Reproductive Services Coordinator, Feminist Women's Health Center, Atlanta, GA

Reproductive Services Coordinator

Posted on: December 11, 2014
Posted by: Feminist Women's Health Center

Overview

• The Reproductive Services Coordinator oversee the daily operations of the Division of Reproductive Medicine (DRM) that offers fertility assistance through donor insemination to people who desire to start a family and seek quality and sensitive health care without unnecessary barriers.
• The DRM Coordinator's role is to ensure a safe, quality driven environment, consistent with the Feminist Women's Health Center and Division of Reproductive Medicine missions'.
• The DRM Coordinator works in collaboration with the Consultant/Managing Physician and the Clinic Director to maintain and promote quality assurance measures such as, client advocacy and confidentiality, adherence to state, OSHA, and CLIA guidelines.
• The DRM Coordinator participates in administrative tasks and works with CEAN on outreach projects within the community.

Requirements 

The DRM Program Coordinator must:

• Have a flexible schedule, to potentially include weekend & holiday work, as well periodically facilitate evening marketing meetings. This will also involve on-call availability via phone 7 days/wk
• Associates/Bachelor's Degree required, or equivalent clinic work experience, with Master's degree preferred in Psychology, Counseling, or related field
• Healthcare & medical office setting experience preferred
• Have reliable transportation
• Expect 35-40+ hrs a wk for DRM-related responsibilities
• Have an unwavering commitment to reproductive choice, LGBTQ-equality, and gender freedom.
• Adhere to and promote the DRM policies and procedures
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Be detail-oriented and approach time-sensitive tasks required in DRM work
• Be collaborative with all coworkers and clients
• Be self-motivated for managing the job requirements
• Be comfortable with & supportive of alternative family structures & diverse communities served by the DRM Program
• Be competent in certain aspects of Next Gen, such as appointment scheduling, and skilled at administrative tasks, as well as be able to assist the lab technician, nurse practitioner, or physician with any DRM client visit

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested, please contact Jane (404-929-1738) or email atdrm@feministcenter.org for more information.

Intern, Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice, New York, NY

Intern

Posted on: August 26, 2014
Posted by: Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice

Program Interns work closely with the Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice's Program Team to learn about and contribute to our support of over 130 grassroots LGBTQI groups around the world. Program Interns receive training and guidance on our progressive grantmaking model and learn about LGBTQI, feminist and social justice movements globally. Interns can expect to be involved in a variety of aspects of Astraea's grantmaking, capacity building and leadership development, and philanthropic advocacy programs, including:

• Researching conditions experienced by LGBTQI communities in the U.S. and internationally;
• Drafting grant summaries for review in grantmaking decisions;
• Responding to inquiries from potential applicants;
• Producing written and visual content about Astraea's programs and grantee partners;
• Monitoring social media and identifying opportunities to amplify grantee partners' work;
• Coordinating community briefings by visiting activists;
• Assisting with grants processing and awards;
• Translating key documents to facilitate outreach and communication with grantee partners; and,
• Special projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ideal candidates for the Program Intern position have a deep commitment to Astraea's work and social justice values, strong writing and communications skills, and experience with LGBTQI, social justice or human rights work. Astraea particularly seeks interns with Spanish or other language proficiency, in addition to English.

TIME COMMITMENT/COMPENSATION

Interns are sought for the fall semester and, if possible, to continue through the spring. Arrangements can be made to work between 10 and 20 hours per week.

Internships, while unpaid, are structured as meaningful learning experiences. Limited transit stipend via metro cards is available and is awarded on a first come first serve basis. School credits are accepted.

HOW TO APPLY

For immediate consideration, please forward your resume and cover letter to sgunther@astraeafoundation.org with your name and "Program Intern" in the subject line. Due to high volume, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Grant Writer & Program Liaison, AIDS United, Washington, DC

Grant Writer & Program Liaison

Posted on: August 5, 2014
Posted by: AIDS United
Application deadline: August 22, 2014
Employment type: Full-time
Salary range: 50,000 - 70,000
Benefits: Exceptional benefits offered in a flexible work environment

Who is AIDS United?

AIDS United's mission is to end the AIDS epidemic in the United States. The agency strives to achieve its mission through strategic grant-making, organizational capacity building, formative research, advocacy & policy work. Formed from the merger of the National AIDS Fund and AIDS Action Council in 2010, the agency has more than 20 years of experience in policy and grant-making.

