Knoxville Global Heritage Initiative Oversight and Hierarchy
The following information represents all the projects that comprise the Knoxville Global Heritage Initiative oversight and hierarchy.
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Do you desire to apply for an administrator position, get involved as a committee, or Standing Advisory Board leader or member?
You can also apply for other positions and to get involved as a volunteer.
Use the link below:
Knoxville Global Heritage Initiative Form
Knoxville Global Heritage Initiative Project Manager
Steve A. Wilbur, Institute for Natural Philosophy Founding Trustee, Board Vice Chair, and Registered Agent
See the Project Manager post for more information.
Council, Public Member Association, Committees & Administrators
Council
International Council of Indigenous Peoples and Tribes
The Institute for Natural Philosophy is assisting in the formation of this council which will be a separate nonprofit entity.
See our International Council of Indigenous Peoples and Tribes post for more information.
Note: The Institute for Natural Philosophy oversees, will operate, and own all aspects of the Knoxville Global Heritage Initiative below this point.
Public Member Association
Appalachian Crafters’ and Artisans’ Association
President: Otto Preske
See our Appalachian Crafters’ and Artisans’ Association post for more information.
Annual Events
International Indigenous Peoples and Tribes Annual Exposition
See our International Indigenous Peoples and Tribes Annual Exposition post for more information.
Artisan and Crafter Exposition
See our Artisan and Crafter Exposition post for more information.
Steering Committees
Libraries, Museums, and Educational Centers Oversight Committee
This is a private committee consisting of the Institute for Natural Philosophy President and the Directors of Public Relations, Cultural Preservation, and Operations. It is involved in research for formation, development and legalities for all libraries, museums, and educational centers.
Public Steering Committees
See our Welcome post for more information on the three main committees.
All public committees are open to join for individuals that meet any specifications if listed and are committed to the purpose. Committee membership approval is granted by the Knoxville Global Heritage Initiative Project Manager and/or the actual committee Co-chairs. All terms are for one year at which time the position can be renewed.
Individual announcement posts will be made as Co-chair positions are filled. Committee members will be listed here as they join.
All public committee positions are volunteer with the exception of Steve Wilbur who is filling his committee roles as an administrator for the Institute for Natural Philosophy.
The Three Main Public Steering Committees:
Friends of the Institute for Natural Philosophy International Indigenous Peoples and Tribes Cultural Center Project
Co-chairs: Steve Wilbur & TBD
Members: TBD
Friends of the Institute for Natural Philosophy International Cultural Center Project
Co-chairs: Steve Wilbur & TBD
Members: TBD
Institute for Natural Philosophy Educational & Cultural Centers Gala Launches & Public Events Committee
Co-chairs: Steve Wilbur & TBD
Members: TBD
The Specific Focus Public Steering Committees:
International Indigenous Peoples & Tribes Annual Exposition Committee
This committee is exclusively dedicated to providing support, guidance, logistics, and organizational efforts the International Indigenous Peoples & Tribes Annual Exposition. It is open to the public to join that wish to support the effort. It reports directly to the top administrator of the International Indigenous Peoples and Tribes Cultural Center with oversight provided by the International Council of Indigenous Peoples and Tribes.
Co-chairs: TDB, One Co-chair is automatically filled by a top administrator of the International Indigenous Peoples and Tribes Cultural Center.
Members: TBD
Indigenous Advisory Committee
This committee is exclusively dedicated to providing support and guidance for all projects that include Indigenous aspects, materials, peoples & tribes. It is open for members of the public to join that are either: Indigenous, representatives from Indigenous groups or tribes, educators with an Indigenous studies background and/or individuals dedicated to Indigenous preservation. It reports directly to a top administrator of the International Indigenous Peoples and Tribes Cultural Center and works within all aspects of the Knoxville Global Heritage Initiative as related to Indigenous related materials, displays and programs.
Co-chairs: TBD
Members: TBD
Artisan and Crafter Exposition Committee
This committee is exclusively dedicated to providing support, guidance and all organizational efforts for the Artisan and Crafter Exposition. It is open for members of the public to join that wish to support the effort. The committee reports directly to the Director of the Appalachian Live Crafter’s Mall with oversight provided by the Institute for Natural Philosophy Directors of Public Relations and Operations.
Co-chairs: TDB, One Co-chair is automatically filled by the Director of the Appalachian Live Crafters’ and Artisans’ Mall.
