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BASIC RIGHTS OREGONJob Announcement

Transgender Justice Fellowship

POSITION OVERVIEW

Basic Rights Oregon seeks one part-time Transgender Justice Fellow beginning in November 2009 and continuing through November 2010. The Transgender Justice Fellow reports to the Field Manager.
The Transgender Justice Fellowship is an entry level, organizer-in-training position. The Fellow is responsible for building and mobilizing diverse volunteer teams, planning and executing volunteer trainings, and working to support a campaign for accessible health care for transgender Oregonians. The position will involve regular in-state travel and will receive significant support in developing and carrying out their work.

Basic Rights Oregon is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, multicultural work environment. People of color, people with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions and identities are encouraged to apply.QUALIFICATIONS

Previous student, issue, electoral, community or labor organizing experience

Commitment to social justice, especially to ending homophobia and transphobia, and to working across lines of identity

Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and work as part of a fast-paced team; and to prioritize and manage a variety of projects simultaneously

Computer literacy, especially with Microsoft Word and Excel

Commitment to building a multi-racial team; experience working in multi-racial environments

Comfortable speaking to small and large groups

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Driver’s license, ability to travel, and ability to work evenings and weekendsRESPONSIBILITIES

Recruit, train, mobilize and moivate a diverse pool of activists, and manage volunteer teams

Maintain administrative systems necessary to track volunteer participation

Coordinate transportation, logistics, and recruitment for statewide volunteer events

Seek out and attend community events and meetings, primarily on evenings and weekends

Travel across Oregon to engage volunteers

Prepare written weekly and quarterly work plans and progress reports

Perform other duties as assignedCOMPENSATION

Part-time, hourly wage.
HIRING TIMELINE

Applications are due by Monday, November 9th at 5pm. Applicants will be contacted starting on Tuesday, November 10th to schedule interviews. Application should include a cover letter, resume, and names and phone numbers of three references.
Please send applications to aubrey@basicrights.org by Monday, November 9th at 5pm.

ABOUT BASIC RIGHTS OREGON

Basic Rights Oregon is the state’s largest grassroots organization dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, BRO is a progressive, statewide nonprofit organization. For more information, visit www.basicrights.org.

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