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>>Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 16:20:18 -0700
>>Subject: Truth and Reconciliation Jobs in North Carolina
>>From: David Pellow <[log in to unmask]>
>>To: "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]>,
>>         BRETT STOCKDILL <[log in to unmask]>,
>>         Orrin Williams <[log in to unmask]>, Wayne Tukes 
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>>         Troy Norman <[log in to unmask]>, Angana Chatterji <[log in to unmask]>,
>>         Rodney Coates <[log in to unmask]>
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>>From: Scott Pryor [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>>Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 11:51 AM
>>To: [log in to unmask]
>>Subject: First U.S. Truth Commission Seeks 3 Staff
>>The Greensboro Truth and Reconciliation Commission requests the submission
>>of qualifications for three staff positions
>>
>>Help carry out historic work in the field of community reconciliation and
>>restorative justice in Greensboro, North Carolina!
>>
>>The Greensboro Truth and Reconciliation Commission (GTRC), the first of its
>>kind in the United States, announces a call for dedicated and skilled
>>persons of all backgrounds to help carry out its historic and groundbreaking
>>work. Attached are job descriptions for the Executive Director, Research
>>Director, and Media and Public Relations Director. The search process for
>>all three positions will occur as follows:
>>
>>Publication of the Request for Qualifications - October 19, 2004
>>Deadline for submissions - November 10, 2004
>>Interviews with three to five qualified candidates - by November 18, 2004
>>Selection of final candidate - no later than November 23, 2004
>>Desired Start Date - December 1, 2004
>>
>>Please contact Scott Pryor at 336-230-0001, or [log in to unmask]
>>
>>***Please forward to other interested individuals, organizations, and e-mail
>>lists
>>
>>
>>*EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION
>>Greensboro Truth and Reconciliation Commission
>>  Notice of Request for Qualifications
>>Executive Director
>>Full time for 13 months (December 1, 2004-December 31, 2005)
>>
>>The Greensboro Truth and Reconciliation Commission (GTRC) seeks a highly
>>motivated and skilled individual of integrity to serve as its Executive
>>Director and to oversee all operational aspects of the Commission for the
>>duration of its work.  The search timeline is as follows:
>>
>>Publication of the Request for Qualifications - October 19, 2004
>>Deadline for submissions ­ November 10, 2004
>>Interviews with three to five qualified candidates ­ by November 18, 2004
>>Selection of final candidate - no later than November 23, 2004
>>Desired Start Date - December 1, 2004
>>
>>Project Background:
>>On November 3, 1979, in Greensboro, North Carolina, members of Klan and Nazi
>>organizations killed five community and labor organizers and wounded ten
>>others as people gathered for a legally scheduled march and rally.  Despite
>>film footage of the killings, the defendants were twice acquitted in state
>>and federal trials.  However, a civil trial found that Klansmen, Nazis, and
>>members of the Greensboro Police Department were jointly liable for wrongful
>>death.
>>
>>Given the conflicting rulings of the court and the volume of misinformation
>>and rumors surrounding these events, the Greensboro community is deeply
>>divided in its collective understanding of what actually happened and why.
>>Because of this division and confusion, the events of Nov. 3 continue to
>>fuel mistrust and antagonism within Greensboro, particularly in the areas of
>>race and economics.
>>
>>In light of this history and the lingering effects of November 3, a truth
>>and community reconciliation process was initiated in 2002 by a broad
>>community-based coalition to help Greensboro come to terms with its past in
>>a way that is both healing and constructive.  The centerpiece of this
>>process is the Greensboro Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which is made
>>up of seven highly respected individuals who were nominated and chosen
>>through a community-wide selection process.  The GTRC is an independent
>>truth-seeking body charged in its mandate with the ³examination of the
>>context, causes, sequence, and consequence of the events of November 3,
>>1979.²
>>
>>The approach and spirit of this examination is one of "restorative justice,"
>>which differs from the customary adversarial and retributive justice found
>>in our country¹s court system. This approach is restorative in that it seeks
>>to heal relations between opposing sides by uncovering all pertinent facts,
>>distinguishing truth from lies, and allowing for acknowledgement,
>>appropriate public mourning, forgiveness and healing.
