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[full-time] Executive Director at Executive Director Hiring Committee

2010-06-11 19:44:16

Location: New York-New York City
URL: http://www.fiercenyc.org

Description:

Founded in 2000, FIERCE is a membership-based organization building the leadership and power of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) youth of color in New York City. We develop politically conscious leaders who are invested in improving ourselves and our communities through youth-led campaigns, leadership development programs, and cultural expression through arts and media. FIERCE is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of social justice movement leaders who are dedicated to ending all forms of oppression.

The ideal candidate for Executive Director is deeply committed to youth-led organizing; movement-building; positive organizational culture cultivation and team-building; and racial, economic, and gender justice values. The candidate will also be a humble, facilitative manager with experience in leading, overseeing, and training others in effective organizational development processes, diverse fundraising strategies, strong financial management systems, strategic communications, and relationship-building.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Organizational and Board Development:

Elicit and facilitate overall vision, planning, and evaluation of the organization. Engage Board, staff, and members in long-term strategic planning and annual program planning.
Ensure ongoing programs remains consistent with the organization?s mission, values, and overall strategic vision.
Maintain an organizational culture that attracts, keeps, and motivates leadership among members, staff, and Board.

Serve as Board liaison. Manage communications with the Board, provide direction and focus to engage the resources and energy of the Board and assist the Board in cultivating new leadership.

Fundraising:

Work with Development Coordinator to raise funds to meet the annual budget in conjunction with the Board, staff, and members.
Develop a diversified fundraising plan and strategies that include grassroots fundraising, earned income, in-kind donations, and major donor cultivation.
Lead foundation fundraising efforts through developing relationships with relevant foundation contacts, participating in events and opportunities that raise FIERCE?s profile in various funder events, and reviewing grant proposals and reports.

Support annual youth-led fundraising events and youth-led major donor campaigns. Work with members, staff, and Board to cultivate and build relationships with major donors with an emphasis on timely and consistent communications.

Operational Management and Staff Development:

Oversee aspects of day-to-day operations, including oversight of organizational policies, administration, and human resources in conjunction with the Operations Director.
Oversee financial management, funds-allocation, and compliance.
Hire, supervise, and support key staff and consultants.
Ensure implementation of personnel policies and staff evaluations.

Facilitate the leadership and support of the staff team through political, practical, and personal development opportunities.

Communications | Community Relations | Movement-Building:

Oversee the organizational communications strategy in conjunction with Communications Director. Participate in opportunities to promote the organization?s profile, goals, and organizing issues through ongoing networking with relevant supporters and constituents.
Build and maintain organizational relationships with key organizational leaders locally and nationally.

Participate in local and national strategic alliances and coalitions that build the visibility and power of the organization?s work.

Program and Membership Support:

Provide support for the organization?s leadership development, campaign, base-building, a national programs. Provide trainings, participate in Membership Meetings, and other important program meetings when appropriate. Maintain formal and informal accessibility to membership.

Qualifications

At least 5 years of community and/or youth organizing experience
Minimum of 4 years experience in development or closely related fields with strong familiarity of youth organizing, LGBTQ, racial and economic justice foundation funders
Experience developing and reading budgets, financial statements, cash flow projections, non-profit compliance, and financial management systems
Experience with staff development and management, human resources, and personnel matters
Experience in local and national progressive, multi-issue coalition building involving diverse communities
Familiarity and direct experience with FIERCE?s constituency
Commitment to racial, economic, and gender justice values and self-awareness practices
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze issues and think strategically

Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work and manage multiple tasks in both an independent and collaborative team setting

This position is a full-time salaried position with excellent medical, dental, and optical benefits and paid vacation. Salary is dependent on experience. The general work schedule is 12 ? 8pm, however, the schedule varies depending on the activities of the organization. The position requires travel periodically as well as working some weekends. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors.

How to apply

Please forward a cover letter, resume, two writing samples, salary history, and contact information for three references preferably by email to: EDHC@fiercenyc.org In the subject line please write: ?Executive Director Hiring Committee?

Or send via mail to:

FIERCE | Attn: Executive Director Hiring Committee
147 West 24th Street 6th floor
New York, NY 10011

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

FIERCE is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, transgender people, people with disabilities, and young people are strongly encouraged to apply.

No phone calls please. We will only contact applicants we intend to interview.

