The Campaign for Southern Equality is hiring for a new part-time position – Special Assistant to the Executive Director. Details on the position and how to apply are below.
About Campaign for Southern Equality:
The Campaign for Southern Equality (CSE) is working to build a South where LGBTQ people are equal in every part of life. A South where your zip code doesn’t determine your rights. Where all of us are free to be who we truly are and love who we truly love. CSE’s work is rooted in commitments to empathy and equity. At this unprecedented time of anti-LGBTQ attacks – and as public support for LGBTQ equality across the South and nation continues to grow – CSE is meeting the moment through a combination of rapid response work and longstanding programs that include direct services, advocacy, organizing, grassroots grant making, research, and public arts. CSE is based in Asheville, NC and works across the South. Learn more about our work and current priorities at www.southernequality.org.
Position Summary:
The Special Assistant to the Executive Director is a trusted extension of CSE’s Executive Director, ensuring she has maximum focus, efficiency, and impact. This role goes far beyond logistics. It’s about helping a fast-paced executive move through each day with precision and purpose and support CSE during a period of sustained growth. This role can be structured as a part-time staff position or part-time contract position.
You’ll manage time, prep materials, juggle priorities, and anticipate needs before they arise. You’ll support both internal operations and external engagements with professionalism, calm, care, and humor. You’ll communicate clearly, maintain momentum, and navigate confidential matters with maturity and judgment. This is a high-trust, high-exposure position at the center of a dynamic organization. It’s an incredible opportunity for a detail-oriented, emotionally intelligent professional who takes pride in staying five steps ahead.
CSE’s Executive Director works closely with our Legal Team to protect and support our programming and operations. The ideal candidate will have experience and comfort working with lawyers, creating and formatting documents for legal purposes, and isn’t daunted by legalese.
The ideal candidate will also enjoy supporting CSE’s cross-disciplinary programming, which includes community-based research, direct services, advocacy, and public arts.
You’ll report directly to the Executive Director and engage regularly with staff and contractors, board members,
and other leaders across the organization.
Location:
This position is hybrid based out of our office in Asheville, NC. The person in this role will live within an hour’s drive to our office in Asheville and commit to spending a set portion of days in the office per month.
Skills & Attributes
- 3+ years in a fast-paced, senior-facing role (e.g., executive support, strategic operations, or executive communications)
- Impeccable attention to detail and ability to juggle complex priorities without dropping the ball
- Sharp, clear communication—both written and verbal; can distill and polish messaging with minimal direction; strong proofreading skills
- High emotional intelligence and cultural competence; able to read a room, build trust, and handle delicate dynamics with maturity
- Excellent judgment and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive matters
- Strong proficiency in Google Suite, Zoom, CRM tools, and digital collaboration platforms; comfort framing up decks in Google Slides or PowerPoint
- Proactive and anticipatory mindset—you notice what’s missing, think a few steps ahead, and fill in the
gaps without prompting - Motivation, reliability, and a “no task too small” spirit grounded in a deep belief in service
- Passionate about CSE’s mission
- Gift for finding humor and joy in the work
Things this position would be doing right now:
- Daily workflow support for Executive Director: scheduling; helping manage ongoing deadlines; managing emergent priorities
- Staff administration: Support hiring and onboarding by ensuring forms are delivered and signed. Handle annual insurance enrollment for current staff. Ensure employee files are maintained and accurate. Assist with updates to CSE’s personnel policies
- Board of Directors engagement: Liaise with the board to support board nominations process, prepare agendas for board meetings, and complete duties as assigned by the board
- Office operations: Support Executive Director’s work related to non-profit compliance, annual audit process, and other duties as assigned,
- Legal team administrative support: attend key meetings and help formulate and implement action steps
Compensation
- The salary range for this position is competitive, starting at $40/hour, and is commensurate with experience. CSE’s benefits and compensation structure reflect our commitments to pay equity and to offering competitive packages within the nonprofit sector.
How to Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Executive Director, at [email protected] with the subject line “Application for CSE Special Assistant.” Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with the expectation that the initial round of interviews will begin the week of October 20, 2025.
We are excited to hear from candidates with a diverse range of relevant lived experience and community-based, educational, and/or professional experiences. Individuals who are transgender and BIPOC are particularly encouraged to apply.
Commitments to Equity and Non-Discrimination Policy:
CSE is committed to the values of equality and equity in employment and programming. CSE does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or veteran status in its hiring practices, programs, services or activities.
