The Policy Director oversees our Policy Task Force, which works to solve challenges at the local, state, and national levels, with an emphasis on fighting for the LGBTQ+ community, especially LGBTQ+ people of color across South Florida.
Hours: 30/wk
Pay: $22/hr
Applicants local to South Florida (Palm Beach, Broward, or Miami-Dade County) are strongly preferred.
Responsibilities:
Organizing grassroots actions and events to influence public opinion on key policy initiatives
Recruit and train grassroots activists and community members for public policy work
Coordinate scheduling and logistics for lobbying initiatives
Support and assist in the direction of cross-task force engagement in policy programs
Organize coalition support for legislative priorities and provide support to partners for legislative priorities
Draft regular legislative and school board tracking updates
Qualifications:
Strong event planning and organizing skills
Strong communication and public speaking skill
Be comfortable communicating professionally to large audiences, especially those with opposing viewpoints
Be able to work digitally, with reliable internet access
Be able to travel long distances for in-person initiatives, with reliable transportation
Lobbying experience strongly preferred
Understanding of laws and policies that impact LGBTQ+ youth, sexual health, and public education preferred
Familiarity with Google Suite preferred
PRISM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sex, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, HIV and/or STI status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, young people, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
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