Transgender Rights Project Staff Attorney, Lambda Legal, New York, NY

Transgender Rights Project Staff Attorney

Posted on: September 29, 2014
Application deadline: October 17, 2014
Start date: November 1, 2014
Posted by: Lambda Legal

Lambda Legal seeks a staff attorney to engage in cutting-edge impact litigation, public policy advocacy, and education furthering Lambda Legal's mission. This position will be based in Lambda Legal's New York office. The attorney will devote approximately 50% of the position's time to the national work of the Transgender Rights Project and the other 50% to work in Lambda Legal's other priority areas in the Northeast region.

Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and people with HIV through impact litigation, education, and public policy work. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in New York City, Lambda Legal has regional offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles.

Lambda Legal's law reform, policy, and education work encompasses a wide range of areas critically important to LGBT people and those living with HIV, including federal and state constitutional law issues; gender identity, sexual orientation and HIV discrimination in employment, schools, youth in out-of-home care systems, health care, identity documents, the criminal justice system; relationship protections, including the freedom to marry; child custody, visitation, assisted reproduction, and adoption; foster care and juvenile justice; asylum and immigration policy; and anti-LGBT harassment and violence. Lambda Legal has been involved in numerous landmark United States and state Supreme Court cases, including Lawrence v. Texas, Romer v. Evans, Boy Scouts of America v. Dale, Bragdon v. Abbott, University of Alabama v. Garrett, In re Marriage Cases, Varnum v. Brien, Benitez v. North Coast Women's Care Medical Group, and Brandon v. County of Richardson. For more information about Lambda Legal, visit www.lambdalegal.org

Lambda Legal's Transgender Rights Project works specifically on behalf of transgender, intersex, and gender nonconforming people. Recent Lambda Legal landmark victories include Glenn v. Brumby, in which we established important law governing gender discrimination in the course of representing a transgender woman fired for transitioning at her job in the Georgia Assembly, and the Smith v. Fields case, which we won on behalf of several Wisconsin transgender women in prison who were denied transition-related health care. In other examples of our recent work, earlier this year the Transgender Rights Project secured Social Security survivor benefits for our 93-year-old client whose claim had been denied following her husband's death, as well as a Social Security Administration policy change for all transgender spouses.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Attorney will devote approximately 50% of the position's time to Lambda Legal's transgender advocacy nationwide and the other 50% to work in Lambda Legal's other priority areas in the Northeast Region (New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C.), increasing Lambda Legal's presence as a force for civil rights there. The attorney will handle all aspects of litigation in precedent-setting cases, as well as engage in education efforts and policy advocacy. Litigation responsibilities include devising litigation strategies to produce the greatest positive impact most efficiently, conducting each stage of litigation in trial and appellate courts, writing amicus briefs, organizing amicus strategies, supervising Lambda Legal cooperating attorneys, assisting with the screening of requests for legal assistance, and investigating and developing potential new matters.

In addition, attorneys on staff often consult with private lawyers who are handling matters related to Lambda Legal's areas of expertise, advocate with government agencies and officials, and advise policy makers. The attorney will engage in public speaking, write for a variety of audiences, and help implement education strategies to advance public knowledge and change dialogue about sexual orientation, gender identity and expression and HIV-related legal issues. The education work involves frequent interviews with print, radio, television, and web reporters. Some travel is required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants are expected to possess experience sufficient to allow them to work with substantial independence in furtherance of Lambda Legal's mission in all areas of our work. Applicants should have a minimum of four (4) years experience as a practicing attorney, including litigation experience that prepares the applicant to handle law reform litigation.

The applicant should have a high level of independence and initiative, excellent speaking and writing skills, the ability to produce the highest caliber legal work, creativity, good judgment, and a willingness to work with others toward the most effective strategies and initiatives to advance civil rights. In addition, the successful candidate will have the ability to talk and write about legal and other complex issues in clear, persuasive terms for non-lawyer audiences.

Working at Lambda Legal requires a demonstrated awareness of and commitment to the concerns of the communities Lambda Legal. Prior work on behalf of transgender people, the LGBT community and/or people living with HIV is highly desirable, as is fluency in Spanish and/or other languages in addition to English.

