About Trans Lifeline

Trans Lifeline is a trans-led nonprofit providing emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis. Through our peer support hotline, Microgrants, and advocacy work, we build a resilient trans community—by and for trans people.

We’re committed to equity and inclusion across race, gender, ability, immigration status, and lived experience. We strongly encourage applications from transgender, nonbinary, intersex, BIPOC, disabled, and formerly incarcerated people.

About the Role

We're hiring an Advocacy Coordinator to join our small but mighty 3-person Advocacy team. This role supports our Microgrants Program, Safe Hotlines Campaign, and Resource Library, with a focus on community outreach, systems coordination, and data-informed organizing.

What You’ll Do

🌱 Microgrants

Process applications and track partners, applicants, and payments
Coordinate and improve workflows and support tech systems
Communicate with applicants and troubleshoot application and payment issues

📣 Safe Hotlines Campaign

Assist with outreach, partnerships, and campaign materials
Organize supporter and partner data
Contribute to cross-team collaborations, equity efforts, and public speaking (as needed)

🔍 Resource Library & Research

Support the refresh and maintenance of the internal and public-facing resource library
Coordinate with Volunteer Coordinator to recruit, onboard, and support volunteers
Provide admin support, including note-taking, contractor tracking, and managing invoices

What We’re Looking For

(Must-Haves)

Authorization to work in the U.S., 18+ years old, able to work remotely with a private workspace
2 years experience with mutual aid, community grantmaking, or outreach
2 years experience with project management
Detail-oriented and organized; able to juggle multiple systems
Proficiency with spreadsheets, database systems, Google Suite, and data entry
Strong written and verbal communication
Peer support and trauma-informed mindset
Cultural humility and anti-oppression values
Experience with trans, disability, and/or racial justice movements

(Nice-to-Haves)

1+ Year Experience managing volunteers or contractors
1+ Year Experience financial record-keeping
Comfort with or willingness to conduct cold outreach