Thank you for your interest in working with Pesticide Action Network North America! This page provides information on Volunteer, Intern and Associate positions at PANNA.
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Why Work With PANNA?
Interns, Volunteers and Associates work with program staff, conducting research, analysis and outreach for specific projects and campaigns. They carry out PANNA's mission of making the world a more healthy and just place by replacing pesticides with ecologically sound alternatives. Some concrete benefits include:
Experience in the nonprofit world
You gain experience in the day-to-day general operation of a non-governmental organization (NGO) and learn how advocacy, coalition-building, and organizational development is conducted.
Experience with pesticide-related issues
PANNA works on the local, state, national and international levels in its efforts to reduce pesticide use and promote alternatives. You will learn about the scientific, political, social, and economic issues that affect the regulation and release of pesticides into the environment.
Project guidance and support
You work closely with PANNA staff on your project. Depending upon the nature of the project, you conduct library and web research, write up your results, and help with campaigns on pesticides, policies, economics, and/or alternative agriculture.
A way to publish your work
You may have the opportunity to publish your research results in our magazine, in one of our reports -- including those issued through Californians for Pesticide Reform (CPR) -- or in the online Pesticide Action Network Updates Service (PANUPS).
Full access to our resources
You may utilize PANNA's comprehensive resources, general office facilities, and extensive library holdings.
Receive college credit
We work with students who wish to receive college credit and faculty who wish to place students to provide an experience that meets academic requirements.
Flexible schedule
While we ask you for a specific time commitment, we can be flexible to meet individual scheduling needs.
Transportation stipend
Our office is conveniently located by the Powell Street BART and Muni stations. PANNA provides a stipend to cover local daily transportation costs.
Qualifications
We are looking for people who share a commitment to environmental and social justice issues and a special interest in pesticide reform. We seek competent people who are self-motivated, willing to be flexible, capable of working independently, and can work in a team. Good writing and computer skills are desired; additional language skills are a plus. Some projects require a science or information technology background. We try to match your skills, experience, and interest with PANNA program and campaign needs.
Types of Positions Available
PANNA Volunteer
Do you want to help PANNA with its important mission but don't have much time or can't commit for long? If so, the PANNA Volunteer position is for you. We have a number of smaller projects available that permit you to work as much or as little as you like, enabling you to fit a volunteer position into a busy schedule. You'll find out what it's like to work in a non-profit environment and gain valuable experience that can pave the way for your own career in the non-profit world. This category of service is also open to volunteers who are looking for community service opportunities. To apply, please submit a short cover letter telling us who you are and your interests, as well as a resume. We accept volunteer applications on an ongoing basis.PANNA 2009-2010 Internships
Are you interested in working at PANNA with regular hours? If you are a student, are you looking to fulfill an internship requirement for course credit? If so, a PANNA Internship may be for you. See our available positions below. To apply, please follow the instructions given within each job description. We are accepting applications on an on-going basis. There is no stipend associated with an intern position; however, we do cover any local commuting costs.
We are currently recruiting for the following intern positions:
- California Campaigns Intern (OPEN)
- Campaign Department Intern: Organochlorine (OC) Pesticides (OPEN)
- Communications Department Intern (OPEN)
- Corporate Campaign Researcher (OPEN)
- Development Intern (OPEN)
PANNA Associate
The PANNA Associate position is open to skilled professionals who wish to contribute their expertise to advance PANNA's mission of promoting sustainable pest management practices. Perhaps you are in transition between two careers, re-entering the workplace after an absence, or would like to gain some experience working at a non-profit to increase your employability in this arena. If this sounds like your situation, the PANNA Associate position may befor you. We accept applications on an ongoing basis. PANNA Associate positions are generally unpaid; PANNA will cover any local commuting costs.
How to apply for a PANNA Associate position
To apply, please submit the following:
- Cover Letter including:
- Why you want to work with PANNA and what experience and/or skills you hope to gain
- Your background, experience, and skills
- Anticipated start/end dates
- Number of hours you are available per week
- A brief list of project topics or areas that interest you (Please visit our campaign pages on our website)
- Current resume
- Brief writing sample (maximum 10 pages)
- Two references (name, contact information, relationship)
Sponsored programs
PANNA has special relationships with a number of organizations who place volunteers in full-time, 1-2 year positions at non-profit service organizations like PANNA . We have arrangements with the Brethren Volunteer Service, Mennonite Volunteer Service, and Lutheran Volunteer Corps. Participants in sponsored programs work full-time and are fully integrated into the PANNA staff. The level of support varies depending on the program, but living expenses are covered for all programs. Individuals interested in participating through a Sponsored Program should contact the organization of interest directly.
Contacting Us
Please direct all communications to:
Intern and Volunteer Coordinator
Pesticide Action Network North America
49 Powell Street, Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94102
Tel: 415.981.1771
Fax: 415.981.1991
Thank you for your interest in Pesticide Action Network!