PFLAG Los Angeles
Gender Focus Support Group Lead
PFLAG Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
We strongly encourage individuals from LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities to apply.
ABOUT PFLAG LOS ANGELES
Who Are We?
PFLAG Los Angeles is dedicated to creating a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. Our work focuses on three pillars: education, advocacy, and support. We invite you to join us in building a safer, more inclusive world for all.
A volunteer-powered nonprofit, PFLAG LA has served the Los Angeles community continuously since our first meeting on March 8, 1976. Founded in response to the urgent need for family support and LGBTQ+ advocacy, PFLAG Los Angeles grew from a small gathering into a trusted resource for thousands. To this day, we remain dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and their families, educating the broader community, and advocating for equal rights. Over the decades, we've played a key role in defeating discriminatory legislation, promoting inclusive policies, and expanding public understanding through media, public testimony, and publications. We continue this work today through programs like our monthly support groups (General, Gender Focus, and Español), a robust Speaker’s Bureau, and community education efforts that foster connection, affirmation, and lasting change. Learn more at www.pflagla.org.
Why Join Us?
Make a Tangible Difference:
Lead and support efforts to create safer and more inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families while advancing the mission of PFLAG LA. Expand Your Network:
Collaborate with advocates, community leaders, and individuals practicing LGBTQ+ allyship to build meaningful connections. Develop Your Leadership:
Gain valuable leadership and facilitation experience while applying your expertise for lasting impact, whether through board leadership, support group facilitation, or public speaking. ABOUT THE POSITION All three support groups currently meet virtually through Zoom; however, this may change to include or switch to in-person meetings. We have an urgent need for support group leads. Responsibilities Manage and oversee the Gender Focus Support Group, including but not limited to training and mentoring co-facilitators, ensuring session coverage, and supporting new co-facilitators during their onboarding period. Identify emerging topics and resource needs and collaborate with board members and other volunteers to align the group’s goals with organizational priorities. Qualifications Experience facilitating support groups or leading discussions about gender identity and expression, ideally in a nonprofit or LGBTQ+ context. Strong mentoring and organizational skills. Familiarity with the unique challenges faced by transgender and gender-expansive individuals and their families. Ability to navigate sensitive topics and create inclusive, affirming spaces for participants. Training provided; prior facilitation experience not required. How to Stand Out Passion for Mission and Values:
Demonstrated commitment to advancing PFLAG’s mission of creating a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. Deeply understands and actively supports the organization’s three pillars of education, advocacy, and support, while embodying PFLAG’s values of accountability, bravery, inclusivity, and collaboration to foster a culture of safety, empowerment, and belonging for all. LGBTQ+ Community Experience, Allyship, and Intersectionality:
Strong personal, professional, or lived experience with LGBTQ+ communities, either as a member or through committed allyship, with a deep understanding of intersectionality and how various identities (e.g., race, gender, socioeconomic status) intersect with LGBTQ+ experiences. Collaborative Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement:
Proven ability to work effectively with board members, volunteers, and external partners to achieve organizational goals. Demonstrates strong communication skills to engage, inspire, and maintain relationships with diverse perspectives and experiences. If you’re passionate about our mission but don’t meet every qualification,
we still want to hear from you.
We value diverse experiences and perspectives, which strengthen our organization, so please don’t hesitate to apply! ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS How to Apply When applying, please: Attach your resume. Answer these questions in a cover letter: (1) Which role(s) interests you? (2) What motivates you to support PFLAG LA’s mission? (3) What relevant experiences or skills do you bring? Application Process Submit your application. Initial Interview (30-minute Zoom). Final Interview (30-minute Zoom) with 2 board members. Invitation to accept the volunteer role. Complete onboarding/training.
Lead and support efforts to create safer and more inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families while advancing the mission of PFLAG LA. Expand Your Network:
Collaborate with advocates, community leaders, and individuals practicing LGBTQ+ allyship to build meaningful connections. Develop Your Leadership:
Gain valuable leadership and facilitation experience while applying your expertise for lasting impact, whether through board leadership, support group facilitation, or public speaking. ABOUT THE POSITION All three support groups currently meet virtually through Zoom; however, this may change to include or switch to in-person meetings. We have an urgent need for support group leads. Responsibilities Manage and oversee the Gender Focus Support Group, including but not limited to training and mentoring co-facilitators, ensuring session coverage, and supporting new co-facilitators during their onboarding period. Identify emerging topics and resource needs and collaborate with board members and other volunteers to align the group’s goals with organizational priorities. Qualifications Experience facilitating support groups or leading discussions about gender identity and expression, ideally in a nonprofit or LGBTQ+ context. Strong mentoring and organizational skills. Familiarity with the unique challenges faced by transgender and gender-expansive individuals and their families. Ability to navigate sensitive topics and create inclusive, affirming spaces for participants. Training provided; prior facilitation experience not required. How to Stand Out Passion for Mission and Values:
Demonstrated commitment to advancing PFLAG’s mission of creating a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. Deeply understands and actively supports the organization’s three pillars of education, advocacy, and support, while embodying PFLAG’s values of accountability, bravery, inclusivity, and collaboration to foster a culture of safety, empowerment, and belonging for all. LGBTQ+ Community Experience, Allyship, and Intersectionality:
Strong personal, professional, or lived experience with LGBTQ+ communities, either as a member or through committed allyship, with a deep understanding of intersectionality and how various identities (e.g., race, gender, socioeconomic status) intersect with LGBTQ+ experiences. Collaborative Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement:
Proven ability to work effectively with board members, volunteers, and external partners to achieve organizational goals. Demonstrates strong communication skills to engage, inspire, and maintain relationships with diverse perspectives and experiences. If you’re passionate about our mission but don’t meet every qualification,
we still want to hear from you.
We value diverse experiences and perspectives, which strengthen our organization, so please don’t hesitate to apply! ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS How to Apply When applying, please: Attach your resume. Answer these questions in a cover letter: (1) Which role(s) interests you? (2) What motivates you to support PFLAG LA’s mission? (3) What relevant experiences or skills do you bring? Application Process Submit your application. Initial Interview (30-minute Zoom). Final Interview (30-minute Zoom) with 2 board members. Invitation to accept the volunteer role. Complete onboarding/training.