Outreach Worker In Our Own Voices

Albany, NY

In Our Own Voices (IOOV) is a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people of color (LGBT POC) organization whose purpose is to “develop the leadership of LGBT POC; strengthen the voices of LGBT POC in order to effectively communicate our perspectives within the larger community; strengthen our capacity as LGBT POC to combat oppression and marginalization.” In Our Own Voices is a comprehensive LGBT POC organization in upstate New York and one of a handful in the United States.

Please visit www.inourownvoices.org for additional information.

Outreach Worker In Our Own Voices

Outreach Worker
full-time position
$24,500- $27,500 plus benefits

The position of Outreach Worker will be responsible for providing culturally-competent outreach and education to LGBT and/or people of color communities.

Minimum requirements:
Associate’s degree (or equivalent in experience); Bachelor’s preferred Minimum of one year working in the HIV Field. Minimum of one year human services experience; outreach, education, or case management experience. Bilingual (Spanish) plus. Comfort in providing education or outreach in public venues (i.e. bars, local colleges, beauty salons, barber shops). Knowledge of and sensitivity to the target populations. Must have ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities; excellent organizational skills; attention to detail. Must have Valid, unrestricted driver’s license and independent means of transportation.

Qualified candidates must submit a cover letter outlining their experience as it relates to their HIV field, outreach experience and/or experience with the target population and two writing samples. Must have Car.

Submit all requirements to:

Tandra R. La Grone, Executive Director,
In Our Own Voices,
245 Lark St,
Albany, NY 12210
or email to
www.inourownvoices.org

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