Director of Education Programs
GLSEN works to create safe and affirming schools for all students, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We have been doing this work since 1990, and we are the only national organization dedicated to transforming the K-12 school climate for LGBTQ students. We work at the local, district, state and federal level to effect systems change in education in the U.S., and we connect with an international network of organizational partners to support similar progress around the world. Our work has produced measurable improvements in the lives of LGBTQ students in the United States, and helped establish new norms of support for LGBTQ students in the education world.
Director of Education Programs will lead the team responsible for the development and implementation of GLSEN’s professional development programs and resource guides for educators to ensure K-12 learning communities are places where all students, including those who are LGBTQ+, transgender, nonbinary, Black, Indigenous, people of color, and people with disabilities can thrive and reach their full potential. As one of the organization’s primary ambassadors on education and youth development, the Director is a thought leader on building a K-12 education system that is safe, affirming and liberatory for all LGBTQ+ students. This position is responsible for stewarding and growing GLSEN’s strategic partnerships in order to bring LGBTQ+ affirming best practices to K-12 schools throughout the United States. The Director leads departmental staff in centering GLSEN’s mission in alignment with the organization’s strategic priorities of advancing racial, gender, and disability justice outcomes in education.
The Director leads a dynamic team that is responsible for:
The Director is also responsible for:
The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:
Benefits:
GLSEN offers a generous benefits package, including: five weeks paid time off for new employees in addition to 10 paid holidays per year; 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance for staff and optional benefits for family members; life insurance; and a 401k plan with increasing employer contributions based on staff tenure.
This position may be located in GLSEN’s New York City office or D.C. Office. This position may also be remote.
GLSEN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage people of color, of diverse gender identities, women and non-LGBT persons to apply.