensing research, K-12 and higher STEM education,
workforce development, and technology transfer.
Funded by a newly awarded major competitive grant from the U.S.
Geological Survey, AV is composed of 39 university-led, state-based consortia
working together to sustain a network of state and local remote sensing
scientists, educators, analysts, technicians, and stakeholders. AmericaView's
networks, facilities, and capabilities are highly leveraged and used for
sharing and applying remotely sensed satellite data in a wide range of civilian
applications, from formal and informal education, to ecosystem analysis and
natural resources management, to disaster response. Our primary goal is to
support the many beneficial uses of remote sensing in service to society.
The position calls for a dynamic individual who is prominent
in the remote sensing sector. The
Executive Director serves as the voice and face of AmericaView, and will have
the opportunity to provide strategic vision and leadership for the organization
for years to come. He/she will build
strategic partnerships with sister organizations, and initiate and sustain
effective communication with AV’s funders and stakeholders. The Executive Director represents AmericaView
at regional and national meetings, working closely with individuals in the
public, private, academic and non-profit sectors. Management duties include oversight of grant
and non-profit fiscal requirements. The
Executive Director reports to the AmericaView Board of Directors and performs
duties and discharges those responsibilities in conformance with the Articles
of Incorporation and Bylaws of AmericaView and the policies of the Board of
Directors. A highly engaged board and a small
team of dedicated and experienced staff will assist the Executive Director in
the accomplishment of his/her responsibilities.
Prospective candidates should have a proven track record of remote
sensing research, education, and outreach.
Prior experience in leadership and management positions is highly
desirable. Prospective candidates should
have strong communication skills, be capable of exercising sound judgment, and have
the desire to engage in fund raising and/or grant writing activities.
The Executive Director position is a 25-35% full-time
equivalent (FTE) position. Salary will
be negotiated at the time of hire. The
Executive Director is free to work at the location of his/her choosing. Annual travel is less than one month per year.
Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter to
the AmericaView Executive Director search committee chair Jarlath O’Neil-Dunne
at joneildu@uvm.edu. AmericaView is an equal opportunity employer.
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