Transfriendly Job Listings

[peggygee]

Executive Director

Fife House is one of Canada's most respected and successful AIDS Service Organizations, providing secure and affordable supportive housing and support services.

We are seeking an Executive Director to lead our organization's operations as we move into an important growth phase, which will see the expansion of services including the opening of a major new residence and our first Capital Campaign.

As Executive Director, you will make a difference in people's lives by enhancing the quality of life and independence of people living with HIV/AIDS in Toronto. Reporting to the volunteer Board of Directors, you will provide strategic leadership and carry full responsibility for managing the agency. You will champion Fife House externally by developing strong partnerships with community agencies, funding providers, government bodies, and the broader community.

Along with superb management skills, marketing savvy and fiscal leadership, you will bring to Fife House a thorough understanding of HIV/AIDS and all aspects of the not-for-profit sector, along with a strong appreciation for volunteers and staff. You will have a proven history of effective leadership. Most of all, you will share our strong client-first philosophy, and our belief that housing is a key determinant of health for persons living with HIV/AIDS today.

For more information, or to apply for this opportunity, please send your covering letter and resume to edhiringcommittee@fifehouse.org. Please state salary expectations in your covering letter. Applications must be received no later than April 30, 2007.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Fife House
ED Hiring Committee
571 Jarvis Street
Toronto, ON, M4Y 2J1
Canada
edhiringcommittee@fifehouse.org

[peggygee]

Coordinator (Part Time)

The DDC is a highly active working group of ATAC (AIDS Treatment Activists Coalition), a grass-roots 501 C(3). ATAC is an all-volunteer membership organization of AIDS activists from around the nation, many living with HIV, working together to end the AIDS epidemic by advancing research on HIV/AIDS.

Governed by two Co-Chairs, the DDC has a current membership of approximately 40 active members. The DDC¹s work focuses specifically on HIV drug development, research, and access to treatment especially for those who need new treatment options. Most of our work happens through a continuing series of face-to-face meetings, as well as monthly conference calls. You can see more of DDC at www.atac-usa.org/ddc

We seek an experienced part-time Coordinator (10 hrs /wk) to assist in meeting our goals, which include:

Identifying, mentoring and empowering treatment activists in all communities affected by the epidemic;
Developing leadership within all communities affected by HIV/AIDS (and related co-infections such as Hepatitis C) to provide knowledge and skills needed to advocate for improved research, treatment and access to care;
Providing meaningful input into issues concerning HIV, complications and co-infections;
Assisting HIV/AIDS treatment activists and the larger HIV community in our efforts to keep up to date with the latest developments in research, treatment and access; and
Facilitating meaningful communications between HIV/AIDS treatment activists and government, industry and academia.
The DDC Coordinator is responsible for the overall administrative management of DDC activities. The DDC Coordinator will be supervised by the DDC Co-Chairs, and will work closely with the ATAC Coordinator.

Specific responsibilities include:
Coordinating and documenting all communication and collaborative works
Managing DDC financial matters and assisting with fundraising
Assisting in DDC membership recruitment and maintenance
Providing support to DDC members, volunteers, and consultants as needed
Researching and tracking key events and activities, communicating these to DDC members, and maintaining relations with key organizations and individuals associated with these events/activities.
Representing the DDC as needed
Qualifications:
At least 2 years experience with grassroots organizing or non-profit project management (preferably related to HIV/AIDS)
Experienced and self-motivated with a capacity to work very independently
Experience with volunteer management
Knowledge of, and interest in, HIV/AIDS community mobilization, treatment issues, drug development, and/or health care financing
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
Good research, writing and oral communications skills
Database management skills and familiarity with bookkeeping
Event planning experience
Knowledge of common computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Powerpoint, Excel; experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, PeachTree, etc.) a plus.
Attention to detail and the ability to maintain a variety of projects and activities simultaneously
Extra points for: facilitation skills, phone call note-taking, history with decentralized organizations.
Salary: $18/hr, depending on location (see below) and experience.

Location:
The Coordinator will work out of home, or potentially out of the ATAC office which is currently located in New York, or another organization that is willing to provide space.

