Black LGBT(Q)+ Caucus Leader

Time Commitment: 10-15 hours per month

Compensation: $325 per month

The Organization 

Lighthouse Foundation of Chicagoland is a Black LGBTQ+ led, multiracial social justice organization that advances justice for Black LGBTQ+ people across Chicagoland through empowerment, education, and entertainment. Since LF’s founding in July 2019, we have forged collaborations with 25 partner organizations, planned over 100+ events with 4,000+ participants, and launched the nation’s first Black Queer Equity Index (BQEI). LF is a small but rapidly growing organization which is poised for growth over the next year.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated self-starter to help grow our Black LGBT(Q)+ Caucus (BQC). BQC Leaders meet monthly for trainings (ie. public speaking, health equity, electoral engagement, etc.) and to plan public events (ie. poetry readings, mental health talks, etc.). Black LGBT(Q)+ Caucus should excel at building community through event planning and hosting, one-on-one meetings with interested individuals, and hosting/planning monthly small group meetings. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, constantly evolving workplace where last-minute pivots are required but intentional planning sets us up to make successful pivots. 

This part-time contract role is primarily a remote position with some in-person requirements in the Chicagoland area. 

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Director of Strategy who oversees the Black LGBT(Q)+ Caucus
• Attends BQC Meeting and events monthly. This breakdown includes:
  • Attend 6/8 BQC events yearly
    • Two lead
    • Two support
    • Two attend
  • Attend 2 LF-wide events yearly (one per half year)
  • And also attend:
    • Open BQC Meeting
    • 1-2 BQC Leader Meetings
    • Quarterly Leadership Council Meetings
    • Necessary retreats
  • One BWT Session 
• Coordinate with Caucus Leaders, staff, and contractors on project tasks, logistics needs, timelines, and work priorities
• Assist with planning and growing the caucus 
  • Event suggestions and planning of events
  • Serve as the point of contact for appointed events and Caucus Members 
• Work with the Director of Strategy to oversee event budgets
• Submit invoices and check requests on a monthly basis
• Represent the LF & the BQC to external agencies (member organizations, press, funders, etc)

Qualifications

• Commitment to social justice, anti-racism, and Black LGBTQ+ liberation
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Community organizing experience is a plus 
• Excels while multitasking, setting priorities, and working independently
• Demonstrated proficiency with Google docs, Google calendar, and Zoom
• High degree of flexibility; strong sense of humor; ability to work well in an evolving environment