Women's Law Project

==Background==
* http://womenslawproject.org
==Details==
===Hiring in December 2006: Family Equality Coordinator Position at the Women's Law Project, Pittsburgh ===
Dear friends of LGBT equality,
The Women's Law Project is seeking an an energetic and experienced
project coordinator for a one-year position with the goal of securing
LGBT equality in Western Pennsylvania, and we're hoping you can help
us find the right person. The project centers on defeating the
proposed state constitutional amendment that would prohibit legal
recognition of same-sex relationships in Pennsylvania. The ideal
candidate will have experience in political or community organizing.
The complete job description is attached as a Word document, and
included below. Please forward to anyone you think would be interested
in this position.
Thanks for your help, and we'll be in touch as the next installment of
our Women's Rights Seminar Series is coming up in January!
Sincerely,
Susan Frietsche
===POSITION DESCRIPTION: FAMILY EQUALITY COORDINATOR FOR WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA===
The Women's Law Project is a nonprofit women's legal advocacy
organization founded in 1974. Headquartered in Philadelphia, with a
branch office in Pittsburgh, the Law Project has played a central role
over the past three decades in winning increased legal protection for
lesbian women and in challenging bias and discrimination against
same-sex couples and their children in Pennsylvania.
In collaboration with Equality Advocates (formerly the Center for
Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights), the ACLU of Pennsylvania, and other
members of the Value All Families Coalition, the Women's Law Project
is engaged in a long-term project to protect and advance the rights of
LGBT people in Pennsylvania. Currently, this project involves working
for the defeat of a proposed state constitutional amendment that would
prohibit legal recognition of same-sex relationships in the
Commonwealth, and promoting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender
(LGBT) equality through legislation that will give legal recognition
to same-sex families and prohibit LGBT discrimination.
We are seeking an articulate, well-organized, energetic individual
with three years' or more experience in political or community
organizing to coordinate a one-year project in Western Pennsylvania to
secure LGBT equality. The Family Equality Coordinator will be an
employee of the Women's Law Project, and will be based in WLP's
Western Pennsylvania office in downtown Pittsburgh.
The Family Equality Coordinator will be responsible for building a
network of pro-LGBT equality supporters in western Pennsylvania;
organizing community events (including public appearances, legislative
visits, town meetings, trainings, editorial board briefings, coalition
events, etc.), throughout western Pennsylvania; and participating
directly in advocacy with policymakers.
Job responsibilities will include public education, community
organizing, media relations, public speaking, and coalition-building.
Willingness to travel in-state is essential; driver's license and
access to a car necessary. Demonstrated commitment to feminist
principles, good judgment, computer skills, and resourcefulness a
plus.
The Women's Law Project is an affirmative action employer. People of
color, women, LGBT people, and people with disabilities encouraged to
apply.
Send resume, writing sample, and three professional references ASAP to:
Susan Frietsche, Women's Law Project infopitt@womenslawproject.org
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