Employment

Director of Finance and Administration

Summary: The Empire State Pride Agenda is New York’s statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights and advocacy group. Our mission is to win equality and justice for LGBT New Yorkers and our families. Through our education, organizing and advocacy programs, we work toward creating a broadly diverse alliance of LGBT people and our allies in government, communities of faith, labor, all sectors of the workforce and other social justice movements to achieve equality for LGBT New Yorkers and the broader goals of social, racial and economic justice.

Position Summary: Reporting to Deputy Executive Director, the Director of Finance & Administration is responsible for overseeing the financial and office systems to ensure successful fulfillment of the mission of both the Empire State Pride Agenda Foundation, Inc. and the Empire State Pride Agenda, Inc. (collectively referred to as the Pride Agenda).

Specific Responsibilities:

Analyze and oversee budget, meticulous tracking of income and expense by budget category, and regular budget and cash flow reports.
Prepare and deliver regular reports on income and expense, cash flow and cash reserves to the organizations’ Boards.
Prepare and submit grant and government contract budgets and the monitoring and submission of any vouchers or reports to receive grant funds or contract revenue earned.
Work with other department heads to develop and manage department budgets and work closely with the Deputy Executive Director and Executive Director to create annual organizational budgets for all three entities of the Pride Agenda.
Manage the financial database and internal controls, including oversight of bank statement reconciliations.
Maintain accurate fiscal records, contracts/lease and consulting agreements, and personnel files in compliance with legal requirements.
Prepare and submit financial reports required by various state and regulatory agencies (e.g., NYS Lobbying Commission, NYS Board of Elections, etc.)
Oversee shared cost allocation among the Pride Agenda’s two incorporated entities and Political Action Committee.
Administer the organizations’ employee benefit programs (e.g., health, dental, disability and 401k).
Supervise two staff fairly, efficiently and supportively.
Responsible for annual external audit and for periodic audits related to government contracts, regulatory filings and other government returns.
Work with accounting firm to prepare the organizations’ annual 990 tax returns.
Oversee general and equipment purchasing, leasing and inventory, including insuring that necessary documentation is provided for all purchasing of goods and services.; collecting bids for all major purchases
Manage, execute and review the payroll for the organizations’ utilizing the organizations’ outside payroll service.
Maintain banking relationships and oversee the organizations’ cash management.
Serve as lead staff to the Finance Committees of the organizations’ Boards.
Oversee the general office management of the New York City office (e.g., cleaning services, maintenance, landlord relations) and
Work with consultant to ensure the health of the organization’s informational technology.

Position Qualifications: The selected candidate will combine professionalism and a high degree of collegiality with an interest in the Pride Agenda’s mission in addition to the below qualifications:

At least five to seven years of finance and administration experience with a demonstrated record of success
Advanced finance degree is strongly preferred.
Fluency in Quickbooks
Strong analytical skills.
Self-starter, extremely well-organized, detail-oriented, energetic and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Exceptional time management.
Demonstrated commitment to advancing the Pride Agenda’s goals and objectives and to the organization.
Preferred experience in non-profit management, grant and/or government voucher filing.

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and nonprofit sector. Excellent employer-paid benefits package including vacation, medical, life and long and short term disability insurance.

How to Apply: E-mail cover letter and resume to jobs@prideagenda.org or fax to (212) 627-4136 or mail to Director of Finance and Administration, Empire State Pride Agenda, 16 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10010. No phone calls please.

The Pride Agenda is an Equal Opportunity Employer; women, people of color and transgender people are encouraged to apply.

Western New York Organizers - 2 positions

Locations: Rochester and Buffalo

Summary: The Empire State Pride Agenda is New York’s statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights and advocacy group. Our mission is to win equality and justice for LGBT New Yorkers and our families. Through our education, organizing and advocacy programs, we work toward creating a broadly diverse alliance of LGBT people and our allies in government, communities of faith, labor, all sectors of the workforce and other social justice movements to achieve equality for LGBT New Yorkers and the broader goals of social, racial and economic justice.

Position Summary: The Western New York Organizer Positions are part-time jobs and their primary responsibility is to work with the Director of Upstate Organizing to execute the Pride Agenda’s field organizing activities in Buffalo or Rochester, including maintaining and expanding Pride Agenda’s public education, grassroots advocacy and increasing the Pride Agenda’s visibility and presence in the field.

Specific Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Upstate Director of Organizing, the Western New York Organizer(s) will:

Implement the goals of the Transgender Equality and Justice Campaign for the specific region which include outreach, public education and building volume in the area.
Coordinate volunteer efforts and work in collaboration with coalition partners, staff and volunteers from partnering organizations.
Increase the number of activists identified and willing to take action at the Pride Agenda’s request.
Maintain a presence of the Pride Agenda in the region and undertake additional duties/responsibilities as identified.
Mobilize and recruit attendees from the specific region to attend the Pride Agenda’s annual advocacy day, Equality & Justice Day.
Work with the Pride Agenda’s PAC team to implement electoral strategies to support Pride Agenda endorsed candidates in state and local elections.

