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The Visiting Extension Outreach Associate will support the work of the University of Illinois Extension, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program and The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning as they serve the greater northeastern Illinois region as it implements a proactive regional water supply / demand management plan. The person in this position will work in the following functions: applied research, education/outreach, web design (content), project management, and/or media contacts and marketing/public relations. This is a visiting 12 month academic professional position. Masters degree in natural resource economics, regional economic geography, ecological economics or closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education and two years of experience in water resources, or related discipline. Salary commensurate with qualifications. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by April 25, 2008.

Full position description at: http://www.iisgcp.org/
For further information contact: Brian Miller (217) 333-6444.

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.