ADVOCACY SPECIALIST

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Position Overview: Gender Freedom Society is seeking passionate and dedicated people to serve as a Advocacy Specialists, focusing on issues affecting the transgender/GNC community. Advocacy Specialists play a crucial role in advancing our advocacy efforts, raising awareness about transgender rights, and promoting policies that support the needs of transgender individuals.

Responsibilities:

1. Policy Research: Conduct research on local, national, and international policies affecting the transgender community, including healthcare access, legal rights, employment discrimination, and social services.
2. Advocacy Campaigns: Develop and implement advocacy campaigns to promote transgender rights and raise awareness about issues facing transgender individuals. This may include organizing petitions, letter-writing campaigns, and community outreach initiatives.
3. Coalition Building: Collaborate with other organizations, advocacy groups, and community leaders to build coalitions and support collective advocacy efforts on behalf of the transgender community.
4. Legislative Advocacy: Monitor legislative developments related to transgender rights and work to influence policymakers through advocacy meetings, public hearings, and legislative advocacy strategies.
5. Public Education: Develop educational materials and resources to increase understanding and awareness of transgender issues among the general public, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
6. Media Engagement: Work with the communications team to contribute to media outreach efforts, including writing press releases, op-eds, and articles on transgender rights and advocacy.
7. Community Engagement: Engage with transgender individuals and community organizations to understand their needs, concerns, and priorities, and ensure that advocacy efforts are responsive to community voices.

Qualifications:

• Passion for social justice and a commitment to advancing transgender rights and equality.
• Strong understanding of issues affecting the transgender community, including healthcare access, legal rights, employment discrimination, and social stigma.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
• Experience in advocacy, community organizing, or related fields is preferred but not required.