South Carolina Equality Mission:

The mission of South Carolina Equality is to advance civil and human rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender South Carolinians. We work to achieve this mission by focusing on three principle purposes:

• Monitoring and impacting legislation and the political issues at the state and local level in South Carolina,
• Changing a cultural and religious climate that fosters acceptable prejudice against GLBT people in the state,
• Strengthening the involvement of the state’s diverse GLBT populations as stakeholders in their communities.

Organizational History:

South Carolina Equality Coalition was established in 2002 as a statewide non-partisan coalition of local and regional GLBT organizations, individuals and allies with a mission to secure civil and human rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender South Carolinians. Both a 501(c)3 charitable and educational organization and a 501(c)4 political organization focused on social welfare and legislation were chartered. While originally organized as a coalition of GLBT and progressive organizations, both the c3 and c4 organizations of South Carolina Equality now provides leadership as independent educational and political advocacy organizations, respectively, that are working for GLBT inclusive polices at the local and state levels.

Position Requirements and Qualification:

South Carolina Equality seeks an effective, dynamic, results-driven, visionary leader who will be responsible for executing the mission, strategic goals and objectives identified by the organizations’ shared Board of Directors. The Executive Director will represent South Carolina Equality before stakeholders, funders, donors, and allies to advocate for its mission and programs.  The ideal candidate must have strong organizational and communication skills, demonstrated fundraising expertise, self-motivation, be a solid communicator and effective advocate, and possess the ability to work with a variety of audiences, individuals and organizations. The Executive Director will be expected to grow the organization by enhancing revenue, increasing staff, and developing statewide recognition.

Experience:

• At least 5-7 years of professional experience in mid- to senior management level positions in non-profit, campaign, social service, governmental or corporate sectors with increasing responsibility.
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Knowledge of and commitment to LGBT issues and activism.
• A working knowledge of the political, social and electoral landscape of the South is strongly preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrated and proven leadership abilities in high-stress environments.
• Demonstrated experience working with and reporting to an engaged and active Board of Directors.
• Demonstrated effective leadership and supervision of staff and volunteers.
• Experience building a successful volunteer network.
• Ability to effectively interact and collaborate with community leaders, other organizations, government bodies, political leaders and policy makers.
• Working knowledge of lawful relationships between 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 organizations.

Fundraising:

• Demonstrated ability to secure and maintain the necessary resources to achieve the mission of the organizations from major donor, sustained donor, online, direct mail, events, corporate and foundation sources.

• Demonstrated track record of implementing an effective major gifts program, and to increase the gift size/number of major charitable gifts and donors.
• Demonstrated ability to develop an effective donor stewardship program to build donor relationships and maintain and grow the donor base.
• Demonstrated ability to raise funds from foundations and private sources. 
• Manage all grant awards in compliance with grant provisions.
• Work with Board Executive Committee to ensure an effective and consistent Board giving program.
• Prepare and oversee an annual plan for fundraising events and activities.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and access appropriate financial, intellectual and human resources in the state and nationally.
• Function as Chief Development Officer.

Program Development:

• Develop and implement public education and legislative programs that advance LGBT equality.
• Maintain a personal presence at State Capitol when the General Assembly is in session.
• Provide leadership and direction to a contract lobbyist. 
• Develop and maintain key relationships with legislative leaders, policy makers, and key decision-makers.
• Continually monitor all programmatic efforts to ensure timeliness and relevance of content needed to ensure program effectiveness.
• Ensure that requirements of grants are fulfilled and appropriate reporting to grantors is provided on a timely basis.
• Build coalitions with LGBT and ally organizations and social movements locally, statewide and nationally to advance the mission of the organizations.
• Identify and create opportunities to establish a statewide grassroots effort in support of LGBT equality.

Communication, Marketing and Public Relations:

• Serve as spokesperson for the organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, speak publicly and write clearly.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships and work collaboratively.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to build coalitions and educate the public on equality for all South Carolinians.
• Working knowledge of community organizing, especially in diverse communities and ability to work with persons from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience, creativity with, and commitment to building coalitions and maintain relationships with allied organizations and social movements in order to advance the goals and objectives of SC Equality.
• Demonstrated ability to create and effectively communicate messages, including the development of working relationships with local, state, national and LGBT press.
• Flexibility to adjust activities as necessary to address unexpected contingencies and ability to resolve conflicts while remaining on mission.
• Represent the organizations at public events as necessary.
• Manage all public relations and communications efforts.

