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Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 11:14:38 -0400
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From: nspirg@is2.dal.ca (NS PIRG)
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Job Posting for position of RESEARCHER


The Nova Scotia Public Interest Research Group (nspirg) is a student funded
and directed non-profit, non-partisan, and non-governmental organization
that focuses on environmental and social justice issues. We have eight
working groups: Burma Support Network, Eco-Action, Economic Justice, Humans
Against Homophobia (HAH!), Animal Liberation Collective, Womyn's Health
Collective, Peace Action Group and Cinema PIRGatory. We also have a
volunteer run  food cooperative and an organic community garden.

We are hiring a researcher for the summer.

Summary of position

Conduct research for nspirg on a wide range of topics including corporate
funding of Dalhousie University, food issues, economic issues and
environmental issues. The researcher would be responsible for providing
written reports of research completed, source material and transcript
material from any interviews held.  Data collected would be used for nspirg
publications, press releases as well as for educational purposes.

Qualifications

-must possess a minimum of one year post-secondary education
-demonstrated interest in environmental and social justice issues
-excellent writing skills
-good interpersonal and communication skills
-must be self-motivated, have good organizational skills and the ability to
work well independently
-a background in research an asset but not required

Eligibility

You must have attended university/college/trade school full-time during the
98/99 school year and be returning to full-time study in the fall. You must
have been a resident of Nova Scotia for the past six months.

Terms of Employment

Salary: $5.50 per hour, 40 hours per week, for 12 weeks, plus 4% vacation pay
Position start date: June 7, l999        Position end date: August 27, l999

Deadline for Application:  May 25, l999 To apply send a resume and cover
letter to:

Researcher Hiring Committee , c/o NSPIRG
Student Union Building, Room 314
6136 University Ave. Halifax, NS   b3h 4j2


for more info contact nspirg @ 494-6662 or nspirg@is2.dal.ca

nspirg
nova scotia public interest research group
6136 university ave
halifax, ns
b3h 4j2
902-494-6662
nspirg@is2.dal.ca
executive director : linda pannozzo



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