[Lapg] Room available in urban eco community in Mar Vista

Thu Oct 4 12:09:06 PDT 2012

*Large Room  Avail November 5 in GAIA SANGHA  www.gaiasangha.net*

* 235 SF , lots of closet space , $1000 / Mo all util included  *

We're looking for emotionally mature, professional housemates, who enjoy
living harmoniously in community. Knowledge of permaculture , healing arts,
nonviolent communication, and a sense of humor are big plusses.

*This is a tobacco smoke free environment.* We share a common Kitchen,
Living room, and 3 bathrooms

*Occasionally* we host meditations, workshops, community dinners, parties,
movie nights, concerts, events etc..

*Utilities , internet, laundry, detergent, toilet paper, cleaning supplies
are included in rent.*

Features of our Home:

*♥* Incredible oasis backyard with fish pond, turtles, waterfall* *

*♥* Permaculture Orchard (bananas, persimmon, passionfruit, pineapple
guava, papaya, goji berry, avocado, grapes, orange, lemon, apricot, peach)

*♥* organic vegetable gardens

*♥ *Outdoor shower

*♥* Big trampoline,

*♥ *20' Static Trapeze Rig

*♥* Large shared living room, 2 fireplaces,

*♥* Hardwood and tile floors

*♥* Unlimited free parking + Great location for
salons/gatherings/workshops,

*♥ *Solar heated Jacuzzi (temporarily out of service for upgrade)

Culture

*♥ Not dogmatic about food mostly raw/vegan/vegetarian/locavore*

*♥ Not dogmatic about alcohol but we are mostly sober and drug free*

*♥ We gather about once a month to share our hearts and minds in support of
greater flow, creativity, joy, beauty, empowerment and organization*

*♥ We maintain practices that nourish our spiritual life  *

the Neighborhood:

*♥* Walking distance to an amazing array of stores/restaurants

*♥* Weekly farmers market just across the street

*♥* Centrally located in the heart of Mar Vista

*♥* Bike lanes along both cross streets (2 miles from Venice beach)

*♥* Near 10/405 intersection - convenient for access to Culver city and
marina del rey/ playa vista /palms

*♥* Large fenced front yard. Plenty of parking.

Our Vision:

*♥ We are lovingly co-creating an environmentally , psychologically, and
financially sustainable, spiritually fulfilling and socially just presence
in Los Angeles..*

*♥ We are practicing the art of regenerative living, imbuing everyday tasks
with mindfulness, wonder, and gratitude.*

*♥ We are carefully cultivating a synergistic community of professionals in
complementary fields, supporting each other in our mutual success.*

*If you are called to join us in manifesting this vision , please fill out
an application at*:

  http://home.igc.org/~onelove/application.html<http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fhome.igc.org%2F%7Eonelove%2Fapplication.html&h=gAQFAsNS-&s=1>
and
send to ecohealer at gmail.comMore photos available on
http://directory.ic.org/21937/Gaia_Sangha<http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdirectory.ic.org%2F21937%2FGaia_Sangha&h=IAQF-Hvyx&s=1>

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On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:02 AM, Dennis Pilien <dpilien98 at yahoo.com> wrote:

>
>   ----- Forwarded Message -----
> *From:* Maureen Mullen <mlm394 at CORNELL.EDU>
> *To:* ECOLOG-L at LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
> *Sent:* Tuesday, October 2, 2012 8:55 AM
> *Subject:* [ECOLOG-L] JOB: Director of Research, EcoAgriculture Partners
>
> **Do not contact me about this position**
>
> http://www.ecoagriculture.org/employment.php?id=685
>
> EcoAgriculture Partners is a non-profit organization that works
> internationally to bring about a world where landscapes are managed to
> improve rural livelihoods, conserve native ecosystems, and sustainably
> produce food and fiber The organization does so by providing training,
> research, policy solutions, and support to farmers, communities, and
> organizations at local, national and international levels. To learn more
> about EcoAgriculture Partners, please visit our website at
> www.ecoagriculture.org.
>
>
>
>
> A centerpiece of EcoAgriculture Partners’ work from 2011-2014 is to
> facilitate and co-lead the Landscapes for People, Food, and Nature
> Initiative—a collaborative, international effort to advance and scale-up
> integrated agricultural landscape approaches worldwide. The Initiative is
> doing so by developing and communicating the evidence base related to such
> approaches, fostering cross-sectoral knowledge sharing and dialogue, and
> developing and implementing a global action agenda. In these ways, the
> Initiative will improve multi-stakeholder management systems in landscapes
> where food production, ecosystem health and human well-being must be
> achieved simultaneously. For more information, please visit the Initiative
> website at www.landscapes.ecoagriculture.org and the Initiative blog at
> http://blog.ecoagriculture.org.
>
>
>
>
> Position Summary:
>
> To support the above efforts, EcoAgriculture Partners is hiring a Director
> of Research to join our committed team in Washington, DC, as soon as
> possible. The Director of Research will lead research efforts for
> EcoAgriculture Partners, including with long-term collaborators at Cornell
> University, and will facilitate collaborative science and knowledge
> activities for the Landscapes for People, Food and Nature Initiative,
> including a Global Review of scientific evidence and knowledge gaps about
> integrated landscape approaches. We seek to hire a highly motivated
> individual who is committed to advancing the science of integrated
> agricultural landscape management, and ensuring high-quality scientific
> outputs from our organization. The position calls for an individual who is
> able to mobilize research internationally and synthesize research findings
> for policy and practice audiences. It calls also for rigorous and creative
> approaches to understanding functions and processes in integrated
> agricultural landscapes. This is a full-time salaried position with
> benefits. The position will involve domestic and international travel
> approximately 25% time.
>
>
>
>
> Responsibilities:
>
> The Director of Research will:
>
> Work with the EcoAgriculture Partners team to develop and implement the
> organization’s research strategy in line with its 2011-2014 Strategic
> Plan, which includes assessing the impacts of landscape initiatives,
> synthesis of research on key scientific questions in landscapes, and
> analysis of market innovations;
> Implement scientific studies and provide analytical input to development
> activities;
> Ensure high standards for EcoAgriculture Partners’ research  activities
> and analytical products;
> Collaborate with research partners around the world to advance the Global
> Review and the Science and Knowledge Systems Working Group of the
> Landscapes for People, Food and Nature Initiative;
> Supervise post-doctoral fellows, project managers and research assistants,
> including those based at Cornell University;
> Participate in EcoAgriculture Partners’ Senior Leadership Team which is
> responsible for internal strategy and major management decisions across
> the organization.
>
> Required Experience and Skills:
>
> PhD in ecology, agriculture/agronomy, geography, natural resources, earth
> sciences, international development, land use and regional planning,
> economics, social science or a related field;
> At least six years of relevant research experience;
> Excellent written and spoken English;
> Outstanding writing skills;
> Experience in communicating scientific issues to policy audiences;
> Strong record of peer-reviewed publications;
> Experience in research planning and team management;
> Experience in interdisciplinary research related to land use and landscape
> management, ideally in the context of agricultural systems;
> Ability to work and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced and rapidly changing
> environment;
> Ability to be an effective leader of a diverse, international team;
> Legal right to work in the United States.
>
> Desirable Experience and Skills:
>
> Ability to read, speak and comprehend additional major global languages,
> particularly French or Spanish;
> At least six months’ experience working in a developing country;
> Experience in applied land and resource use strategy and planning;
> Experience in impact assessment.
>
> Salary and Benefits:
>
> The annual salary range for this position is $85,000-$115,000, depending
> on experience. Benefits include 29 days of combined annual and holiday
> leave; sick leave; health insurance; and a retirement contribution. This
> full-time position is based in Washington, DC, and will begin as soon as
> possible.
>
>
>
>
> Application Process:
>
> Please e-mail a cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) describing your
> background, experience, and interest in this position; your current
> curriculum vitae; three first-authored peer-reviewed publications; and
> three professional references.
>
>
>
>
> Please email completed applications, with the subject line “Director of
> Research—[your name]” to Rachel Friedman, rfriedman at ecoagriculture.org.
> Review of applications will commence on October 26, 2012 and continue
> until the position is filled.
>
>
>
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