Hello all... would love your help in posting this job opportunity FAR and WIDE...
(I apologize in advance for any cross-postings.)
Thanks,
Melisa Casumbal
Bridges Project Director,
NYAC
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February 3, 2000
Job Description

BRIDGES PROJECT ASSISTANT

JOB SUMMARY: The Bridges Project Assistant (BPA) is responsible for assisting the Bridges Project Director in the daily operations of the Bridges Project Clearinghouse including: fulfilling requests for information, materials, and referrals; creating and maintaining systems for managing Clearinghouse resources; maintaining Clearinghouse databases; and assisting with resource development.

SUPERVISOR: Bridges Project Director

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $24,000 to $26,000 plus benefits.

A. BRIDGES PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES
The BPA is responsible for assisting with the daily maintenance and operations of the Bridges Project Clearinghouse, and performing activities as outlined in a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH). BPA duties include:

1. Responding to, and tracking, requests for information, assistance, resources, and referrals from individuals and organizations and facilitating information-sharing between agencies, advocates, and youth.
2. Maintaining and managing a national database of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth allies and service providers.
3. Creating and maintaining systems for managing and organizing Clearinghouse resources.
4. Tracking up-to-date research, information and program models on issues affecting LGBT youth.
5. Evaluating and identifying opportunities for conducting outreach at national conferences.
6. Participating in the production of CROSSROADS magazine and NYAC's Membership Update Newsletter.
7. Participating in the evaluation and development of NYAC educational materials including information packets, fact sheets, and other deliverables.
8. Coordinating production and dissemination of regular email news alerts to NYAC's membership.
9. Supporting youth organizing, networking, community building, and involvement in NYAC.
10. Contributing actively to NYAC's work and development as a social justice and anti-oppression organization.

1. Provide monthly activity report to NYAC Bridges Project Director.
2. Supervise NYAC interns as appropriate.
3. Occasional travel may be required.
4. Other responsibilities as may be required.

TO APPLY
The position is open until filled. Interested applicants should send resume and cover letter to:

Josh Jensen
NYAC
1638 R St., NW Suite 300
Washington, DC 20009

NYAC is an EOE. People of trans experience, youth, people of color, and women -- or folks with any combination of these identities -- are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Melisa Casumbal
Bridges Project Director
National Youth Advocacy Coalition
1638 R St., NW Suite 300
Washington, D. C. 20009
Phone: 202-319-7596 x20
Fax: 202-319-7365
Email: melisa@nyacyouth.org
Web: http://www.nyacyouth.org

The National Youth Advocacy Coalition (NYAC) is the only national organization focused solely on improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth through advocacy, education, and information. NYAC's Bridges Project is the national clearinghouse of information on issues affecting LGBT youth. Bridges Project staff provide referrals, materials, resources and technical assistance to youth, advocates, educators, community members, policy makers, parents, and the media.

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