Date: Mon, 06 Jul 1998 16:55:03 -0700 From: Jean Richter Subject: 7/6/98 P.E.R.S.O.N. Project news 1. NY: Job opening for GLSEN Director of Communications 2. TX: Story on state school board showdown posted to web 3. CA: Parties nearing a settlement in Pacifica harassment case 4. PA: Update on implementation of Policy 102 posted to web ================================================================ Subject: JOB POSTING - DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS FOR GLSEN Date: Wed, 1 Jul 98 16:23:13 -0500 x-sender: kfrankfurt@trudy.digitopia.com From: kfrankfurt To: News from GLSEN Sender: ............................................................ An important message from GLSEN-Alert, the electronic news service of GLSEN. The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network -- GLSEN 121 West 27th Street, Suite 804 New York, NY 10001 212-717-0135; 212-727-0254 - fax glsen@glsen.org http://www.glsen.org/ ............................................................ Job Posting Title: Director of Communications and Marketing for the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) Reports to: Executive Director Objective: To manage all aspects of internal and external communications at GLSEN to maximize the organzation's ability to affect the climate in K-12 schools General Responsibilities Include: * to manage all aspects of GLSEN internal communications, including the writing, design, and production of items such as a quarterly newsletter, an annual report, a web site, and promotional materials * to develop and implement a proactive media strategy in which both LGBT and mainstream press are utilized to raise awareness about the need to address anti-gay bias in K-12 schools * to play a lead role in shaping the GLSEN message for all audiences so that our ability to combat anti-gay bias is maximized Qualifications * strong written and oral communication skills * 3-5 years prior experience in public relations, and/or journalism * the ability to build productive and effective relationships with media professionals * the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously * the ability to handle an intense and demanding work environment * the ability to work productively in a team setting * the creativity and vision to develop and implement a new program area About GLSEN The Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) is the only national organization whose mission is to combat anti-gay prejudice in K-12 schools. Through in-school programming, community organizing, and media and political advocacy, GLSEN strives to assure each member of every community is valued and respected, regardless of sexual orientation. GLSEN has over 80 local chapters, with its national headquarters in New York and a Western regional office in San Francisco. GLSEN is an equal opportunity employer and applications by people of color and non-gay people are strongly encouraged. GLSEN is a demanding and fast-paced work environment. Some evening and weekend work is required. Applicants should be prepared to handle an intense work environment where multitasking is the norm and where expectations are high. Applicants are encouraged to seek more information on GLSEN by visiting our web site at www.GLSEN.org To apply: Send a cover letter, a resume, two letters of reference, and a brief writing sample pertaining to education and/or LGBT issues by August 3, 1998 to: Kevin Jennings Executive Director GLSEN 121 W. 27 St. #804 New York, NY 10001 212-727-0254 fax Kevin Jennings Executive Director ************************************************ GLSEN The Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network 121 West 27th Street, Suite 804 New York, NY 10001 Tel: 212-727-0135 x 113 Fax: 212-727-0254 Email: KJennings@glsen.org ---> Visit our website at www.glsen.org <--- ************************************************ ............................................................ Visit the GLSEN Blackboard online: http://www.glsen.org/ Past GLSENAlert posts are archived on the GLSEN Blackboard: http://www.glsen.org/pages/sections/news/glsenalert/ ............................................................ TO SUBSCRIBE OR UNSUBSCRIBE You may add or remove yourself from this mailing list by going to: http://www.glsen.org/pages/sections/news/glsenalert/ If you have problems or questions, you can contact the list server administrator at: ............................................................ ========================================================================== I've posted a story on the RRR attempt to take over the Texas state school board to our web site at URL: http://www.youth.org/loco/PERSONProject/Alerts/States/Texas/showdown.html At over 19K it's a bit long to post here, but if you can't access the web and would like to have the article emailed to you, please let me know. ========================================================================== From: SARATOGANY@aol.com Date: Fri, 3 Jul 1998 08:37:35 EDT To: jjmyers@skidmore.edu Subject: School District Near Harassment Settlement >From the Bay City News Service wire... HARASSMENT 07-02 0619 BCN50:UPDATE:SETTLEMENT POSSIBLE IN PACIFICA, CA SCHOOLS HARASSMENT CASE REDWOOD CITY CALIFORNIA (BCN) A Pacifica, CA boy's lawsuit against school administrators for allegedly ignoring his harassment by other students who called him ``faggot'' and ``queer'' came close to a settlement today. [Deleted part. filemanager@qrd.org] Defense attorney Davis said he prefers to hold any comment until after the settlement is approved by the five-member board. Although their next scheduled meeting is not until July 23, he said, a special meeting may be called before then. J.Stanley407p7/2/98 PRESS CONTACT: Sandra Springs (510) 466-6090 Mark Davis, attorney for Laguna Salada Union Elementary School District (408) 287-9501 ================================================================================== I've posted an update on the implementation of Policy 102 to our web site at URL: http://www.youth.org/loco/PERSONProject/Alerts/States/Pennsylvania/102-2.html At over 30K it's too long to post here, but if you can't access the web and would like to have a copy emailed to you, please let me know. ================================================================================== Jean Richter -- richter@eecs.berkeley.edu The P.E.R.S.O.N. Project (Public Education Regarding Sexual Orientation Nationally) CHECK OUT OUR INFO-LOADED WEB PAGE AT: http://www.youth.org/loco/PERSONProject/