Operational Responsibilities:

• Attend all board meetings.
• Manage and supervise day-to-day operations, staff and volunteers.
• Develop and manage the organizations’ budgets in consultation with the Board.
• Forecast revenues / manage expenses to maintain a balanced budget and cash flow.
• Interview, hire, and supervise all subordinate staff and conduct annual evaluation of all direct-report staff.
• Promote staff and volunteer development and education.
• Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field.
• Provide information to the Board of Directors as needed and carry out the directives of the Board.
• Meet with the Board’s Executive Committee on a monthly basis to provide updates of accomplishments so that this information can be shared with the board on a regular basis.
• Have proficiency with common business software.
• Have experience with donor database and communications management software.
• Have familiarity with Social Networking tools.

The position includes significant in-state travel, occasional out of state travel and some evening and weekend work. 

Salary:  Commensurate with experience. 

Qualified applicants should submit e-mail applications to scequality@gmail.com. Include “ED Application” in the subject line.

Screening of applications will begin March 5, 2010.

The application must include
A Cover Letter that clearly addresses how the candidate meets the job requirement

        A Resume that includes examples of relevant accomplishments.

·         3 or more current professional references with title, phone numbers, and email addresses. The search committee will contact references. Inclusion of reference names in the application constitutes permission for them to be contacted.

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

SC Equality provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. South Carolina Equality’s policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment and provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, sex, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, family relationships, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, marital status, political party affiliation or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.

Equality Texas seeks a dynamic and proven leader for the position of Executive Director. The successful candidate will work with an engaged and active board of directors and staff to implement the mission, goals and objectives of the organization. The successful candidate will represent the organization – and by extension, Texas’ LGBT and straight allied community – and advocate for full inclusion of all Texans in the state’s civic life.

REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW

• Commitment to justice and equality for Texans of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expression.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial, strategic thinking, and “game changing” leadership approaches.
• A minimum of five-seven years of relevant work experience with nonprofit, campaign, or political organizations with increasing responsibility.
• Demonstrated fundraising ability to secure charitable gifts exceeding $700,000 annually
• Knowledge of Texas political, social and electoral landscape.
• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree or equivalent is strongly preferred in an applicable field (e.g. Non-profit Management, political science, law, business, public administration).
• Ability to build coalitions and educate the public on LGBT equality in Texas.
• Demonstrated ability to shift the electoral landscape.
• Ability to demonstrate legislative results.
• Working knowledge of lawful relationships between 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) and PAC organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse state-wide board.
• Ability to mobilize diverse communities, including LGBT, straight, and allied communities.

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

Equality Texas is Texas’ largest LGBT civil rights group, with over 20,000 thousand members across the state.  Equality Texas includes:

• a 501(c)(3) educational foundation, called the Equality Texas Foundation, which educates and engages the public about policies and their effect on Texans of all sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions.

• a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization that advocates and lobbies for the elimination of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. 
• Texas Equity PAC, which works for change through the electoral process.

As a non-partisan organization with a rich twenty-one year history, Equality Texas has established itself as a professional organization at the Texas Capitol and across the state.  Equality Texas has successfully changed the focus of its legislative and policy work by achieving a proactive legislative agenda with bipartisan support.  The organization has successfully worked for inclusive policies at the local and state levels through expanding and diversifying its outreach, membership, and relationships. 

Equality Texas believes that equal protection under the law for LGBT Texans and families headed by same-sex couples is not and should not be a partisan issue. While few of us under the LGBT umbrella are single-issue voters, most of us do attach significant weight to the rhetoric and votes that surround the question of our civil rights. Therefore, it is vital to reach out to all fair-minded elected and appointed officials, as well as other community leaders, to seek understanding and advocacy on behalf of our civil rights.

• We act as an advocate for LGBT Texans.
• We aim to empower ordinary citizens to become extraordinary activists.
• We work to provide a strong and unified voice for LGBT concerns in the media.
• We will tirelessly toil until equal protection under the law has been achieved for all members of our diverse community.

JOB SUMMARY/QUALIFICATIONS

The Executive Director is employed by Equality Texas, Inc. (c4) and Equality Texas Foundation (c3) and reports jointly to the board of directors of both Equality Texas Foundation (c3) and Equality Texas (c4).  The Executive Director is supervised jointly by the Chairs of both those respective boards.  The Executive Director sits on the Executive Committee of both organizations and attends all board meetings. The Executive Director is accountable for both organizations’ fundraising, fiscal management, human resources, donor and member relations, public and press relations, community outreach and program development and implementation.

We are looking for an executive director who is an effective leader and who is smart, optimistic, visionary, committed, hard-working, genial, collaborative and experienced.

REQUIREMENTS

• Commitment to justice and equality for Texans of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expression
• Leadership Abilities
• Demonstrated and proven leadership abilities in high-stress and/or difficult environments
• Demonstrated ability to implement, in conjunction with the board , a strategic plan; develop a legislative agenda; and develop and achieve an organizational budget exceeding  $700,000
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse state-wide governing board of directors
• Demonstrated  entrepreneurial, strategic thinking, and “game changing” leadership approaches
• Ability to mobilize diverse communities, including LGBT, straight, and allied communities
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and speak publicly
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, energize and empower a core constituency
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work collaboratively
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts while remaining on mission
• Ability to fundraise/Development Abilities
• Demonstrated track record of securing charitable gifts exceeding $700,000 annually
• Demonstrated ability to secure the necessary resources to achieve the mission of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to fundraise, including the development and maintenance of effective fundraising campaigns, crafting/designing effective special events, building donor relationships and building member programs
• Demonstrated ability to implement an effective major gifts program;  demonstrated ability to increase the gift size/number of major donors
• Demonstrated ability to identify and access appropriate financial, intellectual and human resources in Texas and nationally.
• Ability to build coalitions and educate the public on equality for Texans of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.
• A commitment to broad public education and outreach activities, reaching out to all Texans on issues of LGBT equality
• Knowledge of Texas political, social and electoral landscape strongly preferred. 
• Working knowledge of community organizing, especially in diverse communities.
• Experience, creativity with, and commitment to building coalitions with other organizations and social movements in order to advance the goals and objectives of Equality Texas.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with allied organizations in Texas and nationally.
• Demonstrated ability to create and effectively communicate messages, including the development of working relationships with local, state, national and LGBT press.
• Ability to generate legislative results
• Excellent working knowledge of LGBT political advocacy issues, particularly in Texas.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in lobbying.
• Demonstrated ability to work with elected and appointed officials, and community and faith leaders in a respectful way that creates an environment for positive change for LGBT Texans
• Ability to shift the electoral landscape
• Preference for experience working with and/or directing grassroots political or organizing programs or other transferable experience.
• Experience with PACs, “527s” or similar organizations preferred.
• Ability to craft and implement short, mid- and long-term strategic plans around electoral activities to further the mission of Equality Texas.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in political campaigns preferred.
• Organizational Management
• A minimum of five-seven years experience in nonprofit, campaign, or political organizations with increasing responsibility.
• Ability to plan, create and implement programs that fulfill the vision and mission of the Equality Texas Foundation, Equality Texas and Texas Equity PAC.
• Working knowledge of lawful relationships between 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) and PAC organizations.
• Effective leadership with ability to create a team-based operating environment and motivate staff through visionary direction
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, manage and delegate to staff, including staff that may be working in geographically separate offices or in outreach settings
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity in all areas of the organization including, but not limited to, programs, outreach, staff, board and communications.
• Working knowledge of board management, development and relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to create, implement, and evaluate fiscal, organizational, and human resource systems.
• Proficiency in office software, incl. MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and experience with GetActive, Wired for Change (Salsa), or similar programs.

