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Job Announcement
Intersex Society of North America
Position: Executive Director
Founded in 1994, the Intersex Society of North America (ISNA) is devoted
to
systemic change to end shame, secrecy, and unwanted genital surgeries
for
people born with atypical reproductive anatomies.
Over the past decade, ISNA has engaged in productive dialogue with
medical
organizations, educated students and faculty at medical schools all over
the
country, changed offensive and inaccurate descriptions of intersex in
college-level textbooks, and appeared in hundreds of media publications
and
television programs. By offering information and advancing awareness
about
intersex, ISNA has helped people come to terms with intersex as a
relatively
common human variation, and to accept themselves, their children, and
their
patients as complete human beings.
As ISNA's Founder/Executive Director is stepping down, we are looking
for a
new Executive Director to build on the organization's strengths and to
help
expand our programs and our reach.
For more information and to see a complete job description, visit ISNA's
website at www.isna.org.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will provide
overall leadership for the daily operations of ISNA including program
planning and implementation, fundraising, operations, financial
management,
public/community relations, and strategic direction. Guided by ISNA's
mission and values, the Executive Director will oversee all programs and
projects as well as the organizational mechanisms for their
implementation.
TRAITS AND CHARACTERISTICS:
Leading candidates will embrace the mission of ISNA, and be excellent
communicators, fearless fundraisers, and skilled at managing time and
priorities. The successful candidate will find the opportunity
compelling to
grow ISNA's already rich programs, inspire others, and create
opportunities
for ISNA to extend its impact.
Board/Executive Director Relationship:
o The Board seeks leadership that is inspiring, dynamic, and innovative.
The
new Executive Director should be a facilitator who engages the Board,
distills and clarifies ideas and issues, and then translates them into
powerful, forward-thinking programs and initiatives
o The Board of ISNA values thoughtful risk-taking; the Executive
Director
should be willing to take strong stands, champion ideas, and challenge
preconceived and traditional ways of doing things.
Executive Director/Staff Relationships:
The Executive Director will be a leader whose open, communicative, and
confident management style encourages creativity, resourcefulness, and
accountability through motivation and delegation. Leading candidates
will be
experienced recruiters of staff.
Executive Director/External Relationships:
o The Executive Director will be a partnership builder who can convene
people, organizations, and communities around the initiatives of ISNA
and
who can serve as a catalyst for mutually advantageous relationships and
projects. Some key allied communities and movements that ISNA engages
with
regularly include academia, LGBTI, children's rights, disability rights,
and
medical policy advocates.
o Although leadership and management of ISNA is the primary focus of the
Executive Director, there will be many times when it will be appropriate
for
the Executive Director to be engaged in the international dialogue
surrounding intersex issues including, but not limited to human/patient
rights, and the legal and ethical ramifications of medical practices and
treatment. The ideal candidate will have exceptional written and oral
communication skills and be an active listener who is able to hear
nuance
and subtlety, and to respond in kind.
o The Executive Director will ideally be a charismatic spokesperson who
is
comfortable speaking and engaging with media, academia, persons from the
medical establishment, intersex activists, and ISNA donors and members.
The
Executive Director will be comfortable with people from all
socio-economic
backgrounds and be particularly competent soliciting individuals for
donations.
CAREER PATH LEADING TO THIS POSITION:
The Executive Director should have successful leadership experience in a
dynamic organization, including solid experience running a nonprofit
organization. ISNA encourages individuals with experience in other
sectors-medical policy or the LGBTI movement in particular-to apply.
Experience that demonstrates the ability to conceptualize, develop, and
implement programs is essential. Successful experience in general
management, financial management, and strategic planning is required.
LOCATION:
The ISNA office is currently located in Petaluma, California. However,
as
part of the hiring process, the Board of Directors will vote to move the
office to a location consistent with the desires of the new Executive
Director. The Board's preference is to move the ISNA office to a major
urban
area, but applicants from all locations in the United States will be
considered.
COMPENSATION
A competitive salary and benefit package will be presented to a
successful
candidate.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
To apply, please email your letter of interest, résumé, and list of
references to [log in to unmask] Or if necessary, mail to:
ISNA ED Search
PO Box 301
Petaluma CA
94953
Review of applicants will begin September 15, 2002. ISNA adheres to
affirmative action principles in hiring and is committed to diversity
and
inclusiveness with respect to race, religion, ethnicity, gender, age,
intersex condition, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and
ability.
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