Position: Southern Equality Studios Coordinator
Part-Time Contract Position
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:
Southern Equality Studios (SES), an initiative of the Campaign for Southern Equality, focuses on how the arts can fuel change and build community across the LGBTQ+ South. SES’s work includes creating public art exhibits and installations that tell a story about the LGBTQ+ South, offering creative workshops to community members including youth, and supporting LGBTQ+ artists across the South with funding, resources and community.
We are seeking a contract Program Coordinator to support SES programming by managing programming logistics, planning and coordinating events, and handling administrative tasks that ensure the successful implementation of programming. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable with outreach, scheduling, and managing program communications.
This is a part-time contract position of approximately 15-20 hours per month, with potential for growth.
Location:
This position can be done remotely, or hybrid based out of our office in Asheville, NC. The position will require in-person work related to planning and coordinating events, which can take place in Asheville and other communities in the South.
Qualifications:
- A commitment to LGBTQ+ rights in the South and to equity in race, gender, and class;
- An effective and energetic team member, who takes initiative, is a quick learner, and can work independently;
- Loves organization, is detail oriented, and able to manage deadlines and project budgets
- Ability to collaborate with artists, CSE staff from across departments, and community partners;
- Ability to exercise flexibility, good judgment, and discretion;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Inspired by how the arts can help create community and change.
- Fluent with different forms of communication, including the phone, on-camera video calls, texting, and Slack;
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Competency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive; and
- A sense of humor
Compensation:
Compensation will be negotiated based on experience; the starting hourly rate for this position is $25.
How to Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to Liz Williams, Director of Southern Equality Studios, at [email protected], with the subject line “Application for SES Coordinator.”
Please apply before the application deadline of Monday, May 5th!
We are excited to hear from candidates with a diverse range of relevant lived experience and community-based, educational, 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.
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