SF Giants LGBT Night
 

Miss Varda and I are actually attending this with a group of friends. So if anyone else goes, please do come and say hello!

Butch/Femme Social in Oakland, August 21st
 

Butch/Femme Socials

Join us for a casual Social get together!

(for those of you who know angmonster from b-f.com, hy'll be in town)

WHEN: Sunday, August 21st, 5:00 p.m.-8 p.m.
WHERE: Pacific Coast Brewing, 906 Washington St. & 10th St, Oakland

(walking distance from 12th St. BART) www.pacificcoastbrewing.com

WHO: Butch/Femme folks singles and couples, kids welcome

WHAT: casual get together, parking is plentiful, food served, look for us on the patio if you don't find us inside (weather permitting), casual dress

IF you will be at Butch Voices, this is around the corner from the host hotel.



See you there,

Rope and Toughy

Day........

that was a fun brunch with Miss Diva making an appropriately late entrance.........who is that behind us making the peace sign?

Exactly.
And I have to pick up my art.
And drink more KoolAid.
And have midnight dinners.

:eyebat:

But, of course you may return!!!

Right next to that trash can..... :|




:giggle:

Job Fair WEd Oct 12th at the LGBT Center in SF.


The Center’s 25th Job Fair
The LGBT Job Fair Series, conceived in 2004, is the Bay Area’s premier diversity workforce recruitment event, attracting all levels of job seekers as a way to support the diverse needs of the underemployed LGBT community and to educate organizations on best practices around diversity and inclusion. The 25th Job Fair marks a significant milestone in the Center’s history of addressing and supporting the diverse needs of the LGBT community, with specific emphasis on the transgender community.Click here to register for the Job Fair.

Youth Program Coordinator job at the SF LGBT Center
 

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:

SAN FRANCISCO LESBIAN GAY BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY CENTER


JOB TITLE: Youth Program Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Children Youth and Family Programs Manager
STATUS: Part Time/20 hrs/week/Non-Exempt

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Children Youth and Family Programs Manager, develops and implements innovative programming for lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and questioning youth with a focus on disconnected transitional age youth, ages 16 – 24 (TAY), and provides assistance with coordination and outreach for schools based programs. The Youth Program Coordinator works as part of a youth services team to provide programs for queer and questioning youth in the areas of health and wellness, arts/culture, education, economic empowerment and recreation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
· Under the direction of the Children Youth and Family Programs Manager, coordinate programs for LGBT and questioning youth including: drop in and structured activities, linkage and referral services, community building activities, and coordination of Center youth space.
· Provide peer based crisis intervention services, information and referrals to youth participants linking them to internal and external resources.
· Develop and implement outreach strategies to meet program participation goals for TAY and schools based services.
· Maintain external relationships and build collaborative activities with community-based organizations serving youth.
· Work with the Children Youth and Family Programs Manager to develop evaluation tools which measure participant satisfaction and outcome objectives. Administer evaluation tools, including tracking data and basic statistical analysis, and entering data in program and contact data management systems.
· Provide reports, statistics, written narratives and other administrative documentation required by Children Youth and Families Programs Manager.

General Program Duties

· Actively participate as a member of the program team, including provision of back up for other program staff as needed.
· Other duties assigned by Children Youth and Family Programs Manager
· Occasional work on evenings and week-end hours will be required.

Qualifications & Experience
1. Commitment to the mission of the San Francisco LGBT Community Center. Experience and commitment to working in a multicultural environment.
2. Minimum one year experience in working with LGBTQ youth and demonstrated ability to work with youth 17 and under and homeless and/or marginally housed transitional age youth (16 – 24).
3. Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
4. Ability to maintain confidentiality. As youth services are provided within a collaborative context, position may need to meet guidelines established by collaborative partners to share confidential client information across agencies. This can include restrictions on current enrollment in services from partner agencies, and/or have had a history of enrollment over the past 24 months with partner agencies. Such agencies may include but are not limited to: LYRIC, Larkin Street Youth Services, Dimensions Clinic, etc.
5. Excellent customer-service abilities. Outgoing and engaging personality.
6. Experience working collaboratively with multiple agencies desired. Strong familiarity with San Francisco non-profits especially youth service providers desired.
7. Ability to work independently, collaboratively with supervisor or as part of a team in a fast paced environment.
8. Criminal background check and TB test will be required if employment is offered.
9. Computer/PC literacy, including Internet proficiency, FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Office software and networked systems.
10. Fluency in English is required. Bilingual or ASL skills highly desired.
11. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and lift objects up to 30 pounds. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.


