Pesticide Action Network North America
Position Title: Executive Director
Client: Pesticide Action Network North America (http://www.panna.org/)
Position Location: San Francisco, CA
General Job Description
Pesticide Action Network North America (PANNA) seeks an experienced and visionary
professional for the position of Executive Director to provide leadership and oversee all
program and administrative aspects of the organization. The Executive Director will
report to the Board of Directors and lead the organization's accomplished staff of
scientists, campaigners and communications, development and administrative staff as the
organization implements its new strategic plan. She or he will have an exemplary track
record in U.S. fundraising; campaigning and/or advocacy experience; proven program
and coalition development skills; and strong personnel and financial management
experience. Also required is experience with some aspects of PANNA's core issues which
include: pesticides impacts and policy; sustainable agriculture and pest management;
public and/or environmental health; farm worker advocacy; international development
and related social, economic and environmental justice issues.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to take this healthy, dynamic
organization to the next phase in its development. The successful candidate must have
strong issue expertise combined with excellent writing, strategic planning, and
interpersonal, supervisory and political skills. Background should include significant
non-profit administration at a high level of responsibility. Board development experience
is highly desirable, as are multicultural experiences, either domestically or
internationally.
The Organization
PAN North America (PANNA) is one of five regional organizations serving the global
Pesticide Action Network of over 700 civil society groups in more than 100 countries.
Located in San Francisco, PANNA has 22-25 full- and part-time staff and 3-6 volunteers
and interns. Now on the cusp of its 25th anniversary, PAN has worked to replace
pesticides with ecologically sound alternatives since 1982. PANNA links over 220
affiliated health, consumer, labor, environment, agriculture and other public interest
groups in Canada , Mexico and the U.S. with thousands of supporters worldwide to
promote healthier, more effective pest management. The organization's science-based
advocacy includes research and analysis, policy development, public education, and
media outreach to provide information about the harmful effects of pesticides and
alternatives to their use. PANNA has conducted and participated in many effective
campaigns in a variety of local, national and international arenas. As part of PAN
International, PAN North America has a strong track record reducing and eliminating
exposures to pesticides, including:
 PAN's Dirty Dozen Campaign, launched with global affiliates in 1985, resulted
in bans and restrictions on many of the Dirty Dozen pesticides worldwide.

The PAN-supported international treaty known as the Stockholm Convention
was signed in 2001 and took effect in 2004, mandating global bans and phaseouts of several Dirty Dozen and other pesticides.
 PAN pioneered the concept of "prior informed consent" (PIC) that became
international law in 1998 in the Rotterdam Convention. PIC empowers nations to
resist pesticide dumping and importation of pesticides banned in their country of
origin
 PANNA created the Drift Catcher, an air-monitoring device used by community
groups to sample for pesticides in the air they breathe.
 As a founding member of Californians for Pesticide Reform, PANNA helped
pass statewide "healthy schools" legislation in 2000 and 2002 that requires
parent notification when pesticides are used at school, and helps schools convert
to least-toxic pest management methods.
Responsibilities
1. Organizational Vision: Provide leadership for long-term organizational vision and
development. Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of an evolving
program strategy
2. Public Relations: Primary PANNA spokesperson, working in tandem with staff
experts, to all its constituencies, including PAN International, PANNA networks, the
media and the broader pesticide reform, social justice, human rights, public health,
international development and environmental communities.
3. Resource and Revenue Development: Primary responsibility for ensuring that longterm revenue goals are met. Maintain existing funding relationships and requirements,
develop new sources and grow PAN North America revenue base.
4. Financial Management: Primary responsibility for overseeing PAN North America
financial management, including asset and cash flow management, investments,
oversight/supervision of bookkeeping, audits, and annual reports.
5. Administration: Lead the Management Council and assist Department Directors in
developing and implementing departmental budget and planning processes. Promote ongoing staff development. Oversee negotiations and management of contracts with
organizations and consultants.
6. Human Resources: Responsible for authorizing all staff hires, with direct supervision
of Department Directors. Also responsible for setting high standards for staff
performance, maintaining and implementing personnel policies, organizational hiring,
and supervision practices.
7. Board Relations: Serve as primary liaison with the Board of Directors, serve or assign
staff to work with Board committees, support the work of Board committees as needed,
assist Board in recruiting and developing PANNA Board.
Supervision and Office Relationships
The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors
conducts evaluation of the Executive Director at the end of the first six months of fulltime employment and at least annually thereafter.
QUALIFICATIONS: The Hiring Committee will prefer candidates with experience and
knowledge in the following areas, which are listed in priority order (first being most
important):
 Proven ability to articulate and execute a program vision and a growth strategy;
 Successfully demonstrated senior leadership skills, with the ability to lead,
stimulate, inspire and coach professionals;
 A demonstrated knowledge, insight and commitment to issues of the
environment and public health;
 An effective advocate and spokesperson who can influence decision makers;
 Excellent networking and positioning skills, with the ability to work
collaboratively with networks and coalitions;
 Able to promote a common purpose;
 Effectively and successfully manage people and resources with a collaborative
and motivating management style;
 Able to effectively delegate;
 Strong oral and written communication skills;
 Have a reputation as a credible leader with integrity;
 A proficiency in fundraising, able to leverage capital for both operations and
programs;
 Demonstrated financial skills;
 Minimum 7 - 10 years successful senior level management experience; and
 Bachelor's degree required, and graduate degree desired in a related field such
as natural resources, public health, public administration or other related
disciplines.
Compensation
Salary and benefits are competitive. Benefits include health insurance (including medical,
dental, behavioral health, chiropractic and acupuncture), optional specialized insurance
and pre-tax Flexiplan withholding for health and child-care expenditures; substantial
vacation, holiday and other paid time off; pre-tax commuter checks; credit union; and
employer contribution to 403(b) fully vested retirement plans after the first year of
employment.
Application Process
Preferred start is by end of the year 2006 or as soon thereafter as possible. First
interviews are likely to begin in early fall. The position will remain open until we find
the best possible candidate.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to the retained recruiter for this position:
Patrick Shields, President Global Recruitment Specialists
501 Westport Avenue, Suite 285
Norwalk, Connecticut (CT) 06851 USA
Tel / Fax: 203-899-0499
E-mail: Shields@GlobalRecruitment.net
Web: Http://www.globalrecruitment.net
PAN North America is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages all qualified
candidates to apply, regardless of race, gender, age, national origin, or sexual orientation.
For more information about PAN North America please visit our main Web site at
http://www.panna.org.