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[full-time] Executive Director for the Tacoma Rainbow Center at The Rainbow Center

2010-05-15 00:23:46

Location: Washington-Tacoma-Olympia
URL: http://www.rainbowcntr.org

Description:

Position Title: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Reports To: Board of Directors

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Position Summary: The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for managing the daily administrative and financial activities of the Rainbow Center (RC) in accordance with the mission statement, policies and procedures, and both long and short term plans as established and developed with the Board of Directors (BOD). The ED is also responsible for the organizations consistent high-quality execution of its vision, mission, goals, and objects. The ED represents the RC?s programs and initiatives to funders, staff, board, and the community while focusing on the daily administrative and financial activities, developing the internal structure and budget to support future growth.

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Responsibilities:

1. Leadership:
a. Actively responsible for the overall success of the RC
b. Act as the Rainbow Center?s spokesperson and representative to other community organizations (networking) and the general public.
d. Staff and volunteer relations (recruit, hire, manage, develop, evaluate, and when necessary, dismiss staff.)
d. Manage the day to day operations of the office and staff

2. Development
a. Collaborate with the Board of Directors to identify, develop, plan, and supervise fundraising programs including grants and special events
b. Recommend annual development goals and objectives
c. Increase donor base and donation levels through donor cultivation
d. Work closely with the Board of Directors on the Donor Campaign
e. Staff the annual fundraising events

3. Public Relations/Community Outreach
a. Reach out to local government, school districts, healthcare organizations, and private businesses
b. Interface with public officials and other community representatives
c. Act as primary spokesperson for the RC
d. Prepare and approve organizational materials
e. Ensure that all communications are consistent with and support the mission of the Rainbow Center, including fundraising objectives

4. Programming
a. Periodically assess the needs of the local community
b. Develop and implement programs needed by the community, in relation to the mission of the Rainbow Center
c. Coordinate with other GLBT organizations to gain program efficiencies

5. Finance
a. Prepare annual budget for board approval and monitor performance against budget in association with the Treasurer and/or Executive Committee
b. Facilitate audits when appropriate
c. Manage accounting/bookkeeping, including payables, receivables, banking, deposits, and records
d. Responsible for donor database management
e. Responsible for donor contribution acknowledgement
f. Ensure compliance with all funder requirements

6. Board Relations
a. Keep the Board informed of any important issues affecting the Rainbow Center, its personnel, or activities
b. Work closely with the board on annual strategic and financial planning
c. Provide staff support to the Board, including development of agenda, preparation of meeting materials, assisting Board committees, and attending all Board meetings
d. Assist in the identification and recruitment of new Board members
e. Provide regular updates to the Board on development and program activities, as well as financial performance
f. Provide the Board with adequate information to help members reach sound decisions and establish policies or resolve issues

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Qualifications and Requirements:
1. BA/BS in social service, public administration, business administration or related fields. A Non-profit Management Certificate is desirable
2. A minimum of 5 years of non-profit management experience, or 3 years of supervisory or managerial experience in social service or related field
3. Proven ability to produce results through fundraising programs, managing and maximizing budgets
4. Experience developing community partnerships and collaborations
5. Exceptional organization skills
6. Superior written and verbal communication skills
7. Knowledge of political developments in areas affecting the RC?s work
8. Ability to effectively use office technology and software
9. Commitment to engaging and working with people from diverse communities, cultures, and backgrounds

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Compensation:
1. Salary DOE, range $40-55k annually
2. Successful candidate will be subject to 90 day probationary period upon employment
3. 15 days paid time off, plus 5 holidays
4. Rainbow Center will contribute $200 per month toward health insurance beginning in the seventh month of employment

Job Posting Timeline:
a. June 1: Selection committee begins screening and interviews
b. June 9: Finalist candidates at the Board Meeting
c. June 15: Offer extended to candidate of choice
d. July 1: Official start date
All interested candidates should send a cover letter and their résumé to Ms. Aimee Welch via email to aimeewelchrc@gmail.com. Submission deadline is June 1, 2010.

For more information about the Tacoma Rainbow Center, please visit our website at www.rainbowcntr.org or contact Aimee Welch by telephone at 253.205.6685

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[full-time] Canvasser at Empire State Pride Agenda

2010-04-27 12:06:56

Location: New York-New York City
URL: http://www.prideagenda.org

Description:

Pride Agenda Summary: The Empire State Pride Agenda is New York?s statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights and advocacy organization. Our mission is to win equality and justice for LGBT New Yorkers and our families. Through our education, organizing and advocacy programs, we work toward creating a broadly diverse alliance of LGBT people and our allies in government, communities of faith, labor, all sectors of the workforce and other social justice movements to achieve equality for LGBT New Yorkers and the broader goals of social, racial and economic justice.

