Job Description

 

We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ+ people, to join our team. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that people from marginalized communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At HRC, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

 

 

Position Summary:

The Senior Specialist, Training & Mentorship of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation provides leadership, content creation and content delivery for training and capacity building initiatives, with a specific focus on workforce development and economic well-being of the LGBTQ+ community. This position leads the facilitation of the Next Level curriculum as well as its ongoing development, including the creation of original content to support program sustainability and growth. This position includes substantial cross-team collaboration and will work to ensure the HRC Foundation’s economic empowerment training and resources are leveraged across Foundation programs, with a specific focus on Transgender Justice Initiative, Youth Wellbeing Programs, and All Children - All Families.

 

 

This position is a temporary, full-time position ending approximately July 31, 2026. Possible extension depending on funding.

 

 

Position Responsibilities:

• Serve as lead facilitator for “Next Level,” the HRC Foundation’s new 10-week course for LGBTQ+ young adults (age 18-30) focusing on financial health, job readiness and wellness.
• In collaboration with the Deputy Director of Workforce Development, build and refine a coaching and mentorship component for the Next Level and WorthIt programs.
• Work across Foundation teams to develop actionable plans for leveraging economic empowerment resources to meet cross-programmatic needs.
• Strengthen the Foundation programs’ pipeline of emerging leaders and change-makers by identifying opportunities for ongoing engagement with program participants.
• In collaboration with Foundation colleagues, lead content development for select training offerings, including systems of care training and workforce development training.
• Lead the development and refinement of program-related curricula and resources.
• Prepare internal and external program-related reports as requested by internal and external stakeholders.
• Help facilitate and coordinate meetings with advisory groups and other stakeholders, including agenda-setting and content delivery.
• Track key project timelines and grant deliverables, data collection and evaluation, and communicating with funders.
• Contribute to ongoing efforts to strengthen the racial equity impact of economic empowerment programming.
• Create public education resources on financial health, job readiness and wellness, including PDFs and web pages.
• Carry out other duties related to workforce development programs, the HRC Foundation, and HRC as assigned.

 

 

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or (equivalent work experience) with five to seven years’ relevant work experience.
• • Those with at least seven years of relevant experience may be considered for hiring at the Deputy Director level.
• Exceptional training and facilitation skills, including delivery of content for professional audiences as well as LGBTQ+ community members.
• Exceptional mentorship skills, including knowledge of experience applying best practices for mentorship programs designed for Black and Brown and trans and non-binary youth and young adults.
• Exceptional organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, time management, regular reporting, and excellent attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills including maintaining a can-do, positive approach with colleagues even in environments where multiple projects and priorities must be successfully balanced.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, while balancing administrative, programmatic and management functions and work individually, within the division and cross-organizationally to maximize the effectiveness of existing program work.
• Must be able to work quickly and accurately with a high level of professionalism, organization and collaboration, and handle confidential materials with discretion.
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and Google Apps (Gmail, Google Docs and Drive).
• Ability to work independently and in teams in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Initiative and the ability to anticipate needs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to LGBTQ+ issues and diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Understanding of the importance of intersectionality and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion work.

In order to receive consideration, all applicants must include a cover letter.

 

 

All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.

 

 

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