Application Guide

How to Apply for Communications and Narrative Lab Associate

at The Transgender Law Center

🏢 About The Transgender Law Center

The Transgender Law Center is the largest national trans-led organization dedicated to liberating transgender and gender-nonconforming people, with a specific focus on BIPOC, disabled, and HIV+ communities. What makes TLC unique is its commitment to centering trans leadership and prioritizing intersectional justice, not just legal advocacy. Working here means contributing directly to a movement that champions authentic living and safety for marginalized communities.

About This Role

As the Communications and Narrative Lab Associate, you'll be the operational backbone supporting the team that shapes public narratives about trans liberation. This role involves managing expenses, coordinating events, and providing technical support for webinars—ensuring the team can focus on storytelling and advocacy without logistical hurdles. Your work directly amplifies TLC's mission by keeping communications efforts running smoothly and efficiently.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with processing Communications Lab expenses in the morning, followed by coordinating logistics for an upcoming virtual webinar—testing Zoom configurations and preparing presenter materials. In the afternoon, you might proofread a campaign narrative draft, schedule departmental meetings across time zones, and troubleshoot technical issues for a Facebook Live event, all while ensuring alignment with TLC's trans-affirming values.

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🎯 Who The Transgender Law Center Is Looking For

  • Has 1-2 years of administrative experience in a social justice, nonprofit, or advocacy organization (not just corporate settings)
  • Is proficient with Airtable for project management and Zoom/Facebook Live for virtual events, not just basic Office Suite skills
  • Combines strong organizational skills with a genuine passion for trans rights and intersectional justice
  • Can proofread materials with sensitivity to inclusive language and TLC's advocacy messaging

📝 Tips for Applying to The Transgender Law Center

1

Highlight any experience with trans or LGBTQ+ organizations, even if volunteer-based, to show alignment with TLC's mission

2

Specifically mention your proficiency with Airtable and virtual event platforms (Zoom, Facebook Live, YouTube Live) in your resume

3

Demonstrate your understanding of TLC's focus on BIPOC, disabled, and HIV+ communities in your application materials

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Include examples of coordinating events or logistics in a remote work environment

5

Show how your administrative skills support advocacy work—connect tasks like expense processing to enabling narrative change

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Explain why you're specifically drawn to TLC's trans-led, intersectional approach to justice", 'Provide concrete examples of managing departmental logistics or expenses in a previous role', 'Describe your experience with virtual event coordination and technical troubleshooting', 'Connect your administrative skills to supporting narrative change and communications work']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review TLC's current campaigns and narrative projects (like the Black Trans Circles initiative)
  • → Understand TLC's specific focus on BIPOC, disabled, and HIV+ transgender communities
  • → Explore TLC's recent webinars, social media presence, and public communications
  • → Learn about trans-led organizing principles and how they differ from traditional nonprofit structures
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you handle coordinating a virtual webinar for 500+ participants while managing presenter schedules across time zones?
2 Describe your approach to proofreading materials that center trans experiences and identities
3 How have you managed vendor relationships while adhering to organizational values or budgets?
4 What experience do you have working in remote teams, particularly in social justice contexts?
5 How would you prioritize tasks when supporting multiple Communications and Narrative Lab projects simultaneously?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using generic language about 'diversity' without demonstrating specific knowledge of trans issues or TLC's intersectional approach
  • Focusing only on administrative tasks without connecting them to supporting advocacy or narrative work
  • Failing to mention experience with the specific technologies listed (Airtable, Zoom, Facebook Live, YouTube Live)

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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