Position Summary: The Empire State Pride Agenda is seeking committed, full time Canvassers for mid-May through mid-August. Canvassers will play an important role in winning marriage equality for LGBT New Yorkers though identifying supporters within key districts in a door-to-door canvass. Canvassers report to the Canvassing Director.

Principal Duties:
Canvassers will:

Serve as a direct communication line with potential marriage equality supporters.
Identify marriage equality supporters through door-to-door canvassing.
Recruit enthusiastic supporters to be volunteers.
Manage and input canvass data.

Qualifications:

A strategic canvasser who is detail-oriented, well-organized and willing to take direction.
Creative, has a sense of humor, and able to think on your feet.
Well-organized, able to meet and maintain set goals and to work well in a team setting.
High School diploma or GED with a minimum of one year of relevant experience in electoral or community organizing and advocacy; canvassing experience preferred but not required.
Committed to marriage equality and the mission of the Empire State Pride Agenda and to serving LGBT communities through community-based, straight/non-transgender ally and anti-racist organizing;
Strong communications skills and high degree of computer literacy. Familiarity with the Voter Activation Network (VAN) is a plus.
Ability to relate to and work with a diverse audience.
Ability to work flexible hours that includes nights, some weekends and travel throughout New York City. Familiarity with Queens is a plus.
Speaking fluency in Spanish or Korean desired.
Current Drivers License a plus, but not required.

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and nonprofit sector.

Applications: E-mail cover letter and resume to jobs@prideagenda.org or mail to Canvasser Search, Empire State Pride Agenda, 16 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10010. No phone calls please.

The Pride Agenda is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, people of color and transgender people are encouraged to apply.

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[part-time] Development Intern at Alliance for the Advancement of Equal Rights

2010-04-03 00:48:11

Location: New York-New York City
URL: http://equalityalliance.org

Description:

Paid internship opportunity with LGBTQ mentorship and legal support org

The mission of the Alliance for the Advancement of Equal Rights (AAER) is to create an organization dedicated to the advancement of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community with a special emphasis on the transgender community.

MENTOR
AAER will focus on LGBTQ law and politics, as well as increasing visibility of LGBTQ persons within the legal profession by informing the community about their opportunities in legal-related occupations.

ADVOCACY
AAER strives to offer members of the LGBTQ community and their allies a forum to learn about their legal and political rights via a blog and resource bank, as well as connect LGBTQ youth and young adults with mentors in the legal community to encourage their participation and entrance into legal-related professions.

LEGAL ASSISTANCE
AAER provides pro bono legal assistance to qualified applicants in the areas of discrimination within the context of employment, immigration, and civil rights. Please visit our site for the launch of our hotline number. In the meantime, please refer all legal inquiries to info@equalityalliance.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with the word “legal” in the subject line.

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[full-time] Director of Development at Affirmations

2010-03-02 12:08:52

Location: Michigan-Detroit
URL: http://www.goaffirmations.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_employment

Description:

Affirmations, the community center for lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender people and their allies in Southeast Michigan, seeks an individual with 5-10 years experience in development, including experience in the management of fund development for general operating revenue through the solicitation of foundations, corporations, government funding sources, and significant individual donors, and by submitting grant applications, and developing a planned giving program. Strong skills in database management, leading a team of staff and volunteers, strategic and creative approaches to development and organizational skills is imperative. The successful candidate must act as an ambassador of the center at all times and carry out the mission and purpose of Affirmations, implement policies, goals and objectives as directed by the CEO and interpret them to the public, volunteers and staff. Understanding of the LGBT community is important.

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[full-time] Health Policy Manager at Transgender Law Center

2009-11-20 18:35:50

Location: California San Francisco
URL: http://www.transgenderlawcenter.org

Description:

The Transgender Law Center is a groundbreaking civil rights organization working throughout California to ensure that all of us are able to fully and freely express our gender identities. Every day we connect transgender people and their families to technically sound and culturally competent legal services, increase acceptance and enforcement of laws and policies that support California’s transgender communities, and work to change laws and systems that fail to incorporate the needs and experiences of transgender people.

