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Thank you for your interest in working with Out
Youth! Currently we have staff and volunteer positions available. Please contact us for more information about volunteering: out@outyouth.org Staff Position: DIRECTOR, TEXAS GSA NETWORKApplications accepted: 11-3-08 to 12-3-08Priority consideration: Before 11-23-08 Salary range:$36,000 - $42,000 Organization and Position Overview: Out Youth seeks a Program Director to lead the continued development of Texas GSA Network, a youth-driven organizing and leadership development program. About Out Youth Out Youth (OY) is a social justice organization based in Austin, Texas whose mission is to promote the well-being of LGBTQ youth. We work with youth to pursue individual growth, build a strong community together, and create social change for society as a whole. A demonstrated passion for LGBTQ youth leadership and empowerment, an understanding of youth culture, and commitment to social change is required for all positions at Out Youth. About Texas GSA Network Texas GSA Network is one of OY’s two major programs and the only one to operate at the statewide level. GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) clubs provide support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning (LGBTQ) and straight ally youth who are facing pervasive discrimination and harassment at school. Texas GSA Network provides resources, training, and grassroots organizing support to GSAs working to educate schools about these issues and organize for social change. The youth-driven Network was launched in 2007 and will be ramping up activities throughout the state over the next few years. We are seeking an energetic, motivated individual with demonstrated leadership experience to direct this developing program. About Austin Austin regularly ranks on national lists of best places to live. Known as the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin is particularly known for its laid-back, progressive culture, warm weather, and lower cost of living than many other large cities. It also ranks among the safest, greenest, and best college towns in the US. (see Wikipedia for more info). To learn more, visit www.outyouth.org and www.texasgsa.org Duties: • Manage program development and implementation • Recruit and supervise volunteers and interns, including adults and youth • Provide outreach, support and technical assistance to GSAs through email, phone calls, and regional meetings of GSA leaders • Develop strategic collaborations and build program activities across the state • Coordinate annual GSA Activist Camp, queer youth advocacy day, and other large-scale events • Maintain program infrastructure such as contact database, web presence, etc. • Organize and conduct leadership trainings, peer education and train-the-trainer programs, and networking events for LGBTQ and straight ally youth • Develop program materials, resources, and curriculum on GSAs, cross-issue oppression, and anti-homophobia/anti-transphobia organizing in schools • Represent Out Youth and Texas GSA Network in coalitions and other community settings • Manage grant objectives • Other duties as assigned Desired Qualifications: • 2-3 years direct experience with non-profits, grassroots community organizing,and coalition-building • Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience; Master’s degree a plus • Experience with youth and in the queer community • Ability to mentor and relate to LGBTQ and straight ally youth from a variety of different racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, educational, and religious backgrounds • Experience with program management and program development; preferably in community organizing, policy, advocacy, and/or youth leadership development. • Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team • Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills (e.g. project management, meeting facilitation, etc.) • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking • Demonstrated commitment to social justice, anti-oppression work, and LGBT rights • Strong computer skills and knowledge of technology as applies to grassroots organizing • Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage varied projects • Experience with fundraising, policy advocacy a plus • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus • Open to a job that requires some travel within the state, occasional travel out of state, and regular evening and weekend hours. To Apply: Email attachments of resume, cover letter, and a brief writing sample to jobs at outyouth.org. Please include "Texas GSA Network" in the subject of your email. Out Youth is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment. Out Youth aims to reflect the community’s diversity at all levels of the organization. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability or any other factor protected by state and/or federal laws. Position open until filled. Updated information at: www.outyouth.org/aboutus/jobs.html Staff Position: PART-TIME COUNSELORUpdate - October 23, 2008This position has been filled.
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