Education Associate
New York, NY
Reports to: Director of Education and Youth Programs
Location: New York, NY
About the position
The Education Associate will be a part of GLSEN’s Education and Youth Programs Department,
which ensures that GLSEN continues to provide high quality educational resources and
programs that increase the capacity of K-12 educators to create and sustain safe, respectful
and inclusive school environments for LGBTQ students. This position will work with our
Education Manager, and provide coordination and technical assistance to programs that support
educators, such as GLSEN’s Training of Trainers Professional Development program,
Professional Development Coordinators Summit, and Expert Facilitators Summit.
Responsibilities Include
Program Support
- Administrative coordination of the Training of Trainers Professional Development
- program for supporting educators in K-12 schools
- Administrative coordination of GLSEN’s Professional Development Coordinators annual
- summit
- Assist in coordination and tracking of and support for GLSEN’s Professional
- Development coordinators year round
- Support the day-to-day operations of GLSEN’s capacity building programs for GLSEN
- volunteer network
Support Content Development
- Tracking of all professional development done by PD Coordinators
- Provide technical assistance to GLSEN’s Professional Development Coordinators,
- including resource distribution
- Support with mailing of resources to educators and GLSEN Chapter leaders
- Review newly created resources for suggestions, questions, and grammar
- Maintain GLSEN’s suite of interactive digital resources for GLSEN’s Professional
- Development Coordinators
- Support GLSEN’s online engagement efforts with K-12 Educators and GLSEN’s
- Professional Development Coordinators, particularly via social media (Facebook, Twitter,
- Instagram, Pinterest)
Required Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with diverse groups
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Strong organizational skills, logistics coordination or event planning
- Lived experience with LGBTQ communities strongly encouraged to apply
- Knowledge of the U.S. education system, current LGBTQ issues in schools a plus
- Commitment to social justice and knowledge of anti-oppression/anti-racist work
- B.A. and/or 1-3 years experience in a relevant field
- Ability to manage time efficiently and support multiple projects at once
- Exceptional attention to detail and consistency in follow-up
- Working knowledge of social media and google drive and sheets
- Facilitation/training and logistics coordination experience a plus
Working Conditions
The Education Associate primarily works in the office. Occasionally travels (15% or more) within
the United States.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for eight (8) or more hours with breaks
- This is a sedentary position, with standing desks available
- Must be able to comply with the physical demands of travel
- This position demands extensive keyboarding, visual acuity required
- Occasionally asked to lift 25+ pounds
Expected starting salary is $50,000/year depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits
GLSEN offers a generous benefits package, including: five weeks paid time off for new
employees in addition to 10 paid holidays per year; 100% employer-paid medical and dental
insurance for staff and optional benefits for family members (including domestic partners); life
insurance; and a 401k plan with increasing employer contributions based on staff tenure.
To apply, please submit your resume to: Martiza Castro-Rendon
About GLSEN
GLSEN strives to ensure that each member of every school community is valued and respected
regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. We believe that such an
atmosphere engenders a positive sense of self, which is the basis of educational achievement
and personal growth. Since homophobia, transphobia, and heterosexism (among other forms of
identity-based discrimination) undermine a healthy school climate, we work to educate teachers,
students and the public at large about the damaging effects these forces have on youth and
adults alike and how to promote inclusivity to prevent and counteract them. Each year, GLSEN
programs and resources reach millions of students and educators in K-12 schools across the
United States, and our network of 43 community-led chapters in 30 states brings GLSEN’s
expertise to local communities.
GLSEN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage people of color, people of
diverse gender identities, people with disabilities, women, and non-LGBTQ people to apply.