National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare Foundation

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Part-time Project Coordinator

San Francisco Bay Area, CA

The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare Foundation is seeking an experienced part-time project coordinator based in California to manage our Know Your Rights Initiative, a program which seeks to educate LGBT seniors and families about new federal benefits made available to them under the 2013 Supreme Court Windsor decision.

National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare Foundation

Duration of Position: Approximately 15 months
Location: Northern California
Reports to: NC Foundation Director and coordinates closely with D.C. based staff

Responsibilities Include:

Building partnerships with individuals, LGBT groups, aging organizations, academic institutions, and government agencies across the state to help cosponsor/promote Town Hall events
Identifying and securing appropriate local and national aging, LGBT, Social Security, and legal experts to participate Town Hall panels
Working in conjunction with a local media consultant, utilize local media to promote and generate participation in Town Hall and Leadership events
Create a advocacy toolkit (event flyers, partner responsibilities, etc.) and various other materials to be disseminated prior to and at events
Reach out to local, state, and national government officials to attend Leadership events or Town Hall meets
Coordinate logistics (such as catering and venues) for all events, approximately a dozen and a half over the course of 9 months, including two webinars
Create a post-event packet for each location, documenting outcomes achieved

Preferred Qualifications:

3+ years of working in grassroots community organizing and/or special events planning
Access to transportation a must; position requires extensive travel around the state
Must have networks among California’s diverse populations
Must have good interpersonal skills
Strong ability to work well under pressure and strictly adhere to deadlines
Good written and oral communication skills, multilingual abilities a huge plus, particularly in Spanish
Previous relationship with LGBT community a plus, but not essential
Technologically proficient in web and basic computer programs

To apply for this position please send cover, resume and general salary expectations.