The Interhemispheric Resource Center seeks a full-time writer/editor for
BorderLines, a monthly periodical covering U.S.-Mexico border and
cross-border issues.
Responsibilities
* Oversee monthly publication of English and Spanish editions
* Develop and write articles
* Solicit articles from contract writers
* Participate in borderlands conferences and meetings
* Coordinate work for interns and work-study students
* Maintain database of over 1500 borderlands contacts
Qualifications:
* Journalism or other nonacademic writing experience
* Knowledge of environmental, political, and social issues on the
U.S.-Mexico border
* Bilingual (Spanish/English)
* Ability to travel
* Ability to make minimum two-year commitment
* Background in social justice activism encouraged
Salary and Benefits
* $21,000-$25,000/year, depending on experience
* Benefits include health insurance, retirement, and vacation, holidays,
and medical days
Please send resumé, three references, and two writing samples before August
11 to:
Debra Preusch, Executive Director
Interhemispheric Resource Center
PO Box 2178
Silver City, NM 88061
Women and people of color encouraged to apply.
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Erik Leaver
Communications Director
IRC
Box 4506
Albuquerque, NM 87196
voice: (505) 842-8288
fax: (505) 246-1601
email: leaver@swcp.com
resourcectr@igc.apc.org
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