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Gay job watch: Lavender, MAP and HRC seeking help

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Is it there a queer economic recovery? There a whole host of LGBT jobs open this week. HRC, MAP, Lavender and even a one time bartending gig so long as you are male and pleasant to look at.

JOBS with the Human Rights Campaign !

Need a job? Want to help end workplace discrimination of the GLBT community?

Currently, it is still legal in 29 states to fire someone just for being gay. The Human Rights Campaign is working to pass a bill this year that would end employment discrimination, but we need your help! Come help HRC recruit new members, raise money, and fight for equality.

–Get good training on campaign tactics, fundraising, and community organizing
–Make $9 – $12/hr
–Leadership and career positions available
–Work with a staff of people passionate about equality.

Call 612-331-8400 or apply online at www.JobsThatMatter.org!!

View the full ad on craigslist.

We are looking for a bartender who happens to also be an exhibitionist, to serve drinks for a party.
You must be comfortable in your own skin – literally, as well as working around a group of gay men.
If you have ever worked a party of gay men before, you know the money is never better. It goes without saying you
must be polite and pleasant to look at. You must have a modicum of knwledge behind a bar. If you’re interested, send us
a work history and a face pics, we’ll go from there.

View the full ad at craigslist.

LAVENDER MEDIA, home to LAVENDER MAGAZINE,

LAVENDERMAGAZINE.COM, LAVENDER YELLOW PAGES, LAVENDERYELLOWPAGES.COM, BIGGAYNEWS.COM, WANDAWISDOM.COM, AND NUMEROUS LOCAL EVENTS, is perfect fot the person who enjoys working independently and thrives on being rewarded for the energy they put into their work each day.

LAVENDER MEDIA, leaders in GLBT marketing and events, is seeking a sales account executive. The right candidate will be responsible for selling multi-platform advertising solutions including print, online, e-newsletters, and event sponsorships to an eclectic and exciting group of clients through relationship building and on-going account management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

You will generate leads and cold call potential clients to expand your client base. Sales experience preferred, but not required if you are driven, have a great attitude, a proven ability to surpass goals, and a desire to be the best.

Compensation potential has no limits. We pay based on performance.

We provide Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance

Business Hours Monday-Friday work week (40 hours/week)

View the full ad at craigslist.

CLEAR Counselor (part-time) (Minneapolis)

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
Minnesota AIDS Project seeks a counselor to work in its CLEAR (Choosing Life: Empowerment, Actions, Results) program targeted to young gay and bisexual men who are either HIV-positive or negative. The program goal is to reduce sexual and substance use risk behaviors and improve mental and physical health by working one to one with clients through a set series of program modules. The CLEAR Counselor will provide the CLEAR intervention to eligible high risk individuals from targeted population in order to (a) reduce HIV infections and related health risks particularly among young gay and bisexual men, and substance abusers, (b) increase knowledge of HIV status through referral to CTR and promote knowledge about living with HIV and self-care capacities.

Desired Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

• Experience working individually with clients and carrying a case load.

• Background in human services, social work or chemical dependency.

• Experience working with targeted population.

Hours:
Part-time (20 hours/week)

To Apply:
SUBMIT RESUME WITH COVER LETTER TO:

Minnesota AIDS Project
Attn: Human Resources
1400 Park Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
[email protected]

No telephone inquiries, please.

Deadline:
Open until filled

The Minnesota AIDS Project is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We encourage applications from all interested persons, including women, people of color, persons with disabilities and GLBTQ persons.

See the full ad on Craigslist. See all of MAP’s job postings at www.mnaidsproject.org.

Outreach Coordinator (Twin Cities, MN)

Shades of Yellow is a Hmong Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender organization that supports a community of empowered Hmong LGBTQ to create positive cultural and social changes that enhance their lives and communities. Please visit www.shadesofyellow.org for more information.

Submit a copy of your resume, a cover letter, and three references to [email protected] by no later than Friday, August 27th for consideration.

Contracted Stipend Position – no benefits available
15-20 hours/week – Part Time
Compensation: During the first month probation, the position is paid $350.00 biweekly, and upon satisfactory, $400.00 biweekly afterwards.

Period of appointment: 6 months renewable

75% The Outreach Coordinator will implement strategies to outreach to Hmong and non-Hmong LGBTQ and allies in the Twin Cities and across the region. He/she will establish relationships with individuals, collaborate and network with other community based organizations, leaders, and individuals and sustaining these relationships.

15% Office Management to include making sure filing and documents are filed away and in compliance with both local, state, and federal laws and with all confidential legalities pertaining to personal and legal files. Also responsible for all operational management duties including security, office coordination, planning and structuring of office logistics.

10% The Outreach Coordinator will also be responsible for administrative and clerical duties related to implemented projects at the moment. He/She will be responsible for seeking additional funding sources (foundations, fundraising, corporate sponsorship and/or personal giving), filing, creating brochures, business cards and related organizational documents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Build and develop professional relationships with Hmong LGBTQ and allies
• Verbally and electronically advertise the programs that SOY offers
• Recruit and sustain volunteers through retention programs
• Build relationships and create partnerships with funders, donors, and community leaders
• Attend conferences, trainings, and convenings to be updated on social justice and advocacy trends within the LGBTQ movement
• Create outreaching strategies for both staff, volunteers, constituents, and participants
• Develop monthly social events within given budget
• Establish and maintain media outlets for Hmong LGBTQ and allies to meet and greet.
• Maintain and coordinate all outreaching and sustaining program within SOY.
• Maintain all administrative and office managerial duties within the office to include filing, copying, office coordination, and compliances.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities
• Develop skills necessary to work with parents and elders of the Hmong community
• Provide personal counseling advices to LGBTQ individuals
• Seek financial support for projects and organizational development
• Creating and implementing projects from start to finish.

Administrative duties
• Assist with grant-writing and funding opportunities
• Organize paperwork
• Create handbooks, brochures and other materials
• Assist the Executive Director and Programs Assistant as needed

Other duties as it directly or indirectly relates to this position not described above.

QUALIFICATIONS
• MUST BE IDENTIFIED AS HMONG LGBTQ OR ALLY TO BE QUALIFIED FOR THIS POSITION – MUST BE ABLE TO SPEAK HMONG FLUENTLY!!
• High School Diploma
• Although it is not required that candidates have advocacy and social justice experience, he/she must be willing to learn and grasp the concept of advocacy work within three months of hiring process.
• 2+ years of working with the LGBTQ community (must be stated on resume and in what capacity)
• Experience working with the Hmong community (must be stated on resume and at what capacity)
• Knowledge of GLBTQQI issues and advocacy
• Ability to meet new people and maintain these relationships
• Positive and optimistic attitudes are essential to be successful in this position

See the ad posting on Craigslist.

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Andy Birkey has written for a number of Minnesota and national publications. He founded Eleventh Avenue South which ran from 2002-2011, wrote for the Minnesota Independent from 2006-2011, the American Independent from 2010-2013. His writing has appeared in The Advocate, The Star Tribune, The Huffington Post, Salon, Cagle News Service, Twin Cities Daily Planet, TheUptake, Vita.mn and much more. His writing on LGBT issues, the religious right and social justice has won awards including Best Beat Reporting by the Online News Association, Best Series by the Minnesota chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, and an honorable mention by the Sex-Positive Journalism awards.

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