The salary is competitive and based on experience; the total compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualified applicants should e-mail application materials by February 28, 2010:

• Cover Letter – A successful cover letter will clearly address the job requirements  
• Resume
• Three references (name, email, phone contact, address, and relationship)
• Salary Expectations

To  eqtxtransition@googlegroups.com with “ED Application” in the subject line.  Applications must be complete to be considered.  Position open until filled.  Application reviews will begin as applications are received.  Our goal is to employ an executive director effective May 2010, if not before.

Employment Policy:  Equality Texas is the leading statewide lobbying, education, and advocacy organization in Texas working to eliminate discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.  As an equal opportunity employer, Equality Texas embraces diversity and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, creed, gender or gender identity or expression, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.

THE GILL FOUNDATION (www.gillfoundation.org)

The Gill Foundation, established in 1994 by software entrepreneur Tim Gill, seeks to secure equal opportunity for all people regardless of sexual orientation or gender expression. The Gill Foundation is the largest funder focusing exclusively on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender civil rights in the United States.

POSITION SUMMARY

Accounting Associate – This position works with the CFO, director of the finance, and the accounting staff. Primary duties involve meeting scheduling and coordination, investment paperwork management, logging and filing of contracts and other paperwork, and other administrative support.

RESPONSIBILITIES

CFO and Accounting Support

·         Schedule meetings and manage calendars and agendas

·         Manage paperwork related to investment management

·         Act as backup executive assistant to the CEO

·         Enter and process Expense Reports for 4-5 employees

·         Manage contract database and filing

·         Manage accounting central files and accounts payable filing.

Other Duties

·         Cover the front desk / receptionist for all lunch breaks

·         Train new employees in expense system

·         Ad-hoc project work as it arises.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-5 years work experience as an administrative or executive assistant
• Excellent Word and Outlook proficiency.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Excellent customer service and relationship building skills. 
• Willing to own their responsibilities and to work to improve the overall efficiency of the department and the organization.
• Detail oriented, exceptionally organized, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively. 
• Must understand and maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Standard office environment. Some travel required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Gill Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity employment in full compliance with all federal, state, and local laws. The foundation’s policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment and provides equal employment opportunity regarding race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, or military status and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please send your resume’ and cover letter to resumes@gillfoundation.org,  no phone calls please. 

POSITION SUMMARY

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Basic Windows server (2003 and 2008) support, troubleshooting and regular maintenance
• Familiarity with Blackberry Enterprises Server and Blackberry handheld support
• Familiarity with Microsoft Exchange, SQL, Remote Desktop Server and Active Directory
• Administer and troubleshoot Telco systems, voicemail, handset training and audio/video systems
• Provides customer service support for all IT issues, including first response and responsibility for all helpdesk issues and user training. Help desk includes but is not limited to all issues regarding PCs, notebooks, handheld devices, network troubleshooting, and software application troubleshooting.
• Responsible for managing and organizing vendor accounts regarding IT equipment and services
• Responsible for several server functions including new user setup and creation of folder security and organization
• Ongoing maintenance on PCs, Notebooks, and internal network including hardware strategy and rotation
• Works directly with external support to solve issues
• Identifies IT system issues and partners with IT Support Engineer to resolve issues on an ongoing basis
• Responsible for purchasing and maintaining appropriate inventory of IT assets
• Ensures appropriate software licensing and compliance
• Performs IT orientation for new employees
• Provides IT administrative support as needed
• Additional duties and special projects as assigned
• Must be able to travel to Colorado Springs office 2-4 times/month

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in working with Microsoft Windows XP operating systems, Active Direcory, and TCP/IP network environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Professional 2007
• Understanding of desktops, laptops, peripherals, Blackberry Enterprise Server (BES) and routers.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills and adept at working independently
• High degree of self direction and follow through.
• High degree of customer relationship and communication skills.
• Commitment to the mission of the Gill Foundation

WORKING CONDITIONS
Standard office environment with frequent computer use.

Please send resume’ and cover letter to resumes@gillfoundation.org, no phone calls please.

Overview. Basic Rights Oregon seeks a full-time Communications Director to develop and implement a strategic communications plan that achieves education and campaign goals and engages constituents as primary spokespeople. The ideal candidate has a proven ability to win positive media coverage for the organization’s priorities and build relationships across identity. He or she will be committed to getting results in a fast-paced environment and able to provide leadership in integrating racial justice into all our communications. The Communications Director supervises the Communications Coordinator and is a member of the management team. This position is based in Portland, Oregon and reports to the Executive Director.

