Manager, State Advocacy and Conversion Therapy Campaigns

About Trevor:

The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people. Our non-profit provides 24/7 life-saving support via phone, text, and chat.  We also operate the world’s largest safe space social networking site for LGBTQ+ youth and run innovative research, education, and advocacy programs. We’ve been saving lives every day for over 20 years.

Every day, and in every role, our staff contribute to our critical mission of ending suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning young people by embodying our values:

Heart–We care deeply and commit to do what matters

Integrity–We build trust through our words and actions

Community-Together, we are an unstoppable force for good

Belonging-We serve as allies to the mission, and to each other

Progress-We continually move onward and upward

Applicants and staff must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.  The Trevor Project will not sponsor an employment visa for this position.

Role: Manager, State Advocacy and Conversion Therapy Campaigns

Location: This role will be remote in the continental United States, Alaska, or Hawaii

Reports to: Sr. Manager, State Advocacy

Eligibility:  Authorization to work for any employer in the United States is required. The Trevor Project will not sponsor a work visa for this role.

Classification: Exempt Full Time

Union Role?  No

Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000

Summary: 

The Manager of State Advocacy and Conversion Therapy Campaigns will be responsible for designing, building, and leading proactive state-level legislative strategies and campaigns related to ending conversion therapy and other priorities. This includes expanding partnerships, working with key legislators and government stakeholders, building coalitions and relationships, managing data collection, distributing Trevor-branded materials/research/talking points, and grassroots and grasstops mobilization. This role will also support in state defensive priorities as needed. 

• Monitor and report on relevant federal and state agency action and federal and state-level legislation related to conversion therapy and other priorities as needed
• Collaborate with other members of the Advocacy team to further The Trevor Project’s mission through legislative advocacy and public education efforts
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively prioritize across multiple short- and long-term projects
• Support the development and execution of strategy in partnership with the Advocacy team on issues like conversion therapy and other priorities 
• Manage partnerships and alliances to advance and refine the advocacy strategy
• Represent The Trevor Project at panels, conferences, and other meetings as necessary
• Engage directly with key stakeholders, deploy strategic communications, and share and leverage evidence
• Exhibit a meticulous level of follow-through and attention to detail in engaging and cultivating stakeholders
• Produce and analyze data that is relevant to the field, including the creation of reports for public consumption
• Draft and edit policy memos, comments, letters, talking points, and other advocacy resources
• Coordinate  with the  communications, education, operations, research, and other departments to enable internal collaboration on advocacy related projects
• Assist with public education efforts for LGBTQ-relevant policies and suicide prevention support efforts through outreach to policymakers, conference presentations 
• Develop and forge relationships with key organizations, offices, and members of the non-profit sector to build a strong coalition for relevant advocacy needs 
• Be an advocate for LGBTQ youth through public speaking and education
• Manage volunteers and interns as needed
• Demonstrate fair, ethical, and equitable business practices
• Learn eagerly, share knowledge appropriately, and improve continuously
• Demonstrate successful planning and problem-solving skills, including multitasking and working well within tight timelines
• Work, communicate, and collaborate effectively with others
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in all work
• Demonstrate a commitment to fostering and maintaining an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging
• Other relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Collaborative. You have a history of advocating with local,  state, and national partners and have experience working with marginalized communities (e.g. LGBTQ people, communities of color, and people with disabilities, among others) and can be a team player with colleagues throughout The Trevor Project. Experience in advocacy spaces is highly desirable. 
• Dynamic advocate. You know how to navigate power in state capitals and city halls around the country while persuading lawmakers and their staff to do the right thing. You are an excellent speaker and can convince people to take action to protect LGBTQ youth.
• Detail-oriented. You pay attention to small details that can have a huge impact on the organization and you work  to make sure your work is thorough and complete.
• Clear communicator. You communicate clearly and concisely up, down, and across the organization. You are great at getting and giving constructive feedback. 
• Relationship builder. You have the ability to cultivate relationships. You understand that people are the core of who we are and place a premium on building coalitions and external relationships to achieve tangible policy results. 
• Culturally competent. You have a nuanced understanding of the experiences of LGBTQ folks. You are passionate and willing to learn more about the marginalized identities, and bring your awareness to all the work you do.
• Visionary builder. You are someone who thinks strategically. You are excited about the opportunity to take the status quo as just a starting point, then implement best practices and continually innovate. 
• Goal-oriented. You set measurable and achievable goals, then focus on exceeding them.
• Flexible. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity and working through competing priorities.
• Passionate. You care about LGBTQ youth. You care about supporting LGBTQ youth in crisis. You want to come to work and feel inspired every day. You want to change the world.
• Fun. The work we do is very serious, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have fun. We know how to have a good time and you should too.
• People Manager.  Experience training, managing, and mentoring volunteers and interns. 
• Proficiency in spoken and written English

Why Trevor?

A career that truly makes a difference in the lives of LGBTQ young people–every single day

Outstanding benefits, including:

Comprehensive health insurance, including plan coverage for various gender affirmation care (and we pay 100% of your employee contribution premiums for medical, dental, vision, AND basic life insurance)

403(b) retirement plan with 3% match

Generous vacation and 13 paid holidays (one of our holidays is Harvey Milk Day!) plus two floating holidays and three half-day Fridays during the summer

Employee Assistance Program to  help with confidential emotional support, work-life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support

In-network mental health office and virtual visits are covered at 100%, and out-of-network visits are covered at an enhanced level.

Remote work from the continental US, Alaska, or Hawaii (we provide the technology, a monthly internet reimbursement, and reimbursement to outfit your work-from-home space!)

Professional and Learning Development Trainings/Education: including a professional subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to more than 13,000 high-quality on-demand courses.

Online Subscription to Headspace, a digital mindfulness and meditation platform

The Trevor Project provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law or policy. The Trevor Project complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity in employment.

The Trevor Project is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please submit a request here.  Please do not disclose medical information in this form–this information will be viewed only by our benefits team and will remain secure. This form is only for those requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. This form is not an application - you must still apply through The Trevor Project careers website.