Join Us!

The Queer Museum & Library Network will begin our strategic planning phase in April 2026, and we'll need some help getting started!

We are seeking passionate individuals to join our Founding Steering Committee, a group that will set the course for the future of the organization.

Applications are open now through Friday, March 6th, 2026. (Details and application instructions below).

Now recruiting for the QMLN Founding Steering Committee

Responsibilities

Each Committee member will:

• Participate in regularly occurring virtual committee meetings

• Review core documents and give input

• Perform outreach on behalf of the organization

• Work on projects related to area(s) of expertise and interest (see list below)

What is the Founding Steering Committee?

The Founding Steering Committee is a volunteer-based group who will collectively:

• Make key decisions on governance structures and processes

• Write core documents, including mission, vision, and objectives

• Outline priorities and set milestone goals.

Time Commitment

• April 2026 - April 2027

• 8 to 12 hours per month

Qualifications

• Substantial experience working in or with organizations in one or more of the following fields:

  • Museums, libraries, archives, etc. *;

  • LGBTQ+ history, culture, services, advocacy, etc.;

  • Workers rights and wellness, identity-based ERGs, etc.

• Expertise and interest in one or more focus areas (see section below)

* Includes any institutions or programs of educational or cultural engagement, such as zoos, aquariums, historic houses, monuments, galleries, pop-up exhibits, walking tours, or web-based archives.

• Administration

  • Scheduling meetings, compiling agendas and notes

  • Sending updates and reminders

Focus Areas

Each Committee member will specialize in one or more focus areas based on interest and expertise:

• Development

  • Outlining fundraising strategies

  • Researching grants and other funding sources

• Finance

  • Drafting budgets

  • Keeping track of income and spending

• Communications

  • Outlining communications strategies

  • Managing social media posts and email newsletter

• IT (Information Technology)

  • Managing software accounts, permissions, and trainings

  • Outlining software workflows and integrations

• Outreach

  • Researching and prioritizing contacts for outreach

  • Keeping track of prospect assignments and progress

Specific tasks listed are subject to change.

• DEAI (Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, & Inclusion)

  • Ensuring incorporation of DEAI principles and practices into all facets of organizational operations

• Governance

  • Outlining Board structure and processes

  • Drafting bylaws and other core documents

Incentives

Benefits of participating on the Founding Steering Committee include:

• Name, bio and photo on our website

• Opportunities to make meaningful connections with colleagues in the field

• Contributing to developing the framework for an organization that will serve the LGBTQ+ museums, libraries, and archives community for years to come
  

Please note that Founding Steering Committee members are not compensated financially.

Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, & Inclusion

Individuals with identities or experiences that are historically marginalized in candidate selection processes (including but not limited to those related to race or ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual or affectional orientation, cognitive or physical ability, age, country of origin, immigration status, or incarceration history), are especially encouraged to apply.

Evaluations of applications will be based solely on relevant experience and desire to participate, and not on education, name recognition, or institutional job title hierarchy.

QMLN is dedicated to making the Founding Steering Committee as inclusive as possible. We will strive to build systems that allow all Committee members to participate as fully as possible, taking into account cognitive and physical needs and capacities, access to technology and workspace, schedules and commitments, language proficiencies, and other factors.

If you are concerned about any potential barriers to meeting the time commitment or responsibilities of the Steering Committee, you are welcome (but not required) to bring them up during your interview so that we can discuss accommodations that will allow you to participate.

Application Process

• Please fill out our online form by clicking 'Apply'.

• Applications are due on Friday, March 6th, 2026.

• The application includes written answers to questions and either resume upload, written list of experience, or link to online resume. (No cover letter is required).

• Please let us know if you need accommodations or have any questions by filling out the form on our Contact page.

• All applications will be reviewed by humans, and every application will receive a response.

• If we feel that your experience matches the Committee's needs, we will ask to meet with you for one 30-minute video interview.

• The Committee will begin meeting in early April 2026.

Other Opportunities

If you are interested in supporting QMLN but feel the Founding Steering Committee may not be the best fit for you, we encourage you to consider other roles with us:

• Advisors - Advise on best practices in area(s) of interest and expertise

• Volunteers - Complete tasks related to area(s) of interest (no experience needed)

More details about these roles will be announced in our newsletter in the coming months. You can sign up for our newsletter or send us a message of interest on our Contact page.

Thank you for your interest in joining the Queer Museum & Library Network.
We look forward to hearing from you!