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	The Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies is conducting a search for a full-time Executive Director to lead&nbsp;and&nbsp;administer the organization, with nominations accepted beginning February 2011 until the position is filled.<br />
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	The successful candidate will inspire others by word and example to commit their lives to serving as stewards of God&rsquo;s creation. The Executive Director will demonstrate an active Christian faith and a passion for the organization&rsquo;s mission, with a clear understanding of the challenges and future opportunities for Christian environmental stewardship in science and theology.<br />
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	Candidates will possess a solid record of achievement in strategic planning, financial management, organization building and, most importantly, development and fundraising. Essential characteristics for this position include: ability to nurture relationships with Au Sable&rsquo;s partners; skills to foster support for the Institute among a wide variety of audiences&mdash;alumni, major donors, foundations and corporate executives, educators, government officials and leaders within the broad range of churches and Christian institutions. The candidate will possess an entrepreneurial spirit, winning communication skills and experienced administrative leadership.<br />
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	An advanced degree, and/or background in life sciences, is desirable. Interested, qualified individuals are invited to submit their resume and/or CV, with names and contact information of three references,&nbsp;<strong>in confidence</strong>&nbsp;to Dr. Orin G. Gelderloos, Chair, Au Sable Search Committee, P. O. Box 5096, Dearborn, MI 48128.&nbsp; Please include a statement of faith and vision for the Institute&rsquo;s future. Candidates may also email their submissions to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:EDSearch@ausable.org?subject=Executive%20Director%20Search">EDSearch@ausable.org</a>.<br />
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	Au Sable Institute is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about the Institute, please see the documents below or contact Dr. Gelderloos at 313-593-5339.</p>
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	<a href="{filedir_5}FactSheet2011.pdf">Download Fact Sheet</a><br />
	<a href="{filedir_5}EDPositionDescription.pdf">Download Executive Director Position Description</a></p>
