Transgender Civil Rights The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (The Task Force) is the country’s premier social justice organization fighting to improve the lives of LGBT people, & working to create positive, lasting change & opportunity for all. The  Policy Counsel/Policy Analyst, Transgender Civil Rights Project  is a critical member of a team working on issues related to transgender civil rights. This position provides analysis & advice to local & state activists & organizations, as well as manages the Task Force’s federal agency & Congressional advocacy & education efforts related to transgender civil rights. Qualifications:  J.D. degree preferred. At least one year of experience working for transgender rights, which can be met through volunteer, unpaid activities. Excellent research, writing, editing, & oral communication skills required, including public speaking. Ability to patiently work with, & educate, those inside & outside of the LGBT movement who are not yet fully acting in a trans-inclusive manner. Please visit  www.thetaskforce.org   for a complete job announcement. This position will be located in Washington, D.C. reporting to the Director of Public Policy & Government Affairs. Please submit a cover letter & resume. If possible, please submit the names, affiliations & contact information for three references. E-mail applications should be directed to HR@theTaskForce; please write "PPGA TCRP” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. The salary for this position is commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits. This position is a part of the collective bargaining unit. The Task Force is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate.