Date: Wed, 31 Mar 99 14:53:39 -0500 From: National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Subject: [NGLTF PRESS] NGLTF Job Openings ********************************************************* NATIONAL GAY AND LESBIAN TASK FORCE JOB POSTINGS APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15, 1998 APPLY TO: NGLTF Personnel Director, 1700 Kalorama Road NW, Washington, DC 20009 Full description available at http://www.ngltf.org/jobs ********************************************************* COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR We are seeking a Communications Director to develop and oversee the implementation of NGLTF media plan; work with the media to ensure positive coverage of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues; promote NGLTF and its programs; work with organizations and activists in media organizing and advocacy. Qualifications: Minimum 3 years experience as media advocate and spokesperson; knowledge of GLBT and mainstream media; ability to understand and articulate complex GLBT political issues; excellent communication skills; demonstrated experience working in multicultural environment with commitment to racial, economic, sexual and gender diversity. PUBLIC INFORMATION ASSOCIATE We are seeking a Public Information Associate to manage publications, research and write materials, monitor news outlets, assist with media advocacy efforts. Issue areas include families, marriage, youth, civil rights, hate violence, youth, sodomy law repeal and others. Qualifications: Outstanding writing and editing skills, ability to write on political issues, detail-oriented, self-starter able to work in fast-paced team oriented work environment; demonstrated experience in multi-cultural environment with commitment to racial, economic, sexual and gender diversity. FIELD ASSOCIATE We are seeking a Field Associate to assist with organizing efforts on key GLBT issues, respond to requests for assistance from local and state organizations. Issue areas include families, marriage, youth, civil rights, hate violence, sodomy law repeal, state legislation, youth, campus, and others. Qualifications: Organizing experience; knowledge of and experience in GLBT community; detail oriented self-starter able to work in fast-paced team oriented work environment; excellent communication skills; demonstrated experience in multi-cultural environment with commitment to racial, economic, sexual and gender diversity. PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCATE We are seeking a Public Policy Advocate to lobby US Congress and executive branch, build effective coalitions, develop issue based materials, work with legislative team. Issue areas include families, marriage, youth, civil rights, hate violence, youth, and others. Qualifications: Significant advocacy experience; knowledge of US Congress and Administration, excellent speaking skills, highly organized self-starter able to work in fast-paced team oriented work environment; demonstrated experience in multi-cultural environment with commitment to racial, economic, sexual and gender diversity. STATE LEGISLATIVE LAWYER We are seeking a State Legislative Lawyer to work with state organizations on legislative issues, analyze and draft legislation, maintain legislative clearinghouse, develop legal and political strategies, work with legislative team. Issue areas include families, marriage, youth, civil rights, hate violence, youth, sodomy law repeal and others. Qualifications: Lawyer admitted to a state bar, excellent legal analytical ability, excellent communication and negotiation skills, self-starter able to work in fast-paced team oriented work environment; demonstrated experience in multi-cultural environment with commitment to racial, economic, sexual and gender diversity. GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR We are seeking a Grants Administrator to manage all aspects of grant funding process (research, writing, scheduling, reporting, follow-up); conceive, develop, and implement all grant proposals to foundations; coordinate efforts for corporate support. Qualifications: Demonstrated experience in securing foundation and corporate support, two years exp in nonprofit development, excellent writing and research skills, able to work in fast-paced team oriented work environment; demonstrated experience in multi-cultural environment with commitment to racial, economic, sexual and gender diversity. ----------------------------------------------------------------- For all positions: salary commensurate w/experience plus benefits To apply: send letter, resume, references, writing sample by April 15, 1999 to NGLTF Personnel Director, 1700 Kalorama Road NW, Washington, DC 20009. Description at http://www.ngltf.org/jobs. No calls, fax, or email applications or inquiries. _____________________________________________________________________ Founded in 1973, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force works to eliminate prejudice, violence and injustice against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people at the local, state and national level. As part of a broader social justice movement for freedom, justice and equality, NGLTF is creating a world that respects and celebrates the diversity of human expression and identity where all people may fully participate in society. _________________________________________ This message was issued by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Media Department. If you have a question regarding this post, please direct it to the contact at the top of this message. If you wish to UNSUBSCRIBE from this list, please send an email with "UNSUBSCRIBE PRESSLIST" in the subject and body of your email message to . You may also unsubscribe by visiting http://www.ngltf.org.