HOW TO APPY

The position is open until filled, and may start as soon as November 1, 2014. Interviews may start as early as October 1, 2014. Send resume, brief writing sample (preferably including discussion of a constitutional, discrimination, federal courts or other complex issue), and a letter or email explaining your interest in the position and how you learned of the job opening to:

Amy Shapiro

Legal Administrative Manager

Lambda Legal

120 Wall Street, 19^th Fl.

New York, NY 10005

ashapiro@lambdalegal.org

Include the words "Staff /Transgender Rights Project Attorney position" on the first line of the address of the envelope or the subject line of the email transmitting your application materials.

No calls please. Due to the high volume of applications, Lambda Legal will not accept phone calls about the position and does not notify applicants of status except when an interview is granted.

Lambda Legal is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, transgender people, and people with disabilities, including HIV, are encouraged to apply.

Lead Organizer, New York City Anti-Violence Project, New York, NY

Lead Organizer

Posted on: September 29, 2014
Application deadline: October 8, 2014
Posted by: New York City Anti-Violence Project

The New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project (AVP) is seeking a Lead Organizer. AVP envisions a world in which all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ), and HIV-affected people are safe, respected, and live free from violence. AVP's mission is to empower LGBTQ and HIV-affected communities and allies to end all forms of violence through organizing and education, and support survivors through counseling and advocacy.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

The New York City Anti-Violence Project is looking for an energetic and experienced individual to support the coordination of AVP's community organizing and public advocacy department. This person will supervise front line staff, develop community organizing campaigns, co-coordinate the Community Leadership Institute at AVP, oversee all outreach, and support in rapid incident response efforts. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to campaign development, supervision, training, facilitation, coalition coordination and outreach. Work may include night and weekend hours.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervisory:

• Supervise, support and evaluate Community Organizing and Public Advocacy (COPA) organizer and program associate.
• Attend department meetings and other departmental staff engagement.
• Work collaboratively with Co-Director of COPA to create, implement, and monitor departmental procedures and staff development plans.

Program Development and Coordination:

• Work collaboratively with the Co-Director of COPA to:
  • follow and analyze policies and trends that impact AVP's public advocacy, community organizing, and client services programming.
  • create and maintain internal systems to increase the efficiency and impact of COPA's programs.
  • develop organizing strategies to respond to incidents of violence.
  • co-coordinate the Community Leadership Institute with COPA staff.
• Work collaboratively with COPA and Client Services to co-coordinate the Speaker's Bureau
• Create and supervise AVP's base building plans and goals.
• Create volunteer leadership structures to further the work of AVP's campaigns.
• Conduct campaign development research.
• Develop and evaluate COPA organizing and advocacy campaigns with COPA staff.
• Participate in movement building activities related to AVP's mission.
• Attend community meetings, staff meetings, AVP events.
• Develop and facilitate trainings including rapid incidence response, base building, leadership development, and campaign development.
• Support staff to develop brochures, toolkits, and flyers on LGBTQ hate violence, sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and police violence.

Administrative:

• Track grant deliverables and report on government and foundation activities as needed.
• Attend professional development in-service trainings and external trainings/seminars as appropriate/indicated.

• Attend regular staff and department meetings.
• Attend AVP events.

Organizational Relationships

• Reports to the Co-Director of Community Organizing and Public Advocacy
• Works closely with staff in the Community Organizing and Public Advocacy Department, the Client Services Department, Legal Services Department and the Communications and Development Department.

Other Duties as Directed by Supervisors

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years of Community Organizing and Public Advocacy supervisory experience including: conducting performance evaluation, and promoting professional development for staff.
• 4 years Community Organizing experience including campaign development, base building, leadership development, facilitation, training development, coalition coordination, and campaign based research.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a team of professionals with diverse experience and skill sets.
• 2 years of project management or project coordination experience including reporting on government and foundation activities, program design and implementation, and program evaluation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of anti-oppression and social justice frameworks.
• Excellent computer skills, database experience, and knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to maintain clear professional boundaries.
• Demonstrated professional experience with LGBTQ and HIV affected communities and LGBTQ and HIV-affected violence prevention.
• Demonstrated commitment to working to end violence within and against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and HIV-affected communities.

Preferred Qualities and Skills:

• Fluency in Spanish.
• Quantitative and qualitative research experience.
• Coalition coordination experience.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal legislative processes.
• Experience with varied organizing and advocacy models.
• Experience with rapid incident response organizing.

