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Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center requires all employees to receive full COVID-19 vaccination, including booster dose.

Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center is a nonprofit organization that provides arts, health, youth, and Pride programs to strengthen and support the LGBTQ+ community across the Lehigh Valley. Founded in 2014 and opened in 2016, Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center has become a leading-edge and complex organization with a diversity of revenue sources and an even greater diversity of community programs.

Director of Programs

Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides community building activities such as arts, health, Pride events as well as youth programming to strengthen and support the LGBTQ+ community across the Lehigh Valley. Founded in 2014 and opened in 2016, Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center has become a leading-edge and complex organization with a diversity of revenue sources and an even greater diversity of community programs.

Position Summary:

The Director of Programs works within the mission of the Center to provide diverse programming to the LGBTQIA community in a safe, affirming, and welcoming environment. Programs areas include, but are not limited to, youth & families, health & wellness, community peer support groups, arts & culture.

Leadership & Team Management

Select, direct, evaluate, and support the professional development and mentorship of staff
Develop and maintain appropriate training protocols for program staff
Ensures continuous communication and maximum sharing of information throughout the Center including the leadership team.
Work collaboratively with the leadership team to integrate cross program activities and functions.
Instill a sense of accountability among team members by modeling tight oversight of individual and center performance standards.

Program Development, Delivery, and Evaluation

Assess community needs, solicit input from stakeholders, and recommend population-specific and culturally relevant programs for development and implementation.
Develop and maintain sustainable LGBT community support programs in alignment with the Center’s mission, vision, values and priorities.
Ensure ongoing programmatic excellence by establishing benchmarks, timelines, and the resources needed to achieve strategic goals, proactively recommending and driving improvements as necessary; set standards for accountability and measurements of success
Develop and implement awareness and marketing strategies to expand program participation
Analyze trends within programs, identify issues, report outcomes, and recommend changes as appropriate
Develop and maintain a comprehensive program assessment mechanism from which to guide and measure program impact and effectiveness

Program Operations & Knowledge Management:

Develop the necessary systems, processes, and tools to better support the facilitation, collection, and sharing of knowledge, data, and narrative success stories generated by programs
Anticipate and plan for the logistical, budget, and staffing needs of growing programs
Assist Director of Finance & Operations with the development of the annual programming budget
Assist in the collection of data and valuation of donated materials that support programs
Maintain fiscal controls to ensure all programs are managed within the scope of the annual budget and make appropriate adaptations to programs as funding levels/streams change
Develop and maintain department specific policies and procedures
Ensure program compliance with all laws, regulations, center policies, and funding guidelines

Relationship Management:

Work with the Development Department to expand revenue generating programs and fundraising activities to support existing programs; cultivate existing relationships and develop new funder relationships
Serve as a Center representative in collaborative partner networks and at related community and Center events and activities
Participate on appropriate national and regional committees, attending regional meetings, workshops and conferences that raise the profile of the Center.
Interface with other LGBT and allied agencies for technical assistance and collaboration aimed at building organizational capacity

Benefits/Compensation

This is a full-time position with a salary range of $53,000 to $60,000 annually. Salary will be offered for this position based upon the successful candidate’s prior experience. Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center offers health, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance and offers an SEP/IRA retirement plan, credit union access, and vacation time. Excellent working environment in downtown Allentown, Pennsylvania within walking distance of numerous restaurants and cafes, arts and culture organizations, and more.

Our goal is to be a workplace that is representative of the community we serve. Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center has a non-discrimination policy, and we welcome applications from lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, Black, Indigenous, and other people of color, people living with HIV, people with disabilities, and women. Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center is a ban-the-box organization. If you are a member of an underrepresented community, you are encouraged to self-identify in your cover letter. The candidate who best meets the job qualifications and needs of the organization will be selected for the position.

To apply for this position, please email your résumé, cover letter, writing sample, as well as a list of three references as One document in PDF format to our Human Resources department, [email protected]

Community Program Manager

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Programs, this position is responsible for helping to assess community needs for all community programming at the Center including author talks, gallery exhibits, film screenings, and lectures as well as group programming. This position is responsible for developing and/or coordinating monthly groups with the support of community partners. The Manager works in concert with the Director of Programs and the Sr. Events Manager to ensure that high-quality, inclusive programs and events are implemented to celebrate and support the local LGBTQ+ community.

The Community Programs Manager is responsible for administration of grants that fund community programming, which includes program supervision, expense tracking and data tracking. This position has one direct report–the Community Programs Coordinator.

This position works collaboratively as part of a team and in collaboration with other programs and departments. This position is responsible to ensure our mission, vision and values are aligned with their work. It will be important that the position holds an understanding of the center’s history, population served and needs of the LGBTQ+ community.

Requirements, Qualifications and Characteristics

BA Degree in education, psychology, public health, social services or related field preferred; however, commensurate years of experience may exempt degree.
1 year minimum of supervisory experience
Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
Experience with a variety of community programming including literature, visual arts, and/or film
Familiarity with group facilitation skills and principles of trauma-informed care
Energy, enthusiasm, and motivation to curate and share LGBTQ+ culture
Understanding of intersectional identities within the LGBTQ+ community
Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police, and FBI criminal background checks are required for this position.
Spanish Language spoken and written proficiency is preferred but not required.
Cultural competency around LGBTQ+ communities, including at the intersection of race/ethnicity, gender, and disability is essential.
Foundational understanding social disparities impacting the LGBTQ+ population
Personal vehicle or access to independent transportation required
Valid driver's license required
Proof of motor vehicle insurance (for use of personal vehicle)
Previous experience with event planning and/or volunteer management is preferred but not required

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide support to staff and community members and establish new groups as community needs are identified and capacity is available
Maintain a schedule of community use of physical and online gathering spaces and be proactive in maximizing accessibility for both in-person and virtual programming
Supervise and support program staff in identifying authors, scholars, artists, activists, and films to feature in cultural programming.
Build relationships with community members and collect feedback for new programs and program improvements; provide assistance as needed in navigating resources
Ensure proper scheduling of staff to ensure proper coverage for events.
Collaborate with the development team to identify sponsorship opportunities to support programming
Maintain and grow partnerships with schools, colleges, youth-serving organizations, and local businesses to provide a network of support for LGBTQ+ folx
Collaborate with the communications team to ensure all information about programming is posted to the organization’s website and social media in a timely manner
Collaborate with the Data & Evaluation Manager to ensure that program data is collected as needed for internal and external needs
Attend staff meetings, and training as required by the Center.
Recommend program or policy changes
Adjust work schedule to meet the needs of the community and the Center.

Benefits/Compensation

This full-time position offers a salary range of $38,000-$45,000. Salary offered will be commensurate with applicants’ experience. Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center offers rich benefits, credit union access, paid personal time and vacation time and 15 paid Holidays. Excellent working environment in downtown Allentown, PA within walking distance of numerous restaurants and cafes, arts and culture organizations, and more.

Frequently cited statistics show that women, transgender and non-binary people, Black, Indigenous, and other people of color, as well as other historically excluded populations apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center encourages you to break that statistic and to apply. No one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. In addition, Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center is a ban-the-box organization. We look forward to your application.

The position is open immediately, please email your résumé, a responsive cover letter, a writing sample and list of three references as ONE document in PDF format to: [email protected].

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