New Mexico & Chapter Initiatives Manager

Who We Are?

Glisten is the leading LGBTQ+ organization working on K-12 education issues. Glisten is a multi-racial intergenerational network working nationally and locally to transform K-12 educational systems and democracy in the United States. Glisten is dedicated to creating safe and respectful learning environments for youth of all sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, race and abilities. Our vision is for students to be able to learn and for teachers to be able to teach. Schools must be places of liberation where young people thrive and reach their full potential and every student completes their education ready to build a multi-racial democracy.

Position Overview

The New Mexico & Chapter Initiatives Manager leads Glisten’s national Chapter initiatives and New Mexico Chapter work. This role drives implementation of Glisten’s Chapter Network model to strengthen student leadership, organizing, and advocacy across K-12 education. Key responsibilities include managing Glisten New Mexico contracts deliverables, recruiting and skilling-up New Mexico’s next leadership team, and supporting initiatives across the Glisten Chapter Network. The Manager also tracks program impact and builds strong relationships with members, Chapter leads, and staff.

This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who thrives in building and rebuilding programs and infrastructure. The role will require creativity, initiative, and strategic thinking to design systems, resources, and experiences that empower and amplify local Glisten Chapters. The ideal candidate brings experience in program management, facilitation, and community organizing, along with a strong commitment to equity, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and education justice.

This role is unique in that we are searching for a New Mexico-based candidate who will flank NM-centric and HQ-level work in FY27 and transition fully to HQ-level Chapter Network support in FY28.

Essential Functions

Glisten New Mexico Leadership & Coordination

• Lead and execute Glisten’s New Mexico Department of Health contract deliverables:
  • Trainings (x4)
  • Social Media Campaigns (x2)
  • Youth and Educator Summit 
  • Rainbow Library 
• Lead NM DOH reporting and billing procedures.
• Recruit and train new Glisten New Mexico leadership team (Chair, Vice Chair, and a minimum of six (6) additional members). 
• Support existing volunteers to enact Glisten’s mission, vision, and values throughout New Mexico. 
• Support Glisten New Mexico and its members through the transition back to a full volunteer model after FY27.

Chapter Engagement & Communication

• Maintain regular communication with Chapters and Chapter members. 
• Administer and moderate Glisten’s member communication platform (currently Slack), to foster connection and community.
• Manage constituent inboxes, ensuring prompt and accurate responses.
• Build and sustain relationships with Chapter leads/ members and other stakeholders.

Resource & Content Development

• Develop, update, and curate resources to support Chapter engagement and leadership.
• Disseminate resources and opportunities across the Chapter Network.
• Manage internal and external Chapter Network resource libraries.
• Support Chapter participation in HQ campaigns and related content creation.

Training & Capacity Building

• Support training for Chapter Leads/ members. 
• Provide technical assistance to Chapter Leads/ members.
• Facilitate peer learning and collaboration among Glisten Chapters. 
• Create and manage training materials for chapters.

Data, Evaluation & Administration

• Track and analyze engagement and impact data to guide strategy.
• Assist with budget planning and resource allocation, while overseeing and being responsible for expense tracking, including credit card expenditures, to ensure accuracy and accountability.
• Maintain systems to monitor program outcomes and effectiveness.
• Support departmental projects as needed.

Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing and managing community engagement programs with a broad, strategic perspective; ideally at the state or national level.
• Five or more years of project or program management and logistics coordination, with a demonstrated ability to oversee complex initiatives from planning through execution, is a must.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field (such as youth development, education, public health, and counseling) a plus.
• Two or more years of facilitation or training experience, designing and delivering engaging, effective sessions for diverse audiences, is a must.
• Three or more years of experience in organizing and/or advocacy, with a deep understanding of the issues facing people in educational settings.
• Proficient in using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive), Zoom, is required. Familiarity with presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint, Google Slides) and Slack is a plus.
• Knowledge of project management tools such as Asana, is a plus.
• Demonstrated success in cultivating and sustaining relationships that advance program goals and foster trust across diverse groups.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of organizing and leadership development principles, best practices, and pedagogy.
• Knowledge of the U.S. education system and current LGBTQ+ issues in schools.
• Commitment to social justice and knowledge of anti-oppression/anti-racist work.
• Proven ability to manage time efficiently and support multiple projects at once.
• Exceptional attention to detail and consistency in follow-up.
• Working knowledge of social media and constituent database software.
• Willingness to travel domestically, as needed, for special events.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends to support special meetings or events.

Core Competencies

• Program & Project Management – Ability to design, implement, and oversee complex projects and initiatives, manage competing priorities, track progress, and meet deadlines.
• Community Organizing & Capacity Building – Experience in grassroots organizing, training, and supporting volunteer leadership; able to develop and implement strategies that build local capacity and empower community-led action.
• Communication & Relationship Building – Strong communication skills to effectively engage with youth, chapter leaders, and cross-functional teams while fostering trust and collaboration.
• Facilitation & Training – Skilled in developing and delivering engaging, trainings for youth and adult allies, and supporting student leadership through coaching and capacity building.
• Equity & Social Justice Framework – Deep commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion, anti-racism, and education justice, with the ability to apply an anti-oppression lens across all areas of work.

Location

This position is currently remote within the state of New Mexico.

Salary

The salary for this position is $80,000 annually.

Start Date

The intended start date for this position is June 22, 2026.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to do the following: stand; walk; sit; speak and hear while communicating with others to exchange information; repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Why Glisten?

When you join Glisten, you join a community of smart, caring, talented individuals working together, supporting and inspiring each other to advance racial, gender, and disability justice in education settings. If you want to make an impact, Glisten is the place for you. In addition, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits: group medical/vision/dental benefits with 100% employer contribution for employees and 50% contribution for dependents; life insurance; 401k retirement savings plan; and generous holiday and paid time off policies.

How to Apply:

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@glisten.org. When applying, upload and submit your resume outlining relevant experience plus a brief cover letter explaining your and why you are interested in this role.

Glisten is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people of color, people of diverse gender identities, people with disabilities, and women, and non-LGBT people to apply.  

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.