The Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby of Texas is seeking a field associate to direct its statewide field programs in Texas. This position will report to the Executive Director, and will work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator. (Job description after the jump) See more job postings in the "Job Listings" category.

Responsibilities

As a member of the LGRL leadership team, the Field Associate will play a key role in shaping the future of the Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby of Texas, and increasing the effectiveness and capacity of our organizing strategies and public policy campaigns. The Field Associateâ??s responsibilities will include:

· Primary strategic leadership of the LGRLâ??s Field Program, related primarily to statewide political and legislative educational programs;

· Developing and implementing strategies to deploy LGRL members and volunteers to advocate for equal protections and equal rights for LGBT Texans;

· Providing guidance and support for LGRLâ??s geographically diverse national, state and local allies;

· Forging and strengthening collaborative efforts with communities of color and the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities;

· Under the direction of the Executive Director, being a part of LGRLâ??s multi-disciplinary teams working to develop high impact strategies on critical issues;

· Working with the Executive Director to build and nurture effective multi-organizational coalitions on priority issues and statewide campaigns;

· Integrating new technology as a tool for activists to advance LGRLâ??s legislative agenda;

· Organizing major public events, public hearings, conferences and training opportunities;

· Supervising and coordinating all activities of field staff and volunteers, including orientation, training, team-building, problem-solving and evaluation through regular phone contact, site visits, and team and individual meetings;

· Responding to requests from Board members and LGRL activists;

· Working with Volunteer Coordinator to ensure development and execution of effective local volunteer recruitment and mobilization plans;

· Preparing reports, as needed.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a sophisticated political activist (or legislative staffer and/or lobbyist) with a proven track record of accomplishments. Other qualifications will include:

· Extraordinary leadership skills;

· Substantial experience in developing successful political/legislative and activist campaigns;

· Ability to form and articulate a strategic vision for a more racially diverse and more effective field program;

· Experience with on-line organizing and communication;

· Familiarity and/or expertise in a broad range of civil liberties issues;

· Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, as a public spokesperson and advocate; a quick study on a dynamic array of issues;

· A deep and demonstrated commitment to the cause of equal rights and protections for LGBT citizens;

· Experience in working effectively with professional staff and in motivating and mobilizing communities of color and the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities;

· Comfort with analyzing and articulating civil rights concepts and other complex issues and communicating them to a variety of audiences;

· Management experience -- supervising staff and juggling multiple priorities and projects effectively;

· Personal enthusiasm and optimism, along with a sense of humor.

Compensation:

Competitive salary, depending on experience.

Application procedure:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should send a cover letter, resume and three professional references via email to:

Chuck Smith (email) chuckATlgrl.org

Or via fax to 512-474-6297

The Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby of Texas is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people to apply.