About the organization. Basic Rights Oregon (BRO) works to ensure that all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Oregonians experience equality by building a broad and inclusive politically powerful movement, shifting public opinion, and achieving policy victories. Over the next three years, we are building our largest-ever education campaign to increase support for marriage equality, launching our trans-inclusive health care initiative, and increasing our work as an ally for racial justice.

Responsibilities. The Communications Director will be responsible for the following:

Message development to support BRO’s strategic plan, campaigns, and education initiatives.

Manage consultants to engage in public opinion research or factual research.

Plan, lead and execute strategic communications to shift public opinion and move constituents to action.

Develop and maintain professional relationships with statewide and local media. Regularly pitch positive message-based stories to media and manage requests for press comment/interviews.

Identify, train and deploy constituents as spokespeople in the media and at public events.

Work closely with staff to draft or edit internal and external materials, including messaging documents, electronic communications, grant proposals, etc.

Work with consultants and volunteers (printers, copywriters, designers, direct mail consultants, broadcast media firms) to facilitate creative work not directly conducted by BRO staff.

Qualifications. Basic Rights Oregon seeks candidates who excel in relationship-building, are results-oriented, and have strong project management skills. The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 5 years of related experience, including 3+ years communications experience.
• Strong writing and editing skills. Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience delivering strong quotes to print, television and radio media, including ethnic press.
• Ability to self-motivate, self-direct, and manage multiple projects simultaneously, as well as a commitment to teamwork and a sense of humor.
• Demonstrated experience working with communities of color, trans/gender variant and LGBT youth communities and a commitment to the mission of the organization.

§         Experience building online communications and social-networking programs to scale preferred.

§         Familiarity with development of a professional issue campaign’s communication components (polling, direct mail, broadcast media, etc.) preferred.

§         Experience managing consultants and mentoring staff preferred.

How to Apply.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and should include resume, cover letter and the names and contact information for three references. Please submit applications electronically to Basic Rights Oregon Executive Director Jeana Frazzini at: jeana@basicrights.org. Candidates may be required to submit writing samples or undergo skills assessment as part of the application process.

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.

• Working to implement a plan educating and mobilizing supporters, engaging relevant stakeholders and conducting media outreach including a speaker’s bureau.
• Develop & conduct workshops and presentations on transgender/gender nonconforming civil rights issues and related legal issues.
• Form and strengthen collaborative efforts with communities of color, communities of faith, progressive non-queer communities and the LGBT community.
• Maintain records for grant reporting requirements and assist in writing reports on project’s progress.
• Recruit, engage and coordinate volunteers.
• Work with staff to plan, write, edit and proofread external constituent and media communications, including releases, action alerts, letters to media professionals, online posts, and other materials as needed.
• Coordinate with staff to develop and manage online content and strategy, including the website, online forums and social media.
• Support efforts to organize local and regional events aimed at building organizational capacity and increasing both name recognition and community involvement.
• Assist the organization in identifying and researching emerging issues and developing programs to meet new and continued obligations.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines, and desire to be a self-starter.
• Experience organizing/coordinating presentations, events and meetings and use of various social media networks.
• Attention to detail.
• Demonstrated knowledge of transgender/gender non-conforming issues and the intersection with race/class issues.
• Experience working on legislative issues and/or knowledge of the process in Maryland.
• Strong communication skills and a confident, professional phone manner.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Experience developing workshops and curriculum.
• Proven success in recruiting, motivating and training volunteers
• Attention to Measurable Results
• Ability to be a Team Player.
• Strong Work Ethic.
• Computer proficiency in word processing, database work, email and Internet research.
• Commitment to creating and sustaining a diverse network of activists and volunteers where race, ethnic origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, real or perceived gender identity, physical ability, and spiritual practice are all celebrated and respected and the beautiful complexity of the LGBT community is truly represented.
• A working knowledge of electoral politics helpful.
• Willingness to work evening and weekend hours when projects demand it.

