Employment

Network Coordinator

Location: Albany, NY

Summary: The Empire State Pride Agenda is New York’s statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights and advocacy organization. Our mission is to win equality and justice for LGBT New Yorkers and our families. As part of our work, the Pride Agenda coordinates the New York State LGBT Health and Human Services Network (“the Network”), a coalition of over 50 non-profit, community-based organizations providing non-HIV LGBT health and human services across the state.

Based in Albany, the Network Coordinator will report to the Director of Public Policy & Education and work as part of a team of Pride Agenda staff members to support and coordinate the Network. The Coordinator will be primarily responsible for the maintenance and strengthening of the Network’s internal infrastructure.

Duties include:

Scheduling, attending, facilitating and following up on the Network’s committee, workgroup and regular monthly meetings, including drafting and distributing agendas and meeting reminders, and taking and distributing meeting minutes
Organizing the logistics of and facilitating the creation of materials for Network events such as conferences and the annual Network retreat, including meeting space, accommodations, meals, travel, facilitator and supplies
Maintaining mechanisms for Network communication, including the Network listserv, the database of contact information for all Network member organizations and working with Communications staff on keeping Network’s website presence up-to-date
Gathering data from Network member organizations to go into the Network annual report and helping to write, edit and distribute the report to Network members and community allies
Conducting site visits to Network member organizations across New York State
Processing applications for membership in the Network and reaching out to prospective organizational members
Coordinating the Network Technical Assistance Program by administering mini-grants to Network member organizations
Collecting dues from Network member organizations
Acting as a Network liaison on LGBT cultural competency technical assistance with state agencies
Appointing and supervising interns and volunteer work as it relates to the Network
Participating in general organizing and advocacy activities of the Empire State Pride Agenda, such as tabling and speaking

Qualifications:

Commitment to achieving equality and justice for LGBT New Yorkers and our families
Bachelor's degree
Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Detail oriented and well-organized
Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks
Computer proficient, including strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Raiser’s Edge
Experience working for coalitions/associations a plus, particularly in membership services and meetings planning
Familiarity with New York State’s budgeting process a plus

Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience, excellent employer-paid benefits package.

Applications: Send cover letter, writing sample and resume to Network Coordinator Search, Empire State Pride Agenda, 16 West 22nd Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10010. Or fax to (212) 627-4136 or email to jobs@prideagenda.org.

The Pride Agenda is an Equal Opportunity Employer; women, people of color and transgender people are encouraged to apply.