AIDS United operates with an annual budget of approximately $11 million and a staff of 26. Grant-making initiatives focus on access and retention in care, advocacy in the deep south, syringe access, sector transformation and more. Policy work is done on behalf of dues paying members that include the majority of the largest and oldest AIDS Service Organization across the country. Other initiatives at AIDS United includes provision of capacity building assistance on behalf of CDC for community-based organizations involved in HIV prevention; and placement of more than 50 AmeriCorps members annually across seven different metropolitan areas.

Job Summary

AIDS United seeks to hire a Grant Writer & Program Liaison responsible for the development of multiple funding proposals throughout the year to foundations, corporate giving programs, and federal funding opportunities on behalf of AIDS United. The position will work with policy and program staff to ensure a solid understanding of initiatives, programs and activities undertaken at AIDS United and to package/represent those programs in writing to effectively secure funding.

The position will work jointly with program, policy, finance, and operations staff to ensure any and all requirements for submission of a complete proposal are met; as well as ensuring timely submission of required reporting on any grants received. The position will do ongoing prospecting to identify new potential funders, and maintain a schedule of all grants submitted, and those in the pipeline (up to one year out).

Qualifications 

Qualified candidates must have a minimum of three years of experience in grant-writing and grant procurement; and deep knowledge and/or experience in the domestic HIV/AIDS field. As well as experience using online databases and other sources to locate philanthropic information and demonstrated success in procuring/winning proposals.

Position requires a highly organized individual with a proven track record of efficient time management and ability to work well independently as well as part of a team. Individual must have the ability to seek and synthesize information and communication in a compelling and succinct form; ability to take initiative, think critically, manage time, and prioritize multiple tasks and projects; ability to understand budgets as they relate to proposals and grants; and the ability to effective coordinate input from multiple parties with clear timelines.

Position requires excellent research and analytical skills as well as excellent personal, verbal, and written communication skills. Must be flexible and able to work in fast-paced and changing work environment and able to work well under pressure. Must be proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint.

How to Apply

Applications must include: the AIDS United Application for Employment (available at http://www.aidsunited.org/about/jobs/), cover letter with salary requirements, and resume and should be submitted to jobs@aidsunited.org with "Grant Writer" in the subject line. 

Incomplete applications WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 
Due to the high volume of applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Grant Writer, Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice, New York, NY

Grant Writer

Posted on: July 11, 2014
Posted by: Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice

Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice (New York, NY) seeks a seasoned grant writer to support our fundraising efforts to fuel a global campaign for LGBTQI inclusion and respect. This grant writer will lead the efforts to secure over $5.5 million in this fiscal year (starting July 1, 2014) in funding from foundations, donor-advised funds, and governments as part of a multi-year, $20-million dollar growth investment campaign, Fueling the Frontlines (www.fuelingthefrontlines.org). The structure for this position is currently flexible: we are looking for between 20 hours/week to full time, and will consider a contract or staff position. This position reports to the Director of Development

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and write grant proposals to foundation and other grant-making organizations, persuasively communicating Astraea's mission and programs to potential funders.
• Work in partnership with the Development Associate to assemble and submit grant requests including letters, proposals, budgets, interim and final reports.
• Manage all foundation applications and reports ensuring compliance with foundation reporting requirements and Astraea guidelines and deadlines.
• Conduct prospect research to support institutional funding for the campaign.
• Manage a grants workplan and calendar

QUALIFICATIONS

Note: only those who meet the minimum requirements of the job will be considered for the position.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three to five years of relevant experience is required.
• Ability to seek and synthesize information; and craft funding proposals in a clear and compelling manner.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and research skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, and strong understanding of fundraising databases; working knowledge of The Raiser's Edge and Foundation Center Online a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively, independently, proactively, creatively and respectfully with multiple constituencies and audiences.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of the Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice and confidence in ability to enhance that mission.
• Experience working in or volunteering with a social justice organization.

The successful applicant will work well in multicultural teams and with diverse constituencies; will be self-motivated, work well under pressure and be able to handle several projects at one time; and will have good judgment and, ideally, a sense of humor.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send résumé, cover letter, and salary requirements to:jobs@astraeafoundation.org; include "Grant Writer" in the subject line. No phone calls, please – only applicants being considered for interviews will be contacted.