Members: TBD
Public Standing Advisory Boards
See individual project posts for details on how the Standing Advisory Boards are involved.
Each Standing Advisory Board is exclusively dedicated to the project in its name.
All Standing Advisory Boards are open to join for unrelated individuals that are dedicated to the associated project and either possess skills, knowledge and/or abilities that will benefit the project. All terms are for one year at which time the position can be renewed. Standing Advisory Board membership approval is granted by the Knoxville Global Heritage Initiative Project Manager and/or the actual Standing Advisory Board President. Standing Advisory Board President positions approval is granted by a vote of the Institute for Natural Philosophy board, involves a background check, and automatically places them during their term as a voting member of the Institute for Natural Philosophy regular board. Former Presidents have the option of remaining on the Institute for Natural Philosophy as an Emeritus Board Member.
Individual announcement posts will be made as President positions are filled. Standing Advisory Board members will be listed here as they join.
All Standing Advisory Board positions are volunteer.
International Indigenous Peoples & Tribes Cultural Center Standing Advisory Board
President: TBD
Members: TBD
International Cultural Center Standing Advisory Board
President: TBD
Members: TBD
International Cultural Center Library Standing Advisory Board
President: TBD
Members: TBD
International Cultural Center Museum Standing Advisory Board
President: TBD
Members: TBD
International Cultural Center Educational Center Standing Advisory Board
President: TBD
Members: TBD
International Cultural Center Immersive Cultural Experience Standing Advisory Board
President: TBD
Members: TBD
International Cultural Center Appalachian Live Crafters’ and Artisans’ Mall Standing Advisory Board
President: Otto Preske
Members: TBD
Administrators & Management
All major aspects of the Knoxville Global Heritage Initiative have director or general manager positions that will be the top administrator of each separate operation. The directors/general managers will oversee all aspects of their respective operation and report directly to the Institute for Natural Philosophy administrative President and board. Qualified individuals are welcome to apply for any open positions. All administrator positions work closely with the Institute for Natural Philosophy Directors of Public Relations, Operations, and Finance as well as other key individuals, committees, and boards. There are also professional management positions dedicated to one or more specific areas that report directly to the directors. Additional floor staff and event workers for all areas will be filled from volunteers, specific work programs via partnerships, and will be hired as needed to maintain operations close to opening. Applications are being taken now for all positions. You can apply directly for most positions using the link at the top of this post. Positions will be tentatively filled before any of operations begin with the official starting dates coinciding with the prelaunch activities of each related project.
Directors
Director of Appalachian Live Crafter’s Mall: TBD
Director of International Indigenous Peoples and Tribes Cultural Center Library: TBD
Director of International Cultural Center Library: TBD
Director of International Indigenous Peoples and Tribes Cultural Center Museum: TBD
Director of International Cultural Center Museum: TBD
Director of International Indigenous Peoples and Tribes Cultural Center Educational Center: TBD
Director of International Cultural Center Educational Center: TBD
International Cultural Center General Manager: TBD
Immersive Cultural Experience General Manager: TBD
Management
Professional Teacher (Tennessee Certified): TBD
Teacher (Noncertified):TBD
Appalachian Live Crafter’s Mall Manager : TBD
International Indigenous Peoples and Tribes Cultural Center Library Manager: TBD
International Cultural Center Library Manager: TBD
International Indigenous Peoples and Tribes Cultural Center Museum Manager: TBD
International Cultural Center Museum Manager: TBD
International Indigenous Peoples and Tribes Cultural Center Educational Center Manager: TBD
International Cultural Center Educational Center Manager: TBD
International Cultural Center Arts and Crafts Store Manager: TBD
International Cultural Center Bookstore Manager: TBD
International Cultural Center Philosopher Cove Cafe Manager: TBD
International Cultural Center Security Supervisor (certified): TBD
International Cultural Center Maintenance Supervisor: TBD
International Cultural Center Janitorial Supervisor: TBD
Professional Presenter: TBD
Presenter: TBD
Administrative Assistant: TBD
Administrative Secretary: TBD
Administrative Helper: TBD
Event Public Coordinator: TBD
Public Coordinator Lead Organizer: TBD
Grant Manager: TBD
Archivist: TBD
Institute for Natural Philosophy Board
The Institute for Natural Philosophy board oversees all aspects of the Knoxville Global Heritage Initiative including the events, committees, boards and the public member association.
See the Institute for Natural Philosophy post for details.
Link to provide general support for the Knoxville Global Heritage Initiative:
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