Ohio GSA Network Manager
REPORTS TO: Director of Education & Outreach
DIRECT REPORTS: None
SUMMARY: The Ohio Gender and Sexuality Alliances (GSA) Network Manager is responsible for the day to day operations of and engagement with the Ohio GSA Network. This position is responsible for facilitating the development of GSAs in Ohio middle and high schools, supporting the growth and stability of existing GSAs, recruiting new schools to the network, participation in community education and professional development trainings; and supporting GSA-related programming and youth leadership programming in KYC’s Drop-In Center. Weekends, evenings, and travel will be required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
COMPENSATION
The Ohio GSA Network Manager is a full-time exempt position, with a minimum starting salary of $40,000. Benefits include mileage reimbursement, opportunities for professional development, vision, dental, and healthcare coverage, and unlimited PTO.
Send resume and cover letter to: employment@kycohio.org
Kaleidoscope Youth Center follows an equal employment opportunity employment policy and employs qualified personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, height, weight, disability status, veteran status, military obligations, or marital status.
DIRECT REPORTS: None
SUMMARY: The Ohio Gender and Sexuality Alliances (GSA) Network Manager is responsible for the day to day operations of and engagement with the Ohio GSA Network. This position is responsible for facilitating the development of GSAs in Ohio middle and high schools, supporting the growth and stability of existing GSAs, recruiting new schools to the network, participation in community education and professional development trainings; and supporting GSA-related programming and youth leadership programming in KYC’s Drop-In Center. Weekends, evenings, and travel will be required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Seek out, adapt, and utilize training and curriculum for youth and GSA advisors to support the development of effective GSAs and youth leadership.
- Provide consultation and education to teachers, administrators, and other youth-serving adults regarding the needs of and best practices for working with LGBTQ+ youth and GSAs.
- Engage in outreach and recruiting activities such as contacting school administrators, arranging site visits to schools, and attending GSA meetings.
- Create and/or facilitate forums for youth and adults in the Network to connect with one another to share best practices for GSAs and supporting LGBTQ+ youth leadership.
- Facilitate KYC’s Community Advisory Board youth leadership programming.
- Facilitate community education and professional development training opportunities.
- Develop, coordinate, and execute annual Network events including Other Prom and Bar-B-Queer.
- Gather, curate, and archive resources for and about LGBTQ+ youth and GSAs.
- Serves as a voice of Kaleidoscope Youth Center with regard to local, state, regional, and national initiatives affecting LGBTQ+ youth and LGBTQ youth advocacy.
- Serves as an advocate for youth leaders and anti-adultism in historically adult spaces.
- Represent Kaleidoscope and the Ohio GSA Network at community forums, resource fairs, speaking engagements, fundraisers, and collaborative meetings.
- Complete necessary paperwork and data collection in a timely manner as required by funders/KYC policies and procedures.
- Assist with Drop-In Center programming and special events, as needed.
- Other duties as necessary or as assigned.
Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
- Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Education, or a relevant and related field experience working with youth and/or in a social service or social justice field.
- Ability to communicate with, supervise, organize, and empower youth across many economic, social, and racial identities.
- Ability to establish and maintain appropriate adult/youth boundaries.
- Confidence and competence in managing potential interpersonal conflict and sensitive disclosures.
- Training/facilitation experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of issues and dynamics of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth development, adultism, and intersectional identity.
- Commitment to KYC’s goals, vision, and mission.
- Must pass a background check.
- Adaptable personality with high level of comfort meeting new people and exemplary customer service.
- Experience working with LGBTQ+ youth/young adults.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work on a team and independently to create and deliver effective programs.
- Knowledge and ability to serve as a resource and consultant to youth, families, youth-serving professionals, and community members on LGBTQ+ youth issues.
- Knowledge and experience with positive youth development and empowerment models in youth programming and approach.
- Knowledge and understanding of practices related to Trauma Informed Care and Racial Justice.
- Access to reliable transportation.
- Maintain driving privileges as determined by the OH BVM, as well as proof of insurance.
COMPENSATION
The Ohio GSA Network Manager is a full-time exempt position, with a minimum starting salary of $40,000. Benefits include mileage reimbursement, opportunities for professional development, vision, dental, and healthcare coverage, and unlimited PTO.
Send resume and cover letter to: employment@kycohio.org
Kaleidoscope Youth Center follows an equal employment opportunity employment policy and employs qualified personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, height, weight, disability status, veteran status, military obligations, or marital status.
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