Astraea 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. For more information visit www.astraeafoundation.org.

Community Programs Coordinator, The San Francisco LGBT Community Center, San Francisco, CA

Community Programs Coordinator 

Posted on: April 22, 2014
Application deadline: Open until filled
Posted by: The San Francisco LGBT Community Center

General Summary

The mission of the Center is to develop programs and services that welcome the entire diversity of the LGBT community; unite our community across lines of religion, age, race, gender and economics; give visibility to the history and culture of all the diverse parts of our community; foster discussion and planning for our political and cultural future; and nurture new and start-up organizations to meet emerging community needs. Under the supervision of the Director of Programs, the Community Programs Coordinator is responsible for recruitment and training of volunteers, coordination of community programs, outreach and community engagement efforts, provision of information and referral services and special projects.

REPORTS TO: Director of Programs
STATUS: Regular/Non-Exempt/Full–Time
COMPENSATION: Competitive salary, paid medical insurance, paid vacation time, personal days and holidays

Description of Job Functions 

Information and Referral Program

• Provide direct person to person, telephone and electronic communication to the public regarding the Center and community information and resources.
• Supervise, schedule and evaluate volunteers and interns for the Center's information and referral desk, ensuring highest possible client service delivery. Provide staff back up for the information and referral desk as necessary.
• Supervise volunteers on maintenance of Center bulletin boards and provision of collateral materials in public areas of the facility.
• Assist in training on protocols and procedures with volunteers.
• Oversee data entry and regular updates of the I&R database.

Volunteer Program

• Recruit volunteers and provide initial training / orientation for new volunteers. Participate in planning and implementation of volunteer appreciation and professional development for volunteers.
• Support basic volunteer coordination for Center programs and services, including recruitment, training and scheduling of volunteers for specific program activities.
• Assist in the coordination of community programs and responses on current events and community issues including lectures, readings, town hall meetings, celebrations, marches and/or media responses and press conferences
• Assist in the coordination of Center Pride month activities, including parade contingent, float and booth.

Cyber Center

• Recruit, coordinate and schedule volunteers to staff the Cyber Center
• Oversee Cyber Center cash handling and record keeping.
• Provide conflict management and security assistance.
• Work with Facilities staff and technical staff to keep Cyber Center equipment in operating condition.

Other Duties

• Actively participate as a member of the Community Programs team including provision of back up for other program staff as needed.
• Support special projects, including participating in long and short term program planning, implementation of program activities and initiatives and tracking of statistics and evaluation data.
• Other duties assigned by Director of Programs
• Work on evenings and week-end hours will be required. 

Qualifications & Experience

• Commitment to the mission of the San Francisco LGBT Community Center. Experience and commitment to working in a multicultural environment.
• Minimum one year experience working in community organizing, volunteer management and/or program coordination. Demonstrated ability to work with a broad cross-section of the LGBT community.
• Strong familiarity with LGBT resources, including, but not limited to, health and wellness, housing, legal, employment and social activities.
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, de-escalation, and crisis management skills, ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent customer-service abilities.
• Experience working collaboratively with multiple agencies desired.
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively with supervisor or as part of a team in a fast paced environment.
• Computer/PC literacy, including Internet proficiency, Microsoft Office Software, Google Docs, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Experience with Salesforce a plus.
• Fluency in English is required. Bilingual or ASL skills highly desired.
• The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and lift objects up to 30 pounds. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

Equal Opportunity

The SF LGBT Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or inter-sex are encouraged to apply. The SF LGBT Center maintains a policy of non-discrimination with respect to employees and applicants for employment. No aspect of employment will be influenced in any matter by race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition, perceived physical disability or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by statute.

How to Apply

Submit both resume and cover letter expressing your interest, experience and qualifications to:
The SF LGBT Community Center
1800 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Email: jobs@sfcenter.org
Please put Community Programs Coordinator in the subject of your message.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Financial Services Specialist, The San Francisco LGBT Community Center, San Francisco, CA

Financial Services Specialist

Posted on: June 8, 2013
Application deadline: June 30, 2013
Posted by: The San Francisco LGBT Community Center

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Financial Services Specialist is a member of the Center's Economic Development team, and works in a leadership capacity on the team to hold our financial capability work. The primary program is our First Time Homebuyers program, and we also have a few smaller initiatives. Overall responsibilities include program planning and evaluation, provision of one-on-one financial counseling including counseling for first time homebuyers, provision of homebuyer's and financial literacy workshops, and data entry.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Financial Counseling Services

• Conduct monthly workshops including homebuyer's workshop, and workshops on budgeting and credit - including curriculum development and delivery
• Conduct one-on-one counseling with participants, including working with each participant to assess their financial situation, goals and needs.
  
