Dear Safe Schools members and friends ...

Job openings at National Youth Advocacy Coalition (Washington, D.C.)

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Two jobs with the National Youth Advocacy Coalition (NYAC):

Director of Public Policy job announcement (due April 16)

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC POLICY. The National Youth Advocacy Coalition is hiring a full-time, senior-level position responsible for launching the organization's new policy initiative. Demonstrated public policy experience (youth and/or LGBT experience preferred), exceptional written and verbal communications skills, and a strong commitment to social justice and grassroots multi-issue organizing. Applicants must be committed to working in an anti-racist environment and with and for LGBT youth. Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample by April 16th to:NYAC, PPD Review, 1638 R Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20009. No calls. People of color, transgender people, women, and young people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Director of Health Programs job announcement (due April 30)

DIRECTOR OF HEALTH PROGRAMS. The National Youth Advocacy Coalition is hiring a full-time, senior-level position responsible for overall coordination of NYAC's health programs. Demonstrated health promotion and education experience (youth and/or LesBiGayTrans experience preferred), exceptional communications skills, training skills, and a strong commitment to social justice and harm reduction. Applicants must be committed to working with and for LesBiGayTrans youth in an anti-racist environment. MPH preferred. Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample by April 30th to:NYAC, DHP Review, 1638 R Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20009. No calls. People of color, transgender people, women, young people, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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