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.
Roles (up to five fellows will be accepted)
The STAR Fellowship is designed for trans, queer and two-spirit youth/young adults ages 18-25 who are ready to advance their organizing skills and professional development in a non-profit setting. The fellows will gain skills and experience in national community organizing, program coordination, and communications and narrative development. The fellows will be responsible for supporting younger youth leaders in various programs within GSA Network. The fellowship is a temporary position starting in February 2023 through February 2024. We are prioritizing fellows who have participated in any of the various programs at GSA Network.
Fellows would join the GSA Network across teams and select which program they are applying for. Up to five fellows will have the opportunity to work alongside GSA Network organizers to support one of the following TQ2S youth leadership programs:
Alongside direct organizing experience, our fellowship cohort will have access to the following professional development training and mentorship:
Essential Duties and Functions
(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive to duties required.)
Youth Leadership Program Support (60%)
Professional Development & Fellowship Support (30%)
Administration (10%)
Required Qualifications
Work environment
Application
Apply via BambooHR at gsanetwork.org with a Cover Letter, Resume, and Materials. Submit a brief statement of no more than 350 words explaining why you are interested in the GSA Network STAR Fellowship and why you are a great candidate for this opportunity.
Make sure to indicate which area of work you would like to focus on (Roses, TRUTH, TTF, or Storytelling) The brief statement can be included as the “Cover Letter” in the application process.
Please also provide a 1-page resume outlining your work and organizing experience.
Applications must be received by January 24, 2023. The start date for this position will be mid-February 2023. Everyone will hear back the following week once applications are closed.
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.