  • Assist participants in developing a budget and setting financial goals; produce written action plans that support their goals.
  • Motivate participants to implement the established plan, and provide on-going one-on-one support as needed to assist participants in meeting established goals and priorities; provide service and problem-solving assistance for participant inquiries and account management.
  • Provide information and/or referral to participants on financial literacy issues, including, but not limited to bankruptcy, collection action, court judgment, credit education, credit reports, housing issues, consumer protection laws, etc.
  • Explain credit report ratings and protections laws to participants and provide answers to participants' questions.
• Complete data entry to support our grant reporting
• Perform outreach and marketing to low to moderate income LGBT San Franciscans to increase awareness of our economic development programs and the Center in general, including planning and coordination of outreach events; drafting of outreach materials; and serving as a liaison to Homeownership SF, collaborating partners and other entities as appropriate and assigned.

Other Duties:

• Provide reports, statistics, written narratives, and other administrative documentation
• Actively participate as a member of the Economic Development team and as a staff member at the Center, providing support to Center staff when appropriate.
• Other duties assigned by Director of Economic Development

Optional leadership responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Director of Economic Development, develop new financial capability programs, curriculum, evaluation methods, partnerships and/or workshops.
• Administer a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program at the Center.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

1. Commitment to the mission of the San Francisco LGBT Community Center. Experience and commitment to working in a multicultural environment.
2. Experience working in real estate, financial education/capability, or in a community-based homeownership program strongly desired.
3. Demonstrated ability to work with a broad cross-section of the LGBT community. Strong competence in transgender issues and culture is highly desired.
4. The ideal candidate will be a people-person, who is also detail oriented, organized, and comfortable training a group.
5. Strong communication and conflict resolution skills, ability to maintain confidentiality.
6. Excellent customer-service abilities.
7. Ability to work independently, collaboratively with supervisor or as part of a team in a fast paced environment. Experience working collaboratively with multiple agencies desired.
8. Computer/PC literacy, including Internet proficiency, Salesforce.com, Microsoft Office software and networked systems.
9. Fluency in English is required.

THE CENTER

The mission of the Center is to develop programs and services that welcome the entire diversity of the LGBT community; unite our community across lines of religion, age, race, gender and economics; give visibility to the history and culture of all the diverse parts of our community; foster discussion and planning for our political and cultural future; and nurture new and start-up organizations to meet emerging community needs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex are encouraged to apply. The Center maintains a policy of non-discrimination with respect to employees and applicants for employment. No aspect of employment will be influenced in any matter by race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition, perceived physical disability or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by statute.

COMPENSATION

The annual salary range is $42,500-$53,000 depending on experience. We also offer full health benefits, paid vacation, sick time and holidays.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit both resume and cover letter expressing your interest, experience and qualifications to:
The SF LGBT Community Center www.sfcenter.org
1800 Market Street, San Francisco CA 94102
Email: jobs@sfcenter.org
Or fax to :( 415) 865-5501Please include: Financial Services Specialist in subject line

Nurse Case Manager, Fenway Community Health Center, Boston, MA

Nurse Case Manager

Posted on: May 24, 2013
Posted by: Fenway Community Health Center

DESCRIPTION

Fenway Community Health, a comprehensive Community Health Center, provides a wide continuum of health care services. Fenway is New England's largest primary care health center for Boston's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities and in addition serves the residents of Boston's Fenway neighborhood.

We define "primary health care" as encompassing ongoing and preventive medical services, mental health counseling, addiction services, holistic and complementary therapies and community health education and outreach.

Fenway Health is looking for a qualified RN who, in addition to providing direct medical services as part of a multidisciplinary team in a stimulating primary care setting, has an interest in or experience with meeting the health care needs of all women, especially lesbian, bisexual and transgender women.

The position emphasizes care management of a panel of Fenway patients, in conjunction with other care team members (physicians, midlevel providers, medical assistants, social workers), as part of a patient centered medical home. Other position duties include telephone triage and case management, documentation in the electronic medical record, administering medications/vaccines, supervision of medical assistants, and participation in team meetings.