To Apply:
Send cover letter, resume, and salary history by email ONLY to rob_camp@verizon.net

ATAC is an affirmative action employer and strongly recruits people of color, women, lesbian/gay/bi/transgender/queer individuals, and people living with HIV

[peggygee]

All jobs listed are transfriendly, and DO NOT
discriminate on the basis of gender identity.

[whatsupwithat]

Raise high the roofbeam, peggy!

[peggygee]

The jobs listed at this thread are availible to anyone,
irregardless of their gender identity, or sexual orientation.
The companies listed are open to hiring the non/pre/post op
transgendered, as well as the general public.

They are seeking the best candidates for the job.

Interested parties can contact the companies directly, and
there is no need to contact me.

Additionally, the jobs listed cover a variety of fields, skill sets,
educational backgrounds, and level of job experience.

[peggygee]

[LTR_Seeker]

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[peggygee]

Men's Wellness Center Coordinator

Description: Cascade AIDS Project, the leading provider of HIV prevention, support, and advocacy in Oregon, seeks a coordinator for the Men’s Wellness Center, a space dedicated to the health and wellness of gay and bisexual men in the Portland Metro area.

Job functions include: Plan, coordinate, and oversee day-to-day operations of the center; create a warm, friendly, welcoming environment for all wellness center visitors, identifying visitors needs and directing them effectively to programming and/or community resources; develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with community stakeholders; recruit, train and manage wellness center volunteers; assist in the development, scheduling and promotion of wellness center programming; conduct outreach to the gay/bi men’s community and assist with other prevention interventions for gay/bi men; complete reports and other necessary documentation. Evenings and weekends required. This is a non-management, union-represented position.

Minimum Qualifications: 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in areas such as: Customer service, office management, volunteer management, health and wellness, social services, marketing and promotions, supervisory experience; knowledge of gay/bi men’s communities and HIV disease; strong verbal and written communication skills; exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills and the ability to collaborate with community partners and gatekeepers; passion for working with gay/bi men’s health issues; computer proficiency; must be highly organized and able to exercise sound judgment in challenging situations.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field; volunteer management experience and Spanish speaking.

Compensation: 1.0 FTE position $28,744 - $37,207 depending on education and experience. Generous vacation, sick leave and paid holidays, employer-paid health, dental, long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k) tax-deferred annuity with employer matching contribution, cafeteria 125 spending plan, flex-time option.

Closing date: May 28, 2007

Present resume, cover letter and salary history to:
Cascade AIDS Project
Attn: Manager, Men's Prevention & Wellness
620 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 300
Portland, Oregon 97204
Fax: (503) 223-7087

EEO

Deadline Monday, May 28, 2007
Posted Thursday, May 10, 2007

[peggygee]

Director of Youth Services

The NYC Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center is seeking an experienced Director of Youth Services to be responsible for the administration of the Youth Enrichment Services (Y.E.S.) program, including the design, implementation and evaluation of effective, confidential, HIV and substance abuse prevention programming for LGBT youth, as well as violence protection programming, including crisis intervention and referral services. The Director will design and implement effective professional development training and education services in the area of prevention and risk-education, sexual orientation, gender identity, diversity and school safety.

Requirements include 5+ years relevant experience; Master's degree in social work or equivalent experience and training; excellent management and supervisory skills; program administration experience, including contract and budget management; strong written and verbal communication skills; highly organized; prior experience in fundraising activities; substantial previous experience work with LGBT youth; knowledgeable about adolescent development, health and sex education, prevention and risk reduction. Fluency in a language other than English a plus.

Application Procedures:
Qualified applicants should apply online at www.gaycenter.org/about/employment or submit a cover letter (stating desired position and salary requirements) and resume by mail or fax to:
Center Human Resources
208 West 13th Street, New York, NY 10011
FAX (212) 924-2657

Duplicate submissions are not necessary. No phone calls, please.

The Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. People of color, women, trans and gender non-conforming people, and individuals of diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply.

Learn more at www.gaycenter.org

Posted Thursday, May 10, 2007

[peggygee]

Raise high the roofbeam, peggy!

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I'm glad this is helpful to folks.

Also, I will be re-posting a listing of employment
rights for transpersons.