Reports to: Director of Youth Programs

Location: Remote (Office in NYC)

Annual Salary: $65,000 - $75,000

About GLSEN:

GLSEN is a national education 501(c)3 non-profit organization, leading the movement to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for all since 1990. We work tirelessly to ensure that all children can have a high quality education where they are safe and affirmed. We envision a world in which every child student learns to respect and accept all people, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, and in turn is respected and accepted themselves.

Each year, GLSEN reaches millions of students and educators via action at the national, state, and local levels, with leadership from a national network of volunteer GLSEN chapters. Over three decades, GLSEN has improved conditions for LGBTQ students across the United States and launched an international movement to address LGBTQ issues in education and promote respect for all in schools. For more information on GLSEN’s policy advocacy, student leadership initiatives, school-based programs, research, and professional development for educators visit www.glsen.org.

About You:

We are looking for someone willing to think boldly about the future of K-12 education and how best to serve, develop, and follow the leadership of LGBTQ2S+ students. GLSEN needs individuals that have a demonstrated commitment to advancing racial, gender, and disability justice and have a track record of working across differences to advance equitable and just outcomes in education for students experiencing marginalization.

The right fit for this particular role will be grounded in community organizing and models of membership-based organizations, with particular focus on holistic youth engagement. They will have experience maintaining consistent communication with students locally and nationally, as well as what it takes to acclimate young people to membership expectations. They feel passionately about working with LGBTQ2S+ students, facilitating social change in K-12 schools, and program leadership.

Position Objective:

The Youth Engagement Manager will be a part of GLSEN’s Youth Programs Department, which ensures that GLSEN continues to provide high quality youth resources and programs that increase the capacity of students nationally to create and sustain safe, respectful, and affirming school environments for LGBTQ2S+ students. This position will work with our Youth Programs Associate, Youth Programs Manager, and Director of Youth Programs to provide impactful programs and support for students to develop their leadership skills and build a movement toward inclusive schools.

Responsibilities Include:

Youth engagement

• Lead GLSEN’s Shine Program, which includes chapter-based Shine Teams that are made up of youth members and youth/adult leaders who take action locally to advance GLSEN’s mission.
  • Execute newly developed Shine Program model, grounded in our strategy to engage GLSEN chapters in building the capacity of local student leadership, organizing, and advocacy toward creating inclusive schools
  • Maintain consistent, regular communication with Shine Team Coordinators through email communication, regular meetings, 1:1s, and trainings/workshops focused on building Shine Team Coordinators’ knowledge and skills
  • Track and analyze relevant impact data
  • Ensure Shine Teams make progress toward departmental goals and adhere to GLSEN’s Youth Engagement Policies
  • Coordinate the annual Shine Team Virtual Convening, including coordination content development, logistics, and outreach
• Work with Youth Programs staff in building GLSEN’s National Youth Membership program
  • Develop recruitment, basebuilding, and orientation processes for youth members
  • Ensure all members have regular points of connection with GLSEN
  • Work with Youth Programs Manager and students to outline leadership development plans for members
• Work with all YP Department staff to execute first annual Youth Leader Action Camp, which will bring together 100 student leaders from across GLSEN

Youth capacity building

• Coordinate quarterly chapter visits with Director of Youth Programs
• Increase opportunities for LGBTQ2S+ students to engage in GLSEN programs and build leadership skills, including creating and updating student resources
• Coordinate and/or lead specialized trainings for Shine youth members, youth leaders, and adult leaders
• Manage Shine team content creation for GLSEN’s youth-facing social media channels in coordination with the Communications department
• Provide technical assistance to students in schools as they organize to create inclusive schools

Required Skills:

• Experience developing and managing youth programs from a macro lens; regional or national experience a plus
• Five or more years of direct work experience in youth development
  • master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field (such as social work, youth development, education, public health, and counseling) a plus
  • experience working with youth organizers a plus
• 3 or more years of project or program management and logistics coordination experience
• 3 or more years of experience in K-12 student organizing/advocacy work
• 2 or more years of facilitation/training experience
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with diverse groups
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of youth development principles, best practices, and pedagogy
• Knowledge of the U.S. education system and current LGBTQ2S+ issues in schools
• Commitment to social justice and knowledge of anti-oppression/anti-racist work
• Ability to manage time efficiently and support multiple projects at once
• Exceptional attention to detail and consistency in follow-up
• Working knowledge of social media and constituent database software
• Willingness to travel several times per year

Benefits:

GLSEN offers a generous benefits package, including paid time off in addition to 10 paid holidays per year – two weeks off provided in addition to paid time off (July and December); 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance for staff and optional benefits for family members (including domestic partners); life insurance; and a 401k plan with increasing employer contributions based on staff tenure.

This position is fully remote, and can be performed from anywhere in the United States. As GLSEN’s physical offices are located in New York and Washington D.C., our organizational schedule and all staff work hours are in Eastern Standard Time. Up to 20% of this position will include travel when it is safe to do so, in light of the current pandemics.

To apply, submit your resume and letter of interest to www.glsen.org/apply-work-glsen. Please do not email, fax, or mail applications.

GLSEN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage people of color, people of diverse gender identities, people with disabilities, women, and non-LGBTQ+ people to apply.