City of Baltimore, MD
LGBTQ Director - Operations Manager I
City of Baltimore, MD, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONCITY OF BALTIMORE,MAYOR’S OFFICE OF EQUITY, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
DIRECTOR OF LGBTQ AFFAIRS - OPERATIONS MANAGER IOPENING DATE: 8/27/2024CLOSING DATE: 9/30/2024
Governed by Baltimore City Ordinance 18-111. The Baltimore City Ordinance 18-111, Section 1(B) requires that all agency heads who report directly to the Mayor and any At-Will supervisory employees who report directly to the Mayor or to the Head of an Agency must be a resident and registered voter of the City of Baltimore throughout their term of office. Section (B)(1) allows candidate(s) prior to appointment, the opportunity to sign a Declaration of Intent to become a city resident and registered voter within (6) months of the effective date of their appointment.
The Mayor's Office is seeking a Director of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) Affairs to connect LGBTQ people with government services and help to ensure that the services received are culturally competent. The primary role of the Director, LGBTQ Affairs is to assist, support, and advise the Mayor, Chief of Staff, and Baltimore City Government on the needs of LGBTQ residents; to serve as a liaison between the LGBTQ community and the City of Baltimore; and to educate residents and the city workforce on the needs of the LGBTQ community. This position reports to Faith Leach, Deputy Mayor of Equity, Health and Human Services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Support the growth and development of the City's LGBTQ communities.
Strengthen partnerships between the community, Mayor's office, and organizations serving the LGBTQ community.
Support the growth and success of the Mayor's LGBTQ Commission; serve as Executive Director for the Commission.
Support the development and implementation of an LGBTQ leadership training module.
Identify, train, and establish city LGBTQ Department Liaisons, if needed.
Participate in speaking engagements, panels, and lectures to further the mission and reach of the Mayor’s Office.
LGBTQ Competency Training Coordinator for the City of Baltimore Workforce in collaboration with Mayor's Office of Economic Development.
Social media management - including Twitter, Facebook, and other social media platforms to effectively disseminate information to the community and respond to inquiries.
Database management - assist with the development and maintenance of agency databases including Excel, Google, Access, and Microsoft platforms such as SharePoint.
Policy development - craft policy with the collaboration of agency and community stakeholders including the LGBTQ Commission, City Council members, and the private sector.
Relationship/Coalition building with stakeholders to identify areas of need in the city's LGBTQ community.
Supervise staff, as needed.
COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Highly organized and methodical;
Innovative with strong critical thinking abilities;
Able to work well under pressure and meet tough deadlines in a fast paced, demanding environment;
Customer focused, with positive outlook and strong people skills;
Ability to critically review reports and data;
Strong writing and editing capabilities;
Experience with social media platforms;
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences including senior government officials;
Experience with issues facing marginalized groups in the LGBT community (transgender and gender non-conforming; people of color);
Ability to work with diverse communities in a respectful manner;
Comfortable with terminology and pronouns; and
Experience with a trauma-informed approach.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of two years’ experience working in community engagement field.
College degree preferred.
Grant-writing/fundraising experience.
Experience working on a sustained public campaign.
1+ years' experience working on two or more of the following:
Elder Issues
Economic Empowerment
City Relations
Community Outreach
Health and Wellness
Immigration/Faith/Civil Rights
Race Relations
Trans Equality
Youth and Families
SALARY: $99,053 - 131,145
Financial Disclosure:This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.
The City of Baltimore is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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DIRECTOR OF LGBTQ AFFAIRS - OPERATIONS MANAGER IOPENING DATE: 8/27/2024CLOSING DATE: 9/30/2024
Governed by Baltimore City Ordinance 18-111. The Baltimore City Ordinance 18-111, Section 1(B) requires that all agency heads who report directly to the Mayor and any At-Will supervisory employees who report directly to the Mayor or to the Head of an Agency must be a resident and registered voter of the City of Baltimore throughout their term of office. Section (B)(1) allows candidate(s) prior to appointment, the opportunity to sign a Declaration of Intent to become a city resident and registered voter within (6) months of the effective date of their appointment.
The Mayor's Office is seeking a Director of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) Affairs to connect LGBTQ people with government services and help to ensure that the services received are culturally competent. The primary role of the Director, LGBTQ Affairs is to assist, support, and advise the Mayor, Chief of Staff, and Baltimore City Government on the needs of LGBTQ residents; to serve as a liaison between the LGBTQ community and the City of Baltimore; and to educate residents and the city workforce on the needs of the LGBTQ community. This position reports to Faith Leach, Deputy Mayor of Equity, Health and Human Services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Support the growth and development of the City's LGBTQ communities.
Strengthen partnerships between the community, Mayor's office, and organizations serving the LGBTQ community.
Support the growth and success of the Mayor's LGBTQ Commission; serve as Executive Director for the Commission.
Support the development and implementation of an LGBTQ leadership training module.
Identify, train, and establish city LGBTQ Department Liaisons, if needed.
Participate in speaking engagements, panels, and lectures to further the mission and reach of the Mayor’s Office.
LGBTQ Competency Training Coordinator for the City of Baltimore Workforce in collaboration with Mayor's Office of Economic Development.
Social media management - including Twitter, Facebook, and other social media platforms to effectively disseminate information to the community and respond to inquiries.
Database management - assist with the development and maintenance of agency databases including Excel, Google, Access, and Microsoft platforms such as SharePoint.
Policy development - craft policy with the collaboration of agency and community stakeholders including the LGBTQ Commission, City Council members, and the private sector.
Relationship/Coalition building with stakeholders to identify areas of need in the city's LGBTQ community.
Supervise staff, as needed.
COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Highly organized and methodical;
Innovative with strong critical thinking abilities;
Able to work well under pressure and meet tough deadlines in a fast paced, demanding environment;
Customer focused, with positive outlook and strong people skills;
Ability to critically review reports and data;
Strong writing and editing capabilities;
Experience with social media platforms;
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences including senior government officials;
Experience with issues facing marginalized groups in the LGBT community (transgender and gender non-conforming; people of color);
Ability to work with diverse communities in a respectful manner;
Comfortable with terminology and pronouns; and
Experience with a trauma-informed approach.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of two years’ experience working in community engagement field.
College degree preferred.
Grant-writing/fundraising experience.
Experience working on a sustained public campaign.
1+ years' experience working on two or more of the following:
Elder Issues
Economic Empowerment
City Relations
Community Outreach
Health and Wellness
Immigration/Faith/Civil Rights
Race Relations
Trans Equality
Youth and Families
SALARY: $99,053 - 131,145
Financial Disclosure:This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.
The City of Baltimore is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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