Coordinator, Equally Blessed.
Part-time, grant-funded position. 15-20 hours/week
Background. Equally Blessed is a coalition of four national Catholic organizations which work for justice and equality for LGBT people in church and society. We are seeking a part-time coordinator to manage the day-to-day work of the coalition, as well as to oversee special projects and initiatives as they arise. At present, Equally Blessed is involved in communications work to amplify the voice of the majority of US Catholics who support justice and equality for LGBT people. We have contracted with a communications firm to produce press statements for the coalition. Coalition partners meet via conference call at least once a month; we also meet in person two to three times a year.
Equally Blessed partner organizations maintain separate offices in Boston, Chicago, Rochester, NY, and the Washington, DC area. We would prefer an employee who could work out of one of these areas; we will entertain the possibility of an offsite employee, too.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manages all administrative work of the coalition, other than financial management. Includes scheduling meetings, developing agendas, coordinating logistics for in-person meetings, maintaining minutes, responding to inquiries, etc.
- Works with coalition partners and contracted communications firm in developing media statements, op-eds, and letters to public/Church officials, and manages the editing and approval process. Develops and maintains good working relationship with communications firm.
- Manages coalition website and social media outlets.
- Coordinates workflow on coalition projects, including events such as conference caucuses.
- Represents coalition members at conference outreach booths.
- Supports collaborative efforts among coalition member groups, as appropriate.
- Assists with coalition grant-writing/fundraising efforts.
- Develops and maintains effective networking with other key social-justice individuals and groups when working on projects in collaboration with Equally Blessed.
Mostly daytime hours. This position may require occasional travel and the possibility of some evening and weekend hours.
Education, Background, and Skills, and Experience
- Two to three years experience working toward social justice goals, emphasis on Catholic church reform and/or LGBT issues preferred
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills; knowledge of AP style helpful.
- Strong organization skills
- Ability to negotiate a variety of organizational cultures and work with a variety of personalities.
- Social media/website content management experience
- Self-starter and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to work independently without direct supervision
- Schedule flexibility.
- Proficiency in all standard office software
- BA or equivalent experience required
Preferred Start: August 19, 2013
Applications must be received by July 16. Please submit cover letter and resume by email to (jobs@equally-blessed.org)
For more information on Equally Blessed, visit www.equally-blessed.org.