HOW TO APPLY

• Email (strongly preferred) cover letter and resume to:schestnut@avp.org (put "Lead Organizer" in subject line of email) or
• By mail to: New York City Anti-Violence Project, 240 West 35th Street, Suite 200, New York, NY 10001 or by fax to: 212.714.2627.
• No phone calls please.
• Candidates will be notified if we are seeking an interview; because of high volume of responses it may not possible to respond to all inquiries.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT MATERIALS FOR CONSIDERATION IS: Wednesday, October 8th, 2014

AVP is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals and endeavors to hire individuals of diverse races, colors, creeds, ethnicities, religions, genders, gender identities or expressions, ages, sexes, sexual orientations, national origins, disabilities, and citizen, marital, veteran and HIV statuses.

Bilingual Youth Program Associate, La Clinica del Pueblo, Washington, DC

Bilingual Youth Program Associate

Posted on: May 25, 2013
Application deadline: June 14, 2013
Posted by: La Clinica del Pueblo

DESCRIPTION

This position will work within the Community Health Action Department to provide programmatic and administrative support for the Youth Center, targeting Young Latino Men who have Sex with Men (YLMSM) and Young Latino Transgender Women (YLTG) 18 – 29). Assist Program Manager in tailoring, adapting and co-facilitating small group-level intervention curriculum for the Latino population living with HIV and in developing and implementing communication strategies that increase traditional and new media covered of social marketing campaign. The Associate will administer oral HIV antibody tests and provide test results.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

Two-year college or equivalent combination of education and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in facilitating support groups and coordination of small groups activities working in a Latino community and diverse populations. Ability to develop and maintain positive communication lines with La Clínica del Pueblo's various in-house programs and manage phone/face-to-face crisis situations. Good writing skills in Spanish English and strong communication skills. Experience with word processing, database and spreadsheet software programs.

Salary Range: $31,517 to $36,245.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to: resume2@lcdp.org or Fax to: (202) 332-0085.

Volunteer Coordinator, Vancouver Pride Society, Vancouver, BC

Volunteer Coordinator

Posted on: April 8, 2013
Application deadline: April 21, 2013
Posted by: Vancouver Pride Society

The Vancouver Pride Society (VPS) brings together members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Two-Spirited and Queer community, their friends, allies and supporters in celebration! We represent the unique culture and spirit of our community by producing quality, inclusive events such as the Pride Parade and Festival.

DESCRIPTIONThe successful individual will be responsible for creating a comprehensive strategy to screen, recruit, retain and celebrate the contributions of approximately 600 volunteers. As a volunteer-driven organization, the VPS depends on the generous support of volunteers who contribute hundreds of thousands of hours annually to organize and manage one of the largest LGBTTQ celebrations in the world. The successful individual will also provide logistical support and participate in event planning where applicable.

Remuneration is dependent on experience. This position is a seasonal full-time and the successful applicant(s) will be expected to have extremely flexible work schedules with the ability to work early mornings or late nights during events.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Create a comprehensive strategy to screen, recruit, retain and celebrate the contributions of our volunteers.
• Expand VPS volunteer opportunities into year-round administrative support in the VPS office.
• Develop orientation and training material.
• Facilitate volunteer orientations and training workshops. 
• Coordinate with our Partnership Coordinator to solicit prizing for volunteer events and key volunteers.
• Organize recruitment and appreciation events.
• Leverage our online volunteer management system to build and coordinate the VPS volunteer base.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE• A diploma or certificate in Volunteer Management and/or equivalent work experience.
• Applicants must have a mix of both paid and volunteer experience.
• Experience creating orientation and training materials for new volunteers.
• Public speaking facilitation experience.
• Two years experience working or volunteering for a related social-enterprise or not-for-profit organization in the LGBTQ community will be an asset.
• Strong organizational and project-management experience will be an asset.
• Priority will be given to under-represented or individuals with barriers to employment.

HOW TO APPLY

Email jobs@vancouverpride.ca

Please include a list of references in your application. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. A valid driver's license is an asset. Send your cover letter and resume by email no later than April 21. No phone calls, please. We thank those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews will be held between April 16th and May 10th, with an expected start date of May 14th, 2013.

Operations Coordinator, Vancouver Pride Society, Vancouver, BC

Operations Coordinator

Posted on: April 8, 2013
Application deadline: April 21, 2013
Posted by: Vancouver Pride Society

The Vancouver Pride Society (VPS) brings together members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Two-Spirited and Queer community, their friends, allies and supporters in celebration! We represent the unique culture and spirit of our community by producing quality, inclusive events such as the Pride Parade and Festival.

DESCRIPTIONThe successful applicant(s) will coordinate and integrate community art, artists and performers into our events. The applicant will also work to organize a network of "Accessibility Viewing Areas" along the Pride Parade to ensure seniors with mobility issues have priority seating and are not prevented from celebrating Pride due to disabilities. The successful applicant(s) will also be the Vancouver Pride project lead on three Official Events targeted at seniors, youth and the trans communities to create a more accessible festival.

Remuneration is dependent on experience. This position is a seasonal full-time and the successful applicant(s) will be expected to have extremely flexible work schedules with the ability to work early mornings or late nights during events.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Coordinate and integrate community art, artists and performers into all Official VPS events.
• Coordinate VPS Accessibility Viewing Areas along the Parade route
• Act as project lead on three Official VPS events.
• Manage all affairs in a manner consistent with the VPS Core Values, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate miscellaneous aspects of Official VPS events and fundraisers related to this portfolio.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE• Enrollment in a relevant post-secondary program with at least two years of related study or equivalent experience in the not-for-profit sector.
• Experience in event management will be an asset. 
• Applicants must have a mix of both paid and volunteer experience.
• Two years experience working or volunteering for a related social-enterprise or not-for-profit organization in the LGBTQ community will be an asset.
• Strong organizational and project-management experience will be an asset.
• Priority will be given to under-represented or individuals with barriers to employment.

HOW TO APPLY

Email jobs@vancouverpride.ca
Please include a list of references in your application. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. A valid driver's license is an asset. Send your cover letter and resume by email no later than April 21. No phone calls please. We thank those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews will be held between April 16th and May 10th, with an expected start date of May 14th, 2013.

Legacy Coordinator, Vancouver Pride Society, Vancouver, BC

Legacy Coordinator

Posted on: April 8, 2013
Application deadline: April 21, 2013
Posted by: Vancouver Pride Society

The Vancouver Pride Society (VPS) brings together members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Two-Spirited and Queer community, their friends, allies and supporters in celebration! We represent the unique culture and spirit of our community by producing quality, inclusive events such as the Pride Parade and Festival.

DESCRIPTION
The successful applicant(s) will engage seniors, community members and local queer and queer-friendly businesses to gather personal stories. The goal is to highlight the historic struggles and growing pains of a historically marginalized group, now in its 35th year of peaceful celebrations in Vancouver. This successful applicant(s) will also be responsible for developing an educational campaign to share these stories once they are collected and promoting them online and at events throughout the summer. This includes coordination with our corporate media partners to leverage free radio, television and print advertising to be developed in conjunction with our communications team. 

Remuneration is dependent on experience. This position is a seasonal full-time and the successful applicant(s) will be expected to have extremely flexible work schedules with the ability to work early mornings or late nights during events.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Coordinate with the VPS Communications team and Partnerships to gather personal stories from the community
• Develop an educational and promotional campaign to feature the stories online and at events
• Collaborate or lead the design of collateral
• Coordinate with VPS Community Partners to build "community highlights" in the Official Pride Guide (60,000 circ)
• Coordinate with VPS media partners to promote and feature the stories in local media
• Manage all affairs in a manner consistent with the VPS Core Values, policies, and procedures

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE• Enrollment in a relevant post-secondary program with at least two years of related study or equivalent experience in the not-for-profit sector
• Applicants must have a mix of both paid and volunteer experience
• Two years experience working or volunteering for a related social-enterprise or not-for-profit organization in the LGBTQ community will be an asset
• Strong organizational and project-management experience will be an asset
• Priority will be given to under-represented or individuals with barriers to employment

HOW TO APPLY

Email jobs@vancouverpride.ca

Please include a list of references in your application. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. A valid driver's license is an asset. Send your cover letter and resume by email no later than April 21. No phone calls, please. We thank those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews will be held between April 16th and May 10th, with an expected start date of May 14th, 2013.