For CRN to become an even stronger worldwide influence in the development of responsible nanotechnology policy, we must expand in 2005. We need assistance from volunteer workers and possibly also from paid staff (part-time to start). The jobs we need to fill are in three general areas: Organization, Communications, and Appearances.
Organization – We need someone to help maintain records of C-R-Network membership, coordinate communication with Network members, promote opportunities for student research collaborations within educational networks, and so on. This is a volunteer job, which might require 10 to 20 hours per month.
Communications – There are several functions that fall under this heading, such as writing/editing the C-R-Newsletter, maintaining an up-to-date newsletter subscription list, and compiling and publishing our quarterly Responsible Nanotechnology Report. Other jobs, which could be handled by one or more volunteers, include editing and monitoring this daily weblog, editing the Wise-Nano.org site, and coordinating the publication of our CRN Nano-Workbooks.
Appearances – To educate, engage, and empower others to prepare for molecular manufacturing, CRN is now offering two-day Nano-Workshops. There may be a paid position for someone to help us plan and coordinate these events, especially if that person can identify and solicit prospective recipients of workshop presentations. We're also seeking additional speaking engagements in 2005. Someone who can solicit such opportunities for CRN Principals and manage our speaking and presentation calendar might occupy a part-time paid position, either combined with or separate from managing our workshops.
One more volunteer position that doesn't fall into the above areas is Translator. Many of CRN's web pages are currently available in Spanish, Portuguese, and Chinese, but we also would like to publish them in Arabic, Bengali, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Russian, and perhaps other languages.
If you want more information about filling any of these roles, please contact Executive Director Mike Treder. Thanks!
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