Current Employment Openings

Job Announcement: Director of Training
The Midwest Assistance Program, Inc. is seeking a talented training professional to develop, implement and increase the capacity of its training division. MAP’s operational, financial, management and leadership training is designed to improve the technical skills, governance capacity and leadership of community and tribal leaders to address their infrastructure needs. Applicants must demonstrate an understanding of mechanisms of adult learning and apply appropriate training concepts to various situations. Strong organizational, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are required. Applicants must be highly self-motivated and be able to work independently. Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree, computer expertise and a minimum of five years of experience in training, classroom education or related activities. Travel is required. MAP provides competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Click here for a job description and on-line application. Electronic submission is preferred. Connie Mace, MAP, Inc., P.O. Box 81, New Prague, MN 56071. Deadline 4/10/08. EEO.

Midwest Assistance Program, Inc., (MAP) has been helping communities and tribal nations find solutions to their infrastructure and development needs through information, resource management, expertise and technical assistance since 1979. MAP is a member of the nationwide Rural Community Assistance Partnership network.  RCAP works to revitalize communities through its six regional partners in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. To adequately serve the needs of rural and tribal communities and meet our ever-growing portfolio of project activities, Midwest Assistance Program continually seeks to expand its roster of highly skilled and capable individuals to support and deliver short- and/or long-term technical assistance and training to existing and future projects. If you would like to submit your data and resume for consideration for volunteer, consulting and/or long-term employment opportunities, please download and complete the biodata form, attach your resume and either e-mail it to map@map-inc.org, indicating in the subject line “Attention:  Recruiter” or mail it to Midwest Assistance Program, Inc., Attention:  Recruiter, P.O. Box 81, 212 Lady Slipper Avenue NE, New Prague, MN  56071-0081. Biodata Form (Microsoft Word) Biodata Form (PDF)

Map in the News:
MAP welcomes Minneti to Montana Staff
"Midwest Assistance Program Receives $200,000 For Community Loan Fund"
"Kust brings expertise to Montana MAP staff"
Grant helps develop Tribal Response Programs
Grant helps fund planning for solid waste management
Mitchell brings expertise to MAP’s Missouri staff

MAP Revolving Loan Fund:
Lacking access to pre-development, construction, and capital financing remain primary obstacles for your small community? To help with this problem, the Midwest Assistance Program is providing low-cost, short and intermediate term loans for community water and wastewater projects through its Revolving Loan Fund. Click for more information


About Map?
“Finding Solutions, Revitalizing Rural Communities” 
New flyer and brochure describe MAP’s purpose and programs.
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Training Opportunities:
This spring, Midwest Assistance Program offers a variety of training and educational opportunities.  For more information about these courses, registration and more, contact Training Director Mike Boyd at mboyd@map-inc.org.

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Water’s rising tide of issues
Drought, pollution from scores of sources, increased demand, lack of resources and much more threaten the quality and accessibility of water in rural America.  The spring issue of Source examines the rising tide of issues facing water in the 21st century.  You’ll hear from experts and learn what small communities, with assistance from MAP, are doing to ensure water quality and quantity for today’s needs and tomorrow’s.  Click here to read these stories and more.

New opportunity to advertise in the Source!
Source newsletter reaches nearly 10,000 decision makers in Midwest Assistance Program’s nine-state area.  Decision makers with buying power of more than $52 million per year for construction, equipment, supplies, services and more.  If your business, agency or organization wants to attract this targeted audience, consider advertising in Source.  For more information and our rate sheet, contact MAP at 800-822-2981 or map@map-inc.org.

Recycling in really rural areas
Can recycling work in really rural, far-flung, sparsely populated areas of our country? That’s the issue Laura M. Dellinger, Midwest Assistance Program resource development advisor, addressed in her presentation at the Solid Waste Association of North America’s annual conference in Reno, Nev.
To see her presentation, “Recycling on the Edge,” click here.

Subscribe to the Free Safe Drinking Water Trust eBulletin:
Click here for the Safe Drinking Water Trust home page (eBulletin link is in right-hand column)

Subscribe to Rural Matters, the free National RCAP Magazine:
Click here for the Rural Matters web site and subscription information