Post Op Transwoman Receives An Obama Appointment

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Rachel Maddow reports for MSNBC's The Rachel Maddow show on Amanda Simpson as a Senior Technical Advisor at the Department Of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)

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Executive Director - Non-profit

at Project: Transitions in Washington-Tacoma-Olympia

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Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Finance and Administration

 at Starr King School for the Ministry in California-Oakland-Berkeley

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Community & Minority Health Specialist - Bi-Lingual

at The Long Island GLBT Services Network, LIGALY, The Center and SAGE-LI in New York-Long Island

Employment Opportunities at The Long Island GLBT Services Network, LIGALY, The Center and SAGE-LI
Last Updated: January 29, 2009

General Application Guidelines:

Application procedures vary based on position.

• Please carefully review the position description and application procedures as outlined in the position announcements below.
• All submissions must include a cover letter, stating the position of interest and salary requirements, and an accompanying resume.

• Duplicate submissions are not necessary. No phone calls, please.

The Long Island GLBT Services Network, Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth, The Long Island GLBT Community Center and Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders – Long Island are proud to be Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. People of color, women, trans and gender non-conforming people, and individuals of diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply.

Position Title: Community and Minority Health Specialist

Status: Full Time

Position Summary: The Long Island Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center (The Center) has undertaken a health initiative to provide vital health information to GLBT Long Islanders, with a special emphasis on outreach to communities of color. This program will provide prevention information, referrals for care, and community-based cultural competency training on the various health issues that affect GLBT people across the lifespan and across cultures.

The Center is seeking to hire a Community and Minority Health Specialist to administer this program. The Community and Minority Health Specialist reports to the Director of Programs and is responsible for:

• Designing and implementing outreach strategies to inform all GLBT people about their risk for particular health problems, with a special emphasis on reaching communities of color
• Designing curricula for and facilitating workshops to educate Long Islanders (community members as well as health and human service providers) about various health risks of GLBT people; programming will include a particular emphasis on HIV/AIDS, crystal meth addiction/substance abuse, tobacco, mental health, and violence in the GLBT community
• The oversight of Movimiento Activista National Gay Organizado (MANGO), Long Island’s only program providing targeted services to Long Island?s GLBT Latino community
• Developing and implementing additional minority health initiatives, thereby expanding services to reach all members of Long Island?s communities of color
• The oversight of Anti-Violence Project- Long Island (AVP-LI); providing support and technical assistance to victims of GLBT and HIV-motivated violence
• Providing appropriate referrals to other service providers
• Compiling program reports as mandated by funder(s)

• Performing other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in social work, public health or a related discipline preferred. Experience in the field will be considered in lieu of education.
• 2 or more years experience in a public health or community-based setting
• Bilingual English/Spanish and cultural proficiency a must.
• Working knowledge of public health issues, preferably as they relate to the GLBT community
• Commitment to and knowledge of GLBT issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable transportation (the position requires travel within Nassau and Suffolk Counties)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide range of people
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once

• Some nights and weekends required

Salary and Benefits: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience; plus an excellent benefits package.

Application Procedure: Qualified individuals should send cover letter and resume (which must include salary history and requirements) to:

Long Island GLBT Community Center
34 Park Ave
Bay Shore, NY 11706
FAX: 631-665-7874
EMAIL: jobs@liglbtcenter.org

Please indicate any involvement in the GLBT community, whether it is as a professional, volunteer or activist, in your cover letter.

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Assistant Professor of Law and Society

at Ramapo College of New Jersey in New Jersey-Northern

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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

at Michael Alowo in Texas-San Antonio

 City Year AmeriCorps member

 As a City Year corps member, you will serve full-time as a tutor or mentor in schools and run after-school and school vacation programs. You will also help rebuild neighborhoods and perform a variety of community service projects.


As part of your corps experience you will work on a team with young adults who come from diverse backgrounds. Each team has a unique focus, varying from a specific neighborhood to youth leadership and social issues.


Corps members:

– Help students excel with one-on-one tutoring, group instruction and homework help
– Lead out-of-school and leadership development activities
– Organize service clubs, student councils, and after-school activities
– Teach children about important social issues and diversity
 

- Lead and organize high-impact service such as painting murals and renovating community centers

Benefits

– $4,725 education award (for members who complete 1,700 hours of service)
– Weekly stipend
– Uniform provided by The Timberland Company
– Cell phone provided by T-Mobile
– Basic health insurance
– Student loan forbearance (on qualifying student loans)
– Networking sessions and professional development trainings
– Leadership and diversity trainings
– Child care allowance (for eligible members)

ligibility Requirements

– Between the ages of 17-24
– United States citizen or permanent resident alien
– High school graduate/G.E.D. recipient OR agreement to pursue a G.E.D.*
– Your eligibility may be contingent on prior enrollment in AmeriCorps**
 

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 January 5, 2010

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration has inserted language into the federal jobs Web site www.usajobs.gov, that  explicitly banning employment discrimination based on gender identity.

The protection is expected to apply to the small transgender population — people who identify their gender differently from the information on their birth certificates — and it merely formalizes what had been increasingly unchallenged government practice over several years.

But civil liberties and gender rights groups welcomed it on Tuesday as the clearest statement yet by the Obama administration that such discrimination in the federal workplace would not be accepted.

 http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/06/us/06gender.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

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Job Opening:
Employment Specialist - Transgender Economic Empowerment Initiative
 
We are looking for a dynamic, professional, community-oriented team player who
is dedicated to empowering transgender and gender-nonconforming communities to
fill the role of Employment Specialist for the Transgender Economic Empowerment
Initiative (TEEI).
 