REQUIREMENTS

• MA RN license
• BLS certification
• IV insertion / Phlebotomy skills preferred
• Minimum of 1 year experience working as an RN
• Experience working with electronic medical records
• Experience or interest in LGBT and women's health issues strongly preferred
• Experience working with HIV patients (e.g. ANAC Certification) preferred
• Experience working in an ethnically, culturally, and racially diverse environment preferred
• Ability to work harmoniously with diverse groups of individuals required

HOW TO APPLY

A detailed cover letter and resume may be e-mailed to employment@fenwayhealth.org; faxed to (617) 927-6251; or mailed to: Fenway Health, 1340 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215, Attention: Human Resources

Note: Applications or resumes without a cover letter expressing interest in employment at Fenway Health will not be accepted.

When applying for this position, please reference the job title and job ID #418

Fenway Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Immigration Law Internship, HIV Law Project, New York, NY

Immigration Law Internship

Posted on: May 16, 2013
Posted by: HIV Law Project

DESCRIPTION

HIV Law Project (HLP) has an immediate need for a summer intern or volunteer advocate for our immigration practice to work full time for a 10 week program begining in May or June and ending in August 2013. The internship is unpaid.

HIV Law Project was founded in 1989 in response to a growing need for innovative legal services and advocacy programs for underserved, low-income people living with HIV/AIDS, particularly women and their families; people of color; undocumented and recent immigrants; members of the LGBT community; and the homeless.

The Immigration practice at HIV Law Project consists of asylum applications, representation of domestic violence, crime, and trafficking survivors, green card applications, waivers of inadmissibility and removability, naturalization, DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), and removal defense. Our cutting edge asylum work includes representation of immigrants fearing persecution on account of their sexual orientation, gender, HIV status and/or other disabilities, or a combination of these grounds. We represent individuals filing affirmative applications for relief as well as those in removal proceedings. Our clients include individuals requiring special attention to the immigration consequences of their criminal histories.

Examples of recent cases include:

- winning asylum for a gay man from Nigeria who fled persecution on account of his sexual orientation and LGBT and HIV-advocacy work
- winning asylum in Immigration Court for a woman living with AIDS and mental illness from Turkey, who was also the victim of notario fraud
- winning relief from removal for a woman who was battered by her U.S. citizen husband
- representation of a transgender woman from Mexico who was trafficked into the United States more than ten years ago
- ongoing representation in Immigration Court of a long-term legal permanent resident from the Dominican Republic with minor convictions who was last arrested almost twenty years ago

The intern will have the opportunity to work on a number of cases similar to these, including removal cases in Immigration Court for which hearings are scheduled over the summer. The intern may also have the opportunity to work on amicus briefs and attend advocacy network meetings and trainings across the NYC area.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Preparation of applications and supporting evidence, legal research, drafting memorandums and pre-hearing briefs, and conducting immigration screenings and intakes with new clients. Interns have the opportunity to work directly with clients in ongoing cases. In addition to substantive legal work, interns assist with administrative tasks such as closing and tracking case files.

QUALIFICATIONS

Prospective interns or volunteers should have completed at least one full year of study at an accredited law school and have strong research, writing, and interpersonal skills. Prior experience in immigration law and/or advocacy is a plus.

Fluency in Spanish or French is highly desirable, but not required.

The HIV Law Project is unable to provide any funding for interns.

HOW TO APPLY

Send a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample via email ONLY to cvelez@hivlawproject.org

HIV Law Project is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, PLWHAS, people with disabilities, gays, lesbians, bisexual and transgender people are encouraged to apply.

National Program Coordinator, Diverse Elders Coalition

National Program Coordinator

Posted on: April 8, 2013
Application deadline: April 12, 2013
Posted by: Diverse Elders Coalition

DESCRIPTION

The Diverse Elders Coalition (DEC) is an advocacy and education coalition made up of five national organizations representing millions of elders of color and LGBT elders around the country. The DEC focuses on strengthening policies and programs to enhance the health and well-being of diverse elders, educating and connecting our older people and their loved ones to key policy debates on aging, and increasing public support for issues that affect our communities. The coalition includes: the National Asian Pacific Center on Aging, the National Hispanic Council on Aging, the National Indian Council on Aging, Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders and Southeast Asia Resource Action Center.

