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continuing education Introduction to Commercial Meteorology for Univer- meteorological services, customer service in commercial sity Faculty. WeatherData, Inc., of Wichita, Kansas, meteorology, how nonmeteorologists view meteorol- will offer an "Introduction to Commercial Meteorol- ogy, basics of weather forecasting, and applied remote ogy for University Faculty" workshop at their office sensing. A special dinner and an "Evening in Space" in Wichita on 19-22 May 1999. The goal is to bridge program hosted by WeatherData, Inc., and The Kansas the gap between the private sector and faculty so stu- Cosmosphere and Space Center will be included. To dents can be better prepared to work in applied me- apply, send a letter of application by 15 March 1999 teorology in general and commercial meteorology in stating your desire to participate and describing how particular.This three-and-one-half day course will in- this experience will assist you in preparing your stu- clude material on the history of commercial meteorol- dents for careers in commercial or applied meteorol- ogy, clients' weather information needs, philosophy ogy. Address letters to Linda Koch at WeatherData, of weather broadcasting, economic value of weather Inc., 245 N. Waco St., Suite 310, Wichita, KS 67202; products, basics of storm warnings, types of commercial telephone: 316-265-9127; fax: 316- 265-1949. • POSITION NOTICE Executive Director Mount Washington Observatory North Conway, New Hampshire The Mount Washington Observatory, a non-profit research and educational organization established in 1932, seeks appli- cants for the position of Executive Director. Located on the summit of Mt. Washington, with administrative headquarters in North Conway, New Hampshire, the Observatory's principal purpose is continuous observation and reporting of the weather from the summit. It also conducts weather and related natural science research, provides comprehensive education programs, and operates a high-quality museum and library devoted to the history, art, and culture of the Mt. Washington and the White Mountain region. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the principal responsibility of the Executive Director is the day-to-day operation of the Observatory. Areas of primary leadership and management focus include the supervision of weather observations and report- ing; research and education programs; the museum and library; fiscal and personnel administration (both staff and volunteers); and the development of active membership, fundraising, and marketing programs. In addition, the Executive Director must commit substantial attention to three important projects; the strategic management of a NOAA-supported weather education and outreach program; the creation of the proposed Mount Washington Center—a new facility to accommodate the broad range of Observatory programs, functions, and activities; and assisting the Board of Trustees in organizational transition. The successful candidate must have a strong interest in weather and the natural sciences, along with the history and culture of the White Mountains and northern New England. Advanced training in the natural sciences is not required, but an under- graduate degree and experience in this field is required. Strong visionary leadership and management skills, a working knowl- edge of computer technology and related applications, effectiveness in interpersonal relations and substantial background in fundraising and marketing are essential. A minimum of 3-5 years experience in a non-profit leadership/management capacity is preferred. Salary and fringe ben- efits are negotiable and will be commensurate with experience. Please submit a letter of interest with salary requirements and a professional resume by July 31, 1998, to Executive Director Search Committee, Mount Washington Observatory, c/o Toiles Associates, 1002 Kent Road, Wilmington, DE 19807 (telephone: 302-984-0244). 33 7 Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society American Meteorological Society

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Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society , Volume 80 (2): 1 – Feb 1, 1999
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Introduction to Commercial Meteorology for Univer- meteorological services, customer service in commercial sity Faculty. WeatherData, Inc., of Wichita, Kansas, meteorology, how nonmeteorologists view meteorol- will offer an "Introduction to Commercial Meteorol- ogy, basics of weather forecasting, and applied remote ogy for University Faculty" workshop at their office sensing. A special dinner and an "Evening in Space" in Wichita on 19-22 May 1999. The goal is to bridge program hosted by WeatherData, Inc., and The Kansas the gap between the private sector and faculty so stu- Cosmosphere and Space Center will be included. To dents can be better prepared to work in applied me- apply, send a letter of application by 15 March 1999 teorology in general and commercial meteorology in stating your desire to participate and describing how particular.This three-and-one-half day course will in- this experience will assist you in preparing your stu- clude material on the history of commercial meteorol- dents for careers in commercial or applied meteorol- ogy, clients' weather information needs, philosophy ogy. Address letters to Linda Koch at WeatherData, of weather broadcasting, economic value of weather Inc., 245 N. Waco St., Suite 310, Wichita, KS 67202; products, basics of storm warnings, types of commercial telephone: 316-265-9127; fax: 316- 265-1949. • POSITION NOTICE Executive Director Mount Washington Observatory North Conway, New Hampshire The Mount Washington Observatory, a non-profit research and educational organization established in 1932, seeks appli- cants for the position of Executive Director. Located on the summit of Mt. Washington, with administrative headquarters in North Conway, New Hampshire, the Observatory's principal purpose is continuous observation and reporting of the weather from the summit. It also conducts weather and related natural science research, provides comprehensive education programs, and operates a high-quality museum and library devoted to the history, art, and culture of the Mt. Washington and the White Mountain region. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the principal responsibility of the Executive Director is the day-to-day operation of the Observatory. Areas of primary leadership and management focus include the supervision of weather observations and report- ing; research and education programs; the museum and library; fiscal and personnel administration (both staff and volunteers); and the development of active membership, fundraising, and marketing programs. In addition, the Executive Director must commit substantial attention to three important projects; the strategic management of a NOAA-supported weather education and outreach program; the creation of the proposed Mount Washington Center—a new facility to accommodate the broad range of Observatory programs, functions, and activities; and assisting the Board of Trustees in organizational transition. The successful candidate must have a strong interest in weather and the natural sciences, along with the history and culture of the White Mountains and northern New England. Advanced training in the natural sciences is not required, but an under- graduate degree and experience in this field is required. Strong visionary leadership and management skills, a working knowl- edge of computer technology and related applications, effectiveness in interpersonal relations and substantial background in fundraising and marketing are essential. A minimum of 3-5 years experience in a non-profit leadership/management capacity is preferred. Salary and fringe ben- efits are negotiable and will be commensurate with experience. Please submit a letter of interest with salary requirements and a professional resume by July 31, 1998, to Executive Director Search Committee, Mount Washington Observatory, c/o Toiles Associates, 1002 Kent Road, Wilmington, DE 19807 (telephone: 302-984-0244). 33 7 Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society

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