The TEEI Employment Specialist assists transgender and gender-nonconforming
adults in their job searches through one-on-one and group work around goal
setting, crafting resumes and cover letters, building interview skills, and
developing professional networks. The Employment Specialist inspires and
motivates clients to continue in their job searches, collaborates closely with
LGBT Center and Transgender Law Center staff to implement workshops and events,
and maintains strong professional relationships with employers and community
partners.
 
The successful applicant will have a demonstrated commitment to and
understanding of transgender and gender-nonconforming communities, a
client-centered approach, a broad understanding of the realities of the job
market, and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Experience
in human services is preferred, but this requirement may also be met by a strong
combination of skills from other sectors.
 
JVS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any
employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnic background,
religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin or
disabilities. Please let us know if you need accommodations for the interview
process.
 
Job Title: TEEI Employment Specialist
Organization: JVS
Location: San Francisco
Salary: $37,000 - $42,000, DOE
FT  Regular
 
How to Apply:
For complete job description, please visit http://www.jvs.org/jobs.htm.
Please email cover letter and resume to recruit@...; please use TEEI
Employment Specialist in subject line.
Organization Web Site: www.jvs.org
 

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TransJustice Community School

When: Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 4pm-8pm

Where:

 Audre Lorde Project, 85 South Oxford; Brooklyn, NY 11217

APPLY FOR THE TRANSJUSTICE COMMUNITY SCHOOL!

Applications are Due January 29, 2010

Stipends & Metrocards Provided to Participants 

 The TransJustice Community School is for People of Color who identify as Trans and Gender Non Conformingfor example people of color who identify as trans, gender non-conforming, gender variant, gender deviant, butch lesbians, drag queens, bi-gendered, Two-Spirit, drag kings, femme queens, A.G., gender queer, non-gendered, andro, crossdressers, gender-benders, and more. 

 The TransJustice Community School aims to strengthen our community and ourselves and build participants confidence and self-esteem.  The TransJustice Community School will focus on building the leadership of Trans and Gender Non Conforming People of Color, while participating in a larger multi-racial, multi-gender community that fights injustice facing those who are most historically targeted in the U.S.  Through discussions and panels, workshops, visiting other groups and experience participants will: 

• Learn how to and teach others to be self-advocates regarding Know Your Rights as it relates to: HRA, Housing Authorities, the Police System, and Health Care.
• Learn how to do public speaking related to ALP/TransJustice and the Welfare Justice Campaign.
• Learn how to identify and share crisis and sustainable living resources related to:  health care, housing, legal issues, counseling and other common issues in our community.
• Learn how to facilitate meetings and how to make decisions and plan in a group setting.
• Learn what goes into planning, executing and evaluating parts of a campaign.
• Learn from experienced community members lessons on personal and community based survival.
•  The TransJustice Community School is an eight week program that will begin on February 16th, 2010 and will end on April 10, 2010. 

• There will be 3 sessions a week from 4pm-8pm on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. 
• There is no fee for participation.  Participants will receive a meal at each session, a $70 weekly stipend, metrocards, and a certificate of completion (full participation is required).  On time attendance at all sessions is also required. 
• Location will be at ALP, 85 South Oxford Street, Brooklyn, NY. 

HOW TO APPLY:  Complete and return the application by Friday, January 29, 2010. Send form by email totransjustice@alp.org or fax to 718.596.1328 or mail to ALP, 85 South Oxford St., Brooklyn, NY 11217.  For more info contact transjustice@alp.org or Mya (ext. 23) or Jen (ext. 32) at 718-596-0342. 

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Audre Lorde Project, 85 South Oxford; Brooklyn, NY 11217

Directions: C train to Lafayette Avenue; G train to Fulton Street; 2, 3, 4, 5, B, Q, D, M, N, R to Atlantic Avenue/Pacific Street

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Youth Technology Specialist 0.5 FTE

Description: Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) is the leading provider of HIV prevention, education, housing, advocacy and support services in Oregon and Southwest Washington. We are seeking a part time (20 hours a week) Youth Technology Specialist to work with a diverse group of young people on using social networking and media technology to enhance peer to peer education for HIV prevention and sexual health. This position is part of a three year project, called CHAT-PDX, which aims to reduce HIV transmission among youth at highest risk for HIV including racial/ethnic and sexual/gender minority and homeless youth. This position reports to the Manager of Education Services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• GED or High School Diploma
• 1-2 years experience with web-based social networking tools (myspace, twitter, facebook, blogs, etc.)
• Strong understanding of youth culture, specifically racial and ethnic minority youth, homeless youth, youth in foster care, students in alternative schools, and sexual and gender minority youth
• Demonstrated computer and keyboard proficiency using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook), Macintosh Computers, and working knowledge of the internet
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have public speaking and group facilitation experience
• Successful experience working with racial and ethnic minority youth
• Successful experience working with diverse populations
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using web-based social networking tools for community organizing/building
• Experience in video production, editing, and design
• Experience with graphic and/or web design
• Experience in youth HIV prevention education
• Strong understanding of basic adolescent sexual health information
• Previous experience working with volunteers
• Verbal and written fluency in English and Spanish

Compensation: $12.79 - $14.78 per hour depending on experience; employer-paid health, dental, vision, long-term disability and life insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with generous employer matching contribution, 125C cafeteria savings plan; generous vacation and health leave benefits.

Closing Date: Monday, November 30th, 2009 – 5:00pm

NOTE: This is a union represented position.

To apply for this position, mail, email or deliver the following three documents; your resume, a cover letter that addresses how you meet the minimum qualifications, and a completed CAP Employment application (available at www.cascadeaids.org) to:
Cascade AIDS Project
Youth Technology Specialist Position
208 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 800
Portland, Oregon 97204
Or
jobs@cascadeaids.org