We are seeking a full-time professional to work closely with the Executive Director to oversee TLC’s health programs and policy advocacy work. The Health Policy Manager will deepen TLC’s education and advocacy on behalf of laws, policies and programs that increase access to quality healthcare for transgender people.

Principle Duties:
-Shape the development of objectives, strategies and priorities for TLC’s health advocacy programs in partnership with the executive director and legal director.
-Direct and implement a robust set of healthcare-related programs and policy efforts, including projects to increase access to culturally competent community clinics; eliminate transgender-specific insurance exclusions; and end discrimination based on gender identity or expression in healthcare settings.
-Lead legislative and administrative advocacy to eliminate barriers to healthcare and insurance coverage.
-Create advocacy tools based on actuarial and utilization data to support the case for removing trans-specific exclusions from public and private insurance.
-Provide advocacy training to health providers and consumers throughout the state to increase public will and advocacy for transgender-inclusive services and insurance coverage on the local, state and national levels.
-Organize and present “elimination of bias” and insurance/healthcare advocacy trainings for healthcare providers, insurers and community members throughout California.
-Manage current relationships and create new partnerships with health and health advocacy organizations.
-Develop/coordinate ongoing messaging and communications regarding healthcare and insurance coverage.
-Work closely with TLC staff to develop communications for e-advocacy campaigns and assist with the preparation of press releases, statements and other media materials related to key initiatives.
-Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
-Self-motivated professional with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
-Substantive knowledge of transgender health and policy issues.
-Exceptional interpersonal skills.
-Experience working in deadline-driven environments, and proven ability to meet deadlines.
-Willingness and ability to work long hours, including evenings and weekends, and travel.
-Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and with people from a variety of different racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, educational, religious, sexual, gender and generational backgrounds.
-Ability to work without close supervision on both assigned and self-initiated tasks.
-Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write clearly, speak in public and facilitate large and small meetings. Demonstrated experience tailoring messages to different types of audiences is also necessary.
-Demonstrated commitment to social justice, anti-oppression work and LGBTQ rights.
-Core computer skills in Microsoft programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications:
-At least three years of policy advocacy experience.
-Active California bar license in good standing.
-Experience working with the transgender community.
-Proven ability to work with a group to plan and implement social change strategies to address a pressing problem of systemic discrimination, isolation and/or oppression.

Compensation and Benefits:
-Full-time, exempt position reporting to the Executive Director.
-Salary commensurate with experience.
-Vacation, medical and dental benefits.

To apply, email cover letter, resume and two policy-related writing samples to jobs@transgenderlawcenter.org. Please include “Health Policy Manager” in the subject line of your email.

Or mail your application to:
Job Search – Health Policy Manager
Transgender Law Center
870 Market Street, Suite 822
San Francisco, CA 94102.

The position will be filled as soon as the appropriate candidate is found. It is therefore recommended that you submit your materials as promptly as possible. Only those applicants selected for an interview will receive a response.

No telephone calls please.

The Transgender Law Center is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Transgender applicants and applicants of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information about TLC, check out www.transgenderlawcenter.org.

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[part-time] Transgender Justice Fellowship at Basic Rights Oregon

2009-09-24 19:19:19

Location: Oregon-Portland
URL: http://www.basicrights.org

Description:

BASIC RIGHTS OREGON
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
TRANSGENDER JUSTICE FELLOWSHIP

POSITION OVERVIEW
Basic Rights Oregon seeks one part-time Transgender Justice Fellow beginning in November 2009 and continuing through November 2010. The Transgender Justice Fellow reports to the Field Manager.

The Transgender Justice Fellowship is an entry level, organizer-in-training position. The Fellow is responsible for building and mobilizing diverse volunteer teams, planning and executing volunteer trainings, and working to support a campaign for accessible health care for transgender Oregonians. The position will involve regular in-state travel and will receive significant support in developing and carrying out their work.

