Job: seaQuel Program Director

2. Hiring seaQuel Coordinator!

Position Title: seaQuel Program Director

Starting Date: March or April, 2008

Background

Southeast Asian Queers United for Empowerment and Leadership (seaQuel) is seeking a passionate, open-minded, queer- (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning) friendly individual to fill a new part-time position as the seaQuel Program Director. seaQuel is a program with a mission is to provide a safe and supportive space for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning (GLBTQ) Southeast Asian American (SEA) youth where they can lead healthy lives, develop their leadership potential, and become involved in making change in their community. Visit us at www.myspace.com/seaQuel.

seaQuel is a program of the Providence Youth Student Movement (PrYSM), a SEA social justice youth organization with a vision to confront state-, street-, and inter-personal forms of violence affecting SEAs in Providence, Rhode Island. Visit www.prysm.us

Required Qualifications

· Experience and or knowledge of SEA (Cambodian, Hmong, Laotian, Vietnamese) communities, culture, language, and politics

· Strong communication, facilitation, and inter-personal skills

· Strong organizational and writing skills

· A positive and supportive attitude towards queer people

· Must be responsible and highly accountable

· High School Diploma or GED/ Equivalency

· Ability to mediate conflicts and promote healthy group dynamics

· Flexible schedule and must be available on some weekends

Recommended Qualifications

· Proficiency in a SEA language - Khmer, Lao, Hmong, or Vietnamese

· 1-2 years experience working with queer individuals and communities

· 1-2 years experience coordinating a program

· 1-2 years experience working with youth development, youth leadership, civic engagement, or youth organizing activities (or a non-profit equivalent)

· Reliable method of transportation

Compensation

Part-time Salary of $20,000 with health benefits. Expected to commit 30 hours per week.

Send cover letter and resume to Kohei@prysm.us. For more information, contact Kohei at 401-419-5713 or Kohei@prysm.us