Forum For Equality

Purpose                       The Forum Managing Director furthers the mission of the Forum For Equality Foundation (education and advocacy) and Forum For Equality Louisiana (grassroots organizing) by maintaining the Forum For Equality office, supporting Forum’s agenda, and supervising staff and interns

Structure                      Duties conducted primarily at the Forum For Equality office; requires schedule flexibility including some evenings and weekends; occasional travel within Louisiana

Compensation             Base salary based on experience and qualifications, plus bonus

Funding                       Position is supported by Forum For Equality Foundation and Forum For Equality Louisiana general funds

Recommended Skills, Qualifications, and Resources

•    Knowledge of, and familiarity with, LGBT-related issues

•    Knowledge of, or a strong interest in, Louisiana local and state politics

•    Demonstrated commitment and ability to work well within and outside the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities as an advocate for social change

•    Comfortable working with persons from diverse backgrounds

•    Articulate, detail-oriented, diplomatic, organized, and computer-literate

•    Able to work independently and manage a number of simultaneous projects

•    Experience with or strong desire to learn the following software programs:

            Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, QuickBooks, Desktop Publishing, donor/database programs, html

•    Familiarity with Social Networking (Facebook, MySpace and Twitter)

§          Comfortable with Public Speaking

Responsibilities

§          Plan, organize and oversee the following events (including maintaining timeline/checklist):

o         Annual Acclaim Awards Gala

o         12^th Night Party

o         Membership Rush Parties

o         Quarterly Equality Club events; and,

o         Other seminars, meetings, rallies and pride events

§          Coordinate multiple groups (volunteers and committees) including their activities and duties

•     Assist, coordinate and serve as a resource to committees and chairs

§          Assist with the preparation of monthly board meetings (e.g. copies, membership lists, communications, coordination, ordering of refreshments, etc)

o         Compose Managing Director report for monthly board meetings

o         Print/prepare financial reports for monthly board meetings

•     Organize and keep track of organization’s calendar (especially for purposes of strategic planning)

•     Develop/Design Forum quarterly newsletter and other marketing materials; including soliciting advertisers, billing, printing and mailing

•     Maintain, organize and update lists, records of membership, attendees tracking, contacts, and allied organizations

•     Maintain clean and organized office, answer phone, and promptly respond to emails

•     Plan candidate interviews and organize Forum’s assistance to endorsed candidates

•     Represent the Forum For Equality (e.g. government and non-government organizations, rallies, media, endorsement meetings, and meetings with allied organizations)

•     Prepare weekly Calendar of Community Events email blast and solicit event information from LGBT organizations

•     Develop and solicit to increase membership, including general memberships, higher-level donors (Equality Club), and corporate sponsorships

•     Assist in applying for, implementing and maintaining files/reports for appropriate grants as directed by the Grants Committee

•     Assist with the completion of Forum’s income taxes, ethics filings, and other reporting requirements

§          Financial support including AP/AR, expense reimbursement, bank reconciliation, Quickbooks, bank deposits, credit card payments/transactions; tax deductible letters to donors, etc.

§          Develop and Implement Advocacy Strategy

§          Coordinate communications with Public Advocates and Equality Advocates (EA’s/PA’s)

§          Work with Political Director to ensure appropriate messages

§          Other duties as assigned

Reporting Responsibilities

•    Recommended Policy for Supervision of Managing Director (MD)

The MD will report to and is under the supervision of the Chair of FFE Foundation and Chair of FFE Louisiana. The two chairs will coordinate with each other verbally and/or by email in setting priorities and assigning tasks to the MD. In the event that the MD receives conflicting directives from the two chairs, she/he will notify by email both chairs of the conflict so that the chairs may remedy the conflict. In the event that the MD objects to the assigned task or prioritization of tasks, she/he shall still follow the guidance and directives of the chairs, at least until the time of the next board meeting, at which time the MD may appeal the matter to the entire board(s), whose decision will be controlling in the matter.

Maintain detailed time sheets

Developing, recruiting and interviewing of interns and volunteers

Contact

Please send resumés to (email) ffe@forumforequality.com or (fax) 504.523.8522.

Questions? Please call (504) 569-9156.