Basic Rights Oregon is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, multicultural work environment. People of color, people with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions and identities are encouraged to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS

Previous student, issue, electoral, community or labor organizing experience
Commitment to social justice, especially to ending homophobia and transphobia, and to working across lines of identity
Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and work as part of a fast-paced team; and to prioritize and manage a variety of projects simultaneously
Computer literacy, especially with Microsoft Word and Excel
Commitment to building a multi-racial team; experience working in multi-racial environments
Comfortable speaking to small and large groups
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Driver?s license, ability to travel, and ability to work evenings and weekends

RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruit, train, mobilize and mo?ivate a diverse pool of activists, and manage volunteer teams
Maintain administrative systems necessary to track volunteer participation
Coordinate transportation, logistics, and recruitment for statewide volunteer events
Seek out and attend community events and meetings, primarily on evenings and weekends
Travel across Oregon to engage volunteers
Prepare written weekly and quarterly work plans and progress reports

Perform other duties as assigned

COMPENSATION
Part-time, hourly wage.

HIRING TIMELINE
Applications are due by Monday, November 9th at 5pm. Applicants will be contacted starting on Tuesday, November 10th to schedule interviews. Application should include a cover letter, resume, and names and phone numbers of three references.

Please send applications to aubrey@basicrights.org by Monday, November 9th at 5pm.

ABOUT BASIC RIGHTS OREGON
Basic Rights Oregon is the state?s largest grassroots organization dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, BRO is a progressive, statewide nonprofit organization. For more information, visit www.basicrights.org .

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[full-time] Basic Rights Oregon is hiring field organizers! at Basic Rights Oregon

2009-09-22 18:43:00

Location: Oregon-Portland
URL: http://www.basicrights.org

Description:

POSITION OVERVIEW
Basic Rights Oregon seeks to fill two temporary, full time Field Organizer positions beginning in mid-October 2009. These positions will continue through late February 2010, with a possibility of extension. Field Organizers report to the Field Manager.

Field Organizers are primarily responsible for recruiting a large number of supporters of marriage equality to participate in our groundbreaking MyStory video testimony project. These positions will involve regular in-state travel.

QUALIFICATIONS

Previous student, issue, electoral, community or labor organizing experience
Demonstrated experience in volunteer recruitment and management
Commitment to social justice, especially to ending homophobia and transphobia
Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and work as part of a fast-paced team; and to prioritize and manage a variety of projects simultaneously
Commitment to building a multi-racial team; experience working in multi-racial environments
Comfortable speaking to small and large groups, approaching passersby at community events
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High level of computer literacy ? managing spreadsheets, tracking data and interfacing with Web 2.0 tools; working knowledge of audio/visual software a plus

Valid driver?s license and access to a car

RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruit, mobilize and motivate a large and diverse pool of activists to record and distribute personal video statements in support of marriage equality
Maintain administrative systems necessary to track volunteer participation
Edit and upload videos using simple, drag-and-drop editing software
Seek out and attend community events and meetings, primarily on evenings and weekends
Organizing events geared toward recording large numbers of videos
Travel across Oregon to mobilize volunteers
Prepare written weekly and quarterly work plans and progress reports

Perform other duties as assigned

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

HIRING TIMELINE
Applications are due by Monday, October 12th at 5pm. Applicants will be contacted starting on Tuesday, October 13th, to schedule interviews. Application should include a cover letter, resume, and names and phone numbers of three references.

Please send applications to aubrey@basicrights.org by Monday, October 12th at 5pm.

ABOUT BASIC RIGHTS OREGON
Basic Rights Oregon is the state?s largest grassroots organization dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, BRO is a progressive, statewide nonprofit organization. For more information, visit www.basicrights.org.

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[part-time] Youth Services Staff at Affirmations

2009-09-21 14:11:36

Location: Michigan-Detroit
URL: http://www.GoAffirmations.org

Description:

Staff after-school and weekend drop-in program for LGBT Youth. Currently, we are looking for someone to fulfill our Wednesday Youth Drop-In hours 4-8pm and,
Also, Friday and Saturday YEP Night shifts from 2:30-10:30pm.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Anita Oliver.
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. Please no phone calls.
Mail: 290 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale, MI 48220
Fax: 248-541-1943
Email: AOliver@goaffirmations.org

For a complete job posting:
http://www.goaffirmations.org/site/DocServer/Youth_Services_Staff_Sept09.doc?docID=2761

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[part-time] Youth Empowerment Program Night Supervisor at Affirmations

2009-09-21 14:10:06

Location: Michigan-Detroit
URL: http://www.GoAffirmations.org

Description:

Assist Youth Program Manager with program administrative duties. Organize and execute youth program special events.

Complete job posting:
http://www.goaffirmations.org/site/DocServer/YEP_Night_Supervisor.doc?docID=2801

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