Genders & Sexualities Alliances Network is hiring a
Organization
Genders & Sexualities Alliance Network (GSA Network) is a next-generation LGBTQ racial and gender justice organization that empowers and trains trans, queer, and allied youth leaders to advocate, organize, and mobilize an intersectional movement for safer schools.
GSA Network is guided by our vision of full equality and social justice for all trans and queer people. We have developed a model of grassroots organizing that trains youth activists to understand and challenge multiple systems of oppression, in order to develop trans, queer, and allied leaders with a vision for broad social justice. Grounded in this model, GSA Network is building the GSA movement by providing resources, training, and grassroots organizing support to youth activists working to educate schools and communities about trans and queer issues and change public policy, as well as to emerging GSA Networks in states around the U.S. As the convener of the National Association of GSA Networks, we bring together youth and adult leaders from state and regional GSA Networks to share best practices for GSA and youth organizing. As a national leader at the intersections of the trans and queer youth, racial, gender, and education justice movements, this is an exciting time for GSA Network as we expand our impact and grow our team. You can learn more about our work at www.gsanetwork.org.
Role
The Communications & Storytelling Director will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of GSA Network's overall communications strategy, which is heavily focused on cohesive campaign development to increase national TS2S+ youth participation, GSA clubs development, and growing our organizational partnerships and media strategies. This position is ideal for a senior-level manager or director-level communications professional with a broad understanding of strategic communications who is looking to increase their knowledge, skills, and leadership in this area. A demonstrated passion for trans, queer, and two-spirit youth leadership and empowerment, extensive knowledge or personal experience with the intersectional issues facing low-income trans and queer youth of color, and a commitment to social justice are required for this position.
Essential Duties and Functions
(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)
Communications (40%)
Organize, oversee and strengthen GSA Network's brand and online presence to be integrated across departments and in line with organizational strategies and priorities.
Coordinate talking points and collaborate with staff from GSA Network and partner organizations to uplift their work.
Develop and distribute press releases, media advisories, blogs, and social media content.
Serve as an editor, providing timely feedback to staff on their written communications.
Develop and execute a media strategy plan that establishes structure and relationships with members of the media with the communications team
Assist co-Executive Directors, staff, partners, and youth leaders with media relations.
Identify and train spokespeople to represent GSA Network.
Create, update and maintain media lists and track media coverage.
Coordinate or assist in the coordination of events for media and/or external stakeholders, such as site visits or press conferences
Storytelling (20%)
Curate storytelling about the GSA movement and work of TQ2S youth leaders that are prepared and integrated with media relations.
Experiment and evolve storytelling practices across organization and programs.
Leads the assessment of GSA Network's storytelling and communications needs across audiences and channels.
Team Leadership (20%)
Administration, including Database and Website (20%)
Qualifications
Minimum of 4 years experience in advocacy or communications strategy development, public relations or media relations, ideally at a nonprofit organization
Excellent writing and strategic communication skills.
Demonstrated experience developing strong relations and messaging for media representatives, partners, and constituents.
Strong organizational and project management skills and experience.
Proven ability to work with efficiency, flexibility, and good humor.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.
Fluency, comfort, and familiarity with computers, websites, social media, and databases.
Experience with CiviCRM and WordPress is ideal.
Demonstrated commitment to social justice, anti‐oppression work, and TQ2S (trans, queer, two-spirit) rights.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and with people from a variety of different racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, educational, religious, sexual, gender, and generational backgrounds.
Work environment
Application
Apply via BambooHR at gsanetwork.org with a Cover Letter, Resume, and Materials. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis with an ideal start date of February 20, 2023.
Equal Opportunity Employer
GSA Network is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from youth, people of color, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and people with disabilities.
Compensation
GSA Network's wages are set according to an internal equity matrix. As such, we do not negotiate salary offers outside of the range specified.