THE SAN FRANCISCO LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER


The mission of the San Francisco Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Community Center is to connect our diverse community to opportunities, resources and each other to achieve our vision of a stronger, healthier, and more equitable world for LGBT people and our allies. The Center’s strategies inspire and strengthen our community by:
• Fostering greater opportunities for people to thrive.
• Organizing for our future.
• Celebrating our history and culture.
• Building resources to create a legacy for future generations.


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The SF LGBT Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or inter-sex are encouraged to apply. The SF LGBT Center maintains a policy of non-discrimination with respect to employees and applicants for employment. No aspect of employment will be influenced in any matter by race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition, perceived physical disability or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by statute.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Submit both resume and cover letter expressing your interest, experience and qualifications to:

The SF LGBT Community Center
1800 Market Street
San Francisco CA 94102
Email: jobs@sfcenter.org
Or fax to:(415) 865-5501


Please include: Youth Program Coordinator in the subject line




NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE


DEADLINE: Open until filled, with interviews scheduled starting the week of 7/11/11.

Manager of Employment Services job opening at the SF LGBT Center
 

San Francisco Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Community Center
Job Announcement

Job Title: Manager of Employment Services
Reports to: Director of Economic Development
Supervises: TEEI Economic Development Coordinator
Type: Regular / Full-Time/Exempt
COMPENSATION: Competitive salary, full health benefits, paid vacation and holiday

General Summary: The Manager of Employment Services is responsible for planning and implementation of all workforce development programs and services. Overall responsibilities include program planning and evaluation, training and supervision of staff and volunteers, managing employer relationships, providing vocational counseling and job placement services, managing job fairs and grant reporting. This position reports to the Director of Economic Development, manages multiple workforce grants, and supervises the TEEI Economic Development Coordinator and the Vocational Specialist.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Under the general direction of the Director of Economic Development, manage all aspects of the Center's Employment Services, including delivering on grant outcomes, staff supervision, implementing the day-to-day workforce development activities, outreach, implementation of program activities, evaluation, and program administration.
2. Provide individual services to program participants, including intakes and assessment, providing vocational counseling including case management, coaching on job search and career development, and placement of individuals in jobs.
3. Supervise TEEI Economic Development Coordinator and the Vocational Specialist.
4. Coordinate three job fairs annually, including all employer engagement, event planning and development.
5. Research trends and market directions and participate in long term program planning for the Employment Services Program and Economic Development Department.
6. Maintain all administrative function of the Employment Services Program, including reporting, filing, technology and preparation of monthly and annual program reports. Maintain client files and ensure client confidentiality for program participants.
7. Data collection/analysis, conducting evaluation and designing strategies to improve programs and services.
8. Represent the agency in various workforce and economic development meetings and events.
9. Participate in grant writing and/or fund development activities to support the work of the Economic Development Program.
10. Actively participate as a member of the Economic Development team, including supporting Economic Development program activities, and general Center functions as appropriate.
11. Provide reports, statistics, written narratives, and other administrative documentation required by Director of Community Development
12. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Economic Development.
13. Occasional work on evenings and weekends will be required.



Qualifications:
• Commitment to the mission of the San Francisco LGBT Community Center. Experience and commitment to working in a multicultural environment.
• Minimum two years experience working in workforce development
• Experience working with the LGBT community and an in-depth knowledge of transgender issues required.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills, ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience in program planning, management, and evaluation, including developing programs to meet the diverse needs of communities served by the San Francisco LGBT Community Center.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong supervision skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team oriented organizational structure. Experience working collaboratively with multiple agencies desired.
• Innovative and entrepreneurial approach, including solution oriented approaches to complex issues. Ability to adapt to changing environment and priorities.
• Experience working in asset-building, financial literacy or similar environment desired.
• Basic knowledge of employment law and human resource issues as they relate to hiring, recruiting and interviewing candidates
• Must be able to work in a culturally diverse and fast paced environment.
• Excellent computer and Internet skills.
• Fluency in English is required. Spanish bilingual skills desired.


THE SAN FRANCISCO LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER
The mission of The Center is to develop programs and services that welcome the entire diversity of the LGBT community; unite our community across lines of age, race, gender and economics; give visibility to the history and culture of all the diverse parts of our community; foster discussion and planning for our political and cultural future; and nurture new and start-up organizations to meet emerging community needs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The SF LGBT Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or inter-sex are encouraged to apply. The SF LGBT Center maintains a policy of non-discrimination with respect to employees and applicants for employment. No aspect of employment will be influenced in any matter by race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition, perceived physical disability or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by statute.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Submit both resume and cover letter explaining your interests and qualifications to:

The SF LGBT Community Center
1800 Market Street
San Francisco CA 94102
Email: jobs@sfcenter.org
Or fax to: (415) 865-5501

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Deadline to apply: October 24th

>>>>>>>>>>>>>yawn<<<<<<<<<<<<<<