General information for all posts

LGBT Youth Scotland is a leading youth organisation and needs skilled, committed and enthusiastic people who want to make a difference to the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people in Scotland.

 We are an equal opportunities employer, we do not discriminate on grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity.  

We encourage people from diverse communities to apply for our posts including people who do not identify as LGB or T.  

At present people with disabilities and people from BME communities are under-represented on our staff team and we are very keen for people from these communities to apply for our posts.

We are offering an exciting traineeship opportunity within our National Development Team for a creative and energetic individual. If you think you can motivate and inspire young people around human rights and political issues, we are looking for you.

Trainee Youth Participation Worker
AP1 £16,710-£17,876 (Full Time - 12 month fixed contract)
Based in Glasgow, with travel throughout Scotland

You will assist with the development and delivery of a range of participation opportunities for LGBT young people from across Scotland. Working alongside the National Participation Co-ordinator, you will get the opportunity to develop your youth work skills, as well as being actively involved in the work of the Policy & Mainstreaming Team.

A key focus of the post is to work closely with the members of the LGBT National Youth Council to plan and deliver regular residentials across Scotland. You will be responsible for developing young people’s confidence and skills around areas such as campaigning and representation. This post requires considerable travel as well as evening and weekend work.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 16th February 2010

For information on this post, please contact Mhairi Logan, Head of Policy and Mainstreaming on 0141 548 8121.  Application packs can be downloaded at the foot of this page or by e-mailing helpdesk@lgbtyouth.org.uk. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender Youth Scotland, 40 Commercial Street, Edinburgh, EH6 6JD. Company Limited by guarantee 244805, Scottish Charity SC024047.

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