>>
>>The GTRC will employ a variety of truth-seeking means including
>>statement-taking, interviews, detailed document review, and public hearings
>>in order to allow the community¹s richly varied perspectives on the events
>>of November 3 to be told and heard.  To complete its work, the GTRC will
>>produce a final report on its findings along with specific recommendations
>>to the community for how to achieve greater reconciliation, strengthen
>>trust, and build a more just community characterized by inclusive and
>>authentic democracy.
>>
>>The GTRC is the first truth and reconciliation commission of its kind in the
>>United States, and builds on a model that has been employed around the world
>>since Uganda established its truth commission in 1974.  The truth and
>>reconciliation concept has developed into an effective global strategy for
>>dealing with war crimes and other human rights abuses. It has been used
>>extensively in Latin America to investigate patterns of abuse such as
>>"disappearances", and it¹s most well-known incarnation in South Africa
>>proved to be an effective means of transitioning out of apartheid and into
>>democratic governance.
>>
>>  Through the ongoing help of New York-based International Center for
>>Transitional Justice (www.ictj.org <http://www.ictj.org/> ), the Greensboro
>>Truth and Reconciliation Commission builds on this wealth of global
>>experience and hopes to be a model for other communities around the United
>>States that are also wrestling with histories of unresolved division and
>>violence.
>>
>>For more background information and a complete version of the GTRC¹s
>>mandate, visit the Greensboro Truth and Community Reconciliation Project¹s
>>website: www.gtcrp.org <http://www.gtcrp.org/> .
>>
>>Timeframe:
>>The work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission is anticipated to extend
>>over a period of fifteen to eighteen months, ending no later than February
>>28, 2006.  There may be an extension of this time if necessary for the
>>production of a final report.
>>
>>Description of Responsibilities of the Executive Director:
>>Under the supervision of the Commission Co-Chairs, the Executive Director
>>(ED) will orchestrate and oversee the entire program of the Commission,
>>which includes the primary components of research (truth-seeking) and public
>>outreach.  The ED will work closely with the commissioners and other staff
>>to ensure the completion of the tasks set forth in the mandate within the
>>allotted timeframe.  The ED will also manage the Commission office, provide
>>supervision and guidance for all Commission staff, interns and volunteers,
>>ensure the effective completion of administrative duties (including the
>>maintenance of all Commission files and materials), serve as chief liaison
>>with the commissioners, communicate with the public, oversee budget
>>management and finance, and organize Commission meetings, conferences,
>>hearings, and other events as necessary.
>>
>>Compensation:
>>The Executive Director will be compensated at the rate of between $36,000
>>and $50,000 annually, plus benefits.  The level of compensation will depend
>>on experience and credentials.
>>
>>Specific Duties and responsibilities of the Executive Director:
>>1. Oversee the provision of direct staff support to the Commission, to
>>include greeting and assisting visitors, handling phone calls and inquiries,
>>scheduling and maintaining calendars and travel arrangements, screening,
>>analyzing, and preparing responses to incoming correspondence, handling
>>day-to-day public relations and problem solving, and provision of
>>transcription and word processing support as needed.
>>2. Maintain administrative and archival files for the Commission.
>>3. Oversee routine operating practices and procedures to include personnel
>>(as needed), record keeping, performance standards, workflow, and supply
>>utilization, etc., to ensure smooth and efficient office operation.
>>4. Consult as needed with the Fiscal Sponsor to prepare periodic reports on
>>financial activities and status for budget preparation.
>>5. Perform research and analysis on specific issues, as required, and
>>independently prepares non-routine letters and/or reports, which may be
>>highly sensitive and confidential in nature.
