Volunteer: ADVOCACY SPECIALIST

Gender Freedom Society; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gender Freedom Society seeks passionate individuals for the volunteer role of Advocacy Specialist. This position focuses on advancing transgender rights through research, advocacy campaigns, and community engagement. Ideal candidates will have a commitment to social justice and strong communication skills, contributing to vital advocacy efforts for the transgender community.

Qualifications

• Passion for social justice and advancing transgender rights.
• Strong understanding of issues affecting the transgender community.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on policies affecting the transgender community.
• Develop and implement advocacy campaigns.
• Collaborate with organizations to build coalitions.

Skills

Research

Communication

Advocacy

Community Engagement

Job description

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Gender Freedom Society is a 100% volunteer-run, 501(c)(3) nonprofit based virtually in the United States. We are dedicated to educating and supporting the transgender community while striving to normalize transgender existence within broader society. Through educational platforms, outreach efforts, and moderated social media, we cultivate a culture where transgender rights are respected, and gender diversity is celebrated as vital to human identity. Everyday our team of global volunteers comes together in an effort to make this world a better place for the Trans/GNC community.

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Position Overview Gender Freedom Society is seeking passionate and dedicated people to serve as a Advocacy Specialists, focusing on issues affecting the transgender/GNC community. Advocacy Specialists play a crucial role in advancing our advocacy efforts, raising awareness about transgender rights, and promoting policies that support the needs of transgender individuals.

Responsibilities

• Policy Research Conduct research on local, national, and international policies affecting the transgender community, including healthcare access, legal rights, employment discrimination, and social services.
• Advocacy Campaigns Develop and implement advocacy campaigns to promote transgender rights and raise awareness about issues facing transgender individuals. This may include organizing petitions, letter-writing campaigns, and community outreach initiatives.
• Coalition Building Collaborate with other organizations, advocacy groups, and community leaders to build coalitions and support collective advocacy efforts on behalf of the transgender community.
• Legislative Advocacy Monitor legislative developments related to transgender rights and work to influence policymakers through advocacy meetings, public hearings, and legislative advocacy strategies.
• Public Education Develop educational materials and resources to increase understanding and awareness of transgender issues among the general public, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
• Media Engagement Work with the communications team to contribute to media outreach efforts, including writing press releases, op-eds, and articles on transgender rights and advocacy.
• Community Engagement Engage with transgender individuals and community organizations to understand their needs, concerns, and priorities, and ensure that advocacy efforts are responsive to community voices.
  
  

Qualifications

• Passion for social justice and a commitment to advancing transgender rights and equality.
• Strong understanding of issues affecting the transgender community, including healthcare access, legal rights, employment discrimination, and social stigma.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
• Experience in advocacy, community organizing, or related fields is preferred but not required.
  
  

This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

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