Fall Semester Development & Communications Intern
Duration: 10-12 weeks
Students receiving course credit preferred, not required.
Hours: The candidate must firmly commit to at least 10 hours per week with daily hours depending on the student’s class schedule and availability.
Location: Internship will be primarily remote, with some in-person, off-site events to be done. Occasional visits to Georgia Equality office (1530 DeKalb Avenue, Atlanta, GA) may be requested. Continue reading
I am deeply grateful for this honor, but in truth, all I’ve ever done is SAY GAY. The incriminating word was “homosexual” when I was a boy, and I said it to myself in my closet of despair. A crime, a sickness, a sin. Heavy burden for any young boy or girl.
July 11, 2023 (DeKalb County, GA) – Today, by unanimous vote, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners passed a nondiscrimination ordinance providing critical public accommodation protections to LGBTQ folks and other marginalized groups who live, work, and visit DeKalb County as well as explicit employment protections to LGBTQ county employees. Continue reading
June 30, 2023 (Atlanta, GA) – In response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s breaking decision that 303 Creative, Inc. can constitutionally refuse business to customers on the basis of their sexual orientation, experts released the following statements:
Jeff Graham (he/him), Executive Director of Georgia Equality, said:
“Today, the U.S. Supreme Court gave way to targeted efforts to roll back long-standing protections for LGBTQ+ people. Our country decided long ago that a business opening its doors to the public must do so to everybody on the same terms. Yet this radical and reckless ruling contradicts decades of settled law and opens the door for discrimination against people of all different backgrounds– LGBTQ+ people, people of color, women, and people of different faiths. We commend Justice Sotomayor’s dissent in this case, likely the most affirming statement on the history and dignity of LGBTQ+ people to ever appear in a Supreme Court opinion.
Civic Engagement Canvasser
Reports To: Statewide Outreach Manager
Pay Rate: $20-25 per hour
Hours: 15-20 hours per week
Georgia Equality is seeking Civic Engagement Canvassers for the Atlanta metro, Muscogee and/or Dougherty County areas. The Civic Engagement Canvasser will engage in nonpartisan voter registration, community education, ongoing training, and voter protection leading up to the elections throughout the state of Georgia.
Responsibilities:
Voter Registration: Provide eligible adults with voter registration information and resources at events and locations throughout the state of Georgia.
Community Education: Share non-partisan information about the voting process and voting rights with members of the community.
Ongoing Training: Attend Pro Georgia ongoing trainings to ensure the execution of best practices while in the field.
Voter Protection: Equip registrants with the necessary tools and facts while registering in order to ensure their access to vote in upcoming elections.
While performing the duties of this job, the Civic Engagement Canvasser is regularly expected to be on their feet and/or walking.
Qualifications:
Passion for civic engagement work.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Commitment to consistency of process and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse staff and community members.
Experience with voter registration is preferred.
Ability to travel in and around the state of Georgia to reach and connect with LGBTQ+ communities.
How to Apply:
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Georgia Equality is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.