>>6. Serve as a primary point of direct administrative contact and liaison
>>with individuals and institutions on a range of specified issues; organizes
>>meetings, conferences, and hearings as required by the Commission.
>>7. Provide a variety of other supportive services as may be directed by the
>>Commission Co-Chairs, including working with the Commissioners in the
>>preparation of fact findings, conclusions and recommendations.
>>8. Assist in the coordination, supervision, and completion of special
>>projects, as appropriate.
>>9. Attend all Commission meetings and ensure the proper recording of meeting
>>minutes
>>10. Oversee the development and implementation of a strategic plan for
>>volunteer involvement that will help expand the base of individual and
>>organizational stakeholders in the Commission¹s work.
>>11. Pay close attention to developments in the political environment with an
>>eye toward possible opportunities and obstacles; makes appropriate
>>recommendations to the Commission on how to engage such opportunities and
>>obstacles
>>12. Coordinate the commission¹s work with supportive organizations to raise
>>funds, as needed
>>
>>Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
>>1. Strong interpersonal and communication (both oral and written) skills and
>>the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a
>>diverse community.
>>2. Ability to build a diverse, efficient and cooperative team of staff and
>>volunteers to support the Commission in carrying out its mandate and handle
>>sensitive and confidential information.
>>3. Ability to coordinate the planning, organization, and implementation of
>>multiple projects.
>>4. Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on
>>sensitive, confidential issues.
>>5. Ability to analyze and solve problems relating to a wide variety of
>>issues.
>>6. Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management.
>>7. Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures,
>>formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and
>>procedures.
>>8. Knowledge of office management principles and procedures.
>>9. Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
>>10. Must be able to work effectively with a diverse team consisting of
>>commissioners, staff, volunteers and other personnel involved in the work of
>>the GTRC
>>
>>Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
>>1. Conflict resolution and/or mediation skills.
>>2. Skills in the use of database management, word processing, spreadsheet,
>>and presentation software. Highly desirable would be skills in the use of
>>qualitative analysis software such as NUD*IST or Atlas.ti.
>>3. Knowledge of general accounting principles.
>>4. Records maintenance skills.
>>Minimum Additional Qualifications:  The Executive Director must have an
>>education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in research,
>>writing, oral communications, project management, and teamwork.  There must
>>be a demonstrated commitment to the values and purpose of the Truth and
>>Reconciliation Commission.
>>
>>The Executive Director must have a valid driver's license. A criminal
>>background check will be required and references will be checked.
>>
>>The candidate chosen by the Commission will be selected solely on the basis
>>of overall qualifications, experience, and skill.  The Greensboro Truth and
>>Reconciliation Commission does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender,
>>race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin.
>>
>>To respond:
>>Interested individuals are encouraged to submit their qualifications,
>>including a resume and 3 references, by the deadline listed above (November
>>10, 2004) to:
>>
>>Greensboro Truth and Reconciliation Commission
>>RFQ ­ Executive Director
>>122 North Elm Street, Suite 810
>>Greensboro, NC 27401
>>
>>Qualifications may also be submitted via e-mail. Please write ³RFQ ­
>>Executive Director² in the message¹s subject line and send to:
>>[log in to unmask]
>>
>>
>>
>>*RESEARCH DIRECTOR POSITION
>>Description of Responsibilities of the Research Director:
>>Under the supervision of the Commission Co-Chairs and the Executive
>>Director, the Research Director (RD) will develop, organize, and oversee the
>>implementation of a comprehensive research plan and methodology.  The RD
>>will organize and implement an extensive statement taking and interview
>>initiative, as well as oversee document based research efforts. The RD will
>>also produce regular reports, analyses, digests, etc., supervise volunteers,
>>interns and other staff involved in research duties, organize and oversee
>>the writing of the final report of the commission, and assist in the
>>archiving process of the commission¹s materials. Experience in conducting
>>historical and ethnographic/qualitative research is strongly desired.
>>
>>Compensation:
>>The Research Director will be compensated at the rate of between $34,000 and
>>$42,000 annually, plus benefits.  The level of compensation will depend on
>>experience and credentials.
>>
>>Specific Duties and Responsibilities of the Research Director:
>>1. Plan, organize, oversee and conduct the research necessary to complete
>>the work of the commission based on the research themes outlined by the
>>commission
>>2. Plan and design the research methodology to gather and organize the
>>needed information, including an extensive statement-taking and interview
>>initiative and document based research
>>3. Oversee statement taking process; train volunteer statement takers
>>4. Identify people and other sources and resources to gather the necessary
>>data
>>5. Interview key sources
>>6. Oversee management and maintenance of all research-related archives (both
>>physical and electronic)
>>7. Provide ongoing updates and reports to the commission on the research
>>process and integrates ideas and revisions suggested by the commission
>>8. Organize, present, and facilitate a comprehensive research review with
>>the commission at least once every three months.
>>9. Work with other GTRC staff and commissioners to carry out direct
>>planning, execution and review of public hearings
>>10. Oversee the writing and production of the final report of the
>>commission, including drafting essential sections of the report (including
>>contracting/outsourcing tasks ­ editing, printing, etc.)
>>11. Plan and execute the archival process of the commission¹s work
>>12. Provide research support as needed
>>13. Supervise interns, volunteers, and other research assistants in
>>conducting the research tasks of the commission
>>14. Coordinate and oversee contracting of specific research duties to
>>external entities
>>
>>Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
>>1. Ability to design and implement a comprehensive research plan that
>>integrates multiple themes and sub-themes concerning very complex subject
>>matter
>>2. Ability to apply a variety of qualitative research methods, especially
>>historical research methods and ethnographic methods
>>3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
>>and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a
>>diverse community.
>>4. Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential information appropriately
>>(according to the guidelines set forth by the commission)
>>5. Excellent organizational skills
>>6. Ability to implement and maintain a system of thorough and consistent
>>documentation and record keeping as it relates to research
>>7. Basic quantitative research methodology
>>8. Skills in the use of database management, word processing, spreadsheet,
>>and presentation software. Highly desirable are skills and experience in the
>>use of qualitative analysis software such as NUD*IST or Atlas.ti.
>>9. Ability to understand and assess social, economic, political,
>>psychological, and organizational impact of events on communities
>>10. Must be able to work effectively with a diverse team consisting of
>>commissioners, staff, volunteers and other personnel involved in the work of
>>the GTRC
>>
>>Minimum Additional Qualifications:
>>The Research Director must have successful education, training and/or
>>experience in the research areas and duties mentioned above.  There must be
>>a demonstrated commitment to the values and purpose of the Truth and
>>Reconciliation Commission.
>>
>>The Research Director must have a valid driver¹s license and a clean driving
>>history. A criminal background check will be required and references will be
>>checked.
>>
>>The Research Director chosen by the Commission will be selected solely on
>>the basis of overall qualifications, experience, and skill. The Greensboro
>>Truth and Reconciliation Commission does not discriminate on the basis of
>>age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin.
>>
>>To respond:
>>Interested individuals are encouraged to submit their qualifications,
>>including a resume and 3 references, by the deadline listed above (November
>>10, 2004) to:
>>
>>Greensboro Truth and Reconciliation Commission
>>RFQ ­ Executive Director
>>122 North Elm Street, Suite 810
>>Greensboro, NC 27401
>>
>>Qualifications may also be submitted via e-mail. Please write ³RFQ ­
>>Executive Director² in the message¹s subject line and send to:
>>[log in to unmask]
>>
>>
>>*PR/MEDIA DIRECTOR POSITION
>>
>>Description of the Responsibilities of the Media and PR Coordinator:
>>Under the supervision of the Commission Co-Chairs and the Executive
>>Director, the Media and Public Relations Coordinator will achieve excellent
>>media coverage for the Commission through organizing news conferences and
>>public events, identifying, writing and targeting stories and features, and
>>through briefing media personnel directly and frequently.  Experience in
>>successful media work is required.  Media include print, radio, TV, internet
>>and other new media. In addition, the Media and Public Relations Coordinator
>>will facilitate and actively promote the work of the Commission through
>>initiating and maintaining public interest and debate regarding the
>>Commission¹s work.
>>
>>Compensation:
>>The Executive Director will be compensated at the rate of between $34,000
>>and $42,000 annually, plus benefits.  The level of compensation will depend
>>on experience and credentials.
>>
>>Specific Duties and Responsibilities of the Media and PR Coordinator:
>>1. Achieve excellent media coverage for the work of the commission on a
>>local, national, and international level
>>2. Communicate the work of the commission to various publics and media
>>identified by the commission
>>3. Plan and organize public events, including news conferences and public
>>hearings for the commission
>>4. Research and write regular news releases and feature articles for the
>>commission
>>5. In cooperation with the Research Director, Executive Director, and
>>commissioners, coordinate the planning and carrying out of at least four
>>two-day public hearings,  including the design, presentation, content, and
>>other related logistics
>>6. Network and build positive working relationships with the media and a
>>diverse public
>>7. Develop and oversee production of promotional/educational materials
>>related to the commission¹s work
>>8. Analyze media coverage and prepare reports for the commission
>>9. Coordinate the development and consistent updating of the commission¹s
>>website
>>10. Establish and maintain liaison with local, national, and international
>>media
>>11. Assess and evaluate the progress of media outreach, media coverage, and
>>community discussions
>>12. Ensure that all media outreach is directed toward and reaches the
>>appropriate media
>>13. Work in concert with commissioners, the Executive Director and Research
>>Director to determine and continually update the media and public outreach
>>strategy
>>14. Develop and maintain database of media and other related contacts
>>15. Coordinate and supervise volunteers, interns and other personnel in
>>carrying out media and public relations tasks
>>16. Provide support and advice to the commission on establishing and
>>maintaining good relationships with the media
>>
>>Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
>>1. Knowledge of and experience with diverse media, including TV, print,
>>radio, internet-based media, etc.
>>2. Ability to develop, implement and monitor an effective media strategy
>>under the guidance of the commission and Executive Director
>>3. Excellent analytical and communication skills (both written and oral)
>>4. Excellent organizational skills
>>5. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a
>>diverse community
>>6. Ability to plan and coordinate meetings and public events, including news
>>conferences
>>7. Ability to handle sensitive and even confidential information
>>appropriately (according to the guidelines set forth by the commission)
>>8. Ability to communicate complex and nuanced information to the media and
>>public in a clear and concise manner
>>9. Must be able to work effectively with a diverse team consisting of
>>commissioners, staff, volunteers and other personnel involved in the work of
>>the GTRC
>>
>>Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
>>1. Skills in website design and management
>>
>>Minimum Additional Qualifications:  The Media and Public Relations
>>Coordinator must have successful education, training, and/or experience in
>>the communication and media areas and duties mentioned above. There must be
>>a demonstrated commitment to the values and purpose of the Truth and
>>Reconciliation Commission.
>>
>>The Media and Public Relations Coordinator must have a valid driver's
>>license.  A criminal background check will be required and references will
>>be checked.
>>
>>The candidate chosen by the Commission will be selected solely on the basis
>>of overall qualifications, experience, and skill.  The Greensboro Truth and
>>Reconciliation Commission does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender,
>>race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin.
>>
>>To respond:
>>Interested individuals are encouraged to submit their qualifications,
>>including a resume and 3 references, by the deadline listed above (November
>>10, 2004) to:
>>
>>Greensboro Truth and Reconciliation Commission
>>RFQ ­ Executive Director
>>122 North Elm Street, Suite 810
>>Greensboro, NC 27401
>>
>>Qualifications may also be submitted via e-mail. Please write ³RFQ ­
>>Executive Director² in the message¹s subject line and send to:
>>[log in to unmask]
>>