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Pan American Group- International Ozone Association
NOTICE OF SEARCH
Part Time Executive Director
Submit Expressions of Interest by May 31, 2005
The Pan American Group (PAG) of the International Ozone Association (IOA) is seeking
an energetic individual to assume the duties of a Part-Time Executive Director. Since
1978, PAG has been instrumental in the development of ozone for treatment of potable
water, high-purity water, municipal wastewater and industrial wastewater throughout
Canada, USA and central/south America.
Recently, ozone has found numerous applications in the food and agricultural industries
and in air treatment and has embarked on an ambitious program to attract members from
these application areas.
PAG is a not-for-profit association of researchers, academics, ozone generator
manufacturers, ozone system suppliers, engineers, ozone users and students. The PAG
membership is currently at 700 members. Plans are underway to increase that
membership to 845 by the end of 2005.
PAG is a member of the International Ozone Association, which also includes Japanese
Group and a European/Asia/Africa/Australia Group. Total IOA membership is
approximately 1500 worldwide.
The part-time Executive Director will manage the day-to day activities of a contracted
Management Consultant Firm. The position will report to the 6-member PAG Executive
Board. The Executive Board and General Board serve on a volunteer basis.
The annual budget of PAG is approximately $215,000. Revenues are derived through
memberships, sponsorships, book/CD-ROM sales and conferences.
The position will include a monthly stipend ranging from $2,000 to $2,400 per month
depending upon negotiated responsibilities. The PAG includes an annual expense budget
for the position of $ 12,000 to cover the cost of travel required of the position. A more
detailed Position Description is attached.
Expressions of Interest should be directed to PAG Chair, Bob Jarnis. Expressions of
Interests should be received by May 31, 2005 and should include the following;
1. Briefly define previous experience and involvement with PAG.
2. Briefly define previous experience and involvement with other not-forprofit
organizations and other professional organizations.
3. Briefly define previous experience and involvement within the following
technical areas;
a. Water and Wastewater

Pan American Group- International Ozone Association
Bob Jarnis
98 Warren Avenue
Quincy, MA. O2170
Tel 617-365-0887
Fax 617-328-5545
b. Industrial water/wastewater industries
c. Food and Agri-business industries
d. Air treatment industries
Please Submit Expressions of Interest by May 31, 2005

POSITION DESCRIPTION
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Pan American Group- International Ozone Association
The Executive Director will assume the duties and responsibilities as defined herein for a
period of including the remainder of 2005 and 2006.
A. General Administrative Duties and Responsibilities
1. Direct and manage IOA PAG Management Consultant activities
2. Notify IOA PAG membership of events, issues and relevant industry-wide
activities and professional information.
B. Membership Duties and Responsibilities
1. Respond to membership questions and requests as appropriate.
2. Work with the PAG Board and Task Forces to actively increase membership.
C. PAG Board Coordination Duties and Responsibilities
1. Prepare for and attend all regularly scheduled PAG Board meetings.
2. Prepare an Executive Directors report for each regular PAG Board meeting.
3. Prepare for Board meetings by forwarding to all Board members advance copies
of the following:
a. Agenda
b. Copies of Minutes of Previous Meetings
c. Copy of Executive Director’s Report
d. Copy of Reports by others.
e. Additional information as maybe requested by the Chairperson or Board
D. Assistance with Publications and Communications Duties and Responsibilities
1. Identify, solicit and communicate relevant membership and industry activities and
professional information to PAG membership through e-mail, web site and Ozone
News channels.
E. Financial Duties and Responsibilities
1. Manage accounting activities of the Management Consultant to assure accurate
information is provided to the IOA PAG Chair.
F. Conference and Workshop Duties and Responsibilities
1. Coordinate and direct the efforts to plan and execute PAG Conferences,
specialized Ozone Application Workshops and any PAG-hosted World
Congresses.
2. Develop and negotiate vendor contracts for PAG Board execution.
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3. Coordinate organizing committee development of support activities for PAG
Conferences and Workshops.
4. Attend Task Force and Board-Approved conferences and Workshops to ensure
events are conducted as planned and in compliance with the executed contracts
between PAG and the various vendors. Assist conference and workshop attendees
and work toward ensuring each attendee has a positive experience.
5. Maintain registration desk.
6. Maintain payment and receipt records for proper accounting.
7. Prepare written summaries of Workshops or regional conferences including
attendee list, and expense/revenue records.
8. Direct and support the activities of the organizing committees.
G. PAG Promotion and Growth Duties and Responsibilities
1. Staff the IOA Booth at AWWA, WEFTEC and other Board-approved conferences
or workshops as appropriate to the success of the conference.
2. Maintain regular communication with PAG membership to foster PAG promotion
and growth.
3. Coordinate Board and Task Force developed plans to increase PAG exposure to a
broader public including; attendance at non-PAG conferences, PAG member
participation in non-PAG conferences and regular liaison with targeted non-PAG
professional groups.
4. Organize, prepare for and coordinate IOA PAG representation at meetings with
regulatory groups as approved by the Board.
5. Oversee the development of applied research projects as directed by the Board.
Manage applied research projects to ensure research goals are met on schedule
and within budget.
6. Oversee application for and management of externally funded grants.
H. Coordination with IOA-International duties and responsibilities
1. Assist, as directed by the Board in the planning and organization of World
Congress when not hosted by the PAG.
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