Position Qualifications:

At least 2-3 years experience in electoral campaigns or field organizing, and a demonstrated record of success.
Excellent public speaking and writing skills, computer proficiency, and strong interpersonal skills.
Self-starter, extremely well-organized, detail-oriented, energetic and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional time management.
Ability to travel in and around the Buffalo/Rochester area and may be required to attend meetings in Albany or New York City.
Demonstrated commitment to advancing the Pride Agenda’s goals and objectives and to the organization.

Compensation: Hourly rate is commensurate with experience and nonprofit sector.

How to Apply: E-mail cover letter and resume to jobs@prideagenda.org or fax to 212-627-4136 or mail to Western New York Organizer(s) Search, Empire State Pride Agenda, 126 State Street, Albany, NY 12207. No phone calls please.

The Pride Agenda is an Equal Opportunity Employer; women, people of color and transgender people are encouraged to apply.

Communications Intern

Location: New York City

Summary: The Empire State Pride Agenda is New York’s statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights and advocacy organization. Our mission is to win equality and justice for LGBT New Yorkers and our families. Through our education, organizing and advocacy programs, we work toward creating a broadly diverse alliance of LGBT people and our allies in government, communities of faith, labor, all sectors of the workforce and other social justice movements to achieve equality for LGBT New Yorkers and the broader goals of social, racial and economic justice.

Position Summary: The Communications Intern will assist the Communications Department and other staff with blogging, drafting content for the website and publications, outreach on online social networks and other communications projects as needed.

Qualifications:

Excellent writing skills.
Familiarity with social networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr.
Computer-savvy. HTML knowledge not required, but a plus.
Knowledge of and commitment to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues.
Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Proficiency in word processing, email and internet research.
Academic or work experience in journalism, communications, politics, social sciences, public relations, etc.
Knowledge of political and LGBT blogosphere.
Ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ages, ethnicities and sexual and gender identities.
Some office experience preferred.
Graphic design experience a plus.
Video editing skills a plus.
Knowledge of Spanish a plus.

Compensation: This is a part-time, unpaid internship. School credit available. Schedule flexible during regular business hours with some evening and weekend events.

Applications: E-mail resume to gsimpson AT prideagenda DOT org. No phone calls please.

The Pride Agenda is an Equal Opportunity employer. Women, people of color and transgender people are encouraged to apply.

Community Organizer Intern (Rochester)

Location: Rochester

Position Summary: The Community Organizer Intern will assist the Western New York Program Organizer and other staff with planning for programs, campaigns and events out of the Rochester office. The intern will be responsible for:

Assisting with developping the Rochester Offsprung! chapter.
Assisting with coordinating local Pride in Action programs and campaigns in the Rochester area.
Assisting with planning and execution of Pride Agenda special events in Rochester.
General administrative tasks.

Qualifications:

Excellent writing skills.
Familiarity with social networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr.
Computer-savvy.
Knowledge of and commitment to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues.
Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Proficiency in word processing, email and internet research.
Academic or work experience in organizing, event planning, communications, politics, social sciences, public relations, etc.
Ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ages, ethnicities and sexual and gender identities.
Knowledge of Spanish a plus.

Compensation: This is a part-time, unpaid internship. School credit available.
Applications: E-mail resume to abashaw AT prideagenda DOT org. No phone calls please.

The Pride Agenda is an Equal Opportunity employer. Women, people of color and transgender people are encouraged to apply.

Special Events Internship

Location: New York City

Position Summary: The Special Events Intern will assist the Development and other staff with event planning and execution, research, outreach on online social networks and other fundraising projects as needed.

Qualifications:

Excellent writing and research skills.
Computer-savvy. HTML knowledge not required, but a plus.
Proficiency in word processing, email and internet research.
Raiser’s Edge or other database experience is a plus, but not required.
Knowledge of and commitment to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues.
Interest in non-profit organizations.
Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Academic, extracurricular activities or work experience in politics, social sciences, public relations, fundraising, etc. a plus.
Ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ages, ethnicities and sexual and gender identities.
Familiarity with social networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr.
Graphic design experience a plus.

Experience:
- Some office experience preferred.
- First year of college completed or graduate student.
- All majors and backgrounds welcome.

Compensation: This is a part-time, unpaid internship. School credit available; schedule flexible during regular business hours with some evening events.

Applications: E-mail resume to droberts AT prideagenda DOT org. No phone calls please.

The Pride Agenda is an Equal Opportunity employer. Women, people of color and transgender people are encouraged to apply.