Since its founding in 2010, the DEC has garnered considerable attention nationwide and moved key policy wins at the federal level. In its first years, the coalition has focused on key areas of shared interest, including strengthening Social Security; increasing funding for programs aimed at more marginalized elders (largely through health care reform implementation); and ensuring that the Older Americans Act (OAA), through reauthorization, directs more of its sizable resources to marginalized older adults around the country. In the summer of 2012, the DEC released a landmark report on the economic security issues facing our communities, as well as a news blog that features regular commentaries on diverse elder issues. In the years ahead, the coalition is poised to substantially increase its visibility and reach, and to achieve key policy improvements.

The Diverse Elders Coalition is searching for a full-time National Program Coordinator to manage the advocacy and education strategies and priorities of the coalition, as well as to build online awareness of the many issues facing elders of color and LGBT elders. The National Program Coordinator will largely focus on two areas: coordinating joint policy advocacy (at the federal and state levels) and overseeing strategic communications, primarily through online and social media. The National Program Coordinator will work very closely with members of the Diverse Elders Coalition, including the Coalition's Core Working Group, facilitating regular communications among the coalition's members to arrive at decisions and concrete results. This position will focus exclusively on the work of the Diverse Elders Coalition; it will be supervised by one member of the coalition.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• In partnership with members of the Diverse Elders Coalition, craft and drive the coalition's national strategies related to its key policy priorities, including, but not limited to, reauthorization of the Older Americans Act, health reform advocacy at the federal and state level, strengthening Social Security, and increasing federal support for programs that reach elders of color and LGBT elders.
• Monitor activities by the Executive Branch and Congress that could impact elders of color and LGBT older people, in order to alert the coalition to emerging opportunities;
• Prepare news releases, fact sheets, talking points and media bulletins to promote DEC activities and programs;
• Manage the online media of the Diverse Elders Coalition, which includes authoring and coordinating content for its main web site (diverseelders.org) and Facebook page, as well as devising social media strategies to drive traffic to these sites. Other primary activities include scheduling blog postings from regular and guest authors, writing blog posts, and updating the blog through a customized content management system;
• Develop original articles, blog postings and multimedia resources for select ethnic media, LGBT media, alternative/independent media and original media outlets among the DEC organizations;
• Work closely with members of the Diverse Elders Coalition to facilitate effective communications about the DEC's priorities with their chapters, affiliates and constituents around the country, helping them learn more about the policy concerns of elders of color and LGBT elders;
• Monitor coverage of diverse elder communities—including LGBT elders and elders of color—in mainstream media and pitch media stories about LGBT elders/elders of color relevant to key policy discussions;
• Prepare regular written and oral reports on the DEC activities and outcomes for members of the coalition, funders and other key stakeholders, as needed;
• Work with members of the Diverse Elders Coalition to manage relationships with key funders of the Coalition, which includes grant reporting, budget preparation, regular updates, and identifying other potential funders for this work;
• Supervise the Coalition's part-time administrative coordinator;

Job Location: Flexible

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates should have the following minimum requirements: At least 3-5 years of professional experience in the aging field, and at least 2-4 years of experience in media relations and communications in the nonprofit field; experience in public policy and/or government affairs work; track record of success in managing policy or communications initiatives; strong leadership skills; strong analytic, written and verbal communications skills; excellent news sense and political savvy, and a proven ability to develop and pitch news and feature stories; high level of thoughtful and independent judgment; self-starter/self-motivator, as well as ability to work well as part of a team; excellent people skills including ability to work well in coalition with various types of organizations; and, commitment to the issues, constituencies and values of the Diverse Elders Coalition. This position is ideal for a highly motivated individual with an entrepreneurial spirit and an ability to achieve results in short periods of time.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications for the position include: Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in public policy, communications, journalism or equivalent degree in pertinent areas; positions of increasing responsibility; bilingual or multi-lingual; ability to juggle multiple projects and prioritize activities; a focus on delivering results under tight deadlines; working knowledge of history and issues regarding more marginalized older adults, as well as a demonstrated capacity to continually learn concepts quickly and competently; cultural and linguistic competency in regards to age, ability, sexuality, gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, class and other characteristics that affect the lives of diverse older adults and shape the nature of the DEC's endeavors; and willingness to implement and monitoring metrics of success to evaluate the impact and the effectiveness of the coalition's advocacy efforts.

