Policy and Operations Manager, Los Angeles LGBT Center (Los Angeles, CA)

[Amanda Wallner]

The Los Angeles LGBT Center is seeking a passionate and professional person to serve as Policy and Operations Manger within its Policy and Community Building Department. Interested candidates should e-mail resume and cover letter as a word attachment to jo...@lalgbtcenter.org.

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of the Policy and Community Building Department, the Policy and Operations Manager will be responsible for supporting the Center’s policy priorities across a wide range of areas. Responsibilities for this position entail managing designated policy porfolios, as well as providing back-up support on other department and Center policy and community building projects. In addition, the Policy Coordinator and Operations Manager will be responsible for managing and coordinating the day-to-day logistical and technology needs of the department. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1) Manage policy portfolios on topics as assigned, which includes researching policy responses, preparing policy briefs, and coordinating policy campaigns;

 2) Coordinate the Center’s 360 LBTQ Women’s Health Fair; 

3) Support the Center’s policy priorities, including providing assistance on the Out For Safe School’s Campaign; 

4) Work with MarCom to manage the Department’s social media presence and to develop and update content for website, facebook, action alerts, twitters, as well as for other online venues; 

5) Coordinate logistics and technology needs for the department, including serving as departmental point on finance/fiscal, HR, facilities, supplies, volunteer and IT matters;

6) Prospect and facilitate Center grant opportunities and liase with Center departments responsible for grant proposals; 

7) Prepare monthly and quarterly reports as required by funders and program supervisors; 

8) Represent the Department on local coalitions and attend meetings as necessary; 

9) Coordinate and/or participate in departmental special events; 

10) Other duties as assigned; 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: 

1) Background in policy advocacy, government relations, and LGBT advocacy preferred; 

2) Experience working with and sensitivity toward the LGBT communities; 

3) Understanding of local, state and federal policies; 

4) Exceptional ability to work well under pressure, manage and prioritize projects with multiple and often competing deadlines, and meet all set deadlines; 

5) Reliable transportation and the ability to obtain insurance; 

6) Availability to work flexible schedule including some nights and/or weekends; 

7) Excellent Computer skills; 

8) Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration statuses, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment; 

9) A passion for the Center’s work and its mission to make the world a better place for LGBT people.

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