Gay-Straight Alliance Network Events Intern Job Listing at Gay-Straight Alliance Network in San Francisco, CA (Job ID 259356)

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Title: GSA Events Intern
Job Status: Volunteer/Internship
Reports to: Program Manager / Coordinator
Work Schedule: 10-15 hrs, flexible

Organization and Position Overview:

Gay-Straight Alliance Network (GSA Network) is a statewide, youth-driven, social justice organization based in San Francisco that empowers youth activists fighting homophobia and transphobia in high schools and middle schools. GSA clubs provide support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth who are facing pervasive discrimination and harassment at school. As a non-profit organization formed in 1998, GSA Network provides resources, training, and grassroots organizing support to clubs working to educate schools about LGBT issues and organize for social change. GSA Network currently runs a network of more than 790 GSA clubs throughout California.

The GSA Events Intern is responsible for assisting the GSA Network Program team in preparing for successfully executing program events. These events vary in size depending on the time of year and range from GSA Networks Pride contingent to Summer Camp to a Lobby Day at the Capitol. This intern will work closely with program staff to learn the ins and outs of running a successful LGBT youth program. A demonstrated passion for LGBTQ youth leadership and empowerment, an understanding of youth culture, and commitment to social change is required for all positions at GSA Network.