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Description:POSITION TITLE: Women’s Programming Assistant (WPA) | Part-time, non-exempt 8-10 hrs./week
Openhouse seeks a dynamic and experienced Programming Assistant who is passionate about programming, the power of group work, and building Older LGBTQQIA+ Women’s-Centered community. This position is a nonexempt, hourly part-time position (8–10 hrs/week).
ABOUT OPENHOUSE: Founded in 1998, Openhouse helps LGBTQ seniors achieve equity in healthcare, social services, housing, and the ability to age independently in the community. Our programs build resilient networks of friends, family, caregivers, and volunteers; increase access to LGBTQ-welcoming service providers; and promote health, well-being, adequate nutrition, and early access to care. These programs help build the social connections, opportunities for civic engagement, and personal empowerment that ensure healthy aging for LGBTQ seniors, the majority of whom do not have children and immediate family members to provide this kind of critical support.
Openhouse programs include Volunteer Friendly Visitors, housing assistance and education, care coordination, and peer-led support groups to ensure that LGBTQ seniors have the resources, information and support they need. In addition, Openhouse’s Community Engagement (CEP) and Wellness Programs offer over 100 hours of dynamic programming every month that bring LGBTQ seniors together to promote social interaction, community-building, health and wellness, and civic engagement.
Openhouse actively seeks diversity in its staff, and we invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds. We are searching for candidates of color, candidates in the LGBTQ community, and candidates who identify personally at any part of the incredibly rich gender spectrum. Systemic inequities in hiring have caused women, people of color, LBTQIA+ folks, and others to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Openhouse encourages you to break that statistic and apply, as no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. We look forward to your application.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Women’s Programming Assistant is responsible for creating and maintain LBTQQIA+ Older Women’s-Centered programming that strengthens the community, builds relationships, and navigates the experiences (and difference of experiences) in the LBTQQIA+ Older Women’s community in San Francisco. This is a part-time position (8 – 10 hrs/week).
COMPENSATION: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Pay rate Is $22-$25/hr. and the position includes Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefits, and paid time off. Please note this position does not include medial, dental or vision benefit. Openhouse offers an enjoyable, vibrant, collaborative and supportive work environment. Openhouse is committed to racial and gender diversity and offers staff training presented by the Racial Equity Institute and Transcultural Bridge.
TO APPLY: E-mail cover letter and resume detailing your qualifications and interest in the position to HR@openhousesf.org or mail to 65 Laguna St., San Francisco, CA. 94102. No phone calls please.
Openhouse provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Transgender, gender nonconforming, women, people of color, and people with disabilities encouraged to apply.
https://www.openhousesf.org Requirements:Essential Functions:

• Support existing women’s programs (Sister Circle and Women’s Drop-In Social Hour) through coordination and facilitation.
• Increase Women’s Programming at Openhouse, including the creation and facilitation of a Drop-In Women’s Support Group.
• Regularly liaise with the Manager of Community Engagement and the Community Engagement Team at Openhouse to assess the needs of the community and coordinate effective, fun, and community-oriented programming.
• Duties relating to Openhouse’s administrative requirements.
• Work with volunteers to support Women’s Programming at Openhouse
• Serve as a representative of Openhouse and its values.
• Attend relevant trainings as directed by the Manager of Community Engagement
• Provide virtual facilitation and facilitation support (via Zoom or other platforms) when necessary.
• Regularly assess the way that power, privilege, and complicated histories are operating in groups and activities. Openhouse is committed to working to create spaces where the diversity of the LGBTQ older adult community is met with a willingness to navigate and build community through utilizing awareness, humility, strength, and connection. This work is difficult and requires a level of vulnerability and an openness to learn.

Ideal Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience facilitating groups.
• A deep understanding of the complicated histories and dynamics of LBTQIAA+ women’s spaces including, but not limited to, the presence and impact of racism, classism, ableism, ageism, bi-phobia, and transphobia.
• Ability to navigate critically different ideas of what Women’s Spaces should look like.
• Sensitivity to and knowledge of the unique life experiences, challenges, and strengths of LGBTQ community members.
• Experience working with LGBTQ older adults or equivalent experience working with populations with unique socialization and service needs including but not limited to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, behavioral health, caregiver wellness, traumatic brain injury, etc.
• Must have an ability to navigate the variability of a drop-in groups.
• Ideally has experience working with older adults with a range of cognitive capacities and physical abilities in group settings.
• Ideally has experience providing regular, growth-oriented feedback to peers and those who are developing in their skills.
• Commitment to diversity and ability to recognize and affirm that LGBTQ older adults live at intersections of race, ethnicity, class, culture, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, spirituality, and ability.

Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• An ability to meet confrontation and challenging group dynamics with an understanding that they are opportunities for growth and learning.
• Ability to manage group dynamics in ways that are inclusive and create stronger cohesion.
• A deep commitment to the power and importance of programming and activities as a way to build community and decrease isolation.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift

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