Southern California Part-Time Organizer (Temporary)

Organization

Genders & Sexualities Alliance Network (GSA Network) is a next-generation LGBTQ racial and gender justice organization that empowers and trains trans, queer, and allied youth leaders to advocate, organize, and mobilize an intersectional movement for safer schools.  GSA Network is guided by our vision of full equality and social justice for all LGBTQ people. We have developed a model of grassroots organizing that trains youth activists to understand and challenge multiple systems of oppression, to develop LGBTQ and allied leaders with a vision for broad social justice. Grounded in this model, GSA Network is building the GSA movement by providing resources, training, and grassroots organizing support to GSA clubs working to educate schools about LGBTQ issues and change public policy as well as to emerging GSA Networks in states around the U.S.  As leader of the National Association of GSA Network we bring together youth and adult leaders from state and regional GSA Networks to share best practices for GSA organizing. As a national leader in the LGBTQ, safe schools, and education justice movements, this is an exciting time for GSA Network as we expand our impact in California and nationally and grow our team.  You can learn more about our work at www.gsanetwork.org.

Position

We are looking to hire two part-time Southern CA organizers who are ready to advance their organizing skills and professional development in a non-profit setting. In this role, the part-time organizers will gain skills and experience in community organizing and program coordination. They will be responsible for outreach and training to GSAs throughout the Southern CA region, recruiting youth into GSA Network of CA membership and facilitating youth programming. This is a temporary position that runs from November 2023 through June 2024 and has no guarantee for continued or future employment beyond the time period. We are prioritizing hiring in, but not restricted to, the following Southern CA regions: Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire.

Essential Duties and Functions

The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive to the duties required

Grassroots GSA Development and Basebuilding [Regional] (50%)

• Provide training and club support to GSAs in Southern CA region
• Support recruitment for GSA Network of CA initiatives, programs, and meetings
• Carry out outreach and site visits to GSAs on school campuses

Facilitation and Program Coordination [Special Initiative] (30%)

• Support planning and facilitation of GSA Network of CA programs and meetings (Long Beach USD Campaign Committee or Statewide Membership Meetings)

Other / Administration (20%)

• Submit and keep track of individual expenses and timesheets

• Implement personal weekly workplan

• Ultize daily use of organizational communication and task management channels

• Support staff initiatives that allow the organization to respond and adapt in emerging conditions

• Actively participate and complete preparation for capacity building trainings

Qualifications

Time and Task Management

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize work
• Ability to organize and complete tasks/projects with a high level of accuracy and in a timely manner
• Ability to work well independently and in a team

Communications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively in English via phone and email
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality without exception
• Must be able to communicate respectfully with youth participants

Technical

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically with Word and Excel
• Willingness and ability to quickly master additional software

Values and Characteristics

• Preferred but not required to be a former GSA Network program alumni
• Basic familiarity with concepts relating to GSA clubs and LGBTQ+ youth of color issues
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and with people from a variety of different racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, educational, religious, sexual, gender, and generational backgrounds
• Think and act quickly and strategically
• Flexibility to pivot for unanticipated needs, adapt to new situations and environments and remain calm and graceful under pressure
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice, anti-oppression work, youth leadership and LGBTQ+ rights
• Ability and willingness to work occasional evening and weekend events

Work Environment

• Must have access to transportation or the ability to operate a personal vehicle
• Must be able to manually operate and use a computer, phone, and other office equipment.
• Must be able to work at a desk for a prolonged period of time
• Must be able to able to read documents, enter and review data, and route mail to staff if needed
• Ability to: use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; and see close, at a distance, and adjust focus.

Application

Please submit a brief statement of no more than 350 words explaining why you are interested in the Part-Time Organizer position and why you are a great candidate for this opportunity. The brief statement can be included as the “Cover Letter” in the application process. Please also provide a 1- page resume outlining your work and organizing experience. Applications are accepted until Sunday, November 5th with an ideal start date of November 27th, 2023.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to respond to individual calls or emails regarding the status of your application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GSA Network is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from youth; Black, Indigenous, and other people of color; women and femmes; people with disabilities; and people who are transgender, intersex, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer.