Date: Mon, 5 May 1997 14:36:19 -0500
From: julie gedden <jgedden@pflag.org>
Subject: Job Announcement

Please Post: Job Announcement
Announced May 2, 1997

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**No email.**


Department:		Program and Policy
Title:		Regional Program Associate
Reports to:		Program and Policy Director(s)
Annual Salary:	$22,000 plus health benefits, vacation and sick leave


General Responsibilities:  The Regional Program Associate is one of three
regional program associates (Western, Central and Eastern) on the Program
and Policy team.  The associate is responsible for managing PFLAG programs,
issues and Chapter development for the PFLAG chapters, leaders and members
in their respective region to further PFLAG'S ENDS.

Specific Responsibilities:

1.      Serves as a one-stop shop for all PFLAG members/chapters in their
region for information on advocacy, issues, projects, training, chapter
development strategic planning.

2.      Works with PFLAG's Regional Directors, members, leaders and chapters in
their region to mobilize around national and local issues and programs that
further PFLAG's ENDS.

3.      Manages one or more specific projects to the desired outcome(s) and
facilitates involvement of other team members in executing project
components in their regions.

4.      Manages one or more specific issue areas with direction from the
department director(s) and facilitates the involvement of other team
members in creating and executing advocacy goals with PFLAG's grassroots
infrastructure.

5.      Assists in writing action alerts, position papers, newsletter articles
and other materials related to associate's special projects and issue
areas.

6.      Responsible for serving as a back up to other team members in their
absence when activations or assistance is required to cover regional needs.

7.      Serves as a liaison between PFLAG national, activists in the
associate's region and coalition partners in Washington for outreach,
information and advocacy.

8.      Assists in organizing and conducting training activities related to
their region and areas of specialization.

Qualifications:  Qualified candidates will have excellent skills, at least
one year of experience in grassroots organizing for issue and/or electoral
campaigns, a high energy level and be creative team players.  Prior
participation in electoral politics, grassroots organizing or intensive
leadership training programs a plus.  Mac experience required.  Candidates
must submit cover letter, resume and 2 short (one page) writing sample.
Fax 202-638-0243


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Julie Gedden
Director of National Operations
  PFLAG
  202.638.4200 x215
  202.898.0562 fax
  jgedden@pflag.org
  http://www.pflag.org
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