Equality Ohio

Attorney

• Provide direct legal representation to LGBTQ+ clients in civil matters, including but not limited to: family law, protection orders, discrimination mediation, Social Security/insurance appeals, unemployment claims, and legal name and gender marker corrections.
• Support legal advocacy and, when appropriate, direct representation for individuals who are incarcerated in facilities across the state.
• Conduct comprehensive legal intake via email, phone, and in-person consultations to assess client needs and determine appropriate levels of service.
• Participate in all required internal meetings, including one-on-one supervision sessions, weekly legal team meetings, Wednesday all-staff huddles, and monthly all-staff meetings.
• Accurately complete and submit monthly grant reporting, ensuring timely documentation of client services and outcomes.
• Contribute to the development and distribution of community education resources, such as LGBTQ+ “Know Your Rights” brochures, training materials, and video content.
• Assist with legal training and presentations to external agencies, community organizations, and professional partners upon request.
• Provide logistical and staffing support at Equality Ohio events, including community outreach and engagement activities such as Pride festivals, Allies & Advocates, and fundraising events.

Staff Attorney

Communications

• - Development Strategy: Design and implement a multifaceted fundraising plan, including individual giving, major gifts, grants, corporate partnerships, and special events.
• - Donor Relations: Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors at all levels; manage donor recognition and retention programs; oversee CRM management and donor data integrity.
• - Communications Leadership: Develop and execute an integrated communications strategy that advances Equality Ohio’s visibility, advocacy goals, and brand awareness across digital, print, and earned media.
• - Content Development: Oversee creation of compelling messaging for campaigns, press releases, newsletters, social media, annual reports, and website content.
• - Press Relations: Management media and press relationships, develop new media partnerships, track and manage press release and media response data
• - Team Management: Supervise and mentor development and communications staff, contractors, and interns; foster a collaborative, mission-driven work environment.
• - Community Engagement: Represent Equality Ohio at community events, coalition meetings, and public forums; build relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and media.
• - Reporting & Analytics: Track and analyze fundraising and communications metrics; prepare regular reports for the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
• - Budget Oversight: Develop and manage annual budgets for development and communications functions; ensure responsible stewardship of resources.
• - Shared Organization Responsibilities
• - Upholding and advancing Equality Ohio’s vision, mission, and values.
• - Participation in internal staff meetings, including weekly TouchPoints, monthly staff meetings, equity trainings, and period retreats and strategic planning sessions
• - Adapting to and utilizing internal communications and document retention protocols and platforms
• - Providing content and expertise to inform grant proposals and reports and funder communications as needed

Staff Attorney

Director of Development and Communications