Program Officer
The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice is the only philanthropic organization working exclusively to advance LGBTQI human rights around the globe.The Program Officer will work closely with intersex activists to ensure they are informing the priorities and activities of the Fund. The Program Officer will report to Astraea’s Director of Programs and be embedded within Astraea’s dynamic Program Team.
Deadline: March 13, 2015
Location: New York, USA
Organization: The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION
The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice is the only philanthropic organization working exclusively to advance LGBTQI human rights around the globe. We support brilliant and brave grantee partners in the U.S. and internationally who challenge oppression and seed change. We work for racial, economic, social, and gender justice because we all deserve to live our lives freely, without fear, and with dignity.
The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice is the only philanthropic organization working exclusively to advance LGBTQI human rights around the globe. We support brilliant and brave grantee partners in the U.S. and internationally who challenge oppression and seed change. We work for racial, economic, social, and gender justice because we all deserve to live our lives freely, without fear, and with dignity.
The first grantmaker to hundreds of organizations, Astraea plays a catalytic role for LGBTQI groups across the globe. Our grantmaking, capacity building and philanthropic advocacy programs promote and support the work of lesbian, trans, intersex and LGBTQI organizations to challenge oppression and claim rights.
About the Intersex Human Rights Fund
In December 2014, the Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice launched the Intersex Human Rights Fund to honor the resilience, creativity and growth of intersex activism and ensure the human rights of intersex people. The Fund seeks to advance the intersex movement by supporting intersex-led activism to ensure the rights, bodily autonomy, physical integrity and self-determination of intersex people. The Fund will make its first round of grants by June 2015 to groups using social, cultural, artistic, political, legal and/or institutional change strategies to advance the rights of people with intersex variations. The Fund also aims to strengthen the capacity of intersex organizations and movements, and increase overall philanthropic support for intersex human rights work.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Program Officer
Astraea seeks a committed, passionate and collaborative person to shape, lead and implement all aspects of the Intersex Human Rights Fund, including grantmaking, capacity building and philanthropic advocacy. The Program Officer will work closely with intersex activists to ensure they are informing the priorities and activities of the Fund. The Program Officer will report to Astraea’s Director of Programs and be embedded within Astraea’s dynamic Program Team.
This position is part-time (60% FTE or 3 days/week) with competitive benefits. Astraea continues to fundraise for the Intersex Fund, and pending raising additional resources, hopes to increase the position to full-time (100% FTE or 5 days/week). The start date is April 1, 2015.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage grantmaking process for the Intersex Fund, including conducting outreach to potential applicants, writing and disseminating requests for proposals, reviewing proposals, soliciting input from activists and advisors, writing grant summaries, and making recommendations to the Director of Programs;
- Manage relationships with applicants and grantee partners of the Fund, including resolving questions and issues, maintaining ongoing communication and conducting site visits;
- Provide capacity building support to grantee partners, including identification of technical assistance resources and assistance with resource mobilization;
- Oversee philanthropic advocacy activities, including development and dissemination of a report on the intersex movement and other materials, and planning of a donor-activist convening;
- Manage relationships with advisors to the Intersex Fund, as well as relevant allies and networks;
- Participate in program evaluation, including monitoring grantee progress, analyzing grantee context, and gathering and analyzing information related to intersex human rights;
- Support the Director of Programs and Development team in securing and retaining resources for the Intersex Fund;
- Work collaboratively with the Communications team to develop materials that highlight the work of Intersex Fund grantees and support the strategic goals of Astraea;
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of issues and trends facing intersex activists in the US and globally;
- Represent Astraea and the Intersex Fund at local and international conferences; and,
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience required.
- Strong knowledge of issues facing intersex people and activists required; direct experience with intersex human rights activism a strong plus.
- Experience in human rights, social justice, feminist and/or LGBTQI movements.
- Grantmaking experience a plus.
- Proven ability to work and communicate with diverse audiences and multi-stakeholders, including activists, grantees, donors, colleague funders and community members.
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage and meet multiple deadlines while maintaining consistent attention to detail.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions with limited resources.
- Very good verbal and written communication skills, including facilitation and public speaking.
- High level of proficiency with computers, databases and other technology.
- Broad knowledge and understanding of the needs and issues of the LGBTQI community both within the US and around the world, especially in the geographic regions served by Astraea.
- Commitment to the work and social justice values of Astraea.
- English proficiency required. Fluency in a second language related to Astraea grantmaking highly desired, particularly French, Mandarin, Russian or Spanish.
- Ability to travel within the US and internationally up to 25% of work schedule.
ADDDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
- Intersex people are encouraged to apply.
- Preferred location is New York City, where Astraea is based, but remote location is also possible.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send cover letter, resume/CV, and salary requirements toprogramjobs@astraeafoundation.org by Friday, March 13, 2015. No phone calls, please – only applicants considered for interviews will be contacted.
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