COMPENSATION

Salary commensurate with experience. Good employer-paid benefits package, generous vacation.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by April 12, 2013, though applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Please send cover letter, resume and 2-3 applicable writing samples by email to:

Patrick Aitcheson, Coordinator, Diverse Elders Coalition diverse.elders.coalition@gmail.com

NO PHONE CALLS

For more information about the Diverse Elders Coalition, including its advocacy successes over the last few years, please visit diverseelders.org

The Diverse Elders Coalition believes in equal opportunity in employment. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, HIV serostatus, sexual orientation, veteran status, height, weight, or disability. Women, older adults, people of color, transgender and gender non-conforming people, poor and low-income people, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Director of Programs, International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission, New York, NY

Director of Programs

Posted on: February 25, 2013
Application deadline: April 1, 2013
Posted by: International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission

DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1990 and guided by the values of collaboration, depth and feminism, the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) strives to help lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people live safer, healthier, and more empowered lives worldwide. IGLHRC focuses its efforts on supporting organizations to effectively document human rights violations and advocate for the rights of LGBT people. IGLHRC's vision of change includes policy reform, legal challenges, increased coalition work, and stronger LGBT communities worldwide. IGLHRC currently seeks a Director of Programs.

The Director of Programs helps IGLHRC to conceptualize, design and implement strategies to advance LGBT rights in policy and practice by enlisting possible allies, including: civil society, governments, international and regional human rights institutions, media, and the general public.

The Director of Programs is an energetic, seasoned professional with a proven track record in advocacy, capacity strengthening, and human rights documentation. Working closely with the Executive Director, program staff, senior staff and the Board, the Director of Programs will be based in New York City but should expect to travel extensively.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervisory

• Implement organizational strategic plan with its dual focus on training local LGBT community activists and organizations to document the realities of their lives and advocate for change.
• Translate the strategic plan into the creation and implementation of work plans.
• Support and manage 4 regional program coordinators internationally and other staff as needed.
• Envision ambitious and evolving programmatic goals, in conjunction with IGLHRC staff and external partners, under supervision of Executive Director.

Advocacy

• Lead work with UN treaty bodies, including supporting LGBT organizations to write and submit shadow reports, lobby during sessions, and implement treaty body work domestically.
• Co-coordinate annual high-level LGBT rights side event at UN headquarters.
• Lead IGLHRC's efforts to support UN resolutions that affirm LGBT and other human rights and block conservative initiatives.
• Engage relevant UN stakeholders, including special mechanisms and UN agencies as well as state missions, to support LGBT rights.
• Represent IGLHRC to relevant UN meetings, including the General Assembly, ECOSOC NGO Committee, Human Rights Council, and beyond.
• Supervise the efforts of regional program staff to take the lead at regional human rights monitoring bodies.
• Collaborate with like-minded NGOs.

Administrative

• Liaise with Communications, Development and Operations to ensure programmatic vision is reflected in written output, fundraising, and hiring.
• Function as part of senior management team under Executive Director.
• Serve as a key organizational spokesperson, including to government officials, international agencies, media and the public.
• Draft reports and proposals to funders.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A graduate degree in human rights, international relations, journalism, law, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of direct experience working to influence policy on LGBT human rights or a related area of social or economic justice.
• Knowledge and track record producing credible human rights documentation.
• Knowledge and track record with training.
• Capacity to plan and prioritize multiple, sometimes competing demands in fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to the on-going study of the political change, cultural norms and movement building.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively.
• Commitment to the pursuit of liberation from persecution based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity or expression within the broader context of a desire to eliminate all intersecting forms of oppression.
• Willingness to work in New York City and, if necessary, to apply for and qualify for a US Visa.

• Demonstrated experience working regionally and/or internationally.

• Senior level advocacy experience and knowledge of policymaking.
• Ability to explain complex issues and positions to governmental and intergovernmental bodies as well as to media.
• A track record with the media, including experience with media interviews and cultivating and maintaining relationships with key journalists.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (both writing and editing) in English.
• Proficiency in another language is highly desired.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter explaining how your skills and background fit this position, a resume/CV, and a writing sample to jobs@iglhrc.org. Please refer to Director of Programs in the subject line.

IGLHRC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, People of Color, and transgender/gender-variant individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.