Newport Pride supports and works with the LGBTQ+ community and its allies in the Newport, RI area. We advocate for equality and more inclusive policies, safe and welcoming spaces, provide resources and education to expand community understanding, support diverse LGBTQ+ identities and history, and produce events for people to connect, learn, and celebrate. Our vision is to see Newport where LGBTQ+ residents, as well as visitors, feel completely safe, welcomed, and included. Where LGBTQ+ people of all ages—from the youth in our schools to our seniors—feel empowered and supported to be fully themselves and have greater opportunities for connection and support. Newport Pride is seeking an Executive Director. 

The Executive Director serves as the chief executive leader of Newport Pride, responsible for ensuring alignment with the mission and values of Newport Pride while overseeing all aspects of community operations. This includes strategic planning, staff leadership, external partnerships, regulatory compliance, and financial stewardship. The Executive Director cultivates relationships with board members, staff, donors, and local partners, embodying attentive, empathetic leadership that builds community understanding and models and inspires accountability.

Interested parties may find more information here.