GSA Sponsor - East

EAST HIGH; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Public School District East High is seeking a GSA Sponsor (Stipend) to support LGBTQ+ students and foster safe spaces within clubs. The sponsor will guide student leaders, connect with community advocates, and coordinate activities in collaboration with Iowa Safe Schools and district staff.

The role emphasizes outreach, planning workshops, and field trips while maintaining confidentiality and high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• A minimum of an Associate’s Degree.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written communication.
• Skills in leadership, organization, problem solving, and human relations.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills.
• Currently involved in community organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary oversight and leadership for the program.
• Submit annual activity plan to activities office as requested by district activities personnel.
• Coordinate and facilitate workshops scheduled for students concerning a variety of high school and middle school issues.
• Plan field trips such as college visits and meetings with community partners.
• Organize and plan cultural and academic field trips.
• Participate in mandatory sessions for students and staff meetings.
• Check in with students on a weekly basis concerning their academic performance, assignments, general behavior and conduct, and problems in or out of school.
• Meet with students as a group on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Attend meetings as directed by the district activity office, monthly or more frequently as appropriate.
• Demonstrate the highest standards of honesty, integrity, flexibilityand responsiveness.
• Submit reports (with student evidence) and activity checklists to building and district administration as requested.
• Attend district-wide meetings as requested
• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competency

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

GSA Sponsor - East

Des Moines Public School District EAST HIGH - DES MOINES, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5744445

Application Deadline: Apr 01, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: May 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

TITLE: GSA Sponsor (Stipend)

POSTION TYPE: Activity

STIPEND AMOUNT: $2097

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of an Associate’s Degree.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written communication.
• Skills in leadership, organization, problem solving, and human relations.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills.

Desired:

• Currently involved in community organizations.

BASIC FUNCTION:

GSA sponsors provide support, guidance and a sense of empowerment to all students, with a focus on LGBTQ+ students. GSA sponsors will help support each club to ensure members can: meet and connect with other trans and queer students, create safe spaces to discuss various issues LGBTQ+ students face, and take a leadership role to improve school climate. GSA sponsors will work closely with community advocates and receive guidance from Iowa Safe Schools GSA Advocate and various other community resources.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide primary oversight and leadership for the program.
• Submit annual activity plan to activities office as requested by district activities personnel.
• Coordinate and facilitate workshops scheduled for students concerning a variety of high school and middle school issues.
• Plan field trips such as college visits and meetings with community partners.
• Organize and plan cultural and academic field trips.
• Participate in mandatory sessions for students and staff meetings.
• Check in with students on a weekly basis concerning their academic performance, assignments, general behavior and conduct, and problems in or out of school.
• Meet with students as a group on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Attend meetings as directed by the district activity office, monthly or more frequently as appropriate.
• Demonstrate the highest standards of honesty, integrity, flexibilityand responsiveness.
• Submit reports (with student evidence) and activity checklists to building and district administration as requested.
• Attend district-wide meetings as requested

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director

HIGHEST LEVEL SUPERVISED: N/A

BARGAINING GROUP: N/A

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

CALENDAR: Activity Season

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing, Bending, Stooping, Walking, Sitting, Computer

WORKING CONDITIONS: Inside

The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.

If you have questions, concerns or a complaint related to this policy, please contact Carol Wynn-Green, 901 Walnust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309; phone: [phone]; email: [e-mail]. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission,400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-1004, [phone], or Region VII Office for Civil Rights, Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475 Chicago, IL 60661-4544.

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Approved By: Lillie Noland

Date: 5/28/2026

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lillie Noland , HR Executive Assistant
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]