Communications and Narrative Lab Associate

Position: Communications and Narrative Lab Associate

Status: Full Time

Location: This position can be remote or work out of TLC’s offices in Oakland or Brooklyn 

Reports to: Director of Communications

Salary:  Our compensation model is designed to promote equity and alignment with our values. This includes salary adjustments for geographic differences in cost of living and living wages. Below are example locations and their salary ranges for this position.

• Atlanta (Base Salary Range)- $74,590-$79,090
• New York/Los Angeles- $81,740-$86,240

Note: We’re thrilled by the interest in this role! To help our team manage the volume of applications, we kindly ask that you avoid calling or emailing to check on your status. We’ll be sure to reach out if you’re selected to move forward.

About Transgender Law Center

Transgender Law Center (TLC) is the largest national, trans-led organization working to set all people free. We champion the rights of all transgender and gender-nonconforming people to make their own choices and live freely, safely, and authentically. Prioritizing BIPOC, disabled, and HIV+ communities, we advance community-driven strategies that harness trans knowledge, power, and joy to ensure that we all not only survive but thrive at all ages and phases of life.

You can learn more about our work at www.transgenderlawcenter.org.

About the Position 

TLC's Communications department and Narrative Lab shapes and amplifies narratives that strengthen LGBTQ+ and allied movements. We ensure critical analysis and storytelling reach the right audiences while building an internal communications ecosystem that advances our vision. By centering BIPOC and trans voices, empowering trusted spokespeople, and leading with authenticity, joy, and truth, we counter misinformation and mobilize communities toward collective action in support of trans lives.

The Communications and Narrative Lab Associate will provide essential administrative support to our fast-paced communications team. We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized professional who enjoys the precision and follow-through required in administrative work. Working closely with the Communications and Narrative Lab leadership and Finance and Administration team, this person will manage calendars, process expenses, and coordinate event logistics while keeping systems running smoothly. This position requires handling multiple tasks with patience and initiative and approaching challenges with calm problem-solving and reliability. The ideal candidate is eager to learn about narrative change work, interested in contributing to a mission-driven team, and committed to ensuring that day-to-day operations support our communications work.

Key Responsibilities

• Process all Communications and Narrative Lab expenses
• Coordinate with Finance and Administration on organizational systems and processes
• Manage departmental calendars, including meetings and retreats
• Arrange travel (airfare, rail, lodging, etc.) for Communications and Narrative Lab teams
• Attend departmental meetings and record minutes and action items
• Manage vendor relationships, including tracking contracts, payment schedules, and renewals
• Manage sponsorship relationships, including tracking sponsors, payments, and renewals
• Coordinate logistics for departmental events and activities (meals, room bookings, materials, etc.)
• Provide technical support for webinars and virtual gatherings
• Proofread written materials as needed

Qualifications & Requirements

• 1-2 years of previous administrative experience at a comparable organization or company
• Must have experience with Excel, Word, Outlook, and Air table. Slack, com, or other similar tools preferred.
• Must have technical experience with virtual events and webinars, including Zoom Meetings, Zoom Webinars, Facebook Live, and YouTube Live
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Excellent organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail
• Experience managing calendars for large groups
• Event planning and logistical coordination experience
• Enthusiasm for the work of the organization and a commitment to uplifting Trans, Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities, migrants, people living with disabilities, people living with HIV, youth and elders

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision (TLC covers 100% of premiums for employees, 80% for dependents)
• Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (currently $3,500 per year)
• Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account (currently $1,500 per year)
• Optional employee-funded Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Fund that can grant financial assistance for certain qualifying disasters and personal hardships
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 3 weeks’ sick leave
• 19 days’ vacation (24 after 3 years’ employment) and 12 holidays
• Organizational ‘slowdown’ in winter and summer, including, historically, 2 weeks paid time off in the summer and 2 weeks paid time off at the end of the year (separate from employee vacation time)
• 2-month paid sabbatical program available after 5 years of employment
• Retirement plan with partial organizational matching
• Indemnity insurance for critical illness, hospital confinement, and accidents
• Professional development & coaching
• Office setup, phone and internet reimbursement (if working from home)
• Additional mental health, budgeting, travel, and pet benefits

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Transgender Law Center is proud to be an affirmative action employer. All interested individuals, including Black, Indigenous, and other people of color; women and femmes; people with disabilities; and people who are transgender, intersex, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer are particularly urged to apply. For more information about Transgender Law Center please visit our website: www.transgenderlawcenter.org.