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SpeakOut, a non-profit, Boston-based gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered speakers bureau, invites candidates to apply for two new staff positions: Executive Director and Assistant Director.

To apply for either position, send resume, cover letter, and the names and telephone numbers of two professional references and one personal reference to:

SpeakOut Search Committee
c/o Kavanagh and Company
68 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
fax (978) 475-5991

Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 19. No telephone inquiries, please.

SpeakOut is an equal opportunity employer. Women, transgendered people, and people of color are encouraged to apply.

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Professional Opportunity: E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R

DESCRIPTION

SpeakOut is seeking a highly-motivated, dynamic Executive Director with energy and vision to lead the organization to new levels of effectiveness and visibility. The Executive Director, a new position at SpeakOut, will report to a volunteer Board of Directors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs and manages the SpeakOut office, including supervision and evaluation of staff, interns, and volunteers.

• Administers ongoing programs in support of the organization's mission, including outreach and scheduling of speaking engagements, the Fall Forum speaker training, and the Governor's Commission Youth SpeakOut Project.

• Works closely with the Board of Directors and Treasurer to develop and manage the approximately $100,000 annual budget.

• Monitors and manages the organization's fiscal affairs, including cash flow, bookkeeping, payroll, and all local, state and federal tax regulations and other financial obligations.

• Devises organizational development strategy, including grant writing, corporate sponsorship, and fund-raising campaigns and events.

• Designs and implements an external relations strategy to strengthen SpeakOut's identity and visibility in the media and community at large.

• Develops efforts to engage and support volunteer members through member activities, newsletters, and opportunities for continuing education.

• Supports the organization in conducting a Diversity Initiative to foster a more welcoming, inclusive environment for all members and audiences.

• Coordinates Board operations, including scheduling, communications, and record-keeping for monthly meetings.

• Performs other duties as required by the Board of Directors.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience;

• Minimum of three (3) years of paid administrative experience in a community, non-profit or GLBT organization;

• Longstanding affiliation with GLBT communities or organizations;

• Experience in fiscal management;

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;

• Excellent computer skills, including familiarity with word processing, desktop publishing, database management, and accounting software;

• Proven ability to work independently, exercise judgement, and manage multiple tasks and priorities.

• Public relations, marketing, and/or customer service experience;

• Grant writing, fund-raising, and/or development experience.

35-40 hours/week

$30,000-$35,000 annually, plus benefits and development/fund-raising incentives

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Professional Opportunity: A S S I S T A N T D I R E C T O R

DESCRIPTION

SpeakOut is seeking a highly organized, efficient, creative individual to serve as its Assistant Director. The position offers opportunities both to work independently and to receive on-the-job training under the supervision of the Executive Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the Executive Director in administering ongoing programs to further the organization's mission, including outreach and scheduling of speaking engagements, the Fall Forum speaker training, and the Governor's Commission Youth SpeakOut Project.

• Monitors and manages the organization's fiscal affairs, including cash flow, bookkeeping, payroll, and all local, state and federal tax regulations and other financial obligations.

• Participates in grant writing, fund-raising and other development activities to strengthen the organization's fiscal status.

• Assists in coordinating and expanding external relations efforts to strengthen SpeakOut's identity and visibility in the media and community at large.

• Engages and supports volunteer members through member activities, newsletters, and opportunities for continuing education.

• Provides logistical support for the Diversity Initiative to foster a more welcoming, inclusive environment for all members and audiences.

• Assists with coordinating Board operations, including scheduling, communications, and record-keeping for monthly meetings.

• Performs other duties as required by the Executive Director.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience;

• Minimum of two (2) years of administrative experience in a community, non-profit or GLBT organization;

• Longstanding affiliation with GLBT communities organizations;

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;

• Excellent computer skills, including familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet applications; familiarity with desktop publishing, database, and/or accounting software preferred;

• Proven ability to work independently, exercise judgement, and manage multiple tasks and priorities.

• Bookkeeping and/or financial management experience;

• Public relations, marketing, and/or customer service experience;

• Grant writing, fund-raising, and/or development experience.

15-20 hours/week

$12-$15 per hour, plus benefits and development/fund-raising incentives

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APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Send resume, cover letter, and the names and telephone numbers of two professional references and one personal reference by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 19, 2000 to:

SpeakOut Search Committee
c/o Kavanagh and Company
68 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
fax (978) 475-5991

No telephone inquiries, please.

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ABOUT SPEAKOUT:

Founded in 1972, SpeakOut aims to promote a world free from homo-bi-trans-phobia and other forms of prejudice by telling the truths of people's lives. To fulfill this mission, we conduct educational programs in which we tell our personal stories about living as gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people. Volunteer speakers engage audiences in honest dialogue, and in keeping with our motto "Ask Us Anything," invite any questions that may challenge harmful stereotypes and misconceptions.

SpeakOut also administers the Youth SpeakOut project on behalf of the Governor's Commission on Gay and Lesbian Youth, hosts an annual two-day public speaking training, and produces a weekly television show on Boston's cable access television.

http://www.speakoutboston.org

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Christopher Horan
Co-Chair, Board of Directors
SpeakOut

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