From: Heather Wright Subject: PFLAG Job Openings - Field Dept. 3/21/00 Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 15:27:33 -0500 ******* Job Openings at PFLAG ******* Title: Central Field Manager Reports to: Field, Program and Policy Director Annual salary: Commensurate with experience. Health benefits, vacation, sick leave and flex time. _________________________________ General Responsibilities: The Central Field Manager is one of three Field Managers (West, Central and East) on the Field, Program and Policy team. The Field Manager is responsible for managing PFLAG programs, issues and chapter development for PFLAG chapters, leaders and members in their respective region to further PFLAG's mission. 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 and 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 work. 3. Manages specific projects and coordinates staff and grassroots involvement in the project. 4. Manages specific issue areas and coordinates with staff, grassroots and coalition partners. 5. Assists in developing trainings and materials, including weekly email alerts, position papers, newsletter articles and other materials related to manager's special projects and issue areas. 6. Travels to conduct trainings for PFLAG leaders and activists. 7. Serves as a liaison between PFLAG national, activists in the manager's region and coalition partners in Washington for outreach, information and advocacy. 8. Responsible for serving as a back up to other team members in their absence when activation or assistance is required to cover regional needs. Qualifications: Qualified candidates will have excellent communication skills, at least one year of experience in grassroots organizing for issue and/or electoral campaigns, ability to travel, a high energy level and be committed to creative teamwork. Title: Chapter Services Manager Reports to: Field, Program, and Policy Director Salary: Commensurate with experience. Health benefits, vacation, sick leave and flex time. _______________________________________________________ The Chapter Services Manager is one of five staff in the Field, Program and Policy Department. The Chapter Services Manager is responsible for maintaining affiliate and coalition databases, managing the chapter affiliation process, coordinating the volunteer program and working with international affiliates. Responsibilities: 1. Manage chapter records/affiliation database and produce directories 2. Manage chapter dues collection process and assist volunteer leaders in the process 3. Manage affiliation process for chapters, providing advice to chapters that are affiliating and coordinating with Field Managers and volunteer Regional Directors 4. Coordinate affiliate mailings, including quarterly mailing and monthly chapter newsletter 5. Prepare monthly information reports on affiliate network, affiliates in formation, and dues collection status 6. Manage volunteer/intern program 7. Manage international affiliates, providing assistance in their local organizing 8. Assist with special projects, including development of a best practices database Qualifications: Qualified candidates will have excellent database skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Access; volunteer management experience; familiarity with 501 (c) (3) tax exempt requirements; strong attention to detail; excellent communication skills; high energy level and commitment to creative teamwork. Please send resume/cover letter to: PFLAG, 1726 M St., NW Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036 (fax: 202-467-8194) or info@PFLAG.org Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) is committed to fair employment practices and equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin/ancestry, age, sex, disability, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation at a college, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation. posted 2/15/00 - please distribute widely