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GLSEN AmeriCorps Member
ORGANIZATION: GLSEN Washington State
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1 person is interested
Are you interested in helping GLSEN Washington State ensure that all schools in the state are safe end welcoming for LGBTQ students? Do you want a job that will: give you a stipend, basic health insurance, child care assistance (if needed) and an education award? GLSEN Washington State is looking to hire an AmeriCorps member to help further our mission to ensure that every member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
GLSEN Washington State is a chapter of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN). It is based in Seattle with support staff covering the entire state. GLSEN combats the bullying, harassment and discrimination leveled against students and school personnel. GLSEN believes that the key to ending anti-gay (and LGBT) prejudice and hate-motivated violence is education. For this reason, GLSEN brings together students, educators, families and other community members (of any sexual orientation or gender identity/expression) to reform America’s educational system. Our AmeriCorps member will be serving on both the student side and the educator side to create change and improve the conditions in schools for LGBT students across Washington State.
Member Duties : Personal effectiveness competencies: Takes Initiative, Works independently, ambition: motivation & perseverance, interpersonal skills, adaptability & flexibility. Top 5 responsibilities: Meet with Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) Clubs, make contacts with schools for trainings, help plan & execute events, connect and track contacts, student visits, & educator trainings, volunteer recruitment and outreach. Project goals and outcomes: Train and Visit GSA Clubs (20 New Club Visits), educator trainings (At least 1 per month during time), have educators post safe space stickers (100 around state), plan and implement events (Youth Conference, Night of Noise, and Youth Pride Dance), learn about and implement at least 3 local school climate surveys. Special skills and knowledge: Working with LGBTQ and Allied Youth/Adults, good Presentation Skills (Youth and Adults), organization skills, computer skills (Microsoft and Google Apps), social media presence and skills. To apply please visit :
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=67042&fromSearch=true
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About GLSEN Washington State
Location:
1605 12th Ave., Suite 35, Seattle, WA 98122, US
Mission Statement
GLSEN is the leading education organization creating safe and inclusive K-12 schools for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression.
Description
At GLSEN, we want every student, in every school, to be valued and treated with respect, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We believe that all students deserve a safe and affirming school environment where they can learn and grow.
GLSEN Washington State provides training and resources to students, educators and community partners to make Washington schools more inclusive for all students.
GLSEN WA is a volunteer-run organization, meaning every success we have is credited to the dedication of our amazing volunteers. We would not be able to achieve our mission without the passion for equality that underlies the thousands of volunteer hours that are committed each year. It is thanks to their leadership that we are able to do what we do:
Provide resources to any educator or student in the state of Washington who requests one
Connect with students to build leadership opportunities
Provide Professional Development to Educators to make their schools more inclusive
Support districts with creating inclusive policies
Present an annual conference for educators and students to create space for learning, leading, and networking
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1605 12th Avenue Suite 35Seattle, WA 98122
DATE POSTED
June 29, 2016
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REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Mon-Fri, 40 hours per week
- Availability for some weekend events