The Network for LGBT Health Equity is now accepting applications to fill four positions on its 13 member Steering Committee!
The purpose of the committee is to provide multidisciplinary input and guidance on activities for the Network. Members will participate by sharing information regarding tobacco and other LGBT health disparity opportunities, providing input on National Network efforts, and considering strategic policy enhancements that further LGBT health disparity work at their organizations.
Responsibilities:
- Attend regularly scheduled phone meetings (generally once or twice a month maximum)
- Attend one in-person meetings per year (paid for by the Network)
- Review and give feedback on policy, direction, and strategic planning of Network Activities
- Strategize effective ways to increase Network visibility, organizational outreach, and membership
- Identify and increase the engagement of subgroups within the LGBT community (i.e., youth, rural, elder, etc)
- Support and enhance the goals and objectives of the Network in a changing environment
- Engage agency/coalition groups on pertinent issues/opportunities and report back to the Committee
If you are interested in applying for the committee, the following is required (please send CV/Resume and Statement of Interest to lgbthealthequity@gmail.com):
- Current copy of the individual’s CV or Resume
- Statement of Interest from the nominee (maximum of 250 words)
- Complete an online application questionnaire
The Youth/Young Adult Nomination process is slightly varied.
If you are between 18-24 years old and would like to apply to be on the committee, click here to fill out the Youth/Young Adult Steering Committee Application form online. Youth/young adults can also apply through the general nominations process (candidacy will not be affected by either application) and follow the same guidelines by submitting the following:
- Current copy of the individual’s CV or Resume
- Statement of Interest from the nominee (maximum of 250 words)
- Complete a general online application or youth application (must be completed by the applicant)
All Nominations must be submitted on or before Monday, June 3rd, 2013 by 3PM EST
To: lgbthealthequity@gmail.com Subject: Steering Committee Nomination
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